Another view of the diamond shows the difference in the condition between the Erie and the Pennsy tracks. Columbus Pa. The foreground track is the main. Note the bleached ties and deep rust on the railhead. The photographer is standing where the tower stood. The former westbound main is now an access road for the NY State Parks Dept.
Weeds are exceptionally high here, and they almost obliterate the tracks.
The old crew bunkhouse that was required on account of the New York State full crew law used to stand to the right, next to the tree line. Compare to Pg 16 in Vol 2 EL in Color. The train is on the controlled siding, with the main next to the river. A close-up view of the same scene reveals details of the yard at this late date. The tank cars on the rear of OIEL are seen at the far end of the yard, beside the coaling towers.