Many of the crossing flashers were not yet in service, requiring the AVR crew to flag each crossing. If not for this practice we would not have been able to chase this job.
One of the first AVR trains to use the ex-CSX P&W Sub north of Pittsburgh exits the Glenshaw Tunnel. The crew was aware that we were going to flash them coming out of the tunnel. :)
After running west on the P&W, AVR 1 stops at Bloom where he awaits clearance to enter the NS main.
AVR 1 arrives at Island Ave., passing one of the widest signal bridges I've ever seen.
The AVR's transfer to Island Ave. works the yard making a setout before returning to Glenwood.
Built as Illinois Central GP9 9201, AD&N 1811 soaks in the light at Bastrop on a crisp November day.
This train is the AVR 1 (Glenwood to Island Ave.) but is known as KC 32 on NS.
Unit built 01/58 as IC GP9 #9352 (Serial #23853). Bebuilt by ICG in Paducah 03/78. Renumbered to 1810 and sold to Ashley, Drew & Northern 04/78. Transferred to Chattahoochee Industrial 06/95. Assi... (more)
An assortment of AVR power makes another trip to Island Ave. where they'll pick up a second cut of cars from NS.
SWP #2001 is bringing up the rear on this SWP local heading for Everson.
After setting a few cars over the the main, the SWP-1 starts heading towards American Glass with sand.
SWP 2002 lugs a pair of empty sand cars with the giant Sony Corporation as a backdrop!
SWP 2002 and 2001 are lugging a few cars towards American Glass in New Stanton, PA.
Anyone know anything about this locomotive?
Built as Illinois Central GP9 9338 in December 1957 and rebuilt into GP11 8717 in October 1979, this venerable relic has earned this trip through the wash rack at Mays Yard.
