There are ten CSX units waiting for work at American Motive Power. Some need more work than others--notice 7617's nose.
The dispatcher refers to this SD38 as "DMIR 215", so I take it the Missabe still holds on (for a while). It was a great stay in the Twin Ports for me and chasing Missabe 215 was a highlight.
SD70MACs lead their coal drag through Midwest Energy. The temperature was a bit more comfortable than the -24 registered in Duluth the other day. Taken across Saint Louis Bay from Skyline Drive ... (more)
Sun rising on the Twin Ports.
A fixture at the South Scranton shop for years, this workhorse moved to Von Storch with nearly everything else. An American Model 150 crane, Serial # W-3835 originally delivered to Canadian Pacifi... (more)
The Batten Kill celebrates 40 years of operation with motive power displayed around the former Delaware & Hudson station at Cambridge. RS-3 4116 is also former D&H. By the way, this RS-3 is celebr... (more)
CP box car is one of a dozen cars derailed after rolling for over 7 miles.
OK! What's with the gold orb on the hood? After further review, I think "GLOBIE" is a fine suggestion as a worthy monicker for this hard working switcher?
Where did the slugs go? Last I was here (July 2010), two slugs sets handled hump duties. TEBC6 and mates now make up one hump set and three SD somethings comprise the other.
Two ALCOs getting mechanical attention. Taken with permission of the property owner.
The # 7 subway line is closed on weekends for service. Transit's 45 Ton short cabs head the work trains.
Smoke billows as these switchers get underway. A crewmember rides the shady side of the last car.
Morning rush hour in and out of Pig's Eye.
Crewman locks up the switch as Morristown & Erie SW1500 heads out light to pick up cars.
On Friday April 13th, 4663 was added to the deadline in Northtown. Well it appears to be closer to its' fate this fall. The unit and another, along with 17 grain hoppers were damaged when the tre... (more)
