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CP1246 runs around
Title:  CP1246 runs around
Description:  The first day of the 1982 Railfan Weekend was spent doing photo runbys near Bellows Falls,and a short trip up to Chester. Here CP 1246 runs around to change ends for the return to Bellos Falls
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 2:35:20 AM
Location:  Chester, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  539   Comments: 0
1246 changing ends
Title:  1246 changing ends
Description:  CP 1246 changes ends at Chester during the 1982 Railfan Weekend.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:03:54 AM
Location:  Chester, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  637   Comments: 0
Ready to go
Title:  Ready to go
Description:  CP 1246 is ready for the days activity at Riverside Vt during Railfan Weekend
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:06:57 AM
Location:  Riverside, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
Passenger runby
Title:  Passenger runby
Description:  There were a number of runby moves staged. This one is CP 1246 with a passenger train
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:30:00 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  507   Comments: 0
Photo freight
Title:  Photo freight
Description:  CP 1246 rolls with a photo freight during Railfan Weekend.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:16:47 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  530   Comments: 0
Once and future stars
Title:  Once and future stars
Description:  CP 1246 works an excursion train next to CP 2317, which would achieve its fame several years later after Steamtown moved to Scranton.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 3:32:58 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2) CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  1061   Comments: 1
Side by side
Title:  Side by side
Description:  CP 1246 passes posed Rutland 405 at the Riverside station on the first morning of the 1982 Railfan Weekend.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 1:10:47 AM
Location:  Ludlow, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2) GMRC 405(RS1)
Views:  856   Comments: 0
Three way
Title:  Three way
Description:  CP 1246 rolls toward Riverside station past future Steamtown star 2317 and display piece CP 2929
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 1:15:17 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2) CP 1246(4-6-2) CP 2929(4-6-0)
Views:  1446   Comments: 1
Flagging the crossing
Title:  Flagging the crossing
Description:  A crewman flags the crossing at Riverside station during the 1982 Railfan Weekend. There were a variety of period cars to add realism to the steam scenes
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 11/13/2011 3:51:31 PM
Location:  Riverside, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  614   Comments: 0
Passenger train
Title:  Passenger train
Description:  Several runbys were done for the assembled fans, both with passenger and freight trains. Here the passenger train rolls past the photo line
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 11/13/2011 3:58:06 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  693   Comments: 1
Headed back home
Title:  Headed back home
Description:  CP 1246 is has turned and is ready to head back to Bellows Falls with the Rutland excursion during Railfan Weekend. Note the heavy coats. Despite being only late October, the temperatures topped out around 35 that day.
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:10:57 AM
Location:  Rutland, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
Photo runby
Title:  Photo runby
Description:  CP 1246 rolls past the photo line on the return trip from Rutland to Bellows Falls.
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:20:00 AM
Location:  Ludlow, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
Vermont icon
Title:  Vermont icon
Description:  The Steamtown Rutland trip passes one of Vermonts classic covered bridges on the return to Bellows Falls
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 1:02:57 AM
Location:  Chester, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  437   Comments: 1
Runby
Title:  Runby
Description:  The return trip from Rutland does a runby near Ludlow in fading fall color
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 7/8/2014 1:06:43 AM
Location:  Ludlow, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  560   Comments: 1
Classic scene
Title:  Classic scene
Description:  Steamtowns CPR 1246 pauses by the water tank at the Riverside station during the Railfan Weekend in 1982
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 8/20/2011 1:00:50 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  733   Comments: 0
Northbound runby
Title:  Northbound runby
Description:  The northbound trip to Runtland was assisted by VTR 603 as far as Chester. It participated in a runby shortly out of Bellows Falls.
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:23:03 AM
Location:  Chester, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 603(RS3) CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  757   Comments: 0
Smokin locos
Title:  Smokin locos
Description:  VTR 603 and CP 1246 both smoke it up during the photo runby south of Chester.
Photo Date:  10/24/1982  Upload Date: 4/28/2013 3:25:13 AM
Location:  Chester, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 603(RS3) CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  837   Comments: 0
Al done
Title:  Al done
Description:  CP 1246 has complete the last public trip at Steamtown in Vermont and is putting itstrain away. The equipment will move to Scranton in 1985 when the National Park Service takes over the operation.
Photo Date:  10/23/1983  Upload Date: 11/28/2013 1:12:17 AM
Location:  Cambria, WI
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
Ready to go north
Title:  Ready to go north
Description:  Three Green Mountain RS 1s were called to assist CP 1246 on the last public trip Steamtown ran in Vermont, from"Bellows Falls to Rutland. Here they are ready to roll out of Riverside station in Bellows Falls.
Photo Date:  10/23/1983  Upload Date: 12/1/2013 2:31:25 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GMRC 401(RS1) GMRC 400(RS1) GMRC 405(RS1) CP 1246(4-6-2)
Views:  1373   Comments: 1
Working the yard at Steamtown
Title:  Working the yard at Steamtown
Description:  CP Pacific 1246 and Rutland 405 work together at Bellows Falls.
Photo Date:  10/23/1983  Upload Date: 5/22/2011 6:19:46 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2) GMRC 405(RS1)
Views:  870   Comments: 0
RS 1s and a CP Pacific
Title:  RS 1s and a CP Pacific
Description:  CP 1246 is assisted by three Green Mountain RS 1s on the last day of Steamtown in Vermont. The special run is about to leave for a trip to Rutland.
Photo Date:  10/24/1983  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 3:03:33 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 1246(4-6-2) GMRC 401(RS1) GMRC 400(RS1)
Views:  1193   Comments: 0
CP 2317
Title:  CP 2317
Description:  CP 2317 was inactive at this time, but would go on to be a star at Scranton.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 5/6/2013 12:54:04 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  1365   Comments: 0
CP power from another era
Title:  CP power from another era
Description:  CP 2317 and 2929 at Steamtown.
Photo Date:  10/23/1982  Upload Date: 5/6/2013 12:56:15 AM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2) CP 2929(4-6-0)
Views:  1045   Comments: 0
Tranquility
Title:  Tranquility
Description:  A Steamtown excursion to Kingsley on the DLW Cutoff pauses on to check out the hazy view from Tunkhannock Viaduct as we look from the peaceful vantage point of the local cemetery.
Photo Date:  8/13/1989  Upload Date: 11/3/2015 2:02:18 AM
Location:  Nicholson, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Hot time in the old town
Title:  Hot time in the old town
Description:  The shot is kinda nuked, but I like the effect. When the Steamtown trains ran on the ex DLW to Kinglsey, the station area came alive with a lot more activity than youd expect for the size of the town. Several hundred riders were met by a crew of volunteers who opened the station, selling refreshments and souvenirs. It was quite a party. In this shot, we see 4-6-2 2317 along with a big crowd.
Photo Date:  8/13/1989  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 2:34:15 AM
Location:  Kingsley, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
Big bridge, small train
Title:  Big bridge, small train
Description:  The train isnt actually so small, its just that the bridge is huge. A hazy day finds the Steamtown trip to Kingsley peering through the fog to see the small town of Nicholson far below.
Photo Date:  8/13/1989  Upload Date: 11/3/2015 2:04:58 AM
Location:  Nicholson, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
Arriving at the DLW station
Title:  Arriving at the DLW station
Description:  One of the benefits of running Steamtown trains on the ex DLW was that the station at Kingsley needed minimal structural work to get it in shape-the DLW built everything on the cutoff for the ages. One of the weekend excursions from Scranton arrives at Kingsley on a September weekend. Sadly, the DLW didnt build for the vandals, and several years after the trains stopped coming here, the building had been so badly damaged it had to be torn down.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 4:29:48 AM
Location:  Kingsley, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
Ready for the crush
Title:  Ready for the crush
Description:  A few locals who came down to watch the train take photos as the folks working the concession tables get ready for the barrage of riders that will shortly crowd their area.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 3/2/2015 12:15:20 AM
Location:  Kingsley, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
Peaceful view
Title:  Peaceful view
Description:  The view from the cemetery is serene as the Steamtown train crosses the Nichoslon Viaduct, the bridge dwarfing the eight car train.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 4:34:24 AM
Location:  Nicholson, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  305   Comments: 1
Even with a tele, its a big bridge
Title:  Even with a tele, its a big bridge
Description:  The Steamtown train to Kingsley rides across Tunkhannock Viaduct as seen from the cemetery on the west side of Nicholson. Even from a distance, its huge. The heritage is unquestioned, as can be seen by the name of the former owner still proudly mounted on one of the arches.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 3/2/2015 12:59:02 AM
Location:  Nicholson, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
Backward running
Title:  Backward running
Description:  The train had no place to turn the engine at Kingsley, so the return to Scranton was done in reverse. Its not the most photogenic look for a steam engine, and most photographers shot the northbound trip, and bagged the return. I caught 2317 rolling past the siding at Hop Bottom on the way back to Scranton this day.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 2/23/2015 4:37:53 AM
Location:  Hop Bottom, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  288   Comments: 2
Taking the siding
Title:  Taking the siding
Description:  The Steamtown train returning to Scranton tender first takes the siding at Hop Bottom(CPF 648), where it will meet 555, which will have an NS C39-8 leading.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 3/2/2015 1:05:00 AM
Location:  Hop Bottom, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
Steamtown excursion
Title:  Steamtown excursion
Description:  A Steamtown trip makes its station stop at Kingsley PA on the former DLW Cut Off. The engine will run around the train here and run backwards to Scranton.
Photo Date:  9/7/1991  Upload Date: 6/30/2011 1:56:24 AM
Location:  Kingsley, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
CP 2317
Title:  CP 2317
Description:  CP 2317 leads an excursion to Binghamton on its return to Scranton at CPF 648 at the north end of Hop Bottom.
Photo Date:  9/13/1991  Upload Date: 10/22/2011 2:35:02 AM
Location:  Hop Bottom, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
Waiting for Monday
Title:  Waiting for Monday
Description:  CR 3301 sits in the Erie yard waiting for a call to duty on Monday morning. Whats that off in the distance?? Yes, its a CP 4-6-2. The Steamtown engine has pulled an excursion up from Scranton, and is turning via Bevier St on the D&H. We see it here backing up the Buffalo Runner.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/21/2015 4:00:25 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3301(GP40-2) CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
DLW side
Title:  DLW side
Description:  CP 2317 passes BD on the DLW side of the cabin as it makes its servicing moves at Binghamton
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 4:16:35 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Erie side
Title:  Erie side
Description:  CP 2317 rolling past BD on the Erie side. Keeping all the bases covered today.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 4:17:48 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Rolling high
Title:  Rolling high
Description:  The Steamtown excursion to Binghamton rolls across the Martins Creek Viaduct about eight miles north of its more famous counterpart as it makes its way north on the ex DLW.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:10:36 AM
Location:  Kingsley, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Roll by
Title:  Roll by
Description:  Not a run by, as this was just a bunch of the faithful out for the chase. We got the train just north of New Milford on the northbound trip.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:12:47 AM
Location:  New Milford, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
Wayside
Title:  Wayside
Description:  In this case a tavern. Rule G will not be violated this trip as the train keeps on going.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 4:19:56 AM
Location:  Conklin, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Rolling across
Title:  Rolling across
Description:  CP 2317 is barely visible crossing the Susquehanna on its way down town. An inbound freight is partly sitting on the bridge.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 4:21:37 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Steam power and another relic
Title:  Steam power and another relic
Description:  CP 2317 and train are at the south end of Bevier St, as a relic of the Lackawanna from time gone by looks on. The signal protected the crossing at BX, where the DLW Syracuse and Utica Branch crossed the D&H.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/25/2015 4:23:37 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Classic
Title:  Classic
Description:  The southbound trip from Binghamton stopped at Hallstead for the locals. During the stop, I was able to get a shot of the engine crew. The engineer is legendary D&H man Bernie OBrien, looking for all the world like its 1948. This is the same man who has his name on the side of D&H 7312.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:16:08 AM
Location:  Hallstead, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 1
Looking like the Lackawanna
Title:  Looking like the Lackawanna
Description:  CP 2317 rolls under a distinctive DLW signal bridge as it makes its way downgrade into Scranton.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:18:41 AM
Location:  Chinchilla, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Headed for home
Title:  Headed for home
Description:  The Steamtown trip to Binghamton has cleared East Binghamton yard and now has the main headed back to Scranton, seen from the bridge connecting Conklin to Kirkwood.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:23:14 AM
Location:  Conklin, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 1
Outstanding in the field
Title:  Outstanding in the field
Description:  Actually, it was moving right along. The return trip of CP 2317 to Scranton passes a hay field near Summervillw PA. This is the location of CPF 627, the south end of the siding between New Milford and Hallstead.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:21:22 AM
Location:  Summerville, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
Turn, turn, turn
Title:  Turn, turn, turn
Description:  There has not been a turntable at Binghamton for many years, so to turn the train, it was run up Southern Tier track 1 from BD to QD, backed up the Buffalo runner past the crossovers at the south end of Bevier St, then run back over the D&H, crossing the Tier at BD, then south. Here it is at the south end of Bevier St. The line to the left is the ex DLW Syracuse and Utica Branch, now the NYSW Northern Division.
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 2:26:17 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  246   Comments: 1
Steamtown train on Tunkhannock Viaduct
Title:  Steamtown train on Tunkhannock Viaduct
Description:  A Steamtown train from Scranton to Kingsley rolls across the famous DLW bridge at Nicholson PA
Photo Date:  9/14/1991  Upload Date: 6/30/2011 1:58:35 AM
Location:  Nicholson, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  503   Comments: 0
Turning the train
Title:  Turning the train
Description:  No, its not a return of the Albany-Binghamton train....Steamtown ran an excursion coubleheaded with CP 2317 and CN 3254 for the Railphoto Weekend in 1992, to Binghamton and return. The train has dropped the riders off for a barbecue lunch, and is now turning via Bevier St and BD to head south. The D&H station is to the left of the train.
Photo Date:  9/13/1992  Upload Date: 1/31/2015 2:45:14 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2) CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 0


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