The Hornell Turn rolls east through a postcard-like scene on the former Erie mainline in western New York.
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.
Heading for Hornell on a gorgeous autumn afternoon on the old Erie with 21 cars.
Three big ALCO’s are lugging a 31 car Hornell Turn up the grade near Elm Valley. Right after passing this location, the lead unit would cut out and the crew had to stop the train to restart thei... (more)