Above, the MCRR depot at Vassar in a June, 1978 view.  [Charlie Whipp]  Below, a postcard view of the MC Vassar depot, with a passenger train holding down the main line.  Note the semaphore block/train order signal and the water standpipe for filling tenders.  [Alan Loftis Collection]

Below, another photo at the same location.  [Alan Loftis Collection]  Below, NYC 2391 takes on water from the standpipe at the Vassar Depot.  Date not known.  [Doug Leffler Collection]