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Title
Cuyahoga Valley 1822
Artist
Kristin Elmquist
Medium
Photograph
Description
Based on a track bed and rails originally laid down around 1880, right-of-way ownership transitioned over the years from Valley Railway to Cleveland Terminal & Valley Railroad (CT&V), to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to the Chessie System. Currently, the National Park Service own the rails and right-of-way within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. CVSR co-operates with Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway (WLE) on operation of the railroad track south of CUVA to Canton. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad operates their excursion trains in co-operation with both the NPS & WLE.
The history of trains in the Cuyahoga Valley stretches back more than 100 years. In 1880, the Valley Railway began operations, transporting coal to Cleveland, Akron, and Canton from the Tuscarawas River Valley and providing passenger service along the way. After a decade of operation, the Valley Railway became part of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. In the 20th century, competition from automobiles, trucks, and buses caused the decline of both freight and passenger service. Interest in the line was renewed in 1972 as a scenic excursion route and the Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association was born.
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August 9th, 2012
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest TRAIN
Randolph, NJ - United States
Great capture of a nostalgic moment of time, both the train and the railbed. voted
Culleoka, TN - United States
Thanks, Judy and Bob. They're still running, Bob, and they pull a lot of freight around the country. I understand what you mean, though, because they sure don't have a lot of passengers any longer. This one still runs for scenic day trips. :)
Storybrooke, ME - United States
Interesting history one of my favorite subjects. You point of view shows the majestic power the Engine. Shame the country is no longer connected by them. V/F
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