Light power drifts downgrade past an observer after shoving a westbound up the mountain. The curve is 100% steam-free this day.
EL's tug Elmira slips past the ferry John is riding revealing the mail and express tracks of the EL Hoboken Terminal. These boxes arrived on long distance passenger trains which were being elimin... (more)
A view from the coal dock at East Altoona reveals active and stored steam. John had permission from a high-up in the PRR to roam East Altoona, not often accessable to railfans. This is one of 16... (more)
Brakeshoes smoking, limestone loads descend the 4% grade on the lower loop crossing of US 50 near Maysville.
B&O 5581 has been coaled and now goes for a spin on the table before being spotted for further service. The colorful upstarts of the C&O seem to be watching the activity from the house. More tur... (more)
Long before placement in the bunker at Strasburg, PRR 1223 steps down Water St. with the Santa Claus Special at Lancaster, PA in December, 1966. PRR Class D16sb.
