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Todays Pics on the Rockville Bridge

Jim Fickel — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:26:35 GMT

Some pics from today on the Rockville Bridge. NS 11R with two UP units and NS 12R with 2 CP units, a BNSF unit and one NS unit. Other trains as well.

12R on the BUFFALO Line

Jim Fickel — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:23:36 GMT

12R came NB out of Enola Yard at 16:30 w/ CP 9639 ;CP 9595; BNSF 6082 & NS 7634. I met at CP Wye and videoed him just north of CP Stoney. After having a 11:50

My "Day in North America"

TonytheTiger — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:49:26 GMT

This last October 3rd was the annual Railroads Illustrated Day in North America, and I was determined to go out and take some photos to submit. I had delayed

NS Genset 101

TonytheTiger — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:34:55 GMT

I almost forgot to report this . . . . I saw the 101 working the west end of Enola yard this weekend. It was on the west end of a switch engine pair. It

Sunday Snow Photos

TonytheTiger — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:03:19 GMT

With 18" of new snow and bright sunshine, I headed out to see if I could get some action photos in the snow. I headed to one of my favorite spots at the

Re: Sandpatch wreck

TonytheTiger — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:10:05 GMT

Read a report this evening that 113 of the 130 cars derailed. That's the largest number of cars derailed at one time that I have ever heard of. No injuries,

Re: NS 262 Had a Second Section

bochessiecsx@... — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:51:15 GMT

Your counting sheep when 242 usually passes. In a message dated 2/7/2010 8:45:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rgkitchen@... writes: I watched eastbound

NS 262 Had a Second Section

TonytheTiger — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:45:55 GMT

I watched eastbound NS 262 pass through Aqueduct with 132 Triple Crown trailers, and then I saw an eastbound NS 242 with a large number of additional Triple

Re: Belated Trip Report

Ted Gunzelman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:12:40 GMT

As always, Rob, Quality work ! Ted G ... From: TonytheTiger Subject: [central_PA_railfan] Belated Trip Report To:

Belated Trip Report

TonytheTiger — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:49:59 GMT

I have just not kept up with my miscellaneous adventures trackside, so this trip report is a bit late. Back on January 23rd, it was a brilliant sunny day, and

Sandpatch wreck

Ted Gunzelman — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:50:28 GMT

Here's a link to an article on the Sandpatch wreck, from the Sandpatch Group. Ted G http://www.dailyame rican.com/ articles/ 2010/02/06/ news/local/

Re: Off topic a bit: The price of oil is dropping!

urr304@... — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:08:25 GMT

Sorry, but that works out to $1.695 per gallon since the standard oil barrel is 42 gallons. It has been 42 gallons since before 1870. That comes from the use

Re: UPDATE...Combined #s 42 and 30 Cancelled

J. Alex Lang — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:47:11 GMT

Train 42 had a normal consist as far as I could see. FWIW. ... -- J. Alex Lang alex@... http://www.jalexlang.com/

Re: UPDATE...Combined #s 42 and 30 Cancelled

wammp236@... — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:48:54 GMT

Trains #30 and 42 are combined eastbound. They are now expected into Johnstown at 1511. Bill In a message dated 2/6/2010 2:32:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

UPDATE...Combined #s 42 and 30 Cancelled

NathanAirchime@... — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:32:30 GMT

Amtrak officially terminated both trains in Pittsburgh. 29 is still in Connellsville from last night. Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been