A similar scene captured quite magnificently by John Ireland (photo id 273316) shows a higher vantage point and a busier Penn Avenue, as the KC32 hauls it's cars bound for Island Avenue just a few... (more)
With the Pittsburgh skyline serving as a backdrop, the AVR's Island Avenue Local crosses Norfolk Southern's (ex-PRR) Fort Wayne Bridge over the Allegheny River.
Just a few short years ago it was a nice surprise to actually have an unit in the AVR paint scheme on an AVR train. Since then, the shortline has taken great strides towards respectability; matchi... (more)
The Allegheny Valley's Glenwood-to-Island Ave job has the DuPont training consist in tow as it passes I-279 in the north side of Pittsburgh.
KC32 is almost done building its train and will soon head back to CP Bloom and then Glennwood Yard
