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Alco reporting
My F7 Baltimore and Ohio diesel engine ready for service.
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Toptrain reporting
The coal tower is a kitbashed Bachmann Gareth. With a pair of Hudson engines being refueled.
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Ben reporting
Santa Fe F9 engine is ready to go to pickup some freight cars.
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July 29 2011
Morning Edition
Toptrain reporting
Lehigh Valley switcher waiting for assignment in Frankford Complex Yards.
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July 29 2011
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Thomas reporting
Great locos and kitbashed coaling tower Frank. My F7 ready for service in Georgia Falls Nevada.
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August 4 2011
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Ben reporting
Cool Western Pacific engine Thomas. This Burlington SD45 heads to Berger Place Nebraska.
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August 4 2011
Afternoon Edition
Snoopy reporting
Very colorful SD45 Burlington engine Ben. Love it tremendously.
Today while I passed the roundhouse a rare occurrence happened.
The PGW Pacific engine Winston Churchill was there on it.
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August 9 2011
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Thomas reporting
Really nice photo of the Winston Churchill and the roundhouse Frank. I enjoy your reports.
Some freight cars ready for pickup.
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August 9 2011
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Snoopy reporting
Thank you for the kind words. Nice of you to post that. C420 diesel engine seen at Franklin New Jersey.
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Posted - August 27 2011 : 2:38:47 PM
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August 27 2011
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Snoopy reporting
The daily activities here at the Frankford complex keeps me very busy.
The Pennsylvania Railroad desire for technical information drives them in evaluating all current locomotives.
Their information that is acquired is there and open to all.
This recent partnership between the Pennsylvania Railroad here in the USA.
And the Great Western Railways of Great Britain shows the sharing of technologies can only result in a better way.
Of doing many positive things. May it lead to great progress in the developing of better ways to move us around.
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August 27 2011
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Snoopy reporting
Concerning today's daily operations. The New York Central ran a alternate to its 21st Century Limited today.
The train was made up of British built coaches and other types of cars to see what railfans would think of.
Was different of the change in service provided by this other equipment.
Because of the length of the train I only photographed the front section.
NYC placed one of their Streamlined Hudson locomotives at the head end of this experiment.
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September 16 2011
Evening Edition
Snoopy reporting
Toptrain joined me today up here with the pigeons atop the coaling tower.
It is a great place for photos. Right now a CNJ freight train is leaving the yard.
A pair of F3 locomotives lead the smaller train.
It is all flat cars with loads. Some pleasure boats and some airplanes.
I hope it is informative.
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October 24 2011
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Snoopy reporting
A few different locomotives have shown up today.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad has a camelback Pacific engine on site.
It is number 2004. It came in with the Black Diamond Express.
Power was changed and the train continued on to Jersey City.
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October 24 2011
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Snoopy reporting
The Oriental Limited also arrived today.
Changed power and continued to Jersey City.
Its assigned power is seen here on the turntable.
A Nord built French Pacific type unit of the Chapelon class.
It is number 3-1173.
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Posted - October 24 2011 : 8:28:01 PM
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October 24 2011
Evening Edition
Ben reporting
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October 25 2011
Afternoon Edition
Ben reporting
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Posted - October 27 2011 : 4:17:48 PM
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October 27 2011
Afternoon Edition
Snoopy reporting
Two days ago the Camelback Pacific LV 2004 arrived.
Here at Frankford secrets fill the air. Removed from retirement and rebuilt.
The Saylorsburg Roundhouse secretly did this work. What will be next?
What will we see? The PGW with its Lehigh Valley ties has done something extraordinary.
Four old all wood X Pullmans have been restored and brought back to life.
They have spent enough time in the museum.
Big news to come soon.
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October 27 2011
Afternoon Edition
Toptrain reporting
The Return of the Black Diamond Express is seen on the turntable.
Four Pullmans all set to go. This foursome is to be a everyday runner.
Buffalo to Scranton to Jersey City. Out and back again. Get your tickets.
Ride the History Train. All aboard.
The power is Lehigh Valley Railroad engine number 2004.
The Pullman chair car named Summit with all the creature comforts one can only imagine.
The Cafe car for those simple quick snacks for those in a rush.
The Dining car for those scrumptious meals for those who have plenty of time.
The Observation car named Lehigh where one can see the countryside pass by from its end.
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Posted - October 27 2011 : 5:38:41 PM
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October 27 2011
Afternoon Edition
Snoopy reporting
Burlington GP30 heads to Bergen Point for assignment.
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Posted - November 02 2011 : 08:09:42 AM
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November 2 2011
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
Today the CNJ passenger locomotive number 577 rode the turntable after a cleaning.
Going in for service. These small ten wheel camelbacks are a mainstay for passenger power on the CNJ.
Every day many of them either stop at or pass through Bergen Point Station.
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November 7 2010
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Gareth reporting
"A is A"
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November 2 2011
Afternoon Edition
DaCheez reporting
Those Lehigh Valley passenger cars are very elegant looking Frank. SW7 switcher waiting for assignment.
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Posted - November 02 2011 : 5:21:35 PM
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November 2 2011
Afternoon Edition
Adam reporting
Very nice camelback engine Frank. We see SEPTA silverliner cars at Pennsylvania Station Philadelphia. Internet photo. Not mine.
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Posted - November 15 2011 : 12:58:03 PM
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November 15 2011
Afternoon Edition
Catfordken reporting
Frank how did i miss these beautiful cars. I love the details to the cars.
We see Great Britain's newest restored steam engine lner A1 class locomotive.
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Posted - December 21 2011 : 3:21:53 PM
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December 21 2011
Afternoon Edition
Catfordken reporting
Looking good Frank. Please let me know how the tests work out.
A Keystone Locomotive Works C415 engine leads a three car set.
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December 22 2011
Morning Edition
John reporting
Handsome unit Frank. Another handsome unit seen. Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster ready to serve.
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - December 22 2011 : 09:20:51 AM
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December 22 2011
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
The Princess Royal is a beautiful locomotive assigned to pull a set of pristine Pullmans out of Bergen Point Station.
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Posted - January 04 2012 : 1:58:51 PM
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January 4 2012
Afternoon Edition
Snoopy reporting
The Pennsylvania Great Western has never stopped surprising me.
Today at coffee across from the Bergen Point Station an unannounced special pulled in.
A streamlined train set head ended by a Burlington diesel.
I guess it is here to pick up New Year celebrators and take them back home to the Midwest.
The red white and gray of the Burlington Route can bring sunshine on a cloudy day.
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January 4 2012
Afternoon Edition
Snoopy reporting
I can not leave without a close up of the locomotive.
Beautiful CNJ A4 Pacific number 810.
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January 4 2012
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Ben reporting
Beautiful engine Frank. My BL2 engine is ready for service.
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January 9 2012
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
Today New York Central Hudson streamlined engines were seen out in the open.
Seen behind the smaller Bergen Point Station.
Such beauties. They look pretty good.
toptrain
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Posted - January 09 2012 : 10:25:16 AM
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January 9 2012
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Catfordken reporting
A General engine is ready for service near Atlanta Georgia.
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January 12 2012
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Catfordken reporting
New York Central Mohawk steam engine ready to depart Lake George New York.
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Posted - January 12 2012 : 09:55:21 AM
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January 12 2012
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Toptrain reporting
Renovated coach seen on the turntable at the Frankford Repair Shops.
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January 12 2012
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Catfordken reporting
Beautiful engines running around Bergen Point Frank. This Pacific engine sent from the PGW is ready to serve Catford Township.
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March 12 2012
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Catfordken reporting
Great Northern GP30 heads to Upton Junction Nebraska.
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Posted - March 12 2012 : 4:47:20 PM
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March 12 2012
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Gareth reporting
Nice engines Ken and Frank. H16-44 engine ready for service near Knoxville Tennessee.
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 6:24:15 PM
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May 14 2012
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Catfordken reporting
LNER switcher waiting for assignment in Catford Creek England.
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May 14 2012
Evening Edition
Toptrain reporting
Hello Chief Engineer Catfordken.
The riding public is happy with the level of quality of this train set.
It brings back the feel of the original Pullman cars.
As to the riding quality the die cast truck frames and metal axels add to the smooth ride.
No derailments !
This diesel engine is also a smooth runner. From your Catford Branch. Here now in the Frankford Complex.
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May 17 2012
Durango caboose seen in Sanford Florida today. Not my photo. From the internet.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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To come
The Tyco Depot
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Posted - June 05 2012 : 6:21:33 PM
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June 5 2012
Evening Edition
Catfordken reporting
Saddle tank engine ready for service near Catford Creek England.
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Posted - June 05 2012 : 6:34:47 PM
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June 5 2012
Evening Edition
Toptrain reporting
New Haven EP5 unit 1215 ready to depart Bergen Point. Will return to serving the New Haven route.
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Posted - August 13 2012 : 10:20:07 AM
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August 13 2012
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
The PGW is reworking its coal water and sanding area here at Bergen Point's Frankford Yards.
Relocation some trackage moving the sanding towers and adding a locomotive wash rack.
I will record in photographs the work being done.
It has been reported to me that the new sanding towers were installed.
Built and installed by the Louis Marx Railway supply company of New York City.
Other bidders for the project were the A.C. Gilbert railroad supply Company of New Haven Connecticut.
Being the builder of the water tower that is along side of the coaling tower.
The Penn Line railroad supply company of Bordentown Pennsylvania is mentioned.
They are master builders of many of the PGW steam locomotives.
Last the Bachmann Railroad Company of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
The last being the supplier of parts for the twin coaling tower.
Here is the current facilities to be worked on.
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August 13 2012
Afternoon Edition
Catfordken reporting
Reply to all official interoffice memos of the PGW.
Thanks for update to records all noted Frank.
Next we see The Flying Scotsman fly thru Catford Township England.
Photo taken by Toptrain.
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Posted - August 27 2012 : 11:01:15 AM
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August 27 2012
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
The appearance of PGW 0-6-0 tanker number 78 as a yard switcher is not uncommon.
It is seen here making up a train of empty cars for a westward trip.
toptrain
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November 13 2012
Morning Edition
Toptrain reporting
Today completed at the Frankford Roundhouse is the re boilering of Anna Railroad mastodon 4-8-0 number 364.
She sits here in all her glory with her new boiler stack bell and modern high pressure relief valves.
There are two because if one should fail the other will drop the over pressure.
And contain what could be an explosive situation.
Pride in accomplishment is shown here on the faces of all present.
This heavy duty freight locomotive is now returned to service on the Anna Railroad.
toptrain
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Posted - December 02 2012 : 09:51:57 AM
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December 2 2012
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
Today on a siding near the Frankford yards I recorded this scene.
The engineer told me that this bobber caboose just came out of the Roundhouse.
Her unsightly copula has been removed and the flat roof returned.
These small caboose copulas usually block the view to the engineer when backing up in yard work.
A return to past practices for the sake of safety.
The 0-4-0 number 80's stack lines up exactly with the stack of the 4-6-0 behind it.
It looks like one big long smoke stack.
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Posted - December 27 2012 : 07:28:57 AM
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The TF Railroader News
December 27 2012
Morning Edition
Snoopy reporting
All the special holiday trains are gone. Pennsy assigned diesels for a time period.
Here is a very old pair of EMD FTA units riding the turntable.
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Posted - December 27 2012 : 11:09:37 AM
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The TF Railroader News
December 27 2012
Morning Edition
Ben reporting
That is a nice dry ice car and I wonder who made it. A Union Pacific E7 is ready to depart Scottsbluff Nebraska.
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