Going to the Allentown train show this weekend and may have a little extra time on my hands
Years ago ( Conrail days ) I remember railfanning around the area with my friend Jim Gollhopher - he knew the place well
Looks like the weather is going to be nice - any suggestions of where to go and hopefully see some action
Thanks in advance
Joe S
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check out the D&H canal on the PA side of the Delaware river....good view to the NJ side and if your lucky some good NS action...great spot to picnic ,river watch ,train watch...also the BEL-DEL operates on the NJ side...check out what's left of the LEHIGH VALLEY passenger station....enjoy....joe
Bethlehem, PA Union Station Place (off 2nd street). Between the Hill to Hill and New Street Bridges.
I agree that Easton by the Delaware ( Scott Park off of Larry Homes Drive) is a very pretty spot with views of the Delaware where the Lehigh joins it. I have painted there a number of times and there are quite a few trains crossing the river. Nice park to picnic in. However, unless you are coming from New Jersey, it's at least a half hour from Allentown. You won't be too close to the trains so bring a telephoto lens. (Not my photo-from the link) https://sites.lafayette.edu/fu...ning-the-confluence/
If you don't want to venture too far from the show, I haven't railfanned in Allentown, but there is a large NS yard on River Street, and some spots people go south of the river, notably 12th St and Vultee Street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gShEtlyljg .
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