And with the third train of the afternoon, I got the shot that I wanted. Many Pittsburgh area landmarks can be seen in this view - the old Homestead Works smokestacks, Sandcastle, the WHEMCO plan... (more)
Now in position on top of the hill, I begin to compose my shot for the next train. I hear one coming, but before it gets into view, a southbound comes by, blocking that shot which I had planned.
I was hiking up to a shot I'd been wanting to do when I heard this train coming on the Mon Line. I was hoping to be about 150' higher, but had to settle for this view as there wasn't enough time ... (more)
Empty coke rolls past the restored Avella depot and caboose at a good clip. Recent track work has allowed the W&LE to increase speeds on the former P&WV, offering a reminder that this line was on... (more)