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AMTK 642 |
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The second Amtrak Veterans unit stands at the entrance to Steamtown on the first morning of Railfest. Cab tours were offered of the brand new electric locomotive throughout the weekend, proving to be quite popular with visitors. Power for the unit was supplied by AMTK 406, coupled behind. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/8/2015 11:44:41 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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AMTK 642(ACS-64) AMTK 406(NPCU) |
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| Title: |
AMTK 642 |
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Special logo on the side of the brand new ACS-64 honors all branches of the military. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/8/2015 11:49:07 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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AMTK 642(ACS-64) |
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| Title: |
NS 911 |
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NS 911, the Honoring First Responders unit, sat proudly on display next to the turntable throughout the weekend for all to see. This unit pays a special tribute to all those men and women who work to keep our communities safe around the clock. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/8/2015 11:52:20 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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NS 911(SD60E) |
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| Title: |
CP 2279 |
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Canadian Pacific brought one of their new ECO units for display. This could possibly be the last appearance of a CP unit at a Steamtown event due to the pending sale of all CP trackage in the Scranton to Norfolk Southern. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/8/2015 11:56:43 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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CP 2279(GP20C-ECO) |
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NKP 765 |
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Standing at attention during opening ceremonies, the big Berkshire would soon be backing down to reconnect with the aux tender and tool car before heading off on its big excursion to the Delaware Water Gap. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:20:08 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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NKP 765(2-8-4) |
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| Title: |
DLW 565 |
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A visit by NKP 765 to Steamtown provided all kinds of different photo opportunities. Steamtown's own Berkshire, former NKP 759, was moved outside to pose with its visiting sister, providing this usually blocked side view of former Lackawanna 565. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:26:10 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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DLW 565(2-6-0) |
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| Title: |
NKP 765 |
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Running behind schedule due to greased rails in the Nay Aug Tunnel, NKP 765 charges past the restored freight house at the usual terminus for Steamtown's excursions. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:32:24 PM |
| Location: |
Moscow, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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NKP 765(2-8-4) |
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| Title: |
NKP 765 |
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Entering town at a slightly slower pace, the big Berkshire passes the old Lackawanna tower that once controlled the multiple track right of way that existed at this location. |
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9/5/2015 Upload Date: 9/25/2015 1:07:05 AM |
| Location: |
East Stroudsburg, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Kop}owski |
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NKP 765(2-8-4) |
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| Title: |
RV 15 |
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Former Rahway Valley Railroad 15 undergoing cosmetic restoration within Steamtown's shop. Built by Baldwin in 1916 for the Oneida & Western of Tennessee as their number 20. Sold to New Jersey's Rahway Valley in 1937 and operated until being replaced by diesels in the 1950s. Acquired by F. Nelson Blount in 1959 as part of the collection that would become Steamtown. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:37:13 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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RV 15(2-8-0) |
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| Title: |
DLW 346 |
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One of fifty coaches constructed by Pullman in 1925 for the DL&W's commuter service. Rebuilt into an MU trailer in 1930 and renumbered from 346 to 2246 to operate on the electrified Morris & Essex Lines out of Hoboken Terminal. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 10:42:32 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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| Title: |
LBR 1923 |
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One of Steamtown's four Consolidations, this locomotive was built by Alco's Cooke Works in 1920 for an operation in Cuba. Various complications prevented delivery and the engine was regauged and sold to upstate New York shortline Lowville & Beaver River Railroad. Acquired by F. Nelson Blount for the Steamtown collection in 1963. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/25/2015 12:55:10 AM |
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Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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LBR 1923(2-8-0) |
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224 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
ARRX 8221 |
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Former Conrail and Lehigh Valley Railroad boxcar now owned and used for storage by the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 10:48:53 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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| Title: |
SNHX 75772 |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 10:58:14 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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A Complete Set |
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Although not in operation for this year's Railfest, the matching set of replica DL&W A-B-A F-units made for an impressive display in the yard. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:02:58 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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DLW 664(F3A) DLW 664B(F7B) DLW 663(F3A) |
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| Title: |
DLW 889 |
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Built in 1952 by the DL&W's own Keyser Valley shops. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:09:22 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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| Title: |
EL 457 |
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Originally constructed in 1925 by the Pressed Steel Car Company for the Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad as a postal storage car, numbered 2054. Used on passenger trains for the purpose of carrying packages, it was renumbered to 457 when the DL&W became part of the Erie Lackawanna. Moved from passenger service to maintenance duty in 1969, the car was also used by Conrail in this capacity before becoming part of the Steamtown collection in 1987. Today it awaits restoration within the yard while being used for storage. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:14:48 PM |
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Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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| Title: |
NJTR 4357 |
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In storage with EL markings and a New Jersey Transit number. Note the headlight and horns are still intact. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:25:11 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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NJTR 4357(Electric M.U.) |
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| Title: |
NS 197521 |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:34:49 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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NS 42 |
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Built in 1950 for the C&O, this car would later become part of the ConnDOT Shore Line East fleet as their 1682. Equipped with head end power. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/25/2015 1:00:50 AM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
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Paul Koprowski |
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| Title: |
Sisters |
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After about forty years, these two Nickel Plate Berkshires have been reunited at Steamtown. The 759 hasn't operated since the 1970s. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:37:26 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4) |
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281 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DLW 426 |
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After many years of static display next to the Steamtown turntable, former DL&W SC 426 has been brought back to life by the shop forces of current owner Delaware Lackwanna Railroad. Still retaining its original prime mover, this unit is now the oldest operating diesel locomotive in the United States. Constructed in 1935 by EMC. |
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9/6/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2015 11:40:38 PM |
| Location: |
Scranton, PA |
| Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
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DLW 426(SC) |
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244 Comments: 2 |
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