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| Title: |
Nicely displayed |
| Description: |
This small train was at the Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna. Looks serviceable. |
| Photo Date: |
8/11/1990 Upload Date: 1/22/2016 2:22:54 AM |
| Location: |
Lackawanna, NY |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SBRY 37(SW9) |
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398 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Chicago West Pullman switcher |
| Description: |
A Chicago & West Pullman SW works at one of the many south side yards, as seen from Amtraks Lake Cities, a Toledo-Detroit-Chicago train that connected Michigan destinations with the Lake Shore Limited at Toledo |
| Photo Date: |
3/10/1990 Upload Date: 12/3/2011 12:16:13 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CWP 51(SW9) |
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641 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Working the yard |
| Description: |
This TH&B switcher was working at Hamilton |
| Photo Date: |
12/30/1986 Upload Date: 12/27/2014 3:36:50 AM |
| Location: |
Hamilton, ON |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
THB 56(SW9) |
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543 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Into the yard |
| Description: |
NYSW in the 1980s acquired the Rahway Valley and former B&O line to Staten Island. Base for these operations was the small B&O facility in Cranford, adjacent to the ex CNJ, over whom B&O had trackage rights. NYSW 120 has just returned from working the RV, and has crossed over the CNJ-now NJ Transit-main at Excee tower, and will be taking the switch into the yard. This was a much busier place in CNJ days, as evidenced by the signal bridge in the distance. It was then four tracks, and a place where a train could cross over all of them. B&O and Reading passenger trains passed here, as did their freights. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/20/2015 4:05:34 AM |
| Location: |
Cranford, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Winter,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 120(SW9) |
| Views: |
748 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Flagging the crossing |
| Description: |
The conductor rides the steps as NYSW 120 rolls over this street crossing in Kenilworth, momentarily interrupting the progress of a couple of locals.. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/20/2015 4:11:24 AM |
| Location: |
Kenilworth, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Winter,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 120(SW9) |
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790 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Headed for home |
| Description: |
NYSW 120 has spotted its cars on the Rahway Valley and is headed back to Cranford to tie up. The conductor is signalling to the engineer to slow up, as he must drop off to flag a crossing. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/20/2015 4:12:58 AM |
| Location: |
Kenilworth, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Winter,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 120(SW9) |
| Views: |
697 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Excee Tower |
| Description: |
Excee tower, named for its telegraph call sign, XC, controlled the junction of the CNJ and Rahway Valley, as well as access to the small B&O yard south of the main, which also was the access to the B&Os Staten Island Rapid Transit, though most freight service was to the Port Ivory area, a freight only part of the SIRT. NYSW 120 has just come off the RV and is crossing over to reach the yard, where it will tie up. |
| Photo Date: |
1/4/1988 Upload Date: 6/20/2015 4:08:23 AM |
| Location: |
Cranford, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 120(SW9) |
| Views: |
796 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Odd couple |
| Description: |
It was unusual to see these two units together, especially since 120 spent most of its time in Jersey. I caught them together at the Binghamton shop. An RS 3 and SD 45 are peeking out from behind these two. The variety then was amazing. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/1988 Upload Date: 9/9/2015 3:08:08 AM |
| Location: |
Binghamton, NY |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 2010(C420) NYSW 120(SW9) |
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1139 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
In the street |
| Description: |
The conductor throws the recessed switch as NYSW 120 works the Matt Brewing Co on Schuyler St in Utica |
| Photo Date: |
9/6/1996 Upload Date: 5/5/2014 3:31:44 AM |
| Location: |
Utica, NY |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 120(SW9) |
| Views: |
813 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Transfer run |
| Description: |
A BN transfer rolls past the engine terminal behind one of BNs many end cab switchers. |
| Photo Date: |
8/23/1982 Upload Date: 6/27/2014 2:29:25 AM |
| Location: |
Denver, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BN 161(SW9) ATSF 8142(C30-7) ATSF 5202(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
1007 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
One of Four |
| Description: |
This SW is one of four on the FEC. I caught it working at Jackxonville |
| Photo Date: |
5/7/1985 Upload Date: 9/30/2014 2:05:55 AM |
| Location: |
Jacksonville, FL |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
FEC 221(SW9) |
| Views: |
1047 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EL station switcher |
| Description: |
Erie Lackawanna had several SW 9s that switched the Hoboken terminal. These units stayed on in that duty after EL went into Conrail and eventually wound up on NJ Transit. They got repainted into the ELs U34 scheme, but not til after EL was long gone. All youd need are some EL diamonds and spell out "Erie Lackawanna" on the hood, and youd have the perfect complement to the EL U34CH fleet. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1983 Upload Date: 11/25/2013 10:09:37 PM |
| Location: |
Hoboken, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Station |
| Locomotives: |
NJT 436(SW9) |
| Views: |
730 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Familiar face |
| Description: |
There were a couple of SW 9s that worked at Hoboken during the EL years. Both stayed on after CR startup, and on into NJ Transit. In 1978, this one was still in its old owners colors, thought the name had been painted out. They could have left the number, which was unchanged, in its original typeface. |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/1978 Upload Date: 12/6/2016 4:36:05 AM |
| Location: |
Hoboken, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
EL 438(SW9) |
| Views: |
654 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Past the retiree |
| Description: |
The SQVR train shoves into its yard, past the display unit on the lawn. |
| Photo Date: |
9/18/2018 Upload Date: 10/16/2018 6:21:40 AM |
| Location: |
Bridgeport, AL |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
SQVR 1205(SW1500) WHOE 1186(SW9) |
| Views: |
544 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Historic display |
| Description: |
The station at Bridgeport AL has been lovingly restored and turned into a museum. Out front near the parking lot, this SW type and a caboose are on permanent display. The WHOE reporting marks are for Walking Horse & Eastern. |
| Photo Date: |
9/18/2018 Upload Date: 10/16/2018 6:06:00 AM |
| Location: |
Bridgeport, AL |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
WHOE 1186(SW9) |
| Views: |
524 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Heritage unit |
| Description: |
B&M repainted this switcher into its original scheme in its last days. |
| Photo Date: |
3/29/1983 Upload Date: 11/1/2013 12:54:13 AM |
| Location: |
East Deerfield, MA |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
BM 1223(SW9) |
| Views: |
747 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Riding the turntable |
| Description: |
B&M 201 takes a spin on the Mechanicville turntable. All of the facilities seen in this photo are now gone. |
| Photo Date: |
2/17/1981 Upload Date: 9/14/2012 3:19:10 AM |
| Location: |
Mechanicville, NY |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
BM 201(GP38-2) BM 1229(SW9) |
| Views: |
1128 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Interesting power mix |
| Description: |
B&M 201, on the ready tracks, overlooks an SW and a derelict RS 3 at the Mechanicville engine house |
| Photo Date: |
2/17/1981 Upload Date: 9/14/2012 3:21:57 AM |
| Location: |
Mechanicville, NY |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
BM 201(GP38-2) BM 1229(SW9) BM 1508(RS3) |
| Views: |
1468 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Going to the torch |
| Description: |
A large group of CSX power is lined up at Conrails Allentown yard, probably en route to Naporano Iron & Metal in Newark for a date with the scrappers. Note the Ma & Pa and Maryland Midland box cars in the foreground. Allentown yard was always a colorful place to see power and rolling stock. |
| Photo Date: |
5/20/1986 Upload Date: 11/20/2014 5:59:22 PM |
| Location: |
Allentown Hump Yard, PA |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
BO 5606(GP7) CO 5201(NW2) CO 5212(NW2) CO 5219(SW7) CO 5216(SW7) CO 5264(SW9) |
| Views: |
1834 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
View from Amtrak |
| Description: |
For some reason the 6 axle U boats seemed to avoid me, and I never caught one in an action shot, but once in a while Id get on in a yard. Here we see 6810 from an Empire Service train at Utica. Also of note is another vanished breed, the end cab switcher, this one an SW 9, in the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
8/11/1981 Upload Date: 2/17/2013 1:08:39 AM |
| Location: |
Utica, NY |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6810(U25C) CR 8923(SW9) |
| Views: |
1108 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dead Line |
| Description: |
Enola engine facility is filled with diesels awaiting their final moments. There were many SW types present, marking the end of the end cab switcher era on Conrail. New GP 15's and B23's, as well as demoted U23's and GP 38's of various types took over much of the local and yard work. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/1985 Upload Date: 10/4/2014 2:22:09 AM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 8983(SW9) CR 3657(GP35) CR 2209(GP30) CR 8973(SW9) |
| Views: |
898 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big U boat |
| Description: |
A U36C is front and center in this shot of the retirees at Enola. "Four Deuces" GP30 2222 is peeking out from behind the U boat. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/1985 Upload Date: 10/4/2014 2:36:54 AM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6885(U36C) CR 7042(GP9) CR 2222(GP30) CR 8694(SW8) CR 8973(SW9) |
| Views: |
1123 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Odd Couple |
| Description: |
A new CR B23-7 shares the engine tracks with an EL veteran, representatives of two different worlds. The B23 is one of 144 CR acquired in the first year or so of its existence. |
| Photo Date: |
8/21/1980 Upload Date: 12/17/2016 4:03:45 AM |
| Location: |
Croxton, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 1956(B23-7) CR 9019(SW9) |
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669 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Journal Square |
| Description: |
The area near Journal Square had a lot of activity. The tracks to the left are the PATH station and yard, a large complex that had car shops and MOW, among other things. The two tracks at right are the ex PRR Passaic & Harsimus Branch, which went from Kearny out to the piers at Harsimus Cove. By this time it was a freight yard, but until 1961, some passenger trains terminated there at a ferry to Manhattan, though not many after Penn Station in NY was opened. We see a long cut of cars behind an ex EL SW 9 about to pass the station on the P&H, heading toward the waterfront yard. Note the catenary above the SW. Conrail was still running electrified freight here at the time, and it was possible to see GG 1's, E 44's and ex NH/VGN E 33's here. |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/1978 Upload Date: 12/10/2016 6:10:48 AM |
| Location: |
Jersey City, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Yard,Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 9024(SW9) |
| Views: |
796 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Working hard |
| Description: |
Theres not a lot of smoke from this little diesel, but the sound was awesome as the 567 revved while pulling a long cut of cars from Kearny. |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/1978 Upload Date: 12/10/2016 6:15:55 AM |
| Location: |
Jersey City, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 9024(SW9) |
| Views: |
521 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Back to Croxton |
| Description: |
Well, maybe. Could also be going to North Bergen, but my bet is Croxton, which handled a lot more general freight than the ex NYC yard, which had become largely an intermodal and auto rack yard. Our SW takes the connection at Marion Jct after dropping its train at Harsimus Cove. Now, off to get some baseball cards.... |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/1978 Upload Date: 12/10/2016 6:19:46 AM |
| Location: |
Jersey City, NJ |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 9024(SW9) |
| Views: |
650 Comments: 5 |
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