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    This Week in Western PA

    Thanks everyone! I will be sure to post more from my future trips this summer. Depends on what you're looking for and where you're coming from. Assuming you're coming from the west I would definitely stop in Pittsburgh on your way out there. In the general Pittsburgh area you have a couple of...
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    This Week in Western PA

    Just a quick batch of photos from my most recent trip. I lucked out with some incredible lighting all week so I was able to get some pretty nice shots. Locations and railroads are varied - enjoy! 12R rolling north along the Susquehanna River on its way to Binghamton. On the near side of...
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    Shortlines and Regionals of Pennsylvania

    Long time, no see - hard to believe I once had the free time to browse all of these rail-related forums. I've still been out quite regularly though, so here are some photos of shortline action throughout the state of PA. Northbound Buffalo & Pittsburgh train RISI (Riker-Salamanca) passes...
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    BPRRs WAER, Warren to Erie PA Trun

    Great work! Always enjoy seeing pics of the Buffalo and Pittsburgh, especially the branches on the edge of the system.
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    H3W

    H3W heads into Enola Yard with a train of loaded coal hoppers.
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    • Category: Eastern United States
  6. UP 6185

    UP 6185

    Former SP 137.
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    • Category: Union Pacific
  7. 21M

    21M

    Although the foliage is still lacking in this region, NS provides their own color in the form of 21M with KCS and SP power trailing.
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    • Category: Eastern United States
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    Comment by 'ssw9662' in media 'Westbound at Sunrise'

    This was taken at Bethlehem, PA.
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  9. Westbound at Sunrise

    Westbound at Sunrise

    A westbound intermodal heads through Bethlehem in the early morning.
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  10. Conklin, NY

    Conklin, NY

    Conklin is the location of CP's yard in the Binghamton area. As the snow falls on the first day of December, a pair of GP9u's switch cars around in the yard.
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    • Category: Eastern United States
  11. Emmaus, PA

    Emmaus, PA

    Located on Norfolk Southern's Reading Line, Emmaus is a small town located a few miles west of Allentown. Here, 39G heads east a few minutes before sunset.
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    • Category: Sunrise, Sunset and Glint Photos
  12. Alcos in the Rain

    Alcos in the Rain

    A trio of Delaware-Lackawanna Alcos sit in the rain in Scranton.
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    • Category: Eastern United States
  13. Strasburg 475

    Strasburg 475

    The 475 is nearing the end of its run as it passes through the countryside.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Steam Locomotives
  14. Pulling into Strasburg

    Pulling into Strasburg

    The 90 arrives at the station in Strasburg.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Steam Locomotives
  15. Reading

    Reading

    The Reading departs Strasburg.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Rolling Stock
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