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1/20/2025
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Last shot at Larsen Lake
Title:  Last shot at Larsen Lake
Description:  This was a beautiful spot, and myself, and 2 friends were the only ones there! The station, just down the road, had hundreds of eager railfans...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:49:38 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
Crossing the trestle at Larsen Lake
Title:  Crossing the trestle at Larsen Lake
Description:  765 Crosses the small trestle on the causeway, as the trees just start to send out little peeks of fall colors, as a sign of things to come..
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:39:41 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Crossing the Larsen Lake Causeway
Title:  Crossing the Larsen Lake Causeway
Description:  The leaves are just beginning to lose that deep green of summer, and start to show a little red, a sign that Autumn is just around the corner
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:30:58 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
Gazing across Larsen Lake
Title:  Gazing across Larsen Lake
Description:  This beautiful setting makes for a great setting for steam in the Poconos
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:29:17 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  184   Comments: 1
Black smoke turns to white steam
Title:  Black smoke turns to white steam
Description:  As she finally starts picking up steam, 765 passes under the signal bridge and heads toward Gouldsboro
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:27:16 PM
Location:  Dunmore, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
Pulling up the grade...
Title:  Pulling up the grade...
Description:  The 765 pulls out of Scranton and onto the Pocono Main in Dunmore, as the run of the Phoebe Snow begins!!
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:25:39 PM
Location:  Dunmore, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
..and it would have looked like this...
Title:  ..and it would have looked like this...
Description:  Black & white makes this shot look like old-time Scranton...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:23:48 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) DLW 664(F3A) DLW 664B(F7B) UP 4012(4-8-8-4)
Views:  521   Comments: 0
A shot from the 1940s??
Title:  A shot from the 1940s??
Description:  Except for the railfans with their cellphones and digital cameras, this could have easily been a shot from the first half of the 20th century!!
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:22:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) DLW 664(F3A) DLW 664B(F7B)
Views:  380   Comments: 1
From inside the Roundhouse
Title:  From inside the Roundhouse
Description:  A peek at 765 from inside her sister's stall in the roundhouse
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:18:39 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
On the turntable
Title:  On the turntable
Description:  765 steams it up on the turntable at Steamtown, wowing the railfans of what is soon to come, the run of the Phoebe Snow!!!
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:17:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 911(SD60E) IC 790(2-8-0)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
Scrubbing down the tender
Title:  Scrubbing down the tender
Description:  As 765 is in the roundhouse, the crew from the Fort Wayne Historical Society washes down the tender for her excursion
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:05:07 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) DLW 664(F3A) LV 414(C420) DLW 663(F3A) DLW 664B(F7B) NS 2650(SD70M-2)
Views:  556   Comments: 0
Patriotic shot for 9/11
Title:  Patriotic shot for 9/11
Description:  Remembering our veterans in this very cool shot from upstairs
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:03:40 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 642(ACS-64) AMTK 406(F40PHR)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
The NS911 and NKP 765
Title:  The NS911 and NKP 765
Description:  What a combination of power... Yesterday & today
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:02:28 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 911(SD60E) CP 2279(GP20C-ECO)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
765 pulls into the roundhouse
Title:  765 pulls into the roundhouse
Description:  About to take her spot on the turntable, our honorable visitor pulls her nose into the turntable yard
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:58:30 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Just shooting in B&W brings back the old days....
Title:  Just shooting in B&W brings back the old days....
Description:  Seeing this shot in black & white makes you think of days gone by at the Lackawanna Rail Yards
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:56:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  294   Comments: 2
The NKP sisters, finally together!
Title:  The NKP sisters, finally together!
Description:  If only they were both under steam....
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:54:49 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  429   Comments: 2
NKP 759 under steam????
Title:  NKP 759 under steam????
Description:  Not really... The 765 was just behind 759, and was pulling up for a family photo.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:51:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NS 2650(SD70M-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
This unit makes me get chills..
Title:  This unit makes me get chills..
Description:  It was an honor to stand next to this engine, and the great message it sends
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:50:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 911(SD60E)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
At First light...
Title:  At First light...
Description:  The Amtrak Veterans unit sits in front of Steamtown before the park opens, and Railfest 2015 begins.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:43:49 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 406(F40PHR) AMTK 642(ACS-64)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Rt. 6 overpass showing its heritage
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
Locomotives: 
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Last shot of the day
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:  289   Comments: 0
Rounding the big curve
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:  260   Comments: 1
The Strates train along side of the old Erie Signal tower
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:  354   Comments: 1
Slowing down for the crew change
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)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
Strates Train rloos by the Erie Depot
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)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
My Birthday present - The Strates Carnival Train!!
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)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
Stopped to throw the switch
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)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Metro-North pulling in
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:  375   Comments: 1
Now empty NJT train pulls up to the crew house
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)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Old & New
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)
Views:  463   Comments: 0
NJ Transit pulls into PJ Station
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)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Rounding the West Park S curve
Title:  Rounding the West Park S curve
Description:  The last train of the day rolls south toward CP78
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:50:54 PM
Location:  West Park, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 813(ES44AC-H)
Views:  189   Comments: 1
2nd train in 10 minutes
Title:  2nd train in 10 minutes
Description:  This train rolls by a bit slower than the first, as it has a medium approach, with a SB train getting close
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:49:50 PM
Location:  West Park, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7868(C40-8W) CSX 5385(ES44DC)
Views:  168   Comments: 1
First of 2 NB trains at the "Park"
Title:  First of 2 NB trains at the "Park"
Description:  West Park is a very pretty spot to photograph passing trains..
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:48:22 PM
Location:  West Park, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5474(ES44DC)
Views:  161   Comments: 1
NB manifest rounds Ravena Curve
Title:  NB manifest rounds Ravena Curve
Description:  ...as a couple of motorcyclists head south on 9W
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:46:53 PM
Location:  Ravena, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 766(ES44AC-H) CSX 429(AC44CW)
Views:  214   Comments: 1
Stone train coming off the port Sub
Title:  Stone train coming off the port Sub
Description:  Stone train with lots of big power, pulls south onto the inbound track at CP-SK
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:45:09 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5518(C44-9W) BNSF 4846(C44-9W) BNSF 9047(SD70ACe) CSX 7632(C40-8) CSX 3062(ES44AC-H)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
Lots and lots of trains, and some MOW equipment
Title:  Lots and lots of trains, and some MOW equipment
Description:  in the outbound section of the yard, numerous trains wait to go, including BNSF powered oil trains, waiting to go south, and a CSX powered manifest in the background, waiting to go west
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:43:34 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4531(C44-9W) CSX 9037(C40-9W)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Remote controlled unit on the outbound track
Title:  Remote controlled unit on the outbound track
Description:  Waiting to back up and hook onto a line of trash cars, this ratty old unit really wants a fresh coat of paint
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:41:34 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8472(SD40-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 1
Q268 pulling into Selkirk Yard
Title:  Q268 pulling into Selkirk Yard
Description:  The yard was quiet until this train pulled in
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:39:27 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 409(AC44CW) CSX 5499(ES44DC)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
Southbound on the Catskill Creek Trestle
Title:  Southbound on the Catskill Creek Trestle
Description:  The bright sun always makes this a tough shot... By the way, I heart you too...
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:38:01 PM
Location:  Catskill, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5284(ES44DC) CSX 5386(ES44DC)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
CP at Browns Crossing
Title:  CP at Browns Crossing
Description:  2 big CP units roll south past my location on the outskirts of Catskill, NY
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:36:55 PM
Location:  Catskill, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8542(AC44CW) CP 8537(AC44CW)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
CP powered K-Train crests the grade
Title:  CP powered K-Train crests the grade
Description:  Splitting the signals at CP 111
Photo Date:  7/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/22/2015 8:35:24 PM
Location:  Catskill, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8542(AC44CW)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
Rolling south thru Highland Landing
Title:  Rolling south thru Highland Landing
Description:  This long train rolls south along the Hudson
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/7/2015 8:44:03 PM
Location:  Highland Landing, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5253(ES44DC)
Views:  150   Comments: 2
Last shot of the day, BEST power of the day!!
Title:  Last shot of the day, BEST power of the day!!
Description:  Glad to have gotten this train before returning home! This NB Trash train had some great CN/IC power!!
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:42:13 PM
Location:  West Park, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  IC 2463(C40-8W) CSX 8732(SD60I)
Views:  281   Comments: 2
Great spot to photograph a train!
Title:  Great spot to photograph a train!
Description:  We got a horn show from this friendly crew as they pass by our location along King's Highway
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:39:19 PM
Location:  Lake Katrine, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 691(CW44-6)
Views:  217   Comments: 3
SB rolling up to CP96
Title:  SB rolling up to CP96
Description:  This pretty spot was the perfect setting for a sunny day shot
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:37:58 PM
Location:  Lake Katrine, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 691(CW44-6)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
NB rounding the big curve
Title:  NB rounding the big curve
Description:  Right along Kings Highway, this NB roars by just at the moment we arrived!
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:35:39 PM
Location:  Lake Katrine, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3003(ES44AC-H) CSX 495(AC44CW)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
SB waiting for NB to pass
Title:  SB waiting for NB to pass
Description:  Looking thru the trees
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:29:50 PM
Location:  West Camp, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  116   Comments: 1
CP102 meet
Title:  CP102 meet
Description:  Our Sb meets a passing NB at the West Camp curve
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:31:13 PM
Location:  West Camp, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 691(CW44-6) CSX 809(ES44AC-H)
Views:  201   Comments: 2
Visiting CN power
Title:  Visiting CN power
Description:  CN is a frequent visitor lately in Selkirk
Photo Date:  6/12/2015  Upload Date: 7/8/2015 5:25:37 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 5457(SD50F) CSX 329(AC44CW)
Views:  365   Comments: 1

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