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Robert Sporek's Collection
 
4/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Black River And Western
Model:Alco 2-8-0Built As:GW 60 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:69021Order No:S-1789
Frame Number:19X26 cylinders, 51" driversBuilt:8/1937
Notes:1937 Alco, ex-Great Western RR
Other locos with this serial:  BRW 60(2-8-0) GWR 60(2-8-0)
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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:  580   Comments: 0
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
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:  270   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:  413   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:  312   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
Heading Towards the Runaround
Title:  Heading Towards the Runaround
Description:  After dropping off the children and their parents, the steaming Christmas tree heads south to run around her train.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 9:55:32 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
60 South of Flemington
Title:  60 South of Flemington
Description:  1pm Santa Express
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 9:58:05 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Copper Hill Road
Title:  Copper Hill Road
Description:  1pm Santa Express, crawling slower than walking speed.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 10:00:59 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  1566   Comments: 3
Everitts Road
Title:  Everitts Road
Description:  Now picking up a little speed, 60 blares her 3-chime for Everitts Road.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 10:03:04 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
Switching in Flemington
Title:  Switching in Flemington
Description:  Preparing to run around the train.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 10:05:33 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
Running Around the Train
Title:  Running Around the Train
Description:  Preparing to depart with the last train of the season.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 10:08:31 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
60 at Copper Hill
Title:  60 at Copper Hill
Description:  About to cross the Copper Hill trestle.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 10:10:51 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Pulling into Ringoes
Title:  Pulling into Ringoes
Description:  60 pulls in with the last train of the 2012 season.
Photo Date:  12/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/4/2013 10:12:33 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
60 at Everitts Road
Title:  60 at Everitts Road
Description:  60 showing off her new paint scheme as she proceeds with her first tun of 2013.
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 10:12:15 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
60 at Toad Lane
Title:  60 at Toad Lane
Description:  60 showing off her new paint scheme as she proceeds with her first tun of 2013.
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 10:15:18 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
60 at Johanna Farms Road
Title:  60 at Johanna Farms Road
Description:  Pulling the National Train Day display train back to Ringoes from Flemington
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 10:23:09 PM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) LV 112(SW1)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
60 at Copper Hill Road
Title:  60 at Copper Hill Road
Description:  Pulling the National Train Day display train back to Ringoes from Flemington
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 10:28:23 PM
Location:  Copper Hill, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0) LV 112(SW1)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
60 Pulling into Ringoes
Title:  60 Pulling into Ringoes
Description:  Pulling the National Train Day display train into Ringoes.
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 10:37:19 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
60 Pulling into Ringoes
Title:  60 Pulling into Ringoes
Description:  Look for this shot in the July edition of Railpace.
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 2:56:15 PM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
Peek-a-boo
Title:  Peek-a-boo
Description:  60 getting ready for her first day of regular excursions in nearly 13 years.
Photo Date:  6/8/2013  Upload Date: 6/19/2013 10:37:46 AM
Location:  Ringoes, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Running Around the Train
Title:  Running Around the Train
Description:  60 preparing for the 11:30 A.M. departure from Flemington
Photo Date:  6/8/2013  Upload Date: 6/19/2013 10:42:58 AM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
11:30 A.M. Excursion
Title:  11:30 A.M. Excursion
Description:  60s first regular excursion to Ringoes in nearly 13 years.
Photo Date:  6/8/2013  Upload Date: 6/19/2013 10:49:17 AM
Location:  Flemington, NJ
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BRW 60(2-8-0)
Views:  175   Comments: 0


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