~ Andy
With the recent cake to celebrate Conrail's 40th birthday, we can't help but share the train-themed cakes that have become a tradition for Andy and Charlie's birthdays! Each one has been better than the one before. These cakes were all made by our local "cake lady" Linda Kovach, who does a tremendous job. They are almost too nice to eat! In case you wondered, both Andy and Charlie are partial to spice-flavored cake.
~ Andy
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Since we needed to complete more design work before continuing construction, Conrail's birthday seemed like a good time for an operating session. Here are some photos. ~ Andy Conrail commenced operations on April 1, 1976, forty years ago today. Happy Birthday Conrail! This is the first advertisement for Conrail that appeared in a trade publication, Modern Railroads, in May 1976. Note the original logo with a capital letter C and R. This logo was only in use for about a month before the familiar steel wheels on rails logo appeared. Thanks and a hat tip to Robert S. Waller for preserving this piece of Conrail's history. His Conrail Cyclopedia website at www.crcyc.railfan.net contains a wealth of information and photos. |
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