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4/26/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Robert Sporek
Dates:7/24/2010 - 7/24/2010
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3254 Backing Up
Title:  3254 Backing Up
Description:  Preparing for the DWG Excursion
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:17:51 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
3254 Coming Foward
Title:  3254 Coming Foward
Description:  Preparing to couple to the days train
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:20:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
DWG Excursion Pulling In
Title:  DWG Excursion Pulling In
Description:  3254 pulls into the platform with the DWG excursion
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:23:28 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Reading FP7s at the Gap
Title:  Reading FP7s at the Gap
Description:  3254 had to be cut off at Moscow due to a truck accident under one of the bridges, so the Reading FP7s took over
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:27:06 PM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 902(FP7A) RDG 903(FP7A)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
FP7s at the End of the Day
Title:  FP7s at the End of the Day
Description:  The excursion is now over, and the FP7s will put the train away and then be put to bed
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:30:15 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 903(FP7A) RDG 902(FP7A)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
FP7s Pulling Out of the Station
Title:  FP7s Pulling Out of the Station
Description:  About tp put the train away
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:32:48 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 903(FP7A) RDG 902(FP7A)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Big Boy 4012 on Display
Title:  Big Boy 4012 on Display
Description:  Boy, what a beauty she is!
Photo Date:  6/26/2010  Upload Date: 7/24/2010 11:37:49 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4012(4-8-8-4)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
DL RS3s
Title:  DL RS3s
Description:  Love these engines.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 6:04:20 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DL 4118(RS3) DL 4068(RS3)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
The Big Boy in the Sun
Title:  The Big Boy in the Sun
Description:  Lookin sharp with that black paint.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 6:01:59 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4012(4-8-8-4)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
DL ALCO Light Move
Title:  DL ALCO Light Move
Description:  Two DL ALCOs on a light move through Steamtown
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:59:43 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DL 211(RS32) DL 2453(C425)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
CSX Geneset and CP SD9043MAC
Title:  CSX Geneset and CP SD9043MAC
Description:  Another rare pair at Steamtowns Railfest.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 4:50:18 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 1318(2GS14B) CP 9143(SD9043MAC)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
DL 405 and NS 999
Title:  DL 405 and NS 999
Description:  An old ALCO and a brand new battery-powered diesel. Awesome, eh? Only at Railfest.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 4:47:28 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  DL 405(C420) NS 999(Power Car)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
NS 999
Title:  NS 999
Description:  Norfolk Southerns newest piece of machinery.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 4:58:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 999(Power Car)
Views:  269   Comments: 2
DL 405
Title:  DL 405
Description:  An ALCO was also on display. I love this engine.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:03:20 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  DL 405(C420)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
CSX 1318
Title:  CSX 1318
Description:  Geneset on display at Railfest 2010
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 4:53:01 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 1318(2GS14B)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
CP SD9043MAC #9143
Title:  CP SD9043MAC #9143
Description:  A CP 9043MAC was at Railfest. That thing was HUGE!
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:00:53 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CP 9143(SD9043MAC)
Views:  185   Comments: 1
2317 Pulling Out
Title:  2317 Pulling Out
Description:  CP #2317 pulling out of the roundhouse on her final day of service.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 8:48:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
The Steamtown Crew With 2317
Title:  The Steamtown Crew With 2317
Description:  Since this was 2317s final day of service, the Steamtown crew gathered with her for some photos.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 9:18:30 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
2317
Title:  2317
Description:  Moving around the yard at Railfest 2010
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 9:24:02 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
2317 Steaming
Title:  2317 Steaming
Description:  2317 steaming at Railfest 2010
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 9:26:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
2317 and a DL RS3
Title:  2317 and a DL RS3
Description:  CP #2317 side by side with a DL ALCO RS3
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 9:28:42 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2) DL 4118(RS3)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
2317 on the Scranton Limited
Title:  2317 on the Scranton Limited
Description:  Her final runs at Railfest 2010.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 9:31:01 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
DL 3642
Title:  DL 3642
Description:  One of the many DL ALCOs in the yard.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:54:55 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DL 3642(C636)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
2317 and Big Boy
Title:  2317 and Big Boy
Description:  2317 with the 4012
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/6/2010 9:35:35 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2) UP 4012(4-8-8-4)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
NKP #514
Title:  NKP #514
Description:  514 was out giving short caboose rides.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:05:25 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NKP 514(GP9)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
3 Railroads in One Shot
Title:  3 Railroads in One Shot
Description:  NKP, Lackawanna, and CN in one shot. Right place, right time.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:09:03 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 514(GP9) CN 47(4-6-4)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
2317 on the Yard Run
Title:  2317 on the Yard Run
Description:  Her 3rd to last run.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:15:11 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
2317 Backing Up
Title:  2317 Backing Up
Description:  Her 3rd to last run.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:17:26 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
DL, CN, and RDG in One Shot
Title:  DL, CN, and RDG in One Shot
Description:  CN 3254 sandwiched in between RS3s from the DL and RDG Railroad.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:12:21 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DL 4118(RS3) DL 4068(RS3) CN 3254(2-8-2) RDG 467(RS3)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
3254 Coming to Couple
Title:  3254 Coming to Couple
Description:  About to couple to the Moscow Excursion
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:20:14 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
3254 at Moscow
Title:  3254 at Moscow
Description:  Letting off passengers at Moscow.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:22:38 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Photo Runby at Moscow
Title:  Photo Runby at Moscow
Description:  For Railfest, 3254 performed a runby at Moscow. Sound was incredible.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:25:58 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Head-On Shot of 3254
Title:  Head-On Shot of 3254
Description:  Quickly grabbed a head-on shot.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:28:09 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
3254 Running Around the train
Title:  3254 Running Around the train
Description:  Preparing for the return trip to Steamtown.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:31:32 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Amtrak Backing Up
Title:  Amtrak Backing Up
Description:  Heading through the roundhouse leaving Railfest.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:52:38 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 818(P40DC)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Amtrak Leaving Steamtown Through the Roundhouse
Title:  Amtrak Leaving Steamtown Through the Roundhouse
Description:  The coolest sight ever.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:36:31 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 818(P40DC)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
Amtrak P40DC #818
Title:  Amtrak P40DC #818
Description:  I dont see many of these in action so it was kinda nice.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:39:02 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 818(P40DC)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
514 Resting
Title:  514 Resting
Description:  Love the paint scheme.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:50:00 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NKP 514(GP9)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
2317s Last Turntable Spin
Title:  2317s Last Turntable Spin
Description:  Her final spin before being put away possibly for good.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:41:25 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
2317 and 999
Title:  2317 and 999
Description:  Shot this as she was taking a spin.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:43:57 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2) NS 999(Power Car) DL 426(SC)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
The FINAL Shot of 2317
Title:  The FINAL Shot of 2317
Description:  After this shot, she gave one more whistle blast which lasted about 20 seconds, pulled into the roundhouse and now shes gone for either 15 years or forever. Very sad.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/7/2010 5:47:08 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
UP 4012
Title:  UP 4012
Description:  The Big Boy lookin good on a Sunday morning.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:03:52 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4012(4-8-8-4)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
2 ALCOs, 2 Models, 3 Railroads, All at Once
Title:  2 ALCOs, 2 Models, 3 Railroads, All at Once
Description:  Here, we see ex-Reading RS3 467 and ex-Lehigh Valley C420 414 seperated by an ex-New York Central auxiliary tender.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:09:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  RDG 467(RS3) LV 414(C420)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
CN 47
Title:  CN 47
Description:  An ex-Canadian National hudson rusting away at Steamtown National Historic Site.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:14:10 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CN 47(4-6-4)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
The Re-Painted Lackawanna F3s
Title:  The Re-Painted Lackawanna F3s
Description:  The former CNJ F units paired together in front of the roundhouse. They look mighty sharp.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:18:45 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  DLW 663(F3A) DLW 664(F3A)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
CP 2317 Today
Title:  CP 2317 Today
Description:  Got my first glimpse of the ol girl since Railfest 2010. She is detached from her tender and her smokebox door is open. Sad to see her like this. I hope she will return sometime soon.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:25:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
CN 3254 on the Turntable
Title:  CN 3254 on the Turntable
Description:  After taking a spin, ex-Canadian National 2-8-2 Mikado #3254 is ready to haul the Scranton Limited.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:30:18 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
CN 3254 - 10:30am Scranton Limited
Title:  CN 3254 - 10:30am Scranton Limited
Description:  3254 hauls the first excursion of the day, running on the former DL&W mainline. Shot from the overpass that leads to the Mall at Steamtown. *Railfanning Tip: This overpass is great for photos, but not so much for tripods. The slightest move and the overpass/tripod will shake like crazy.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:35:46 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Red Arrow Lines Trolley 76
Title:  Red Arrow Lines Trolley 76
Description:  This trolley is operated by the Electric City Trolley Museum, and does 10-mile round trips along the former Laurel Line, which ran from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:57:21 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PSTC 76(Trolley)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
CN 3254 - 11:30am Scranton Limited
Title:  CN 3254 - 11:30am Scranton Limited
Description:  The second run of the day. Shot from a different perspective.
Photo Date:  7/10/2011  Upload Date: 7/21/2011 3:40:14 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2) LV 414(C420)
Views:  200   Comments: 1


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