What got my attention?

[DaveO]

I came across this and noticed something interesting. What do you think caught me eye?

[JBaxter]

The fact that it looks AI generated? The electric looking engine with no wheels?

[DaveO]

yes old time photos can look surreal.
the tunnel motors were tanks. needed the weight for traction. thus wheels aren't readily visible.
but it was something else. you're on the right track though

[~Z~]

I figured it was AI generated too. Where the three people are standing, they seem to be on a piece of rail that serves no purpose. Quite a few pieces of rail like that, especially noticeable on the right side of the photo.

[DaveO]

the tunnel motors used under running third rail. while boxed for safety, having a leg rest on it, especially the live rail side, not a good idea.

[PatAzo]

Not AI. Same picture is in the Detroit News Archives. Grand opening of the depot I believe.
The jumbled artifacts in the image are from compression.

[J T]

So are you going to tell us what got your attention?

[Jochs]

So are you going to tell us what got your attention?

You guys did. You got his attention when you replied to his post.

[DaveO]

just got home from visit to the er and the medicare hotel.
it was the man with his foot on the insulated third rail and next to the live rail.
gambling must be his game.

[M.D.Bentley]

Some 3rd rail had wooden covers to prevent ice and snow build up. Rules were a little different then. Didn't type that but sounds cool!

[DaveO]

Some 3rd rail had wooden covers to prevent ice and Fluffy White pieces of Death build up. Rules were a little different then. Didn't type that but sounds cool!

and it's all gone now. recent google aerial image shows that ford appears to have allowed for the possibility of a siding next to the main.