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4/25/2024
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PNRR 8212
Title:  PNRR 8212
Description:  Former CR C39-8
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/9/2013 1:48:09 PM
Location:  Lansdale, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PNRR 8212(C39-8)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
PNRR 5342
Title:  PNRR 5342
Description:  Beautifully painted former CN SD40-2W
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/9/2013 1:45:55 PM
Location:  Lansdale, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PNRR 5342(SD40-2W) PNRR 5315(SD40-2W)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
PNRR 7010
Title:  PNRR 7010
Description:  Pennsylvania Northeasterns newest piece of equipment.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/9/2013 1:44:07 PM
Location:  Lansdale, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PNRR 7010(GP9RM)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
SEPTA Wire Train
Title:  SEPTA Wire Train
Description:  Idling in Lansdale
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/9/2013 1:41:32 PM
Location:  Lansdale, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  SPAX 61(RL1000)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Abrams Yard Power
Title:  Abrams Yard Power
Description:  A pair of NS GP38-2s prepare to do some switching in Abrams Yard.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/9/2013 1:32:11 PM
Location:  King of Prussia, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5359(GP38-2) NS 5618(GP38-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
475 Near Esbenshade
Title:  475 Near Esbenshade
Description:  My personal favorite shot of the day. 475 speeds towards Strasburg with the last train of the day.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:54:50 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 475(4-8-0)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
475 at Southside
Title:  475 at Southside
Description:  Made this one black and white due to poor lighting. I think it looks cool.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:49:26 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 475(4-8-0)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
RDG 1187
Title:  RDG 1187
Description:  Ill never understand how this thing got so decrepit-looking since the late 90s-early 2000s when she was in decent shape at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Behind it is CP 972's tender.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:46:48 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 1187(0-4-0)
Views:  540   Comments: 1
Canadian Pacific 972
Title:  Canadian Pacific 972
Description:  Another ten-wheeler sitting in Strasburgs yard. Dont believe theres a plan for this one...but it has my name on it next to the cylinder.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:41:54 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CP 972(4-6-0)
Views:  1882   Comments: 0
Long Island 39
Title:  Long Island 39
Description:  The boiler of Long Island ten-wheeler 39. The Strasburg Railroad has a contract with the Railroad Museum of Long Island to restore this locomotive to operation.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:34:28 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  LI 39(4-6-2)
Views:  707   Comments: 0
475 Passing 8618
Title:  475 Passing 8618
Description:  475 leads her train back into the Strasburg Depot, passing SW8 8618.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:30:49 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 475(4-8-0) SRC 8618(SW8)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
475 at Carpenters
Title:  475 at Carpenters
Description:  475 leading an excursion to Leaman Place, about to perform the infamous Ghost Whistle.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:26:34 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 475(4-8-0)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
475 at Fairview
Title:  475 at Fairview
Description:  Passing the Red Caboose Motel, leading an afternoon excursion on a windy afternoon.
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 5/7/2013 3:22:51 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 475(4-8-0)
Views:  143   Comments: 1
CSX K040-14
Title:  CSX K040-14
Description:  Inaugural run of brand new crude oil train K040, bound for South Philly.
Photo Date:  4/14/2013  Upload Date: 5/3/2013 4:41:58 PM
Location:  West Trenton, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3094(ES44AC-H) CSX 5380(ES40DC) CSX 3092(ES44AC-H)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
AMTK 514
Title:  AMTK 514
Description:  B32-8W sitting at Harrisburg station.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:38:44 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  AMTK 514(B32-8WH)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
NS 21T
Title:  NS 21T
Description:  Westbound intermodal 21T heads through Duncannon with an SD70M leader.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:32:06 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2623(SD70M) NS 9934(C40-9W) NS 9807(C40-9W)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
NS 2525
Title:  NS 2525
Description:  Trailing unit on 19G.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:29:49 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2525(SD70)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
NS 19G
Title:  NS 19G
Description:  Westbound manifest 19G heads through Duncannon with an ES40DC and SD70 for power.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:27:33 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7511(ES40DC) NS 2525(SD70)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
NS 8389
Title:  NS 8389
Description:  Ex-Conrail unit on 36A.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:24:58 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8389(C40-8W)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
NS 20T
Title:  NS 20T
Description:  Eastbound intermodal 20T heads through Duncannon.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:22:36 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9759(C40-9W) NS 2644(SD70M) NS 9041(C40-9W) NS 8947(C40-9W)
Views:  130   Comments: 1
NS 13G
Title:  NS 13G
Description:  Westbound manifest 13G heads through Duncannon with an ex-Conrail C40-8W leading the way.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:19:25 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8446(C40-8W) NS 9668(C40-9W)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
NS 23Z
Title:  NS 23Z
Description:  Westbound intermodal 23Z heads through Loshes Run with a pair of GE widecabs for power.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 5:14:45 PM
Location:  Loshes Run, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9551(C40-9W) NS 7510(ES40DC)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
NS 593
Title:  NS 593
Description:  A pair of AC units lead an empty coal drag west.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 4:59:53 PM
Location:  Loshes Run, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1062(SD70ACe) NS 8124(ES44AC)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
Former SEPTA MU Car
Title:  Former SEPTA MU Car
Description:  This thing has been sitting in Buckingham Valley for as long as I can remember...what its doing now at New Hope I have no idea.
Photo Date:  4/7/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 8:39:30 PM
Location:  New Hope, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
2198 at Reeder
Title:  2198 at Reeder
Description:  Last excursion of the day
Photo Date:  4/7/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 8:34:43 PM
Location:  Reeder, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NHIR 2198(GP30)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
2198 Running Around the Train
Title:  2198 Running Around the Train
Description:  Switching sides at Lahaska.
Photo Date:  4/7/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 8:31:44 PM
Location:  Lahaska, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NHIR 2198(GP30)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
2198 at Stoney Hill
Title:  2198 at Stoney Hill
Description:  2198 hauls the 2pm excursion to Lahaska.
Photo Date:  4/7/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 8:10:15 PM
Location:  New Hope, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NHIR 2198(GP30)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
AMTK 525
Title:  AMTK 525
Description:  A lone Amtrak GP38H-3 sandwiched in the lineup of the Morrisville local power.
Photo Date:  4/6/2013  Upload Date: 4/26/2013 8:02:50 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  AMTK 525(GP38H-3) NS 5290(GP38-2) NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
CSX Q410 Meets D729
Title:  CSX Q410 Meets D729
Description:  Eastbound manifest Q410 speeds past the yard, meeting local D729.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 6:08:14 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 818(ES44AC-H) CSX 237(AC44CW) CSX 6984(GP40-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
CSX D729-30
Title:  CSX D729-30
Description:  CSX local D729 comes to a stop at Wilsmere with a string or autoracks, powered by a mother/slug set.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 6:04:33 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6984(GP40-2)
Views:  193   Comments: 1
CSX 7516
Title:  CSX 7516
Description:  A lone C40-8 maneuvering around the yard.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 5:59:14 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7516(C40-8)
Views:  135   Comments: 1
915 and the Semaphore
Title:  915 and the Semaphore
Description:  This semaphore was installed last year, replacing the old "traffic light" signal.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 5:50:39 PM
Location:  Greenbank, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  WWRC 915(SW900)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
915 Pulling Into Greenbank
Title:  915 Pulling Into Greenbank
Description:  Pulling in with the last Easter Bunny Special of 2013.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 5:48:14 PM
Location:  Greenbank, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WWRC 915(SW900)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
915 at Barley Mill
Title:  915 at Barley Mill
Description:  Bringing up the rear of the train.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 5:45:34 PM
Location:  Barley Mill, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WWRC 915(SW900)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Black and White...In Color
Title:  Black and White...In Color
Description:  4-4-0 #98 has returned to service and has received a new tender, but it has yet to be painted.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 5:36:25 PM
Location:  Wooddale, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  WWRC 98(4-4-0)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
915 at Lancaster Pike
Title:  915 at Lancaster Pike
Description:  Former Everett SW900 #915 leads the 12:30PM Easter Bunny Train back to Greenbank Station.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/10/2013 5:32:30 PM
Location:  Wooddale, DE
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WWRC 915(SW900)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
NS 6942
Title:  NS 6942
Description:  Roster shot of the new SD60E.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/1/2013 1:28:26 PM
Location:  Deepwater, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
NS 6942
Title:  NS 6942
Description:  Brand new SD60E getting ready to lead NS 507
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/1/2013 1:26:57 PM
Location:  Deepwater, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E) NS 8899(C40-9W) NS 2589(SD70M)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
NS 506 Power
Title:  NS 506 Power
Description:  Sitting in idle at Carneys Point.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/1/2013 1:23:24 PM
Location:  Deepwater, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 2589(SD70M) NS 8899(C40-9W) NS 6942(SD60E)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
CSAO WPCA-11
Title:  CSAO WPCA-11
Description:  Heading north through Bridgeport, NJ with a pair of former ex-Conrail SD40-2s, 8830 and 8817, leading the way.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/1/2013 1:20:21 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8830(SD40-2) CSX 8817(SD40-2)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
CSAO WPPA-10
Title:  CSAO WPPA-10
Description:  A trio of LHF GP38-2s lead the Paulsboro Yard job.
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 4/1/2013 1:17:01 PM
Location:  Paulsboro, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5221(GP38-2) CSX 2624(GP38-2) CSX 2647(GP38-2)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Over/Under
Title:  Over/Under
Description:  NS 5314 leads CSAO YPMO-R1 back to the yard as a local SEPTA passes on the ex-PRR bridge.
Photo Date:  2/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2013 10:45:51 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5314(GP38-2) NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
CSAO YPMO-R1 - A Different Angle
Title:  CSAO YPMO-R1 - A Different Angle
Description:  Been done a couple of times in the past, but I figured Id try something different for a change.
Photo Date:  2/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2013 10:43:23 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2) NS 5314(GP38-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 2
NS 5284, Water Tower
Title:  NS 5284, Water Tower
Description:  Walked through the woods a little bit for this shot.
Photo Date:  10/14/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2013 10:39:08 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Consecutively Numbered Pair on CSAO YPMO-R1
Title:  Consecutively Numbered Pair on CSAO YPMO-R1
Description:  NS GP38-2s 5283 and 5284.
Photo Date:  10/14/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2013 10:37:13 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5283(GP38-2) NS 5284(GP38-2)
Views:  122   Comments: 1
Backed up Trains on the NEC
Title:  Backed up Trains on the NEC
Description:  Due to some MoW work.
Photo Date:  9/23/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2013 10:33:30 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 925(AEM7)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
3044 Long Hood Foward
Title:  3044 Long Hood Foward
Description:  CSAO YPMO-R1 Street Running on Delmorr Avenue
Photo Date:  9/23/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2013 10:27:25 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 3044(GP40-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 1
Great Western #90 - Ranks Private Crossing
Title:  Great Western #90 - Ranks Private Crossing
Description:  Strasburgs 2-10-0 #90 on opening day 2013. Shes painted in her former Great Western scheme that she wore in the 1950s for an upcoming photo charter. Here, we see her in between Esbenshade and Fairview at a private crossing.
Photo Date:  2/16/2013  Upload Date: 2/23/2013 1:47:10 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 90(2-10-0) GWR 90(2-10-0)
Views:  825   Comments: 0
Great Western #90 - Rounding the Curve
Title:  Great Western #90 - Rounding the Curve
Description:  Strasburgs 2-10-0 #90 on opening day 2013. Shes painted in her former Great Western scheme that she wore in the 1950s for an upcoming photo charter. Here, we see her just west of Leaman Place Junction returning with the 12pm train.
Photo Date:  2/16/2013  Upload Date: 2/23/2013 1:44:35 PM
Location:  Leaman Place, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 90(2-10-0) GWR 90(2-10-0)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
Great Western #90 - Ghost Whistle
Title:  Great Western #90 - Ghost Whistle
Description:  Strasburgs 2-10-0 #90 on opening day 2013. Shes painted in her former Great Western scheme that she wore in the 1950s for an upcoming photo charter. Here, we see her performing the infamous Ghost Whistle at Carpenters Crossing with the first run of the year.
Photo Date:  2/16/2013  Upload Date: 2/23/2013 1:40:46 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  SRC 90(2-10-0) GWR 90(2-10-0)
Views:  809   Comments: 0

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