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By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:10/18/2014 - 10/18/2014
Album Info:A day of the street festival in Jim Thorpe, PA. Took the RBMN train from Their Port Clinton yard/ Office complex to Jim Thorpe, PA. Pictures will be added periodically to this album. Special thanks go to friend, fellow railfan, and RRPA Contributor, Thom Horvath, who is helping me identify some of the locations for pictures in this album.
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A Train is Awaiting Its Passengers
Title:  A Train is Awaiting Its Passengers
Description:  A view of RBMN Offices & yard, Our train is in the background.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:39:12 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2)
Views:  316   Comments: 6
WildLife Sanctuary Sign
Title:  WildLife Sanctuary Sign
Description:  Sign telling vistors that this railorad is a wildlife sancutary
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:40:42 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track
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Views:  183   Comments: 2
 Reading & Blue Mountain Northern  Welcome Sign
Title:  Reading & Blue Mountain Northern Welcome Sign
Description:  Welcome Sign and Directory
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:42:09 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track
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Views:  228   Comments: 4
   Stacked Wheels
Title:  Stacked Wheels
Description:  I found these wheels stacked like this. Interesitng and took the shot. Notice two sest of wheels aare opposite of how the rest are sitting here
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:44:09 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track
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Views:  227   Comments: 2
  Stacked Wheels- Front Shot
Title:  Stacked Wheels- Front Shot
Description:  A front shot of the Stacked Wheels
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:45:15 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  243   Comments: 2
 Railfan Admiring The Power
Title:  Railfan Admiring The Power
Description:  Ed, a railfan, whom I went with on this trip stands admiring RBMN 3058 and 3057
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 9:14:09 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2) RBMN 3057(SD40-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 8
Long Hood To Cab View
Title:  Long Hood To Cab View
Description:  Long hood to cab view Conducotrs side of RBMN 3057
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:47:53 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 3057(SD40-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 2
  Littel Schyukill River
Title:  Littel Schyukill River
Description:  A scenic shot of part of the Little Schyukill River
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:49:02 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  189   Comments: 4
Nose, Cab To Long Hood View
Title:  Nose, Cab To Long Hood View
Description:  Nose, cab to long hood view of RBMN 3057
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:50:54 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 3057(SD40-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 6
RBMN 6
Title:  RBMN 6
Description:  RBMN 6 head end power for our train
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 9:25:33 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Yard,Track
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Views:  289   Comments: 8
   Part of Our Train Crew
Title:  Part of Our Train Crew
Description:  Two members of our train crew were kind enough to pose when I asked if I could take their picture
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:53:40 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track
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Views:  275   Comments: 4
 HomeTown Bridge Scenic Shot
Title:  HomeTown Bridge Scenic Shot
Description:  A scenic shot taken from the train as it goes over the HomeTown Bridge
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:55:42 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Views:  222   Comments: 4
 Our Chase Car
Title:  Our Chase Car
Description:  This was the cahse car from Port Clinton to about Nesquehoning, Pa and possibly to Jim Thorpe. Location is approximnatel here and may be changed upon clarification. Note the single pole extended out of the sunroof with a camera or phone. The people in this car captured the train from Port Clinton.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 8:58:03 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  173   Comments: 2
  Railfanning By Car
Title:  Railfanning By Car
Description:  Another shot of our chase car, with camera extended out of the sunroof. Again Location is close to previous photo, nearest street was Mountain Ave, exact town not known will be clarified later
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 9:01:25 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  241   Comments: 2
 "Will The Chase Car Beat Us To jim Thorpe"?
Title:  "Will The Chase Car Beat Us To jim Thorpe"?
Description:  Chase car on PA State Road 209 headed towards Jim Thorpe as seen by the sign, They still have the camera out.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/1/2020 9:02:34 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories: 
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Views:  241   Comments: 2
Passengers Disembarking and RBMN # 803
Title:  Passengers Disembarking and RBMN # 803
Description:  Our train has arrived in Jim Thorpe from Port Clinton. Passengers disembarking train. RBMN 803 to left in picture. RBMB is ex CR 8684, source RRPA, second source for RBMN 803 is Conrail Motive Power Review by Gordon Lloyd and Louis A. Marre Volume 1 , list this engine from Lehigh Valley RR to CR no number listed in the book where I obtained this information. The book is my copy. Source of origin for RBMN 803 is former Lehigh Valley 270, source Reading & Blue Mountain RR locomotiver roster
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:09:40 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m)
Views:  153   Comments: 4
Cab View RBMN 803
Title:  Cab View RBMN 803
Description:  Cab view of RBMN 803. This engine wil bee seen in additional pictures added to this album periodically.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:13:06 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m)
Views:  167   Comments: 4
RBMN 2 - Hickory Run
Title:  RBMN 2 - Hickory Run
Description:  RBMN Coach ' Hickory Run" is one of the carss in our train. The train was being moved to a secure location until it was time to return to Por Clinton. Train crew in vestibule watching as train gets moved.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:18:09 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
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Views:  215   Comments: 2
RBMN 4  "Hickory Gorge"
Title:  RBMN 4 "Hickory Gorge"
Description:  RBMN Dome Car " Hickory Gorge also part of our train.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:40:57 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  229   Comments: 2
RBMN 5 & Conducotr Riding On The Step.
Title:  RBMN 5 & Conducotr Riding On The Step.
Description:  Our train conductor riding on the step as trian is being moved. He is on RBMN #5 Schuykill River
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:44:15 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  189   Comments: 2
 RBMN  " Black Diamond"
Title:  RBMN " Black Diamond"
Description:  Last Car on our train is the ' Black Diamond" the lAst few Cars here were reserved and not fo general use on this trip.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:47:08 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 2
 CNJ Logo -Replica
Title:  CNJ Logo -Replica
Description:  A very good replica of the CNJ logo on the former CNJ station in Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe was formerly called Mauch Chunk
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:48:49 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
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Views:  123   Comments: 4
 Carriage Driver & His Faithful Companion
Title:  Carriage Driver & His Faithful Companion
Description:  One of two horse drawn carriages that I saw when here. The driver and his faithful companion sitting to his right. passengers in the carriage seem to be enjoying themselves. This is for the street fair that was being held in Jim Thorpe, which is an annual event.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 3:50:50 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories: 
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Views:  132   Comments: 2
Second Horse Drawn Carriage and Riders
Title:  Second Horse Drawn Carriage and Riders
Description:  This is the swecond horse drawn carriage, apinted similar to the one in the previous photo. Street scene and part of the Street festival.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 5:16:21 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories: 
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Views:  112   Comments: 2
Scenic View
Title:  Scenic View
Description:  A scenic View takne from the street
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:01:51 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  137   Comments: 2
RBMN 2003
Title:  RBMN 2003
Description:  RBMN 2003 assigned to one of the passenger trains that will go into Lehigh Gorge, this is GTW 6253, nee DT&I 253 source RBMN locomotive roster
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:08:13 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2003(SD38)
Views:  120   Comments: 2
RBMN 2003 Conductor's Side View
Title:  RBMN 2003 Conductor's Side View
Description:  Conductor's die view of RBMN 2003 model is SD 38
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:11:57 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 2003(SD38)
Views:  151   Comments: 2
Front & Engineer's Side View
Title:  Front & Engineer's Side View
Description:  A front & engineer's side view of RBMN 2003
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:13:48 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 2003(SD38)
Views:  150   Comments: 4
Head on Shot-From The Ground Up!!!!
Title:  Head on Shot-From The Ground Up!!!!
Description:  A head on shot frOm the ground up of RBMN 2003. A coupel is walking to the left in picutre.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:16:53 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 2003(SD38)
Views:  144   Comments: 4
Former CNJ " Mauch Chunk" Station
Title:  Former CNJ " Mauch Chunk" Station
Description:  A view of the former MAuch Chunk CNJ Station. The train has left for the gorge and will return. Ed, the railfan I went with is picutred next to the old baggage car. People are around the station and town .
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:20:00 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  150   Comments: 4
LGSR train backing Into Jim Thorpe from Lehigh Gorge
Title:  LGSR train backing Into Jim Thorpe from Lehigh Gorge
Description:  LGSR9Lehigh Gorge Scenic railway train is backinhg into the station and coming back from the Lehigh Gorge, Caboose is RBMN 92844 .
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:21:36 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  169   Comments: 2
Supervising the Back up Move
Title:  Supervising the Back up Move
Description:  The LGSR train is getting closer and the conductor is supervising the back up move at the grade.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:23:25 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  174   Comments: 2
 Watchful Conductor& A Freindly Wave
Title:  Watchful Conductor& A Freindly Wave
Description:  The conducotr waves and he is concentrating on the job at hand. LGSR train is closer to the station . He gives a friendly wave.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:25:04 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
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Views:  178   Comments: 4
LGSR 213
Title:  LGSR 213
Description:  LGSR 213 as it is being backed to the station.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 6:40:21 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  153   Comments: 2
LGSR 212
Title:  LGSR 212
Description:  LGSR 212 also being backed in. paret of LGSR crew seen on step of LGSR 213
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:34:10 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  146   Comments: 2
LGSR 11 Spring Song IS New to RRPA.
Title:  LGSR 11 Spring Song IS New to RRPA.
Description:  LGSR 11 and a couple of passengers waiting for the train to stop, crew member on step of LGSR 212
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/4/2020 4:35:29 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 5
LGSR 426
Title:  LGSR 426
Description:  LGSR 426 LGSR= Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. This is the train I will be on for a short ride into Lehigh Gorge State Park
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:03:32 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  112   Comments: 4
LGSR 426 and Its Train Await Passengers
Title:  LGSR 426 and Its Train Await Passengers
Description:  A front and engineer's side view of LGSR 426 and its train. The cars are open (no windows) While on this train I took some shots out the windows see upcoming shots. The cone shape to the left and behind the engine is part of the old CNJ Mauch Chunk Station (Jim Thorpe)
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:07:38 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Track
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Views:  89   Comments: 4
Old Kitchen Car  -Out of Window Shot
Title:  Old Kitchen Car -Out of Window Shot
Description:  Picture taken as our train is going to Lehigh Gorge. The faded cream colored car appears to be an old kitchen car. No reporting marks visible and not known which railroad previously owned this car. Same for the passenger cars coupled to the kitchen car
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:08:42 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  86   Comments: 4
Old Passenger Car and Kitchen Car on the Siding
Title:  Old Passenger Car and Kitchen Car on the Siding
Description:  A second and closer shot of the old kitchen car and passenger cars. Their origin isn't known. Picture taken from open window on the train.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:09:51 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  115   Comments: 2
     Old wooden Caboose Frame  CNJ 91507 & EL C-191
Title:  Old wooden Caboose Frame CNJ 91507 & EL C-191
Description:  Another out of the open window shot of the frame of an old caboose, and CNJ caboose # 91507, Erie Lackawanna Caboose EL C-191
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:10:50 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  166   Comments: 4
CNJ 91507 & EL C-191, Wooden Frame Caboose
Title:  CNJ 91507 & EL C-191, Wooden Frame Caboose
Description:  Another open window shot of Cabboses, CNJ 91507 and EL C-191 and old wooden frame caboose
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:11:46 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
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Views:  116   Comments: 4
LV 95028- EL C-191, CNJ 91507
Title:  LV 95028- EL C-191, CNJ 91507
Description:  OPen window shots continued with caboose Lehigh Valley LV 95028, EL C-191 and CNJ 91507
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:12:45 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
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Views:  139   Comments: 7
PRR 477854,LV 92058, EL C-191, CNJ 91507
Title:  PRR 477854,LV 92058, EL C-191, CNJ 91507
Description:  OPemn window shots (continued) cabooses : PRR 477854 with yellow roof Northeast Region is stenciled under the caboose number
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:13:43 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
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Views:  213   Comments: 8
PQ Tower Remains
Title:  PQ Tower Remains
Description:  Remains of former CNJ PQ Tower. Our train is on it way into a part of the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Shot taken from open window car
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:14:51 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  111   Comments: 4
 Part of PQ Tower
Title:  Part of PQ Tower
Description:  Another shot of where a door to part of PQ Tower
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:16:10 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  81   Comments: 2
Lehigh River & Scenic View
Title:  Lehigh River & Scenic View
Description:  A shot showing part of the Lehigh River, just past former PQ Tower. Picture taken from our train. This is also near CP COAl, Special thanks to friend, fellow railfan, and RRPA Contributor Thom Horvath who provided me with the location of CP Coal.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:17:11 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 4
View From The Train (1)
Title:  View From The Train (1)
Description:  Another open window shot taken in Lehigh Gorge State Park, able to see LGSR 426. An old signal mast is visible ahead of the locomotive.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:19:24 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  137   Comments: 4
View From The Train (2)
Title:  View From The Train (2)
Description:  A second shot taken from the open window car on our way in Lehigh Gorge State Park. Old signal mast is visible THis is near CP COAL and near teh Glen Onko parking area. Special thanks for identifying this locvation for me go to freind, fellow railfan and RRPA contributor Thom Horvath.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:20:15 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  113   Comments: 2
 View From The Train (3)
Title:  View From The Train (3)
Description:  Third picture taken from ther train, another set of tracks was to the right of our train.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:22:15 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  74   Comments: 4


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