The normal definition of a unit train is a train carrying a single commodity, such as grain, coal, or oil. An alternate type of “unit” train may be one that has a large number of locomotive un... (more)
Hauling the product that built this railroad, a train of anthracite coal leaves the Reading yard and enters the Lebanon Valley branch at CP Center. This location was the one-time site of the Readi... (more)
When Conrail was formed, six axle Centuries from the Reading and the Lehigh Valley were sent west to join their Penn Central counterparts in western Pennsylvania/eastern Ohio. Here an ex-LV C628 a... (more)
Conrail's bicentennial painted GG-1 leads an Amtrak train east out of the terminal Harrisburg. This Kodachrome was processed in October 1976. Any information on this train would be appreciated!