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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
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Comments (33)
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this old engine. Thanks for the informations too!
jayfar
Super shot of a lovely old work horse.
blinkings
What a super old engine.
auntietk
Quite different from the 1867 versions we saw yesterday! They've displayed it beautifully, and your photograph is excellent. Love the pov. Nice work!
Faemike55
Very beautiful locomotive Great capture
JohnPelico
Absolutely beautiful. I can smell the pine in the air! Thank you for sharing. KP
Richardphotos
if I return to Flagstaff, I will look for the museum.outstanding capture
danob
Superb Sig as a steam nut I love this
flavia49
wonderful shot
renecyberdoc
i love these old machines.
bobrgallegos
Outstanding capture of this beautiful old workhorse!!
nefertiabet
Wow, tolle Eisenbahn!!!
tulipe
Beautiful shot!
West_coaster07
Very well seen!
fallen21
Wonderful capture!
bazza
Fabulous old Mallet beautifully restored, would love to be able to look this over, Great capture Sig.. Lovin it man.
flaviok
Magnifica captura e texto meu amigo, excelente, aplausos (5)
drifterlee
Wonderful old train!!!!!!!
jocko500
wonderful shot
Minda
This is Really amazing shot sig very nice...love it..
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
ysvry
great foto. trains are great.
farmerC
Shining shot.
densa
wonderful shot
Dreamingbee
so great machine !!!! stunning shot Sig!!
emmecielle
Splendid photo! :)
adrie
Beautiful photo shot my friend.
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
psyoshida
After many years of hard work in the lumber business it's nice to see it put out to pasture. It's grand machine!!!
bmac62
Now this is a big, powerful engine. Well captured Sig.