High winds blew a tree across the LA&L tracks on 6/1/2011 and the Southbound train that day was held for the night at Avon. The tree was removed on the morning of 6/2, and the train made an unusua... (more)

A pair of LA&L Alcos back against their train in Falconer as they prepare for the trip to Olean.

A pair of Alcos lead a WNYP train east on the former EL near Steamburg.

Busting thru the fresh snowfall on a Monday morning.

LAL 418 is switching at Avon yard.

The morning train departs Lakeville in fresh snow. The train will back into the spur and pick up the 10 cars of corn that are visible above the train.

LAL 420, a former LIRR C420, runs in original position (comtemporary LHF) with two more centurys behind leads the Northbound at track speed into Henrietta with a short train for CSX.

425 & 420 kick up the fresh powder as they cross over the little bridge that crosses Pole Bridge Road.

Engineer Tim Carney hangs out the window to get a better vibe on his power as the LA&L Southbound struggles at about 10mph thru the S-Curves at Pole Bridge Road.

A work extra with engine 72 holds on the old main as the LA&L freight heads into Lakeville.

The LA&L road power idles outside the shops before departure. The "pink" units stored along the shops are ex GB&W engines.

420 & 425 pass by the Avon Yard with the Southbound train that outlawed in West Rush the previous evening.

The Northbound LA&L freight crosses Papermill Road in the last rays of morning sun as a storm front moves in. The sun was blocked by the clouds no more than 30 seconds after the train passed.