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Stations, Depots and Towers: re Barriger Library

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Stations, Depots and Towers: re Barriger Library
Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 4:52 AM

I like to check the recent posting of photos at the John W. Barriger III library at Flickr every now-and-then. Recently, an album of 1,370 photos by William Rapp have been added. Some are in the UK, some are towers, some are post cards. ALL are very interesting to view and use as a modeling reference.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/albums/72157677655266106

Browse away!

Regards, Ed

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Posted by gmpullman on Thursday, February 23, 2017 5:59 PM

Thousands of additional photos have been added. Up to 5,777 now!

It would seem there is no interest in these photos but from a modeling standpoint, I believe they are worthwhile so I'm posting an update for anyone who may have missed my original thread from December, 2016.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/albums/72157677655266106

Many of these photos wouldn't make the cover of LIFE Magazine but there are some neat railroad scenes here.

A little background on Dr. William Rapp:

https://www.umsl.edu/mercantile/collections/barriger-library-special-collections/collections/b-015-rapp.html

Just thought I'd pass the site along to anyone who might want to browse.

Be sure to check out the other albums in the Barriger Library.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/

Have Fun! Ed

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Posted by mbinsewi on Friday, February 24, 2017 8:14 AM

Excellent Ed.  I like following the links to old photos you show.  Thanks!

Mike.

 

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Posted by gmpullman on Sunday, February 26, 2017 5:40 PM

mbinsewi
I like following the links to old photos you show.

Thanks, Mike! Glad you are enjoying the photos...

Regards, Ed

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