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Robert Sporek's Collection
 
5/1/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Norfolk Southern
Model:EMD GP38-2Built As:PC 8085 (GP38-2)
Serial Number:72627-46Order No:72627
Frame Number:72627-46Built:1/1973
Notes:Ex-CR 8085 Exx-PC 8085, blt Feb.1973, order # 72627
Other locos with this serial:  NS 5286(GP38-2) CR 8085(GP38-2)
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Solid Blue Lashup Under Rt. 1
Title:  Solid Blue Lashup Under Rt. 1
Description:  Glassed CRQ GP38-2s #5286 and #5281 on the 23rd. Here they are under the Rt. 1 bridge.
Photo Date:  1/23/2011  Upload Date: 1/24/2011 1:27:06 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5281(GP38-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
5281 and 5286 Passing the Toll Brothers Siding
Title:  5281 and 5286 Passing the Toll Brothers Siding
Description:  This epic lashup passing Toll Brothers on their way to the Staley corn syrup plant. Are we really in 2011?
Photo Date:  1/23/2011  Upload Date: 1/24/2011 1:29:58 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5281(GP38-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Flagging the Crossing
Title:  Flagging the Crossing
Description:  On the return trip, the blue lashup stops to flag the crossing at Pennsylvania Ave.
Photo Date:  1/23/2011  Upload Date: 1/24/2011 1:34:38 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5281(GP38-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 3
The Big Blue Lashup Crossing Pennsylvania Ave.
Title:  The Big Blue Lashup Crossing Pennsylvania Ave.
Description:  My favorite shot of the day. After laying on the RS3L, 5281 and 5286 lead YPMO-R1 back to the Morrisville Yard
Photo Date:  1/23/2011  Upload Date: 1/24/2011 1:37:22 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5281(GP38-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 3
Three Idling Geeps at the Morrisville Yard - 1/30/2011
Title:  Three Idling Geeps at the Morrisville Yard - 1/30/2011
Description:  5283, 5281 (CRQ), and 5286 (CRQ) idling at the Norfolk Southern Morrisville Yard. 5286 would be used on CSAO local YPMO-R1 later in the day.
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 7:23:15 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5283(GP38-2) NS 5281(GP38-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  145   Comments: 1
Over/Under Meet with YPMO-R1 and NJT
Title:  Over/Under Meet with YPMO-R1 and NJT
Description:  A 12-car set of NJT Arrows meet YPMO-R1, which had GP40-2 #3044 and GP38-2 #5286 for power. 5286 still retains CRQ paint.
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 7:45:00 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 1345(Arrow III MU) NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
YPMO-R1 Street Running on Delmorr Ave - 1/30/2011
Title:  YPMO-R1 Street Running on Delmorr Ave - 1/30/2011
Description:  A very late YPMO running down Delmorr Ave with 3044 and 5286
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 7:56:06 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 2
5286 Trails on YPMO-R1 - 1/30/2011
Title:  5286 Trails on YPMO-R1 - 1/30/2011
Description:  Conrail Quality GP38-2 5286 trailing on YPMO.
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 8:05:52 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
The Old Conrail Number Peers Through
Title:  The Old Conrail Number Peers Through
Description:  5286s former Conrail number is 8085, which is peering through the NS patch job.
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 8:09:10 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) CR 8085(GP38-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
Headin Down to Staley
Title:  Headin Down to Staley
Description:  YPMO-R1 heads down to the Staley Corn Syrup Plant to do some switching before it goes back to the yard.
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 8:12:44 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
YPMO-R1s Return Trip with 5286 Leading - 1/30/2011
Title:  YPMO-R1s Return Trip with 5286 Leading - 1/30/2011
Description:  5286 leads YPMO back to the yard
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 8:17:34 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
5286 Crossing Pennsylvania Ave - 1/30/2011
Title:  5286 Crossing Pennsylvania Ave - 1/30/2011
Description:  5286 crossing Pennsylvania Ave with the RS3L blowing. Leading YPMO-R1 back to the yard.
Photo Date:  1/30/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2011 8:20:41 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
3044 and 5286
Title:  3044 and 5286
Description:  Two ex-Conrail geeps sit in idle at the NS Morrisville Yard.
Photo Date:  3/5/2011  Upload Date: 3/6/2011 4:41:55 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Variety of Power at the NS Morrisville Yard
Title:  Variety of Power at the NS Morrisville Yard
Description:  NS, BNSF, Conrail - Morrisvilles got it all!
Photo Date:  3/6/2011  Upload Date: 3/6/2011 5:01:32 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 9357(C40-9W) BNSF 4305(C44-9W) NS 6591(SD60) NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 9314(C40-9W) NS 8362(C40-8W)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
CSAO YPMO-R1 Running Down Delmorr Ave - 3/20/2011
Title:  CSAO YPMO-R1 Running Down Delmorr Ave - 3/20/2011
Description:  YPMO-R1 street running on the first day of spring, with NS GP40-2 3044 and GP38-2 5286(CRQ) for power.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/23/2011 3:48:38 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
NS 5286 (CRQ) Leads CSAO YPMO-R1 Back to the Yard - 3/20/2011
Title:  NS 5286 (CRQ) Leads CSAO YPMO-R1 Back to the Yard - 3/20/2011
Description:  Conrail blue leads YPMO-R1 back to Morrisville Yard, carrying a lengthy consist of 1 tankcar.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/23/2011 3:55:58 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
CRQ/SW1001/CRQ Lineup - 4/9/2011
Title:  CRQ/SW1001/CRQ Lineup - 4/9/2011
Description:  SW1001 2104 sandwiched by 2 Conrail Quality GP38-2s, 5281 and 5286.
Photo Date:  4/9/2011  Upload Date: 4/12/2011 3:36:59 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5281(GP38-2) NS 2104(SW1001) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
SW1001/Conrail Combo on CSAO WPBS-02
Title:  SW1001/Conrail Combo on CSAO WPBS-02
Description:  WPBS-02 with a very nice duo. An ex-Reading SW1001 and an ex-Conrail GP38-2.
Photo Date:  4/10/2011  Upload Date: 4/13/2011 7:27:42 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2104(SW1001) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
CSAO YPMO-R1 Street Running With Idiot Driver - 4/17/2011
Title:  CSAO YPMO-R1 Street Running With Idiot Driver - 4/17/2011
Description:  YPMO-R1 runs down Delmorr Ave. with NS GP40-2 3044 and NS GP38-2 5286 (CRQ). Right after this photo was shot, the driver to the left pulled out and drove away. Just couldn't wait.
Photo Date:  4/17/2011  Upload Date: 4/19/2011 9:50:18 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
Big Blue Trailing on YPMO-R1
Title:  Big Blue Trailing on YPMO-R1
Description:  GP38-2 5286 trails on CSAO YPMO-R1
Photo Date:  4/17/2011  Upload Date: 4/19/2011 9:54:37 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
CSAO YPMO-R1 Stops to Flag a Crossing - 4/17/2011
Title:  CSAO YPMO-R1 Stops to Flag a Crossing - 4/17/2011
Description:  5286 leads YPMO-R1 back to the yard. Here they are stopping to flag the crossing at Pennsylvania Ave.
Photo Date:  4/17/2011  Upload Date: 4/19/2011 10:00:08 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
CSAO YPMO-R1 Crossing Pennsylvania Ave With Big Blue in the Lead - 4/17/2011
Title:  CSAO YPMO-R1 Crossing Pennsylvania Ave With Big Blue in the Lead - 4/17/2011
Description:  5286 crosses Pennsylvania Ave. (with no horn), lets the conductor back on, and proceeds back to the yard.
Photo Date:  4/17/2011  Upload Date: 4/19/2011 10:04:15 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
CSAO YPMO-R1 Heads South - 4/17/2011
Title:  CSAO YPMO-R1 Heads South - 4/17/2011
Description:  3044 taking it easy on the return trip as 5286 leads YPMO south back to the yard.
Photo Date:  4/17/2011  Upload Date: 4/19/2011 10:09:01 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 3044(GP40-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Roster Shot of Big Blue
Title:  Roster Shot of Big Blue
Description:  5286 on a yard job in Morrisville.
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/8/2011 3:01:47 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Big Blue and an Army Tank
Title:  Big Blue and an Army Tank
Description:  Heres a sight you dont see everyday.
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/8/2011 3:08:18 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
NS 5286 Leads CSAO YPMO-R1
Title:  NS 5286 Leads CSAO YPMO-R1
Description:  Big blue leads YPMO-R1, about to do some switching at Toll Brothers.
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/8/2011 3:26:54 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
YPMO-R1 Switching at Toll Brothers
Title:  YPMO-R1 Switching at Toll Brothers
Description:  Nice treat to see 5286 switching the Toll Brothers siding. They picked up a centerbeam flat.
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/8/2011 3:33:09 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Big Blue Leads CSAO YPMO-R1 Down Delmorr Ave
Title:  Big Blue Leads CSAO YPMO-R1 Down Delmorr Ave
Description:  Nice to see Conrail leading the train down the street for once.
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/8/2011 3:46:57 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
NS 5283 Leads CSAO YPMO-R1 Back to the Yard
Title:  NS 5283 Leads CSAO YPMO-R1 Back to the Yard
Description:  5283 leads MO-R1 west crossing the Washington St. crossing.
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/8/2011 4:04:22 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5283(GP38-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Ex-Conrail GP38-2s
Title:  Ex-Conrail GP38-2s
Description:  5286 and 5283 paired together at Morrisville Yard.
Photo Date:  5/14/2011  Upload Date: 5/23/2011 4:09:37 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5283(GP38-2)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
NS 17G
Title:  NS 17G
Description:  An epic 6-unit 17G heads west through Cove.
Photo Date:  6/25/2011  Upload Date: 6/29/2011 9:53:37 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8300(C40-8) NS 6647(SD60) NS 5286(GP38-2) NS 5309(GP38-2) NS 3038(GP40-2) NS 5301(GP38-2)
Views:  347   Comments: 1
NS 5286
Title:  NS 5286
Description:  Glad to have this blue beauty back at the yard.
Photo Date:  7/30/2011  Upload Date: 7/31/2011 5:16:20 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
CSAO WPCA-20 - Moorestown
Title:  CSAO WPCA-20 - Moorestown
Description:  CSAO local WPCA-20 leads a short train through Moorestown, NJ.
Photo Date:  7/31/2012  Upload Date: 10/14/2012 8:21:34 PM
Location:  Moorestown, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5287(GP38-2) NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
NS 5286 - OLS
Title:  NS 5286 - OLS
Description:  First time seeing this unit in her new paint. Ive shot 5286 numerous times in Morrisville when it was still in its Conrail Quality livery.
Photo Date:  7/31/2012  Upload Date: 10/14/2012 8:24:01 PM
Location:  Moorestown, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5286(GP38-2)
Views:  71   Comments: 0


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