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Hostetler’s Harp’s of Praise

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The Hostetler’s Harp’s of Praise workshop and home photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008.

A hand painted rock marks the long driveway to the Hostetler's Harp's of Praise workshop and home photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

A hand painted rock marks the long driveway to the Hostetler’s Harp’s of Praise workshop and home photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The humble workshop of the Hostetler's Harp's of Praise photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The humble workshop of the Hostetler’s Harp’s of Praise photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The hands of Joshua Hostetler on his harp photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The hands of Joshua Hostetler on his harp photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darlene Hostetler plays Amazing Grace with her brother and sister photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darlene Hostetler plays Amazing Grace with her brother and sister photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Daisy Hostetler plays Amazing Grace with her brother and sister photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Daisy Hostetler plays Amazing Grace with her brother and sister photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Naomi and Reuben Hostetler watch as their children play Amazing Grace on their homemade harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Naomi and Reuben Hostetler watch as their children play Amazing Grace on their homemade harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

left to right - Daisy, 21, Darlene, 22, and Joshua, 18, Hostetler play Amazing Grace on their homemade harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

left to right – Daisy, 21, Darlene, 22, and Joshua, 18, Hostetler play Amazing Grace on their homemade harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

left to right - Daisy, 21, Darlene, 22, and Joshua, 18, Jewell, 3, and Jonathan, 2, Hostetler play Amazing Grace on their homemade harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

left to right – Daisy, 21, Darlene, 22, and Joshua, 18, Jewell, 3, and Jonathan, 2, Hostetler play Amazing Grace on their homemade harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Detail of some of the writing on the Hosteler's homemade bandsaw photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Detail of some of the writing on the Hosteler’s homemade bandsaw photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The hands of Reuben Hosteler on a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The hands of Reuben Hosteler on a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Reuben Hosteler inspects the neck of a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Reuben Hosteler inspects the neck of a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Reuben Hosteler inspects the neck of a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's workshop north of Coshocton. A hand painted rock marks the long driveway to the Hostetler's Harp's of Praise workshop and home photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Reuben Hosteler inspects the neck of a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s workshop north of Coshocton. A hand painted rock marks the long driveway to the Hostetler’s Harp’s of Praise workshop and home photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Reuben Hosteler inspects the sounding board of a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Reuben Hosteler inspects the sounding board of a Harp in progress photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s workshop north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Detail of the neck of one of the Harp's of Praise harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Detail of the neck of one of the Harp’s of Praise harps photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darlene Hostetler, right, gets some 'help' in tuning a harp from little brother and sister Jonathan, 2, and Jewell, 3, photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darlene Hostetler, right, gets some ‘help’ in tuning a harp from little brother and sister Jonathan, 2, and Jewell, 3, photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Jewell Hostetler, 3, tries her hand at tuning a harp photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler's home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Jewell Hostetler, 3, tries her hand at tuning a harp photographed Wednesday evening October 1, 2008 at the Hostetler’s home north of Coshocton. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

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Ketogenic Diet

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Thelma Fosselman measures out butter using a scale Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. Her son DJ, an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Thelma Fosselman measures out butter using a scale Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. Her son DJ, an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Thelma Fosselman measures out butter using a scale Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. Her son DJ, an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Thelma Fosselman measures out butter using a scale Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. Her son DJ, an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The Fosselman family prays before dinner Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. DJ, lower right, an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. Clockwise from lower right - DJ Fosselman, 7, Dow Fosselman, Dad, Thelma Fosselman, Mom, and Cory Fosselman, 19. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The Fosselman family prays before dinner Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. DJ, lower right, an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. Clockwise from lower right – DJ Fosselman, 7, Dow Fosselman, Dad, Thelma Fosselman, Mom, and Cory Fosselman, 19. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Dj Fosselman chows down on some beef jerky, eggs, cheese pizza (without crust) and toast/peanut butter/jelly during his dinner Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. DJ an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Dj Fosselman chows down on some beef jerky, eggs, cheese pizza (without crust) and toast/peanut butter/jelly during his dinner Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. DJ an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Dj Fosselman chows down on some beef jerky, eggs, cheese pizza (without crust) and toast/peanut butter/jelly during his dinner Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. DJ an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Dj Fosselman chows down on some beef jerky, eggs, cheese pizza (without crust) and toast/peanut butter/jelly during his dinner Tuesday evening February 12, 2008. DJ an epileptic who used to have as many as 100 seizures a day, is on a special Ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) which has allowed him to stop taking his seizure medicine and has stayed seizure free for several years. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

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Thunderbirds

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The Thunderbirds Aerobatic Team perform Friday afternoon September 28, 2007 during the 2007 Gathering of Mustangs & Legends air-show going on at Rickenbacker ANGB all this weekend.The Thunderbirds Aerobatic Team perform Friday afternoon September 28, 2007 during the 2007 gathering of Mustangs & Legends air-show going on at Rickenbacker ANGB all this weekend. (© James D. DeCamp 614-367-6366)

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Warbirds in Flight

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A formation of P-51 Mustangs flies next to my B-25 Mitchell bomber for a photo op over the skies of Pickaway county late Friday afternoon September 28, 2007 during the 2007 gathering of Mustangs & Legends air-show going on at Rickenbacker ANGB all this weekend.

A formation of P-51 Mustangs flies next to my B-25 Mitchell bomber for a photo op over the skies of Pickaway county late Friday afternoon September 28, 2007 during the 2007 gathering of Mustangs & Legends air-show going on at Rickenbacker ANGB all this weekend. (© James D. DeCamp 614-367-6366)

(© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

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Kid Tracking

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Darrell Kem, right, puts an ionKids bracelet on his son Nate, 6, as his older brother Josh, 8 watches in the background of their Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darrell Kem, right, puts an ionKids bracelet on his son Nate, 6, as his older brother Josh, 8 watches in the background of their Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darrell Kem activates one of his kids ionKids bracelet in his Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Darrell Kem activates one of his kids ionKids bracelet in his Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Nate Kem, 6, looks at his ionKids bracelet in his Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Nate Kem, 6, looks at his ionKids bracelet in his Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Alex Briner, 6, and Nate Kem, 6, show off their ionKids bracelets Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Alex Briner, 6, and Nate Kem, 6, show off their ionKids bracelets Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The Kem's left to right - Josh, 8, Wendy, dog, Deanna, mom, Darrell, dad, and Nate, 6, pose for a family portrait as they show off their ionKids bracelets Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The Kem’s left to right – Josh, 8, Wendy, dog, Deanna, mom, Darrell, dad, and Nate, 6, pose for a family portrait as they show off their ionKids bracelets Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Nate Kem, 6, shows off his ionKids bracelet in his Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

Nate Kem, 6, shows off his ionKids bracelet in his Galena home Wednesday August 15, 2007. The bracelet helps parents keep track of their active kids by activating an alarm, both on the bracelet and a parental control unit if the child strays too far. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon 1D MkII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

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121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) ESGR

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An Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) familiarization mission of the 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Ohio National Guard Thursday morning April 19, 2007 at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (RANGB). The KC-135R air refueling flight took off from RANGB and flew along the Smokey Mountains, refueling an Air Force C-17 cargo plane flying out of Charleston for training of both the Cargo plane crew and that of the air refuelers. Cpt. James Bigelow, left, and Major Darrell Scott, right, in the cockpit and Boom Operator Marq ‘Q’ Thompson on the boom.

An Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) familiarization mission of the 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Ohio National Guard Thursday morning April 19, 2007 at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (RANGB). The KC-135R air refueling flight took off from RANGB and flew along the Smokey Mountains, refueling an Air Force C-17 cargo plane flying out of Charleston for training of both the Cargo plane crew and that of the air refuelers. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Cpt. James Bigelow, left, and Major Darrell Scott, right, at the controls of their KC-135R over the skies of Alabama during an Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) familiarization mission of the 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Ohio National Guard Thursday morning April 19, 2007 at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (RANGB). The KC-135R air refueling flight took off from RANGB and flew along the Smokey Mountains, refueling an Air Force C-17 cargo plane flying out of Charleston for training of both the Cargo plane crew and that of the air refuelers. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) Boom Operator Marq 'Q' Thompson makes final adjustments to his controls as a C-17 nuzzles up for a drink during an Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) familiarization mission of the 121st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Ohio National Guard Thursday morning April 19, 2007 in the skies over Alabama. The KC-135R air refueling flight took off from Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base (RANGB) and flew along the Smokey Mountains, refueling an Air Force C-17 cargo plane flying out of Charleston for training of both the Cargo plane crew and that of the air refuelers. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

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President Bush

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President George Bush greets people at rope line on the tarmac near Air Force One at Port Columbus International Airport Friday morning June 14, 2002 after he attended the Ohio State University Commencement ceremony. Shooting the photo on the left is Alan Cook, Maintenance Supervisor for Raytheon Aerospace.

President George Bush greets people at rope line on the tarmac near Air Force One at Port Columbus International Airport Friday morning June 14, 2002 after he attended the Ohio State University Commencement ceremony. Shooting the photo on the left is Alan Cook, Maintenance Supervisor for Raytheon Aerospace. Many Reporters. (© James D. DeCamp 614-367-6366)

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Adventures for Wish Kids

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Jeff Caldwell, left, wheels his son Alex, 9, right, up to a basketball hoop in their drive way Tuesday afternoon August 1, 2000. In the rear Mom/Wife Dawn, and son Aaron, 11, tend to the needs of little sis Megan, 2 1/2. The family often plays basketball together. The parents recently enjoyed two "Parents night out" from the Adventures for Wish Kids. The program allows parents of chronically ill children to get away for short spells. The elder Caldwell's enjoyed their time going to a movie at Easton and dinner at Red Lobster. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS D2000 cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses.]

Jeff Caldwell, left, wheels his son Alex, 9, right, up to a basketball hoop in their drive way Tuesday afternoon August 1, 2000. In the rear Mom/Wife Dawn, and son Aaron, 11, tend to the needs of little sis Megan, 2 1/2. The family often plays basketball together. The parents recently enjoyed two “Parents night out” from the Adventures for Wish Kids. The program allows parents of chronically ill children to get away for short spells. The elder Caldwell’s enjoyed their time going to a movie at Easton and dinner at Red Lobster. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS D2000 cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses.]

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Billy Graham Crusade

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The Greater Columbus Billy Graham Crusade photographed Thursday, September 23, 1993 at Cooper Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

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William Franklin Graham Jr. KBE (November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American evangelical Christian evangelist and an ordained Southern Baptist minister who became well known internationally after 1949. He has been looked upon as one of the most influential preachers of the 20th century. He held large indoor and outdoor rallies with sermons that were broadcast on radio and television, some still being re-broadcast into the 21st century.

In his six decades of television, Graham hosted annual Billy Graham Crusades, which ran from 1947 until his retirement in 2005. He also hosted the popular radio show Hour of Decision from 1950 to 1954. He repudiated racial segregation. In addition to his religious aims, he helped shape the worldview of a huge number of people who came from different backgrounds, leading them to find a relationship between the Bible and contemporary secular viewpoints. Graham preached to live audiences of nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories through various meetings, including BMS World Mission and Global Mission. He also reached hundreds of millions more through television, video, film, and webcasts.

Graham was a spiritual adviser to American presidents and provided spiritual counsel for every president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama. He was particularly close to Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson (one of Graham’s closest friends), and Richard Nixon. He insisted on racial integration for his revivals and crusades in 1953 and invited Martin Luther King Jr. to preach jointly at a revival in New York City in 1957. Graham bailed King out of jail in the 1960s when King was arrested during demonstrations. He was also lifelong friends with another televangelist, the founding pastor of the Crystal Cathedral, Robert H. Schuller, whom Graham talked into starting his own television ministry.

Graham operated a variety of media and publishing outlets. According to his staff, more than 3.2 million people have responded to the invitation at Billy Graham Crusades to “accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior“. As of 2008, Graham’s estimated lifetime audience, including radio and television broadcasts, topped 2.2 billion. Because of his crusades, Graham preached the gospel to more people in person than anyone in the history of Christianity. Graham was repeatedly on Gallup’s list of most admired men and women. He appeared on the list 60 times since 1955, more than any other individual in the world. Grant Wacker reports that by the mid-1960s, he had become the “Great Legitimator”.

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Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.

The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960’s. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan.
The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972.

 

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard adjusts an oiler on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard’s hand on the controls of engine #33 (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard tends to Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 photographed Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard looks over the workings of the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard watches the road ahead while on a public excursion Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. =(© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. = (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard climbs aboard the HVSRR’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Stoker John Simpson shovels coal into the belly of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard climbs aboard HVSRR’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard oils and greases the workings of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard takes a break at a stop during a public excursion of the HVSRR Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard applies the brakes coming into the station at Nelsonville. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard watches a crossing while sounding the whistle. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard talks with a conductor before setting off on a public excursion Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard, hand on the throttle of Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard watches a crossing while working the throttle of engine #33. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ross Ballard works on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway's Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio. The steam engine, an ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Baldwin 2-8-0 was restored over several years in the 1960's. Engine #33 sat in a Columbus Ohio railroad yard until trackage became available in Nelsonville in 1972. This is the original steam locomotive of the HVSRy. The famous Baldwin Locomotive Works built several of these big freight engines in 1916 for the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad which hauled iron ore in upper Michigan. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer-operated tourist railroad attraction that operates out of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio. It is also located near the popular Hocking Hills State Park in nearby Hocking County. It uses former trackage of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, which was in turn originally Hocking Valley Railway trackage. The current operation was founded in 1972. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Shot on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED]

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway’s Engine #33 Saturday, October 1, 1983 in Nelsonville, Ohio.  (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

 

The Baldwin Locomotive Works was an American builder of railroad locomotives. It was originally located in Philadelphia, and later moved to nearby Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Although the company was very successful as the largest producer of steam locomotives, its transition to the production of diesels was far less so. Later, when the early demand for diesel locomotives to replace steam tapered off, Baldwin could not compete in the marketplace. It stopped producing locomotives in 1956 and went out of business in 1972, having produced over 70,000 locomotives, the vast majority powered by steam.

This company is not to be confused with E M Baldwin of Australia who made small locomotives for such things as sugar cane tramways.

Nelsonville, Ohio is a city in northwestern York Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is sixty miles southeast of Columbus. The population was 5,392 at the 2010 census. It is the home town of Hocking College.

 

All images captured on Kodak Tri-X film. Processed with Kodak Microdol-X Developer. Digitized with a Nikon Coolscan 4000 ED.

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