Midweek Photos 6/12/2019

It was a perfect day to be outside, and exploring the neighborhood around this Victorian beauty.  The building is no longer a train station serving trains, but is an office building. 

A nice carriageway in front. 

The back of the station is a gorgeous sight, too.  It's a shame that there are cars so close to the walls, but that is modern life. 

The current passenger station at Port Jervis, about 2 blocks away from the brick depot. 

The trains are not quite the Erie Limited in looks or appeal, but they do get you where you need to go, and it is a very scenic route for a commuter line.  

This is what originally drew me to the town.  I have 10 year old photos of E8 no 833 on the turntable, and I wanted to see what has changed.  Just a little more weathering. 

833 is an original Erie E8 from 1951, which later became part of the Conrail executive fleet, being numbered 4022 in those years.

And you can't say hello to the EMD E8 without greeting this Alco, no 935.  I don't believe this has any Erie heritage.  

That is my follow-up.  Thank you for reading,  I look forward to your responses. 

Branching off of the above post, a roundhouse might surround a turntable. A little throwback to September 2018, and my visit to a historic ex-B&O roundhouse in Cleveland, OH. In a few weeks time, I should have something real exciting to share with you guys from this location.

Grand Trunk Western 2-8-2 no. 4070. The group is making slow but steady progress on returning the 1918-built Mike to service.

The face of American Steam Railroad's Reading 4-8-4 no. 2100. Some have described her as "curious-looking", but undoubtedly this face is a classic among steam fans.

A project of Horizon Rail sits rusting in the elements. Someday, this classic streamliner will rumble again.

The massive Wootten firebox of Reading no. 2100. There has been extensive work done to the firebox recently, including the removal and replacement of the lower inner side sheets on both sides.

Nickel Plate Road coach no. 62, also known as the "Death Car". There's an interesting story behind this one, and its nickname might give you a clue to what it is. I have had the pleasure of riding in this coach behind a mainline steam locomotive that I'm sure you're all familiar with.

Forrest Nace, Treasurer of the American Steam Railroad, details the history of Reading 4-8-4 no. 2100. A new chapter of her history is now just around the corner, and with your help, her journey can start again.

Whittier Yard

sp2207 posted:

Beautiful summer skies, Scot.  Looks like it was a fine day to be out photographing trains.

Tom the day was beautiful . Each and every day that I am out is a great day . When I have the camera and taking photos is a great day. Ever since I lost my leg is another great day.

Scot