One of the last remnants of the CNJ in Scranton is this freight station was built in 1891 and marked the western terminus of the CNJ, which originated in Jersey City. A fine example of Romanesque ... (more)
Recent "rescues" C420 and C424. 7222 was sitting on what was once Erie Mining property in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. 4204 was up in Canada and prior to that spent a short stint at Morristow... (more)
Two of Delaware Lackawanna's beauties bask in the afternoon sun. The Delaware & Hudson logo on the boxcar notes the pairs' heritage.
50 years before I took this shot Don Ball had a similar one that I greatly admired. I always wondered if I would ever have the chance.
I guess I just had to wait long enough.
Off to the station at Steamtown to lead the excursion to Archbald.
Different angle of a spot I wanted to shoot for years. Steve Barry led Photo Shoot was well worth the time and effort.
Heading back to the barn.
In its' D&H inspired livery, one of the three RS-3 wearing black and gold.
A very busy Sunday at Steamtown's Railfest. The F units will busy the next weekend as another excursion is scheduled to Tobyhanna. Plans are for the B unit to be part of the lash up.
" star on the weekends and then hauls freight all week. Completely MUable with all of her younger and more sophisticated cousins." are David J. Monte Verde's complimentary description o... (more)
A puff and a push: RS-3 drills cars in the morning.
Waiting to start the workday.
RS-32 leader this morning.
Quiet mornings far.
This Consolidation, built in 1920 by ALCO subsidiary Cooke in Patterson, NJ. Paterson was also the birthplace of Lou Costello. The 2-8-0 arrived at Steamtown in the mid 80s. Now tucked away behi... (more)
