Time on the high iron is almost up for this pair of 2-8-0's, #3583 and sister #559 at the west throat of Thorndale, halfway between Philly and Lancaster. These locos were used as helpers to assist... (more)
PRR 3583 is shoving a train at Hagerstown. Hagerstown was the first stop of a three-day railfan safari to end the year 1956 with his longtime railfan friend, the late Bill Rosenberg. PRR Class L... (more)
The twilight of steam on the PRR is captured south of the Mason-Dixon line. PRR Class L1s.
PRR 3583 gets topped off at the coal chute. PRR Class L1s.
John gets another stare-down from the crew on this yard job. Note the lineup of power in the distance including what appears to be an articulated steamer. PRR Class L1s.