November 2015 – PHOTOJOURNAL OF CORKER2

NEW CAR ON THE BLOCK

After a few months of looking around at all the different types of car’s that are offered for sale, we decided on this used 2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited, which is called a Impala LS. We decided to buy this, with the help of our bank we deal with, since the price was pretty good. Continue reading “NEW CAR ON THE BLOCK”

SCHOOL DAY’S

For the 1st time in more than 40 yrs. I decided to take a drive into Fleetwood to see my old High School and how much it has changed in the many passing years. In going inside, I found that there have been quite a number of changes since my learning years here. MyContinue reading “SCHOOL DAY’S”

TRAIN CAR

Besides enjoying doing photography and visiting Historic places around my area, I do enjoy building small projects out in my wood shop just for the fun of doing it. Since I am a retired Machinist and have worked in the trade for over 22 yrs. I still have working knowledge of how to useContinue reading “TRAIN CAR”

OLD CARTS

I found these old carts at the Train Station in Tamaqua, PA. These are rarely seen around the country anymore. These are relics from the past. Also, the Steamer Trunks are not seen. They have faded into History. In Black & White. Gives the subject a more older look. Thanks for stoppingContinue reading “OLD CARTS”

NOT SEEN ANYMORE

The old Train Caboose that used to be seen at the end of a long train. They are gone now, and can be only found in old train yards and museum’s. Used for the train crew it had a coal or wood stove for cooking and heat. Sleeping cots were usually there for longContinue reading “NOT SEEN ANYMORE”

TAMAQUA RAILROAD STATION

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the old Tamaqua Rail Station is still standing after more than 140 yrs. have passed by. Built in 1874 it was a major Train Station from Tamaqua to many other towns and city’s North & South of here. Used for many years, it closed it’s doorsContinue reading “TAMAQUA RAILROAD STATION”

PRACTICE

Since the Fall Season is here in PA and just about to it’s peak, I’ve been “out there” doing some practice with my Pentax camera trying to capture better Images. This one above is pretty good. Used a different Lens and settings while the Fall Color is still here. Soon it will turn toContinue reading “PRACTICE”