Keystone Regional 652 waits for the afternoon rush, while my wife and I wait for Pennsylvanian #43 to arrive and take us back to Pittsburgh.

878 North crosses Kimbles Viaduct with 18 empty hoppers in tow after he gets the clear signal at Filer North for being held up for M&W to get out of his way. The SB I-79 bridge can be seen in the ... (more)

The east bound Lake Shore Limited, an hour behind schedule, races under Bort Rd. at 70 MPH. 55mm 1/200 f16

2' gauge 6 blows some steam as her train sits in the hole on the turntable lead waiting for Otto to pull into the station for a new train load of passengers to go around the loop. #6 was taking p... (more)

After an awesome day of chasing this fine train, I end my chase here at "Center". I met a few old chase friends throughout the day, and met other on line acquaintances and fellow RP'ers for the f... (more)

Rumor has it that 636 had hit the ground in Corry on the way to Meadville as 397. No confirmation has been made to my knowledge, but it sure looks like she may have lost her step. Tomorrow HLCX ... (more)

STEEL CITY NIGHTS Boats loll in the Point area as they await the Pittsburgh Pirates Labor Day fireworks display. Meanwhile CSX V893 (along river) and an unknown NS train (right edg... (more)

A couple of ladies come out to exchange waves with Engineer Tim Sposato and Fireman Tim Botti as OHCR 1293 makes its way through the village of Everett. Photo dedicated in memory of my wife's gra... (more)

With no turning facilities on the OC&T, the SB trains are pulled in reverse to Rynd Farm, and then the loco cuts loose and runs around the train on the interchange track with the WNYP for the trip... (more)

Twin Bridges. The other bridge carries street traffic over Sugar Creek within spitting distance of this former Erie RR bridge.

BLE 904S passes the former Grove City Station at MP 62.6, now a feed store, with 23 scrap gons and 1 coil car holding the FRED. 8 degree PA weather today.

Today's lash up includes a trio of ex Norfolk and Western Geeps all built in 1959. Leading the pack home to Butler Yard is B&P cousin, Rochester&Southern 879 as the lash up bears down and clears ... (more)

Leaving home at 4 AM to see one train=A little static from the wife. Gas for the 78 mile trip=An arm and a leg. Seeing this beauty in person=PRICELESS!!!

In one last closing moment while B&P crews run air tests, the Rail Gods shed tears from the sky…maybe tears of sorrow for one final chapter in the history of the Knox & Kane, or maybe tears of j... (more)

I'm a day late, but this veteran as do all vets and active duty personnel deserve a long salute this Memorial Day weekend and everyday. This photo is similar to Railroad: Buffalo & Pittsburgh
Locomotive: EMD GP18
Location: Chicora, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: BPRR 926
Train ID: BT-3
Photo Date: May 29, 2007