Dave,
Never knew there was a MM #72/0. I found #71/1 in Belvidere northeast of Mansfield Station. How close to G-Tower is #72? Walked through there in the fall and didn't see anything.
Paul
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purplezep wrote:Dave,The marker is located on the right hand side after going under the road bridge. It is made of steel with a reflective number and slightly bent toward the ROW. It might be covered up with weeds and small trees. Mike Dimunno, who was with me at the time, took pictures of it. I might have one. He will post the pictures of the gondolas and MM when he finds them.
Never knew there was a MM #72/0. I found #71/1 in Belvidere northeast of Mansfield Station. How close to G-Tower is #72? Walked through there in the fall and didn't see anything.
Paul
purplezep wrote:Mike, Dave, thanks!Paul,
I did see that MM in the fall, thought you guys were talking about a cement one like all the rest on the line. Was up at Andover Junction today trying to find MM# 49 but unsuccessful. However, once
I got home, I saw from my maps that I didn't go in far enough. So another day I'm sure I'll find it.
Did find a whistle post for northeast bound freight trains, took 1/2 hour just to dig it out from the vines. This is a very grown in area.
Once I figure out how to post pictures here I'll do it!
Paul
purplezep wrote:Thanks Ken,Paul,
Finally realized I need a website to post pictures. On the older threads looks like you were able to post the pictures right with the typed message.
Weather permitting I'm heading to Andover Junction again this Wednesday in my quest for MM#49. I have a pretty good idea of where it should be now, the tricky part is getting through the thick brush in that area. When you head up there look for the whistle post I cleared out!
Paul
purplezep wrote:Was 72.1 an angular concrete mile marker? It's definitely not there anymore. My val-maps from 1918 do not list a MM#72Rats. I was hoping to see one there. I was going to go there this morning but it the weather doesn't look to good. This is about the only area in NJ that I haven't walked or drove by yet. The vegetation makes it almost impossible in this area