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4/18/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Robert Sporek
Dates:5/28/2011 - 5/28/2011
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PRR Doodlebug 4666
Title:  PRR Doodlebug 4666
Description:  4666 sits in silence next to the Ringoes shops.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 12:33:52 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 4666(Doodlebug)
Views:  626   Comments: 1
1202 at Ringoes Station
Title:  1202 at Ringoes Station
Description:  1202 sits in idle at Ringoes with the 2011 photo freight special. She was sporting a Nathan M5 horn for the event.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 12:31:17 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Photo Freight Special - Runby at Johanna Farms Rd.
Title:  Photo Freight Special - Runby at Johanna Farms Rd.
Description:  1202 puts on a show for photographers as she performs a runby at the Johanna Farms Rd. grade crossing.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 12:39:57 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Meet at Three Bridges
Title:  Meet at Three Bridges
Description:  The photo freight met up with the daily freight train in Three Bridges, which was powered by ex-CP Rail SW1200RS #8142.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 12:43:58 PM
Location:  Three Bridges, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 8142(SW1200RS) BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
8142 Switching
Title:  8142 Switching
Description:  8142 switches out a loaded centerbeam flatcar.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 12:47:15 PM
Location:  Three Bridges, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 8142(SW1200RS)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
BDRV 8142
Title:  BDRV 8142
Description:  8142 coming back to pick up more cars.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 12:59:39 PM
Location:  Three Bridges, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 8142(SW1200RS)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
1202 Switching - Sandwiched
Title:  1202 Switching - Sandwiched
Description:  Bet this is a sight you dont see too often.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 1:02:02 PM
Location:  Three Bridges, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
Photo Freight Special - Runby at CNJ Flemington Station
Title:  Photo Freight Special - Runby at CNJ Flemington Station
Description:  1202, now facing west, performs a runby at the former CNJ Flemington Station (now a Unity Bank).
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 1:06:01 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
Photo Freight Special - Runby at Hogtown
Title:  Photo Freight Special - Runby at Hogtown
Description:  The next runby was at a little station called Hogtown. 1202 sounded great.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 1:09:32 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
A Pennsy Trio
Title:  A Pennsy Trio
Description:  PRR - My all time favorite.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 1:15:21 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  337   Comments: 0
Consolidation #60 and SW1 #112
Title:  Consolidation #60 and SW1 #112
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 1:21:43 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) LV 112(SW1)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
Photo Freight Special - Runby at Ringoes
Title:  Photo Freight Special - Runby at Ringoes
Description:  Id say the best runby of the day was the one at Ringoes. 1202 was really chugging and giving off tons of exhaust.
Photo Date:  5/28/2011  Upload Date: 6/11/2011 1:18:42 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  194   Comments: 2
BDRV 1202 Pulling into Ringoes
Title:  BDRV 1202 Pulling into Ringoes
Description:  SW1200 #1202 pulling into Ringoes station completing a round trip from Ringoes to Three Bridges.
Photo Date:  9/1/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 2:27:10 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
PRR Heritage at Ringoes
Title:  PRR Heritage at Ringoes
Description:  Former Pennsy SW1, caboose, and railcar (doodlebug) stored at Ringoes.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 2:30:38 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  LVRX 9206(SW1) PRR 4666(Doodlebug)
Views:  475   Comments: 0
LVRX 9206
Title:  LVRX 9206
Description:  Former PRR SW1.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 2:34:04 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  LVRX 9206(SW1)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
PRR 4666
Title:  PRR 4666
Description:  Ex-Pennsy doodlebug.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 2:36:42 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 4666(Doodlebug)
Views:  457   Comments: 2
60 and 112
Title:  60 and 112
Description:  Former Great Western 2-8-0 Consolidation #60 and former Lehigh Valley SW1 #112 side by side in the shed. Shouldnt be long now til 60 begins revenue service.
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 2:40:40 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) LV 112(SW1)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
BDRV 1202 at Pumpkin Jct
Title:  BDRV 1202 at Pumpkin Jct
Description:  Taken during the annual Great Train Robbery. SW1200 #1202 departs Pumpkin Jct after picking up the "hostages."
Photo Date:  9/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/16/2012 2:44:39 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
60 Pulling Into Ringoes
Title:  60 Pulling Into Ringoes
Description:  Black Rivers former Great Western 2-8-0 Consolidation has returned from a 12-year hiatus, and this was her first run over the entire line between Ringoes and Three Bridges since the year 2000. After seeing her sitting in the shop for so long, it was a magnificent sight to see her round the bend.
Photo Date:  9/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/28/2012 7:14:03 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  293   Comments: 1
BRW 60
Title:  BRW 60
Description:  Side shot of 60 after her successful test run.
Photo Date:  9/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/28/2012 7:16:32 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
BRW 60 and PVRX 436
Title:  BRW 60 and PVRX 436
Description:  Newly restored passes soon to be restored.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 8:38:06 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) PVRX 436(SW9)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
BRW 60 and BDRV 1202
Title:  BRW 60 and BDRV 1202
Description:  Ironically, 1202 was the locomotive out of service on this day.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 8:41:29 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) BDRV 1202(SW1200)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
60 Arriving in Flemington
Title:  60 Arriving in Flemington
Description:  Arriving in Flemington station where many passengers are waiting to see and ride behind her for the first time in 12 years.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 8:45:34 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
60 at Ringoes
Title:  60 at Ringoes
Description:  60 departing Ringoes station heading towards the run-around track.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 8:49:46 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) PVRX 436(SW9)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
60 Running Around
Title:  60 Running Around
Description:  Running around her train in Flemington after her first public excursion along the entire BRW line in 12 years. So glad that I was able to ride this excursion.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 8:55:09 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
60 Crossing Over the Raritan River
Title:  60 Crossing Over the Raritan River
Description:  60 crawls over a truss bridge over the Raritan with her second excursion.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 8:59:03 PM
Location:  Readington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  239   Comments: 3
60 in Downtown Flemington
Title:  60 in Downtown Flemington
Description:  Whistling for the Central Avenue grade crossing.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 9:02:03 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
60 at Everitts Road
Title:  60 at Everitts Road
Description:  Whistling for the Everitts Road grade crossing.
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 9:05:11 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
60 at Ringoes
Title:  60 at Ringoes
Description:  Heading towards the run around track for the second and final time on the 10th. It is an absolute joy to see 60 operating, and she is definitely worth a visit!
Photo Date:  11/10/2012  Upload Date: 11/12/2012 9:08:02 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
Steam Returns to the North Pole!
Title:  Steam Returns to the North Pole!
Description:  Ringoes station
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:31:05 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Closeup of 60
Title:  Closeup of 60
Description:  Ringoes station
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:34:06 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
60 Arriving in Flemington
Title:  60 Arriving in Flemington
Description:  Pulling into Flemington with the engineeer laying on the whistle for Rt 12...and then some
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:36:36 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
60 Sitting in Flemington
Title:  60 Sitting in Flemington
Description:  Stopped in Flemington Station while people board the train for the Tommy Who memorial.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:40:36 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
60 at Johanna Farms Road
Title:  60 at Johanna Farms Road
Description:  Shortly after departing Flemington with the Tommy Who Farewell Train.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:43:17 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  291   Comments: 1
60 at Copper Hill Road
Title:  60 at Copper Hill Road
Description:  She was doing a pretty decent speed through here.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:46:08 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
60 at Pumpkin Junction
Title:  60 at Pumpkin Junction
Description:  Coming to a stop to swap a few passengers between the cab and the coaches, as well as to build up some pressure.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:50:25 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
Smoking!
Title:  Smoking!
Description:  Such a neat sight to the smoke rise to the sky as a locomotive charges a grade.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 4:54:29 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  201   Comments: 1
60 Departing Pumpkin Junction
Title:  60 Departing Pumpkin Junction
Description:  Whistling for Toad Lane, continuing to Ringoes station.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 5:04:21 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
60 Steaming in Ringoes
Title:  60 Steaming in Ringoes
Description:  Departing for the run around.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 5:07:01 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) LV 112(SW1)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
LV 112
Title:  LV 112
Description:  A neat surprise was finding former Lehigh Valley SW1 #112 all fixed up and running on the Ringoes siding.
Photo Date:  11/18/2012  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 5:10:14 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  LV 112(SW1)
Views:  568   Comments: 0
60 Running Around the Train
Title:  60 Running Around the Train
Description:  Flemington station.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:11:03 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
60 Running Around the Train
Title:  60 Running Around the Train
Description:  Flemington station.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:12:43 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
"The Santa Express" at Johanna Farms Rd.
Title:  "The Santa Express" at Johanna Farms Rd.
Description:  60 on the 11am santa special to Ringoes.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:15:27 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
"The Santa Express" at Copper Hill Road
Title:  "The Santa Express" at Copper Hill Road
Description:  60 powers the 11am santa special to Ringoes.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:18:11 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
"The Santa Express" Arriving in Ringoes
Title:  "The Santa Express" Arriving in Ringoes
Description:  60 pulling into Ringoes with the 11am santa special.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:22:30 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Heading for the Run-around
Title:  Heading for the Run-around
Description:  After unloading passengers, 60 heads south to run around her train.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:26:32 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
"The Santa Express" Departing Flemington
Title:  "The Santa Express" Departing Flemington
Description:  60 departing with the 1pm santa special.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:31:06 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
The Santa Express" at Everitts Road
Title:  The Santa Express" at Everitts Road
Description:  60 powers the 1pm santa special to Ringoes.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:34:03 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
60 Arriving in Ringoes
Title:  60 Arriving in Ringoes
Description:  Pulling into Ringoes with the 1pm santa special.
Photo Date:  11/25/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 3:37:37 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
A Fuzzy 60 Pulling into Ringoes
Title:  A Fuzzy 60 Pulling into Ringoes
Description:  60 certainly has some Christmas spirit as she pulls into Ringoes with the 11am Santa Claus Express.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 9:52:09 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  228   Comments: 0


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