Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited from Chicago has entered third rail electric territory and is stopped at the signal bridge just north of Croton-Harmon station to allow the F40 to uncouple and pull for... (more)
Ready to depart for Grand Central Terminal behind electric power; diesels at left had brought the "Pacemaker" into Harmon.
A New York Central E8 being serviced after bringing a southbound passenger train to the diesel to electric power-change point of Croton-Harmon.
"Empire State Express"
Departing for West 30th Street on Manhattan's West Side with Flexi-Vans of mail off the "Wolverine"
Power off this morning's "20th Century Limited" backs through the washer
The sun setting on the westbound "Century" is more than a metaphor, as will be seen in less than six months...for now, however, enjoy the view.
Passing former westbound platform area
Three generations at Harmon: P-Motors (1920s); RDCs (1950s); and M-1 MUs (1970s)
The former (1967) "jet powered" RDC, now back to more mundane duties
About to pass under the bridge for the turning loop. Amtrak is 'scrambling the eggs'; note the SCL coach as the last car.
Fans getting shots from the old eastbound platform prior to its elimination. Note also the NYC 'Cigar Band' herald on the nose of 4045 bleeding through the Penn Central black.
Former NYC/CUT motor; note boxcars from merger partners PRR & NH at right rear
Awaiting servicing outside the Harmon shop
Racehorse getting some attention in the barn...
