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Posted - December 16 2016 : 09:51:22 AM
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An excursion train from Springfield Illinois is our next visitor.
Pulled by reliable PGW 3233 with two cars behind her.
Seen on the Lackawanna Cutoff line near Blairstown New Jersey.
Filled with excited tourists and relatives of people back east.
Clear and crystal pure air brings out the pine scents in this bucolic area.
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Posted - December 18 2016 : 3:09:03 PM
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* Busy seen by Saylorsburg engine facility. ANNA Mountain #856 awaits it next movement.
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Tyco Forum Railroad news
CNJ K1 4-8-0c #454 heads to port for barged traffic pickup.
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Posted - December 18 2016 : 3:20:57 PM
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ANNA 4-8-2 exits Allentown yard with east bound freight headed to Frankford yard.
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Posted - December 18 2016 : 3:31:20 PM
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Lehigh New England FA1 #708 with additional power needs to be turned and service before returning to the Allentown yards for its pick-up of a east bound train the Slateford Junction and transfer to the DL&W for points north.
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| The TF Railroader News December 19 2016
Great views of the various freight consists Frank. Always a pleasure to see them in live action. These views were taken near Muscatine Iowa a week ago showing a vintage train heading east.
Vintage set headed east to New Jersey.
Relatives inside heading east to see their family members.
She picks up speed as she flies thru the valley.
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Posted - December 20 2016 : 3:09:44 PM
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| The TF Railroader News December 20 2016
Back in Mount Olive New Jersey we see another excursion train with excited railfans.
Brakes squeal as the engineer slows the train down the grade here.
Bird songs fill the air in this bucolic area of the state.
Another pleasant day to view trains here in paradise.
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Two miles away we see an unexpected visitor pass the local Christmas Village.
Canadian Pacific set dressed as a holiday train makes the scene.
Loaded with gifts for the Frankford Yards employees.
Colorful set glistens in the late afternoon sun.
A special guest from the North Pole is headed to Bergen Point to spread cheer and goodwill for all.
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Posted - December 21 2016 : 10:56:30 AM
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That has to be the Mother of All Camelbacks. Looks like a lot of
coal for all the bad children in Bergen's Point, there, WKS. Seriously
though, very nice ensemble.
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Posted - December 21 2016 : 11:01:59 AM
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A PCC in Smeltertown has to yield to the elephants in circus parade.
Happy Holidays to all my Forum friends, and may the New Year
bring health, prosperity, and more Tyco!
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Nice circus photo Jeff. The coal you mentioned is not for naughty people. It is actually enhanced coal that will be used for some of the engines at Frankford Roundhouse. It actually lasts a long time for better engine performance and is far more environment friendly for the entire community.
These photos show a railfan trip giving residents of Whippany NJ a chance to ride in vintage cars.
Dependable PGW 3233 again runs gracefully thru the countryside near Whippany New Jersey.
Her distinct whistles echo thru the valley as she makes her way eastward.
The stunning blue cars glisten in the early afternoon sun.
Happy chatter of young and not so young fans resonate in the train consist for the duration of the trip.
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Later we see 3233 head a early dinner trip with restored combine diner cars.
The set named The White Knights heads westward out of Whippany New Jersey.
Delicious food is served on board with nice scenery to match.
The roundtrip ride covers twenty miles for a duration of three hours.
The savory scented food aromas fill the air as the cars pass by.
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Posted - December 21 2016 : 4:36:48 PM
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quote:
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This reminds me of when my brother was driving a school bus and two of the kids were needling each other, each saying the other was just getting coal for Christmas. About then, the bus had to stop at a crossing to wait for a coal train. My brother pointed out all those hundreds of tons of coal and that there was enough for both of them. The two were saccharine sweet to each other for the rest of the way to school. 
Carpe Manana!
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Interesting story Don. Lesson in life that many children have to learn.
The recent snowfall in eastern Pennsylvania brings out one of the many private parlor cars that PGW owns. Executives inside enjoy the winter wonderland scene.
Photo taken near Flicksville Pennsylvania. Merry Christmas.
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Posted - December 27 2016 : 2:14:35 PM
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12/27/2016
here we sees a ICG loco pushing a B&M wedge plow thru the recent snow
I laid out 2 long sections of Atlas Flex Track b4 it snowed
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Dramatic photos Ben. Illinois Central crew needs much patience to get the tracks clear.
Meanwhile another vintage set makes the rounds in these next photos.
Engine 524 leads four cars on a fan trip viewing beautiful New Jersey scenery.
Some are coach and some are private parlor cars.
Another brilliant sunny day in paradise.
Capacity crowds marvel at the bucolic countryside.
The train slowly makes the nearly two percent grade with ease.
Steam whistles echo thru the hills and valleys.
Photos taken near Annandale New Jersey.
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A Burlington helper unit waits for her next assignment as the night winds down.
Photo taken near Springfield Illinois during another cold night there.
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As train number 2016 starts to leave the station, train number 2017 is coming in.
Happy Holiday.
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The start of the new year brings an oil delivery for the residents of Mount Bethel Pennsylvania.
Santa Fe units made the long trek to deliver affordable efficient home oil for the long winter.
Train units shine brightly as the train passes thru town.
Although quite cold the wind has been tolerable during the afternoon.
Temperatures will reach single digits tonight.
Affordable oil will sure come in handy for all residents of this wonderful community.
Engines at either end of the train make for easy turnarounds at different locations.
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Some other photos from my trip to eastern Pennsylvania.
Freight car at a siding.
Vintage car nearby ready for use.
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Posted - January 03 2017 : 3:38:46 PM
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| Marvelous collection of chrome.
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Thank you Jeff. These photos show various engine types idling at one of the vast Reading Railroad yards.
Busy activity with train crews receiving assignments hourly.
Photos taken at Edison NJ train show recently.
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Posted - January 05 2017 : 8:59:07 PM
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Cracking fine set up, that. Take a ride on the Reading.
Pass Go, collect $200.
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Allegheny and Western steam engine picking up a box car loaded with model trains for delivery.
Photo taken at West Island Railroad club in Hicksville NY.
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Posted - January 06 2017 : 7:49:34 PM
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Mayhem and car trouble in the background, as a pristine Revere hopper awaits
pick up and delivery.
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Posted - January 15 2017 : 5:13:57 PM
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Idling in Dundas, Ontario, on the high ground overlooking Hamilton.
Taking a rest in Toronto.
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Posted - January 17 2017 : 6:35:50 PM
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Colorful photos Jeff. These next shots show one of the vintage sets headed south.
Entering the tunnel at West Portal New Jersey.
Passengers had a wonderful time in Bergen Point NJ.
Always nice to visit family here in the northeast.
Weather was mostly comfortable during their visit.
The passengers look forward to next Christmas again with their families.
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Posted - January 19 2017 : 7:11:04 PM
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Some branchline action with restored Metroliner cars.
Passing thru the cut near Palmerton Pennsylvania.
Three car set can run on diesel or electric power.
Comfortable weather in eastern Pennsylvania makes this a very enjoyable trip.
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Posted - January 20 2017 : 09:54:54 AM
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Another vintage set is headed south. Photos taken in Dunellen NJ.
Passengers enjoyed the trip to Bergen Point NJ.
They have lasting memories of those pleasant weeks with their family members here.
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A blast from the past shows this nostalgic photo of a train leaving a pretty country station.
Colors match in this setting near Frederick Maryland.
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Posted - January 22 2017 : 1:53:04 PM
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Frederick, MD? Used to live near there in Walkersville. Anyways
A scrap MofW car from the abandoned "Bedrock and Bedlam" line trundles along on the tail end of a scrap consist headed towards the wrecking yard.
sim-al2
Also since they cut track maintaince the trains had huge trouble making over the railroad by the end
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They did a Rock Island volountarily
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Nice photo of that car headed toward the yard. These photos show an excursion run near Clinton Illinois.
Headed by a Burlington SD24 diesel pulling various passenger cars.
Tight curves along the scenic route.
Filled to near capacity by excited railfans enjoying the trip.
Santa Fe passenger car with red stripe.
Different bird sounds resonate thru the cool crisp winter air.
Baltimore and Ohio passenger car with blue stripe.
Brake squeals indicate there is a slow down signal ahead.
Penn Central passenger car with green stripe.
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Posted - January 26 2017 : 6:39:26 PM
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We now head to eastern Pennsylvania for some more railroad action.
Reading Railroad steam engine pulling various freight cars thru the countryside.
Western Maryland hopper car loaded with coal.
Norfolk and Western hopper car loaded as well.
Louisville and Nashville piggyback car.
Union Pacific piggyback car.
Penn Central car with lumber.
Black River and Western caboose on the rear of the train.
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Posted - January 26 2017 : 7:37:54 PM
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| Rather like that flat. Not seen one before!
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Posted - January 27 2017 : 1:59:33 PM
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Thank you Jeff. This scene shows the same engine featured in yesterday's edition still in eastern Pennsylvania.
Just outside Reading Pennsylvania a few miles away from yesterday's photo location.
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Posted - January 27 2017 : 6:08:29 PM
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Nice engine, but I still prefer seeing that flat!! I'm a little
obsessive about that roadname! Although Reading was
certainly one of the nation's grand old lines. Immortalized
by Monopoly.
I enjoyed the PC coaches, as well.
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More rail action sees a Burlington Northern freight set near Des Moines Iowa.
Cloudy but comfortable day here in Iowa.
Bird calls fill the cool clean air.
Some visitors from the east are here to deliver products.
Brakes are applied as she rounds the curve.
She picks up speed as she approaches a long straight section of the route.
The horn blasts echo thru the valley as she heads west.
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Posted - February 02 2017 : 10:46:59 AM
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Sweeeeeet! The caboose rear view shot is novel and
dynamic.
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Thank you Jeff. I try new angles for interesting scenes. These next views were taken from various buildings showing some vintage subway cars.
Vintage R16 models on a fantrip excursion assigned to the Myrtle Avenue route in Brooklyn New York.
Preserved cars have authentic vibrant color schemes for all to enjoy.
Photos taken at the Transit Museum layout in Grand Central Station. Layout is schedule to operate seven days a week until late February.
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Another short freight run seen rounding the bend.
Location near Springfield Illinois.
Brakes applied as she travels those sharp curves.
Late afternoon sun casts long shadows.
Horn sounds echo in this narrow valley.
Colorful caboose brightens the scene.
Train starts to pick up speed as she enters the tunnel.
Colorful lights make this scene worthwhile.
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Next on the list is an excursion run at Lebanon Indiana.
Seaboard switcher number 1426 pulls a five car set with ease.
Alco muscle prevails over the two percent grade here.
Gulf Mobile and Ohio coaches are filled with happy passengers.
Another pleasant day in central Indiana.
Photographed from a nearby road in rural countryside.
She is ready to pick up speed on the straight section of this route.
Elegant observation car.
There she goes.
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Posted - February 07 2017 : 5:13:46 PM
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Over the valley and through the woods. A ride I'd surely
enjoy.
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Some nice scenes featuring Southern steam engine number 722.
Sleek and dynamic engine brightens the scene.
She pulls a four car set thru the cut near Kimball Tennessee.
At a station stop in Kimball on schedule as usual.
Brakes are applied as she rounds one of the many curves of this scenic route.
Another view of this colorful engine outside Kimball.
She picks up speed as she enters another narrow cut along this beautiful route.
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Posted - February 09 2017 : 06:33:24 AM
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A gorgeous green machine. A rolling piece of art and engineering.
I enjoy how her colors reflect off the foliage.
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Thank you Jeff. I am just lucky to get interesting photos for all to see. These next photos show a small freight run near Lawndale Maryland.
F9 unit 7071 rounding one of the curves with splendid scenery.
The brake sounds echo off the narrow cut of this part of the route.
Mid afternoon shadows set in this area early during off season trips.
Pristine waterways near this route offer hiking and fishing activities.
Many historic sights are ready to be explored in this part of Maryland.
Can hardly wait to photograph the next freight set in this scenic area.
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Posted - February 11 2017 : 10:41:16 AM
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Never seen a Bake Lite before. Interesting train spotting
in Maryland.
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Posted - February 11 2017 : 12:44:05 PM
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quote:Never seen a Bake Lite before. Interesting train spotting
in Maryland.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â February 11 2017Â :Â 10:41:16 AM
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its made by AHM
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