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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Lost Boxcars

San Jon, NM

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Labels: New Mexico, photography, Quay County, railroad, Route 66

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Mary RaymeMay 2, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Beautiful in their decay...
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AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Look like the old ice box reefers ...
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