"The Longest Day" (not d-day)

[Ralph]

Terrific way to usher in the Summer and take advantage of all that daylight! Lots of great action!
Ralph

[Charlie B]

Charlie---WOW !!!!!---what a great way to start the summer.Those pictures brought back some fond memories Interesting consist in the train lead by #3338---are those tanks ?

I have no idea what they are, my son and grand kids would know and I'm sure someone here can answer the question for you. Here is a better view.    
Charlie

[csiguy68]

Those are what they call "recovery vehicles" . basically a tow truck for tanks and other vehicles.

Todd

[e-paw]

WOW, what a great spot to hangout and watch some trains. Sounds like you guys had a good time and the pics are amazing.. Thanks for posting them.

[Charlie B]

Here is a link to a short video of the Wisconsin Electric coal train with helpers.
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Charlie

[doctorwayne]

Looks like you and Kevin had a great day, Charlie. As Ed mentioned, the photos brought back some good memories, too.

Wayne

[csiguy68]

Very nice photos Charlie. i give you a lot of credit it takes dedication staying out that long.

Todd

[Charlie B]

Did you get any train symbols? Inquiring minds and such.

OK Brian, here is the mark up for the day:
7602 18A-20
2519 15N-21
9930 14K-21
8387 28M-21
7688 20V-20
9848 21Z-20
7574 22W-20
9799 19A-21
9586 261-20
9802 82T-16 coal from Black Thunder Mine, WY off UP at Chicago going to Palermo, NJ.
7532 10R-19
9564 20Q-20
2572 25Z-20
2662 244-20
6783 12M-21
8345 12V-20
9268 26T-20
9297 15K-21
3338 057-21
6768 852-19
8909 15M-20
9855 21Q-20
9264 11V-21
9547 35N-21
2694 294-21
9580 24Z-20
7527 24M-21
6707 169-21
9182 18N-21
9133 552-21
9601 11K-20
9525 69Q-20
9422 20E-21
8395 52T-20 Grain from Blissfield, MI (off Adrian & Blissfield RR) going to Linnville, VA.


Charlie

[railohio]

Thank you! Now I can make some sense of the madness.

[RobertInOntario]

Wow, great pics! I don't know if I'd have the energy to stick it out for so long, I can usually only manage 2-3 hours. Yes, it's great to have so many extra hours of daylight. Rob

[Charlie B]

We were dreading the day as we figured we would be bored and unable to "stick it out", but we had a great time, and there was so much action that the time went by very fast.
I was disapointed that there weren't more trains runing the Bayard branch, (the one that crossed the bridge) that rejoins the Cleveland line at Alliance, Ohio, and also splits at Wellsville, Ohio and follows the Ohio River to Mingo Junction and beyond.
The reason we chose this location was to catch all the trains that go through Conway. Check out Rochester, Pa on Bing maps and you get a better idea of the track arrangement.
Charlie

[Charlie B]

I had this idiotic idea. It is still 9 months until the next longest day and it will be on a Wednesday, June 20. I was thinking that all of the railfans on the gauge could pick their favorite action packed out of the way place and do the same thing, then post all their pictures for the day. Those that have to work or are otherwise unavailable on the first day could substitute the following Saturday, June 23.
If you do take me up on this insane adventure be sure to take something to protect you from the sun and lots of snacks and food.
I will once again go to Rochester because you can get great shots without bothering anyone.
Charlie

[railohio]

I guess I could add some "Almost Longest Day" photos from June 20. Although it was cloudy and rainy in the afternoon so these are all from the morning in Deshler, Ohio:


CSX4509FarDeshlerOH6-20-11 by railohio, on Flickr


CSX4576DeshlerOH6-20-11 by railohio, on Flickr


CSX4002DeshlerOH6-20-11 by railohio, on Flickr


CSX5375DeshlerOH6-20-11 by railohio, on Flickr


NS8992TowerDeshlerOH6-20-11 by railohio, on Flickr


CSX7629DeshlerOH6-20-11 by railohio, on Flickr

The Norfolk Southern shot has also since appeared in Railpace magazine. More photos from the "Almost Longest Day" June 20 are on flickr.

[Charlie B]

Thanks Brian
One of these days Kevin and I will have to make the trip there. It's a great photo spot, and you sure take some great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Charlie

[Herc Driver]

All great picture! What a interesting day.