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Alcos late in the day
Title:  Alcos late in the day
Description:  Train 553 approaches BD and the D&H north as the sun goes down.
Photo Date:  9/13/1993  Upload Date: 1/12/2015 2:30:53 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4217(C424) CP 4201(C424) CP 4713(M636)
Views:  938   Comments: 0
Working the train
Title:  Working the train
Description:  A crewman from the yard job rides the front platform as train 553 is put together at the yard. The unit hes riding on will be moved back in the consisu, and 5413 will be the leader.
Photo Date:  12/13/1993  Upload Date: 1/9/2015 2:41:54 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4202(C424) CP 4716(M636) CP 5413(SD40) CP 6405(SD40)
Views:  1326   Comments: 0
Just got him
Title:  Just got him
Description:  Train 553 rolls north through BX just in time to catch the last rays of sun on this short mid December day, taking 71 cars north.
Photo Date:  12/13/1993  Upload Date: 1/9/2015 3:02:35 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 5413(SD40) CP 4716(M636) CP 4202(C424) CP 6405(SD40)
Views:  1046   Comments: 0
C 424
Title:  C 424
Description:  Alco design units were just everywhere at St Luc, such as this C 424
Photo Date:  8/27/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2014 3:20:02 AM
Location:  Montreal, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CP 4206(C424)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
Lined up and ready
Title:  Lined up and ready
Description:  A set of MLWs sits outside the St Luc enginehouse ready for their next assignment.
Photo Date:  8/27/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2014 3:22:14 AM
Location:  Montreal, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CP 4224(C424) CP 4210(C424) CP 4228(C424) CP 4227(C424)
Views:  1174   Comments: 0
Alco local
Title:  Alco local
Description:  CP still had a sizeable fleet of C424s in service, along with the RS 18s. One of the Centuries hurries east to St Luc at the end of its day.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/22/2015 3:58:15 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4211(C424)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
Alco local
Title:  Alco local
Description:  Besides the RS 18s, there was also a sizeable fleet of C424s, which split their time between road and local service. This one is staying close to home today, working an eight car local through Dorval.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/26/2015 4:37:37 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 4211(C424)
Views:  648   Comments: 0
Local van
Title:  Local van
Description:  A CP van brings up the rear of this local as it heads back to St Luc.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 3:58:04 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4211(C424)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
Alcos on a short train
Title:  Alcos on a short train
Description:  A pair of C424s has all 6 cars of train 557 in tow at Miller Beach Road in Owego on a typically dreary Southern Tier day.
Photo Date:  11/6/1994  Upload Date: 8/26/2014 1:32:39 AM
Location:  Owego, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4216(C424) CP 4211(C424)
Views:  742   Comments: 0
On the straight and narrow
Title:  On the straight and narrow
Description:  Train 557 rolls along NY 17C as it approaches Owego with a short train in tow behind a pair of C424s
Photo Date:  11/19/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 1:57:07 AM
Location:  Owego, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4216(C424) CP 4211(C424)
Views:  709   Comments: 0
Alcos west
Title:  Alcos west
Description:  This westbound just before sunset had SEVEN Alcos for power. It was the perfect end to the perfect day.
Photo Date:  8/26/1986  Upload Date: 12/10/2014 3:23:51 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4212(C424) CP 4215(C424) CP 4240(C424) CP 4720(M636) CP 4503(C630M) CP 4707(M636) CP 4561(M630)
Views:  1878   Comments: 2
Alcos rolling in
Title:  Alcos rolling in
Description:  Train 554 arrives at the yard behind a pair of 4 axle Alcos and an M 636. This was a common sight in the early years of CP operation.
Photo Date:  10/16/1993  Upload Date: 1/9/2015 2:45:43 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4212(C424) CP 1828(RS18u) CP 4704(M636)
Views:  1354   Comments: 0
557 passes the old sign
Title:  557 passes the old sign
Description:  Train 557 is getting underway at the north end, about to pass the blue D&H sign that CP will soon replace. Todays train has a C 424 leading, always a good show.
Photo Date:  12/13/1991  Upload Date: 2/17/2015 3:31:50 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4213(C424) CP 5401(SD40)
Views:  941   Comments: 0
Late 270
Title:  Late 270
Description:  Train 070 was usually a morning/mid day arrival in the Binghamton area, but sometimes it would not show til the afternoon, such as todays train. It is approaching the NY 17C underpass with a mix of power that includes a pair of six motor Alcou, not commonly seen on the Tier. Todays train is a combination of 270 and 558, with 15 stack platforms, 4 COFC and 69 freight.
Photo Date:  5/20/1992  Upload Date: 2/7/2015 3:33:23 AM
Location:  Endicott, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5405(SD40) PLMX 3018(SD40) CP 4712(M636) CP 4563(M630) CP 4213(C424)
Views:  1352   Comments: 1
554 over the diamond
Title:  554 over the diamond
Description:  Train 554 rolls toward East Binghamton yard, crossing over the Southern Tier at BD behind a trio of C 424s.
Photo Date:  8/28/1993  Upload Date: 1/13/2015 11:25:10 PM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 4213(C424) CP 4232(C424) CP 4235(C424)
Views:  1093   Comments: 2
Starting north
Title:  Starting north
Description:  CP 553 rolls past Bevier St as it heads up toward Belden Tunnel.
Photo Date:  11/26/1994  Upload Date: 8/26/2014 2:18:43 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5628(SD40-2) CP 4214(C424)
Views:  678   Comments: 0
553 past the old siding
Title:  553 past the old siding
Description:  Train 553 behind an SD and an Alco rolls past the mast for the old home signal at the north end of Dyes siding as it gets into the last mile up to Belden Tunnel.
Photo Date:  11/26/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 1:44:50 AM
Location:  Tunnel, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5628(SD40-2) CP 4214(C424)
Views:  655   Comments: 1
Stone bridge
Title:  Stone bridge
Description:  One of the more notable structures on the D&H heading up to Beldfn Tunnel is the arch bridge over NY 7 just north of Sanitaria Springs. 553 rolls across making a run for the tunnel with 30 stack platforms, 25 TOFC and 24 freight.
Photo Date:  11/26/1994  Upload Date: 8/26/2014 2:27:31 AM
Location:  Sanitaria Springs, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5628(SD40-2) CP 4214(C424)
Views:  663   Comments: 0
553 rolls past the power plant
Title:  553 rolls past the power plant
Description:  CP 553 rolls past the NYSEG Jennison Station behind a set of Alcos en route north.
Photo Date:  4/6/1992  Upload Date: 12/3/2011 12:09:10 AM
Location:  Bainbridge, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4215(C424) CP 4246(C424) CP 1832(RS18u)
Views:  909   Comments: 0
Getting out
Title:  Getting out
Description:  Train 553 rolls through BD, about to cross over Conrail and head toward Belden Hill behind three Alcos. It s a short 23 car train today.
Photo Date:  4/6/1992  Upload Date: 2/13/2015 3:21:51 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 4215(C424) CP 4246(C424) CP 1832(RS18u)
Views:  1021   Comments: 2
Broad view
Title:  Broad view
Description:  A long range view of train 558 approaching the NY 7 overpass south of Conklin shows an SD40/C 424 combo with 27 cars heading for Philly.
Photo Date:  7/9/1992  Upload Date: 2/2/2015 2:15:17 AM
Location:  Conklin, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5408(SD40) CP 4215(C424)
Views:  872   Comments: 0
Plenty of power
Title:  Plenty of power
Description:  Train 557 gets underway from East Binghamton with more than enough power to get its 27 COFC and 6 freight to Buffalo. Note the bridge pier being poured at the far right. The new Conklin Av overpass is being built to replace the ancient steel bridge the train is passing under. The new overpass will have a much more gentle S curve, to the relief of many motorists. This location is known locally as Holmes Crossing.
Photo Date:  7/11/1992  Upload Date: 2/2/2015 2:20:41 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4215(C424) CP 5408(SD40) CP 5698(SD40-2) PLMX 3000(SD40) CP 5602(SD40-2) CP 5838(SD40-2)
Views:  1744   Comments: 2
Blowing past daisies
Title:  Blowing past daisies
Description:  Train 557 rolls west past the pond at Endwell behind a big set of power led by a C424. Always good to see an Alco leading.
Photo Date:  7/11/1992  Upload Date: 2/2/2015 2:45:41 AM
Location:  Endwell, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4215(C424) CP 5408(SD40) CP 5698(SD40-2) PLMX 3000(SD40) CP 5602(SD40-2) CP 5838(SD40-2)
Views:  1394   Comments: 0
Alcos galore
Title:  Alcos galore
Description:  Train 522 rolls 96 cars past the signals at Tioga Center with a pair of SDs bracketing three MLW units, including an M636. Alco design units were common on the D&H proper, but were not seen nearly as often on the Tier.
Photo Date:  5/27/1995  Upload Date: 8/15/2014 3:40:21 AM
Location:  Tioga Center, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4215(C424) CP 4230(C424) HATX 503(GP40-2) CP 5838(SD40-2) CP 4718(M636)
Views:  1471   Comments: 0
All Alcos
Title:  All Alcos
Description:  Trains 553 and 554 between Montreal and Binghamton often got all Alco consists, and were frequented by six axle units on a regular basis. This set was typical, an M636 and a trio of 4 axle units, here seen rolling through Oneonta.
Photo Date:  6/12/1993  Upload Date: 1/20/2015 9:51:06 PM
Location:  Oneonta, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 4716(M636) CP 4241(C424) CP 4219(C424) CP 1819(RS18u)
Views:  1282   Comments: 0
Classic D&H
Title:  Classic D&H
Description:  Train 553 rolls under the signals at GR, now CPF 587, in Afton, with a power consist that was familiar to the D&H.
Photo Date:  6/12/1993  Upload Date: 1/20/2015 9:52:44 PM
Location:  Afton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4716(M636) CP 4241(C424) CP 4219(C424) CP 1819(RS18u)
Views:  1218   Comments: 1
Pulling to the north end
Title:  Pulling to the north end
Description:  Train 553 pulls to the north end crossovers. Hell be on his way north shortly.
Photo Date:  6/12/1993  Upload Date: 1/14/2018 5:19:32 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4716(M636) CP 4241(C424) CP 4219(C424) CP 1819(RS18u)
Views:  836   Comments: 0
By the station
Title:  By the station
Description:  Train 553 rolls past the Oneonta station, last used for a passenger train in 1963, and a restaurant for a long time. The Ceresota feel mill is in the background. The home signal in the distance is CPF 554.
Photo Date:  6/12/1993  Upload Date: 1/14/2018 5:26:02 AM
Location:  Oneonta, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4716(M636) CP 4241(C424) CP 4219(C424) CP 1819(RS18u)
Views:  949   Comments: 0
On the bridge
Title:  On the bridge
Description:  Train 553 is just getting out of East Binghamton, crossing the Susquehanna River as it heads for BD and a trip north.
Photo Date:  6/12/1993  Upload Date: 1/20/2015 9:53:59 PM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4716(M636) CP 4241(C424) CP 4219(C424) CP 1819(RS18u)
Views:  999   Comments: 0
522
Title:  522
Description:  For a while, CP ran a 522 train on the Tier, which got whatever road power happened to be handy. Todays handy engine was 4220, leading a pair of SDs, 77 freight and 8 stack platforms. Well take it!!
Photo Date:  6/29/1995  Upload Date: 8/14/2014 2:41:46 AM
Location:  Barton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4220(C424) GATX 7365(SD40-2) CP 5521(SD40)
Views:  1001   Comments: 0
Backing down
Title:  Backing down
Description:  The C 424s that brought the south end train up from Scranton roll under the signal bride at CPF 554 a they back down to get their train out of the yard.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:12:50 AM
Location:  Oneonta, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4221(C424) CP 4233(C424)
Views:  861   Comments: 3
Picnic train starts south
Title:  Picnic train starts south
Description:  The CP employees picnic train starts its southbound trip at Oneonta
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 6/10/2012 2:33:08 AM
Location:  Oneonta, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4221(C424) CP 4233(C424)
Views:  823   Comments: 2
Clear board
Title:  Clear board
Description:  The CP south end picnic train has a clear board at GR after meeting a northbound, and will be rolling momentarily.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:14:09 AM
Location:  Afton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4221(C424) CP 4233(C424)
Views:  700   Comments: 0
Headed for home
Title:  Headed for home
Description:  The south end picnc train approaches the overpass that connects NY 7 to I 88 just south of Otego, giving a superb view of the Susquehanna Valley. The train is a great way to see it. Note the ex NJ DOT car head out. Most of the cars came from NYSW or Steamtown.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/21/2015 3:21:24 AM
Location:  Otego, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4221(C424) CP 4233(C424)
Views:  769   Comments: 0
Waiting for the party to end
Title:  Waiting for the party to end
Description:  Both passenger trains for the CP picnic are staged at the north end of Oneonta yard as the days festivities wind up.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 3:19:30 AM
Location:  Oneonta, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424) CP 9007(SD40-2F) DH 7309(GP38-2)
Views:  1248   Comments: 0
Under the signals
Title:  Under the signals
Description:  The CP picngc train rolls past GR cabins signals on its way to Oneonta
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 2:25:31 AM
Location:  Afton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424)
Views:  753   Comments: 0
Headed for fun
Title:  Headed for fun
Description:  The south end picnic train rolls through BX at the south end of Bevier St after picking up attendees at East Binghamton
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/21/2015 3:24:53 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424)
Views:  769   Comments: 1
Dyes
Title:  Dyes
Description:  The shot of a train approaching the then active siding at Dyes was a challenge, since!you had to be on the shoulder of I 88, risking attention from the state troopers, as well as injury from some of the less careful drivers. I was able to get this shot of the picnic train coming up on the home signal there.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 2:29:29 AM
Location:  Sanitaria Springs, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424)
Views:  725   Comments: 0
At the party
Title:  At the party
Description:  The south end picnic train is arriving at Oneonta and will shortly detrain its riders-note the step boxes. Everyone had a good time that day.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 2:31:44 AM
Location:  Oneonta, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424)
Views:  773   Comments: 0
OLd station
Title:  OLd station
Description:  The station at Unadilla still stands, as seen with the northbound picnic train.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 2:38:06 AM
Location:  Unadilla, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424)
Views:  817   Comments: 0
CP employee picnic train
Title:  CP employee picnic train
Description:  CP employee picnic train crosses the high bridge at Harpursville en route to the annual picnic in Oneonta.
Photo Date:  9/22/1991  Upload Date: 2/27/2011 3:52:31 AM
Location:  Harpursville, NY
Author:  Tom xeckett
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 4221(C424)
Views:  944   Comments: 1
Kicking up the snow
Title:  Kicking up the snow
Description:  A 558 train blasts through Tioga Center kicking up a nice trail of snow as it heads for Binghamton and Philly with a whopping ten cars.
Photo Date:  1/11/1992  Upload Date: 2/16/2015 2:53:18 AM
Location:  Tioga Center, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 5413(SD40) CP 4223(C424)
Views:  688   Comments: 0
Alcos on 554
Title:  Alcos on 554
Description:  Train 554 rolls south over the high bridge at Harpursville. Im standing on the former Penn Division bridge over Wylie Creek and NY 7 to get the photo. This bridge would be removed a few years hence, and the NY 7 bridge would be replaced by a more modern structure with shoulders, making photos from there a lot easier.
Photo Date:  11/16/1991  Upload Date: 2/18/2015 2:04:26 AM
Location:  Harpursville, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4704(M636) CP 4226(C424)
Views:  691   Comments: 1
Clean
Title:  Clean
Description:  In 1985, CP was still repainting its MLWs, such as this clean C 424 at St Luc
Photo Date:  8/27/1985  Upload Date: 10/10/2014 3:23:49 AM
Location:  Montreal, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CP 4227(C424) CP 4228(C424)
Views:  954   Comments: 0
Alcos roll north
Title:  Alcos roll north
Description:  Todays 270 has three RS18us head out, uncommon power for this train, which usually got SDs, but not unheard of. CP would use anything that ran, as we see here. Nobody was complaining. The train has just started out and is passing the south end of Bevier St and the famous Agway mill with 63 cars for Mohawk.
Photo Date:  9/24/1994  Upload Date: 8/28/2014 1:35:54 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 1845(RS18u) CP 1826(RS18u) CP 4227(C424) HATX 513(GP40-2)
Views:  1374   Comments: 1
Alco in the weeds
Title:  Alco in the weeds
Description:  CP parked this C424 off on a siding in the weeds at Brownville Jct. Who knows why??
Photo Date:  5/29/1988  Upload Date: 3/6/2015 2:32:41 AM
Location:  Brownville Junction, ME
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CP 4229(C424)
Views:  613   Comments: 1
Starting north
Title:  Starting north
Description:  Train 553 start its trip north by passing BD where it will cross Conrail before making its assault on Belden Hill.
Photo Date:  5/9/1993  Upload Date: 1/26/2015 1:05:34 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 1823(RS18u) DH 7307(GP38-2) CP 4229(C424)
Views:  1032   Comments: 2
High on the bridge
Title:  High on the bridge
Description:  Train 553 rolls over Wylie Creek at Harpursville on the famous high bridge, seen from the "wrong" side along NY 235.
Photo Date:  5/9/1993  Upload Date: 1/26/2015 1:08:58 AM
Location:  Harpursville, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1823(RS18u) DH 7307(GP38-2) CP 4229(C424)
Views:  909   Comments: 0
553 under the signal at GR
Title:  553 under the signal at GR
Description:  CP train 553 passes the signals at GR cabin in Afton NY behind an interesting mix of power. The trailing unit is a C424.
Photo Date:  5/9/1993  Upload Date: 7/20/2011 7:32:24 PM
Location:  Afton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1823(RS18u) DH 7307(GP38-2) CP 4229(C424)
Views:  1263   Comments: 1
CP 557
Title:  CP 557
Description:  A C424 leads train 557 along the Susquehanna River approaching Owego
Photo Date:  10/5/1991  Upload Date: 11/11/2011 12:25:58 AM
Location:  Campville, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 4233(C424) CP 5555(SD40)
Views:  1073   Comments: 0

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