This locomotive is on the trailing end. It departed moments after the shot. It is one of only two painted like this.
Only about 10 miles remain until this coke train arrives at Monessen, where it will be loaded with coke from Koppers.
391's trio of GP35s move east through Rook, passing a visiting NS GP38-2.
A blast of cool air followed by diesel exhaust announce the presence of 391 arriving at Rook.
Warm evening sunlight bathes this Monessen coke train as he eases across the spindly Mingo Creek Viaduct.
Four high hood Geeps soar above the Parkway as they approach Rook.
A wild lashup leads this W&LE train with traffic from Monessen, Clairton, and Mifflin Jct.
Kodachrome GP35 #2662 brings up the rear of this coke train. There are two more GP35s on the head end, one of which is the other Kodachrome unit, #2679.
Both of Wheelings "Kodachrome" units were on today’s coke train to Monessen. WE 2679 was upfront along with WE 104.
392's engineer gazes out the window while he waits to leave Rook. A washout west of here was the reason for the train's lengthy delay.
The Wheeling's "Kodachrome" engine is one of two rear end units on this Monessen coke train.
The "Kodachrome" paint scheme helps brighten an otherwise drab afternoon in Western PA. The coke train has just left Rook and in another minute these engines will enter Green Tree tunnel.
The rear units on the Monessen coke train roll east, above West Liberty Ave. This photo was taken about one mile from my house.
W&LE train led by "Kodachrome" 2662 and a WC Oxford Lease unit enters Benwood yard to interchange with CSXT
