01-08-2023, 10:36 AM
Just to add to this thread, after 130 coal trains were loaded the mine was closed and the new rail has been removed and due to the Mill closing and needed repairs to the bridge the Kiski Junction Railroad will only exist as a fond memory. The right of way will become a trail.
This photo was taken August 3, 2023. On the left is Kevin Morris, retired from the Conrail and Norfolk Southern Police Force in June, 2010, a KJR volunteer from day one, Mike (Bob) Reddinger, KJR volunteer from 1995 until 2013 when he became supervisor of operations, (The best engineer I have ever trained) and on the right is me. Supervisor of Maintenance and operations from Jan, 1995 until I retired December 31, 2009
Charlie
This photo was taken August 3, 2023. On the left is Kevin Morris, retired from the Conrail and Norfolk Southern Police Force in June, 2010, a KJR volunteer from day one, Mike (Bob) Reddinger, KJR volunteer from 1995 until 2013 when he became supervisor of operations, (The best engineer I have ever trained) and on the right is me. Supervisor of Maintenance and operations from Jan, 1995 until I retired December 31, 2009