Siding

Waxhaw, NC  2025

 Here's the view looking west, or southbound for the tracks.  Trains headed this way end up in South Carolina and other points south.  The town of Waxhaw sees a lot of train traffic with 2-4 trains passing through each day.  Freight trains don't run on any set schedule, so it's hard to predict when a train will come.

Where the Tracks Diverge

Waxhaw, NC. 2025

This view is looking east, although I think this is the northbound direction of the tracks. Going in this direction takes the trains to Monroe and other points north.  

 

Hopper

Waxhaw, NC. 2025

"Hopper"

Artist: Sydney Bucca

 

House Portraits 4

Waxhaw, NC. 2025

This house also features a "Thomasson" on the second story.  

House Portraits 3

Waxhaw, NC. 2025

This is one of my favorite houses in downtown Waxhaw.  During my editing I often do a black and white rendering to see which I prefer.  This house rendered very well in black and white.  I'm not sure which I prefer.

House Portraits 2

Waxhaw, NC. 2025

This house only gives a hint of the grandeur one can find behind the trees and shrubs.

 

House Portraits

Waxhaw, NC. 2025

Downtown Waxhaw is an historic district with a number of unique homes.  Notice the door on the second floor of this home.  It opens onto the roof of the front porch.  I wonder if it ever served a purpose?  Such features are often referred to as Thomasson's.  The feature has been preserved and is now part of the art of the building.