This is what's left of the former PRR's "Admiral"

A westbound CR Trail Van train slowly climbs upgrade at MG Tower on April 29, 1977 with SD45 No. 6125 and SDP45 No. 6680.

Mood reflects the prospects for U.S. passenger rail at the time

Headed for W. 72nd Street

Still a year to go for Penn Central operation of the NEC. A Boston bound train including a diner/grill car is led by a PC GG-1 as the sun sets.

For reasons unknown, this train was proceeding very slowly; partial evidence is the crew member standing in the open front doorway.

Heading up the Hudson to Croton-Harmon, where the electric will be traded for a diesel (E unit). All of the equipment on this train is still former NYC: the P-2b and 5 3000-series Pullman-Standar... (more)

An eastbound Stamford express passes through Mamaroneck

An express passes a train stopped at Mamaroneck

It's a sunny February afternoon in Alliance, Ohio, and PC 1772 is southbound on what is now called the Bayard Branch. She has just started to cross the ex-PRR Fort Wayne line. Although she's in th... (more)

We have just enough room to squeeze through the yard and, just enough power to make to Framingham. Considering all the railfan discontent with Penn Central, U boats sounded just as great here as a... (more)

GP9 B uints were rare in most parts of the country. On the Penn Central in Providence they would show up at several times a month. The GP30 on the left now resides at the Pennsylvania Railroad Mus... (more)

The big GE power of 1973 on light freight in mid winter.