Aftermath of vandals putting ties on the tracks. That's the power off Q226 in the background pulling two rerailed cars west.

When the fountain at Point State Park is operating, it's a sure sign that spring has officially arrived in Western Pennsylvania.

A pair of UP AC4400's haul a mixed bag of western hoppers past the USX plant in Braddock.

CSX U839 with a trio of UP engines heads east towards Baltimore with a load of Rio Grande, UP and CNW hoppers full of coal.

A westbound empty coal drag, led by an old B36-7, comes off the OML onto the Met. Sub. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th spot had UP power.

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U839 slowly grinds up the grade to Mt. Airy on the scenic Old Main Line Sub. Canon EOS 10D w/ 70-200mm F/4L lens. 1/250 sec. @ F/5.6.

U839 is a good bet for UP power, this empty U839 features two UP GEs and a wide variety of hoppers, including CSX, UP, DRGW, CNW, MP, CR, and CHTT. The train is framed by the abandoned bridge ove... (more)

U839 is stopped at Bardane for a meet with Q416. Canon EOS 10D w/ Monopod-mounted 70-200mm F/4L lens. 1/400 sec @ F/8.

Colorado coal train with UP power winds along the Potomac River eastbound towards Baltimore.

U839 prepares to descend into the Monocacy River valley at English Muffin Way in Frederick. Thanks to Pete Furnee for the HU. Canon EOS 10D w/ 70-200mm F/4L lens. 1/250 sec. @ F/6.3 and ISO 200.

Empty westbound hoppers led by two UPs - there's no doubt it's U839!

Powder River bound CSX U839 waits for a new crew at HX

An empty hopper train passes the e/b home signal CPL as it enters the single track on it's westward journey.