Weekly Photo Fun 9/25 - 10/1/15

[bdw9535]

Couple shots of Conrail SD38-2 6934, the Mannheim Yard switcher, at dawn and again at mid afternoon.

Bruce

[e-paw]

Mess'n around with new lens with a few layout pics.

   

   

   

   

[FiatFan]

The depth of field in that first shot is amazing.

Tom

[Charlie B]

The ex UP SD90s are starting to show in the lead. This is cab signal territory so they are getting them equipped. This is just East of East Palestine at the McRoberts Road crossing in Darlington Township, Beaver County, Pa. 9/24/2015    
Charlie

[e-paw]

A few shots from what's left of the former LNE Lehigh Gap Bridge. That's what was there until the late 60's, now there is a nature trail that takes you right to the eastern side of where the bridge connected with the mountain.

In the center of this shot you can see the concrete pillars of the west side of where the bridge crossed the Leigh river. There is a trail that leads to that side of the bridge, so I will have to check that out soon.
   

   

Here's a view of the river of either side of the river. The only one Pillar is still standing on this side of the bridge.
   

The path on this side of the river is the former Delaware and Hudson ROW. In the trees next to it, is the toe path for the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Canal. On the far side of the river Is former CNJ trackage now operated by NS.
   

[cn nutbar]

Canadian National Railway's E10A Mogul #81 has been preserved in Palmerston Ontario.Even though she will never run again,she sure looks nice.

[Charlie B]

Canadian National Railway's E10A Mogul #81 has been preserved in Palmerston Ontario.Even though she will never run again,she sure looks nice.

In March of 1979 while looking at the 611 in the Roanoke Museum, I made a remark about how it would be nice to see that one run. A knowledgeable acquaintance told me it would never happen, something to do with the N&W having a wider gauge on their curves to run it....NEVER say Never.
Charlie

[e-paw]

Took the kids to the Philadelphia zoo today but still managed to get some railfanning in before the rain.

   

   

   

   

Even though it's not a train I still wanted to post this one from the same trip.    

[Charlie B]

I stole this from the NS face book page I thought it was noteworthy enough to do so...    
Nameless...

[e-paw]

Very cool Charlie. I work around the Oak Island area often, I will have to keep an eye out for it.

[Green_Elite_Cab]

Took the kids to the Philadelphia zoo today but still managed to get some railfanning in before the rain.



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Steve, its exciting to see this engine down here! I wasn't aware they were using the Dual Modes here in southern New Jersey (I assume this is an Atlantic City Line train). I might have to hang around the tracks to spot one in action.


That said, it does not appear to be running with it's pantograph up. Was it running in Diesel mode? I'm surprised it didn't make the switch once it reached the wires.

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Nameless...

Ah, you beat me too it! I am looking forward to seeing this engine. I'll bet anything that this engine will show up for the URHS open house next year! Even if not, Oak Island isn't terribly far. I might get lucky during one of my trips up that way.