Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

120. The main line tracks split here, two for passenger service, going to one side of the hump, tho for thru freight on the other. The passenger went thru a tunnel under the tower and the hump.

     Once while sketching I heard a song-sparrow from the hills. At noon we all (Denehy, Phelan, McClintock (Station Master) & myself) went to a nearby lunch room for sandwiches & coffee. We had roast beef sandwiches. I marveled at their excellence – Later Denehey told me it was no doubt given us (sic) to impress the “big boss” (Phelan).

     I quit at early afternoon, and Denehey caught an afternoon train to Pittsburg to spend the week-end with his wife & daughter. I went to a movie in the evening.

7^th Day- Sunday-

All day at Hump Picture, only taking time off for a sandwich and coffee at the car-lunch across the street. It rained all day. In the evening, after talking to Bertha I set out to a movie, only to discover there were no Sunday movies in Altoona. As it had ceased to rain, I walked down to the railroad and stood on the foot bridge awhile watching the lights & moving trains.

8^th Day- Monday- (16^th)

Raining – A.M. to Hump with D - to refresh my mind & make new studies. Forgot to mention on Saturday the R.R. photographer made some snaps for me that were a great help, especially on the cars breaking loose.

Finish picture – Phelan in to see it, then mail it – Evening to see Laurel & Hardy in “Bohemian Girl” for relaxation.

 9^th Day – Tuesday- (17^th)

     Raining - terrific down-pour- undecided in morning what to do. P.M decide I should work indoors. To E&M shop (locomotive repair) make studies. This place tho is almost beyond description. 25 or 30 locomotives in varying stages of repair, from the bare rusty cylinders to