Interesting backstory.
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I like the use of the scap and the scap box and also the building itself to interest the eye. Great pic.
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| Posted by Tom on April 5, 2015 | |
Great photo, Greg. Shows the close-up of the locomotive, the person, it has lots of variety and color, and I like your write-up. (Good thing I never was hired by a scrap yard- I would want to keep it all !!)
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Thank you all for the awesome comments, they're well appreciated!
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I love photos like this. Urban industry. Many of North America's greatest cities were once host to scenes like this every day. Taken away by trucking, abandonment, or in the case of some 'Urban Gentrification'. In a lot of cities Sal's would've been replaced by overpriced condos!
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Fascinating. Visit the destination point of this site on google maps and you'll see a significant rail "yard". Switching to satellite view you'll count around 80 railcars at least, and innumerable truck trailers. This customer on their web site says their business is the world's largest food distribution center, yet it's served by rails that are reminiscent of those in Thailand which pass through street markets where merchandise must be either removed or safely placed when daily trains come through.
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