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McEwen Depot, Oregon


	McEwen Depot, Oregon McEwen Depot is the east end of the Sumpter Valley Railroad line and the starting point for each day's run. This is the location of their main rail yard and where they keep the steam locomotive over night. I was there early so I had the place all to myself. More images in comments Have a Great Day Denny E. Barnes
	Repair Work Before Todays Run I could hear a lot of grinding and pounding and upon investigating found the steam engine needed a little repair work before the day's run. They worked on it for about an hour before firing it up. This is the barn where they keep it over night. Denny E. Barnes
	Checking Out The Repair Work Everything check out OK. Ready to go to work.. Denny E. Barnes
	The Work Day Has Started Backing the engine into the depot area to load wood and water for the day's run. More of a day in the life of a steam engine tomorrow... Denny E. Barnes

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August 02, 2010

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A little more history. The Sumpter Valley Railway dates back to 1890, when construction of the narrow gauge steam powered line began in Baker City. Built mainly to haul timber the tracks reached McEwen in 1892 and the gold mining town of Sumpter in 1896. By 1930 the business had declined and by 1947, most of the rail line had been abandoned.

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August 02, 2010

Barbara Waldoch

Excellent job, Denny!

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August 02, 2010

Michelle Alton

All the shots are wonderful, Denny.

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August 02, 2010

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Fantastic place and great captures, Denny. Interesting history too. Isn't it just great to have a place to your self.

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August 02, 2010

Robert R. Goodman

Hi Denny,That is a very beautiful remote spot my friend.Wonderful info,Excellent lighting and detail!!!

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August 02, 2010

Jack Ryan

Wow! What a great location...!!! Some really excellent images from there as well. Love the perspective in the first...excellent color and dof as well. Great work, Denny.

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August 02, 2010

Monnie Ryan

This looks like a great place to visit -- I love old trains! Outstanding job with all the photos and enjoyed the information as well!

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August 02, 2010

Rony Sagy

Wonderful story by superb photos. Excellent work.

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August 02, 2010

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Thank you ever so much Barbara, Michelle, Tammy, Bobby, Jack, Monnie and Rony!

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August 02, 2010

Marty Straub

Excellent photos, Denny. Great illustrations and history. Your main selection, The Depot, is outstanding in composition with the tracks leading us in on a diagonal and the jackpot of the bright red depot placed in the upper left third. What a wonderful place to spend the day.

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August 02, 2010

Mike Clime

Excellent capture and comp with terrific leading lines! Like the other photos too!

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August 02, 2010

Tiia Vissak

a cool collection of images!

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Tammy Espino

Wonderful captures and story :)

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Debra R. Harder

Don't you love early mornings with the place all to yourself? This is FANTASTIC, Denny! I love the vivid red against the brilliant blue sky. It's so 'Americana!' Fascinating series you have going here!! Deb

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August 02, 2010

John Connolly

It is great to find people with such a passion for steam, Denny! Your early morning capture here are spectacular! Nice work!

It is never too late for T ~ K ~ W Day!

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August 02, 2010

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Thank you very much Marty, Mike, Tiia, Tammy, Deb and John!

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August 02, 2010

Renata Gusciora

Fantastic composition and colors,Denny!Great pov and clarity too!

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August 03, 2010

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Thank you very much, Renata!

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August 03, 2010

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Wow! This was so informative and I loved ALL the pictures. How neat!!!

Thanks Denny! Great job on all of this!

-Laura :)

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August 03, 2010

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Thank you ever so much, Laura! I had a great time taking the photos!

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August 03, 2010

- Laura E. Swan

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I bet! :D

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August 03, 2010

Ellen Hodges

Wonderful capture and series, Denny!! An awesome look back in time, that's for sure!!!

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August 08, 2010

Ray Thoms

Beautiful capture Denny....love the isolated feeling..

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August 08, 2010

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Thank you, Ellen and Ray!

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August 11, 2010

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