Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
211 on the Charlotte Runner!
We were just about to go in the house when we heard the train cross Dewey Ave. so of course we had to chase it. We pulled into the parking lot on Boxart St. for the first shot. I was surprised to see 2 BIG GE6 axle units drift into view. An even bigger surprise was to see 211 again! I must've shot this unit on 3 or 4 different occasions, but never on the "Runner". Next we zipped up Lake Ave. to Stutson St. to the over-look at the location of the old bridge. The power looks right at home next to the old station. The last shot shows the engines turning west and entering the "North Yard" on the old Hojack Line. 10 or 15 years ago this shot would have been a little harder to get as the approach tracks to the swing bridge across the Genesee River used to occupy this spot.
Power in Greece
Monday, September 03, 2007
A visit to an ALCO powerhouse!
It is on the B&H in Cohocton where I was able to get some shots of a few of the lines newest acquisitions. The 2 old B&H Alco S-1 switchers # 4 & #5 were there as were #422 + #423 C-424 m's. #73 an Alco M-630 was there along with #'s 3668, 3664 and 3666 all 6 axle monsters. Also on the property were 2 more Alcos, C-424's I think, #'s 4264 and 4223. That makes 10 Alco units in one location that isn't a museum!!!