I stumbled onto this shot while I was looking for inspiration. This is restored #658 sitting next to the wye in Canaan, CT on 12/28/05. The Wheelman and I were watching the Housatonic RR get ready for their morning run south. While the proceedings were in full swing, we stopped in for a cup of coffee and to warm up a bit since it was only about 7:30am and there was a chill in the air. The people running the coffee shop were friendly and had all kinds of information about the restoration of the half-burned depot in the background (all done now). They seemed reasonably proud of their Maine caboose too. It sure looked good.Indirectly related to the caboose, but still fun to mention; The Wheelman may have taken the last photos of the unique 'L' shaped depot in Canaan since one wing burned down a day or two after he visited. He returned (the light was better the second time) on his way back to find charred remains. This caboose was among several parked on the old CNE tracks near the depot before the fire.
BC
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When I'm home next (in 2 weeks) I'll be sure to have what we believe to be the last shot taken of the Canaan depot before the fire expertly scanned and presented for your perusal.
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