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Down Below. (Buffalo, NY)

            zp.180

Buffalo Central Terminal, Buffalo, NY

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After waking from my short mental slumber after a 5K run today, I wandered out with a couple new toys in hand. This is the first proving ground for any new equipment i purchase (or borrow). Buffalo Central Terminal is an icon of the abandonment world in the North East. Just like Trotting Park (of the last 5 photos), this is probably the second most iconic and recognizable buildings in the urban photography world. I'm lucky enough to have it in my back yard, and a LONG way off from being reused for anything other than the occasional wine/beer festival. CSX controls the extensions, while a preservation incorporation (?) controls the main concourse and terminal (thank God). 

After I was done playing, I started to wander back and sure enough that 1 out of 100 chances of a sitting train (without cargo) was on my exit route. I didn't panic, but boy was I pissed. I waited for over 45m for the train's conductor to make inspections of his train engine, before I could make my exit and move on with my life. Well, sure enough he finally did, but not without forcing me to wander the extension for a little more gritty shot taking, while I waited. Not happy about it (because I was hungry and had to take a big fat #2 - no toilet paper with me, unusual for road trips for people that know me). 

So, not to exciting, but back from the fringes and heading out to do a little friendly birthday party fun with some friends!

Taken in: United States / New York / Buffalo (show map)

Taken on: January 1, 2011

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