A day after close to a foot of snow was dumped through the region, the western leg of the branch to the Sonman Coal Tipple is covered with snow. It would be hidden if it wasn't for the blowing an... (more)

As the last rays of sunlight gleam this WB mty hopper train is headed for the South Fork Secondary.

WB racks split the signals at mp 258.8 as a thunderhead move east.

10A's helper shoves hard through Portage splitting the PRR position lights that still stand proud at 258.9 soaking up the last of the evening rays on this longest day of the year.

NS 36A with John Deere tractors as far as the eye can see. This train had a helper set on both ends to assist with the loads of tractors and Caterpillar equipment.

A brief lake-effect snow squal makes for interesting light conditions as a westbound train passes through the outskirts of Portage, PA.

A set of helpers pushes hard on an eastbound freight through Portage, PA during a lake-effect snow squall.

The leaves are flying about as westbound pig train screams down grade through Portage behind a pair of Gevo's.

A four pack of helpers kick up some leaves as they roll west through Portage on their way to Johnstown for their next shove.

Eastbound hotshot 22W splits the PRR mast signals at "old NY" in Portage.

NS unit ethanol train 64R is greeted by a snow squall as it splits the signals at MP 258.9, where the Portage Industrial Track to the Sonman Mine breaks off the main. Smoke escapes from the traili... (more)

Fall foliage in central PA. Despite NS purchase of the line and eventual operation 9 months later, these units remained true blue. The colors at this location and time were hard to beat! Commen... (more)

Helpers head west to find some eastbounds to help.

Intermodal 21J streaks through the ex-PRR signals at Portage on an unusually warm January day.