Susquehanna, PA. Home to a locomotive shop complex of the Erie Railroad.
The large train station acted as a dining hall for passengers even long after diners were added to the trains. During the 80s and 90s, the station was restored and even opened as restaurant. It is now closed and for sale.
A few miles East of Susquehanna is Lanesboro, home to the Starrucce Viaduct.The concrete viaduct is often overlooked by rail fans because it is "too small." However, it is massive. It replaced a stone viaduct in the 1920s, I think.
The Big attraction in the area is the 1848 built stone viaduct. This view from Luciana Park shows the late afternoon sun breaking through the trees.
It is such a big bridge that you can't photograph it all. At least not from the ground.
I love the way the light dances upon the stone work. All the stone is local blue stone.
Unfortunately, I showed up at a time when no trains cross the bridge. Trains should return to my posts next week. In the meantime...
Time for me to hand over the thread to you folks. Add anything you find interesting from the Real World of railroading. Wood, stone, steel, concrete or any other substance used to keep the trains rolling. 
Have a great week!
First shot is of engine 353 taking off from their water tower. Second shot is of the 353 with a couple of steam tractors. I LOVED those steam tractors! There were about 50 of them at Rollag this year. Third shot is of the 353 running by an old Ford convertible, and bringing up the rear is a night shot of their caboose. Whew! I usually limit myself to only three shots, but I got so many good ones from this place I need to move them out so I can make room for newer ones. I really love taking photos of steam engines with a vintage camera. Photos of old equipment from a modern camera just don't have the same cachet for me. Does anyone else like this sort of thing, or are they too weird for a railfan forum?
