On a beautiful summer day, The Hornell Turn leads a short train across the causeway at Andover Pond on it's return leg back to Olean, NY. The New York Central acquired the lead locomotive in 1967 ... (more)
This ominous dark cloud came out of nowhere on an otherwise bright overcast day right before the Hornell Turn passed through. It foreshadowed the crew’s trouble, as the lead engine would cut out... (more)
Mail Delivery! 631 & 43 arrive at the mailbox in the Hornell Yard. My dad let me use the DSLR while he used the film camera.
630 and 637 back into the siding to pick up their train for the return trip to Olean.
Purple People Eater coming into Wellsville.
Nice to see and hear three six axles on this turn. Lead unit would shortly stall and conk out by the time the crew reached Andover.
On a wonderful day to be on this old Erie Line, three big Alcos are ready to continue east for Hornell after dropping some tankers. Don't forget to visit the "Texas Hot" in town for some great ... (more)
WNYP 631 - 430 - 630 at the Olean yard.
WNYP 631 & 43 arrive at the NS interchange yard in Hornell.
Enroute to Olean, the Hornell Turn cruises alongside Andover Pond with eight cars in tow. Click here for a video.
On a warm spring evening, a trio of big Alcos charge past the ex Pennsy signal with the Driftwood Turn in tow.
WNYP M636 #638 rests under the sand tower at Olean, in front of the new shops, with fellow alco companions.
There's nothing quite like sitting under a shade tree on a sunny fall day while watching a pair of ALCos switching!
The Hornell Turn parallels Van Campen Creek for a brief moment before ducking under Route 19.
Skirting the causeway in some nice fall color with the return train out of Hornell. Special thanks to Ben Martin for this scenic location.
