by NYC_Dave
Regarding the photo in the Kalmbach book, Eastern Railroads.
After looking at a number of other photos of trains in the Peekskill/Roa Hook area, I think I know what the object is. There was a drawbridge across Peekskill Creek beyond the rear of the train. And there was a row of pilings extending out from the drawbridge into the Hudson River – probably to mark a channel for boats. I believe we are seeing the end of these pilings plus their reflection – note the reflection of the mountain in the calm water to the left.
And one other point - the photo was taken in 1941. The small experimental Mohawk smoke lifters were not used until 1943-44. The large smoke lifters did not appear on Mohawks and Niagaras until 1945.
After looking at a number of other photos of trains in the Peekskill/Roa Hook area, I think I know what the object is. There was a drawbridge across Peekskill Creek beyond the rear of the train. And there was a row of pilings extending out from the drawbridge into the Hudson River – probably to mark a channel for boats. I believe we are seeing the end of these pilings plus their reflection – note the reflection of the mountain in the calm water to the left.
And one other point - the photo was taken in 1941. The small experimental Mohawk smoke lifters were not used until 1943-44. The large smoke lifters did not appear on Mohawks and Niagaras until 1945.
