Re: Three Months Ago Today IV - 08/30/10 (pics)

Ernie Robart THEN and (sort of) NOW:

Here's Ernie finishing his re-lettering of the REAL #483 on the evening of her first day
under the ownership of the C&TS, September 1, 1970.   Ernie handed his camera to
a fellow volunteer - quite possibly Ed Stabler - for this photo:


On the evening of 08/30/10, after the Tribute Train has returned to town, Jeff makes sure that Ernie is posed correctly for a re-enactment of the above historic event:


Nearly 40 years later, Ernie finally completes the fireman's side of the engine:


Th' ... Th' ... That's All, Folks!

- Russo



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/20/2010 01:39PM by Russo Loco.