I had the opportunity to watch the unloading of coal from aluminum hopper cars on this rotary unloader. It was impressive to see the hydraulic clamps that hold the car to the rails while it is bei... (more)
Happiness is finding a string of bright blue Rock Island hopper cars in your hometown! ROCK 700193 and company are at Provo Yard, ready to be loaded with Utah bituminous coal on June 25, 1978.
Reading train BH-15 (Bethlehem - Harrisburg). with 122 cars, makes its way through Allentown yard on the LV (ex-CNJ) main line. Originating in Saucon Yard, the train will get back on Reading rails... (more)