Investing in History. The Genesee Valley Transportation Co., Inc. Delaware-Lackawanna recently received this Alco HH660 that was built in 1940 Schenectady, NY for the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Wes... (more)
One of the first stops in Pennsylvania was Scranton to see Alcos running. I was very surprised to see TWO DL RS3's in the BR-1 lineup for the day! After picking up salt cars, BR-1 proceeded back... (more)
Early bird gets the...smoke. First belch of the morning as the DL “BR-1” crew prepares to head to Ridge Row out of Bridge 60 on a muggy Friday morning.
In March of 2010, Central Railroad of New Jersey Alco RS-3 1554 was undergoing a full restoration at Delaware-Lackawanna's Shop in Scranton.
The rebuilding of Central Railroad of New Jersey Alco RS-3 1554 at Delaware-Lackawanna's Shop in Scranton. The C425 was built in October of 1964 for the Erie Lackawanna. After service on the Erie,... (more)
Coming back across Lackawanna Avenue after picking up cars at Archbald on a hot July afternoon.
DL&W EMD F3(A) 8454 (renumbered by Erie Lackawanna) original number 805-C built 1947. Alvin Smith Photo from my Collection.
British steam at Steamtown National Historic Site, alongside the old Lackawanna Station boarding platform. The locomotive is the 3-cylinder Southern Railway (UK) Schools Class 4-4-0 "Repton," get... (more)
A pair of former D&H Alco RS3's shove Delaware-Lackawanna train BR-1 over Cedar Ave in Scranton under the wire on the trolley line. At 68 years old, the RS3's are still hard at work on the DL.
British steam at Steamtown Nat'l. Historic Site, with 3-cylinder Southern Railway (UK) Schools Class 4-4-0 "Repton" getting some attention from its crew. The engine is now at the North ... (more)
Former WNYP nee Cartier six axle is on the to do list.
On the way to tie down for the day.
The DEAD line at the D-L shop has been pared down to a C424, 2 FAs and some RS11s. Finally got a peek at their new facility today-very impressive.
ALCOs in the early morning sun.
While it was bitter cold at minus 10 degrees, the sun was brilliant and the smoke plume magnificent. It was also the day I gained control of the camera and the pictures of that day led to me becom... (more)
