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| Title: |
Rt. 6 overpass showing its heritage |
| Description: |
I have been noticing lately that the paint on the Rt.6 overpass has been flaking away, exposing lettering on this old relic. It says "Erie Railroad" on the top line, and "New York - Chicago" on the bottom line!! |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:53:38 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Metro-North passing the Erie Depot |
| Description: |
The Erie Depot, which is in great condition, continues to stand as a sentinel of the railroad heritage of this town. |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:55:09 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
MNCR 4901(GP40FH-2) |
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198 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
More rail history |
| Description: |
2 beautiful old engines sit around the Erie Turntable, as viewed from Point Peter Lookout |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:56:26 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYGL 935(RS3) EL 833(E8A) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NJ Transit pulls into PJ Station |
| Description: |
A NJ Transit passenger train pulls in as seen from Point Peter Overlook |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:57:38 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NJT 4100(GP40PH-2) |
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190 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Now empty NJT train pulls up to the crew house |
| Description: |
This train will rest here for about 15 minutes before heading back south. As viewed from Point Peter Overlook |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:59:27 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NJT 4100(GP40PH-2) |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Old & New |
| Description: |
As seen from Point Peter, the entire rail facility in Port Jervis can be seen, including old and new rail equipment. Note the layout of the old roundhouse can be seen. |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:01:19 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NJT 4100(GP40PH-2) NYGL 935(RS3) EL 833(E8A) |
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414 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Metro-North pulling in |
| Description: |
As viewed from a stack of rail panels, this good looking engine approaches the station |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:02:45 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
MNCR 4909(F40PH-3C) |
| Views: |
306 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Stopped to throw the switch |
| Description: |
This Metro-North unit stops as the conductor gets ready to throw the switch. Note the words "West of Hudson" above the engineers window |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:04:25 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
MNCR 4909(F40PH-3C) |
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332 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
My Birthday present - The Strates Carnival Train!! |
| Description: |
Once a year, this train heads north toward Buffalo, from Middletown, NY, and this day, I was lucky enough to catch it!! |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:06:03 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9) |
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248 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Strates Train rloos by the Erie Depot |
| Description: |
In this iconic scene, this once-per-year train approaches the passenger platform for a quick crew change |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:07:45 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9) |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Slowing down for the crew change |
| Description: |
As the train slows behind all the buildings on Jersey Avenue, lots of Strates equipment can be seen |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:09:10 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9) |
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274 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Strates train along side of the old Erie Signal tower |
| Description: |
This tower still works, but the entire PJ yard has received a new signal system, and this old sentinel will soon be gone |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:10:53 PM |
| Location: |
Port Jervis, NY |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9) |
| Views: |
279 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rounding the big curve |
| Description: |
Decided to head up the Delaware and snag one more shot before heading home. |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:12:51 PM |
| Location: |
Pond Eddy, PA |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7575(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
193 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Last shot of the day |
| Description: |
The NYS&W crew gives me a nice little horn show as they pass by on their way to Binghamton and points west. |
| Photo Date: |
8/5/2015 Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:13:58 PM |
| Location: |
Pond Eddy, PA |
| Author: |
Jeff Wilson |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 7575(ES44DC) |
| Views: |
218 Comments: 0 |
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