On a beautiful morning of Friday the Thirteenth, I am lucky enough to arrive in Olyphant just in time to capture SC-7 crossing the former Delaware & Hudson bridge on what was part of the Penn Divi... (more)
With the only Alco C636 left in existence on the point, DL Train PO-74 heads south through Moscow, PA with a loaded grain train for Ardent Mills in Pocono Summit.
The thick morning fog has lifted to reveal lots to do at Von Storch. M630 is getting work on its' traction motor. 3642 has has its' traction motor work completed. The PA is back in the shop for on... (more)
211 gets new paint and a renumbering, just in time for an unveiling at Steamtown Railfest.
DL-3 heads into the north end of Taylor yard to drop off eleven cars for track 2. After that, a new string of cars will be pulled back to Bridge 60.
Starting up 3007.
During the grand opening of the Delaware Lackawanna's new Von Storch Locomotive Shop in Scranton, Pennsylvania a trio of Alco locomotives pose on the east side of the new building. These three loc... (more)
Pushing into Taylor.
We definitely weren't expecting a twofer when PT98 got to Portland but here we are. Seeing a C636 next to a modern geep sure put the charm of the DL into sharp relief.
Back when the DL ran Portland Turns they didn't always make it back to Scranton. Here PT-99 has gone "on the law" in Pocono Summit, signaling the end to a fun day of chasing it.
Former 211, repainted and renumbered, on display at Railfest.
After waiting for almost 2 hours, DL PO-75 showed it's face as it emerged from Nay Aug Tunnel west portal.
Crew readies DL consist this morning.
A short PO-74, headed to switch Ardent Mills, with four axle duo (C425 & C420) leading.
The "twins" worked as power for BR-1 today. Here they have completed their workday.