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Viewing Album:  James Falcsik, Western Pennsylvaina
 
By:James Falcsik
Dates:2/21/2008 - 2/21/2009
Album Info:Photos of various railroads in Western Pennsylvania, 1980 to the present
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A Herzog Stone train
Title:  A Herzog Stone train
Description:  NS 8309 hustles a stone train past the NS-SWP interchange at Radebaugh.
Photo Date:  3/28/2009  Upload Date: 4/7/2009 2:13:10 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8309(C40-8) NS 9065(C40-9W)
Views:  369   Comments: 1
SD40-2 Helpers
Title:  SD40-2 Helpers
Description:  NS 3357 & 3344 follow a train westbound through the curve at Penn, PA.
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 5/2/2009 7:17:12 PM
Location:  Penn, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3357(SD40-2) NS 3344(SD40-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 2
Conrail Quality still to be seen
Title:  Conrail Quality still to be seen
Description:  SD66I still in blue moving westbound through Penn, heading empty hoppers back to the Mon Valley
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 5/4/2009 10:57:59 AM
Location:  Penn, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6724(SD60I) NS 6730(SD60I)
Views:  173   Comments: 1
NS 955 OCS
Title:  NS 955 OCS
Description:  Norfolk Southern Executive train passes through Penn, PA on the annual trip to the Kentucky Derby.
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2009 6:49:17 AM
Location:  Penn, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  NS 4271(F9A)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
NS 9486 battles the roller coaster Pittsburgh Line
Title:  NS 9486 battles the roller coaster Pittsburgh Line
Description:  Early morning view of NS 9486 leading a train east of Greensburg. The old Southwest Branch entered the main right at the dip in Pennsy days.
Photo Date:  4/28/2009  Upload Date: 5/3/2009 9:09:56 AM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9486(C40-9W)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
NS 4270 leads the OCS through the Greensburg Station
Title:  NS 4270 leads the OCS through the Greensburg Station
Description:  NS Executive Train is running east at 4:45 PM, passing the Greensburg, PA station, on the way home to Altoona
Photo Date:  5/5/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2009 11:42:23 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  NS 4270(F9A)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
NS 7650 on the Conemaugh Line
Title:  NS 7650 on the Conemaugh Line
Description:  NS symbol 72N is eastbound entering Oklahoma Boro via the S-curve on the Conemaugh Line.
Photo Date:  5/20/2009  Upload Date: 5/26/2009 10:34:02 PM
Location:  Oklahoma, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7650(ES40DC)
Views:  523   Comments: 1
NS 20R gets a helper at Rade
Title:  NS 20R gets a helper at Rade
Description:  NS symbol train 20R struggled to get as far as Rade on the Pittsburgh Line. Helper loco NS 6302 is easing up to couple on.
Photo Date:  6/23/2009  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 11:08:15 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6302(SD40E)
Views:  468   Comments: 0
NS 6307 SD40E
Title:  NS 6307 SD40E
Description:  New Pittsburgh Line helpers 6307 & 6304, SD40E's rebuilt from SD50's, assist a very long double stack.
Photo Date:  6/23/2009  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 11:07:34 PM
Location:  Jeannette, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6307(SD40E) NS 6304(SD40E)
Views:  605   Comments: 3
SD40E helpers 6302 & 6309 shove east
Title:  SD40E helpers 6302 & 6309 shove east
Description:  NS train 20R gets a boost from the next generation helper set. The SD40E's are replacing the SD40-2 helper sets.
Photo Date:  6/23/2009  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 11:08:47 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6302(SD40E) NS 6309(SD40E)
Views:  655   Comments: 0
SD40-2 helpers
Title:  SD40-2 helpers
Description:  NS 3340 & 3342 assist an eastbound train through Penn, PA
Photo Date:  6/23/2009  Upload Date: 6/23/2009 11:23:35 PM
Location:  Penn, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3340(SD40-2) NS 3342(SD40-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 2
Pennsy E8s
Title:  Pennsy E8s
Description:  Clouds follow me to the West Slope, but weather notwithstanding, the Pennsy E8's are still a treat to see.
Photo Date:  6/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/29/2009 9:52:46 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Tunnel,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5809(E8A) PRR 5711(E8A)
Views:  368   Comments: 3
PRR E8A looks HO Scale
Title:  PRR E8A looks HO Scale
Description:  Juniata Terminal PRR 5809 looks very much like my Proto 2K; is that Scenic Express grass?
Photo Date:  6/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/29/2009 10:13:39 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5809(E8A)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Pennsy E8's draw a little attention
Title:  Pennsy E8's draw a little attention
Description:  Railfans enjoying the appearance of the Juniata Terminal E8's as part of the Railfest actvities in Altoona.
Photo Date:  6/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/29/2009 10:21:33 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5711(E8A) PRR 5809(E8A)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
New Siding in the old Southbound Receiving Yard
Title:  New Siding in the old Southbound Receiving Yard
Description:  SWP and WCIDC built this new siding in the north end oe the old PRR rail yard. It includes a remote contol switch.
Photo Date:  7/3/2009  Upload Date: 10/15/2009 6:19:20 PM
Location:  Youngwood, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  473   Comments: 0
NS 6306 & 6300 (SD40-E)
Title:  NS 6306 & 6300 (SD40-E)
Description:  These helpers were tacked on the front of a westbound empty auto rack train, seen at Wegley Crossing.
Photo Date:  7/7/2009  Upload Date: 7/8/2009 1:11:56 PM
Location:  Manor, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6306(SD40E) NS 6300(SD40E)
Views:  610   Comments: 2
20G East Early in the Morning
Title:  20G East Early in the Morning
Description:  A conventional cab SD70 leads this hot shot just moments after daybreak on the NS Pittsburgh Line.
Photo Date:  7/8/2009  Upload Date: 7/8/2009 9:03:32 AM
Location:  Manor, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2563(SD70) NS 9518(C40-9W)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
Once Udiquitous SD40-2
Title:  Once Udiquitous SD40-2
Description:  Remember when SD40-2's were on the point and rear of every Pittsburgh Line train? Not so anymore.
Photo Date:  7/8/2009  Upload Date: 7/13/2009 1:38:57 PM
Location:  Jeannette, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3433(SD40-2) NS 3348(SD40-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
NS 20G East
Title:  NS 20G East
Description:  You need to get up early to catch the 20G at this location. The sun cooperated on this day+
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/13/2009 1:57:35 PM
Location:  Manor, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  NS 9971(C40-9W) NS 6760(SD60I)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
I remember Pennsy
Title:  I remember Pennsy
Description:  PRR position lights still guard CP-Leets on the former Ft.Wayne line just east of Conway Yard.
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/11/2009 12:23:21 AM
Location:  Leetsdale, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  175   Comments: 0
NS 6716 still original Conrail Can-opener
Title:  NS 6716 still original Conrail Can-opener
Description:  NS empty hopper train speeds west through Jeannette with a sweet leader that retains original paint.
Photo Date:  7/10/2009  Upload Date: 7/11/2009 12:14:46 AM
Location:  Jeannette, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6716(SD60) NS 2625(SD70M)
Views:  317   Comments: 3
SD80MAC Surprise
Title:  SD80MAC Surprise
Description:  SD80MAC's usually stay close to South Fork, PA, but on this day they have brought a 591 west heading for the Mon Line.
Photo Date:  7/12/2009  Upload Date: 7/18/2009 9:41:51 AM
Location:  Wilmerding, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7211(SD80MAC) NS 7208(SD80MAC) NS 7200(SD80MAC)
Views:  495   Comments: 2
Buncher Switcher
Title:  Buncher Switcher
Description:  This old EMD switcher services the Buncher-Leetsdale industrial park, frequently shifting strings of hoppers.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:11:55 PM
Location:  Leetsdale, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Westbound Helpers on the curve
Title:  Westbound Helpers on the curve
Description:  NS helpers trail a westbound stack train through the sharp curves in Manor.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:12:52 PM
Location:  Manor, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3362(SD40-2) NS 3372(SD40-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Norfolk Southern OCS 955
Title:  Norfolk Southern OCS 955
Description:  NS Office Car Special roll west approaching Manor for an August trip to Chicago.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:13:25 PM
Location:  Manor, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  NS 4270(F9A)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
SD40-E 6306
Title:  SD40-E 6306
Description:  SD40-E helper set is rolling west on an empty autorack train.
Photo Date:  8/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:14:31 PM
Location:  Grapeville, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6306(SD40E) NS 6305(SD40E)
Views:  501   Comments: 1
WOW! PRR Keystone on Covered Hopper in 2009
Title:  WOW! PRR Keystone on Covered Hopper in 2009
Description:  TRLX # 5508 is wearing a 40+ year old PRR Keystone monogram on this class H49 hopper. Seen in the NS C46 local.
Photo Date:  8/28/2009  Upload Date: 8/31/2009 10:38:29 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1392   Comments: 1
Multiple helper set of SD40-E's
Title:  Multiple helper set of SD40-E's
Description:  The eastbound 20R was heavy enough to require this "4-Banger" set of SD40-E helpers.
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:19:28 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6308(SD40E) NS 6313(SD40E) NS 6302(SD40E) NS 6300(SD40E)
Views:  624   Comments: 0
SWP departing the interchange
Title:  SWP departing the interchange
Description:  SWP 2001 & 8749 are heading back south after switching the NS interchange at Radebaugh.
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:16:25 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SWP 2001(GP11) NREX 8749(GP11)
Views:  619   Comments: 1
SWP and NS meet
Title:  SWP and NS meet
Description:  As the SWP crew was preparing to head south, this NS train slammed by with a Conrail Quality leader.
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 9:17:07 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SWP 2001(GP11) NREX 8749(GP11) NS 8449(C40-8W) NS 2714(SD70M-2)
Views:  661   Comments: 1
SWP switching the Tribune Review
Title:  SWP switching the Tribune Review
Description:  SWP 2003 is backing away after placing a boxcar at the Tribune Review. This infrequent move over the old Pennsy Southwest Branch is the only business keeping this section of track open.
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 10/7/2009 11:54:25 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 2003(GP11)
Views:  513   Comments: 1
SWP 2003 on the Greensburg Industrial Track
Title:  SWP 2003 on the Greensburg Industrial Track
Description:  SWP 2003 made a rare appearance on the Greensburg Industrial track. This location is near the location of the former PRR "SW" Tower.
Photo Date:  10/7/2009  Upload Date: 10/7/2009 11:53:33 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 2003(GP11)
Views:  540   Comments: 2
SWP's new Transload facility
Title:  SWP's new Transload facility
Description:  New business has arrived in the old PRR Youngwood south receiving yard. Seen here are sand hoppers.
Photo Date:  12/27/2009  Upload Date: 1/12/2010 11:20:17 PM
Location:  Youngwood, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  263   Comments: 1
SWP 8749 with southbound train
Title:  SWP 8749 with southbound train
Description:  This late afternoon train is along side the Five Star Trail in Midway-St. Clair north of Youngwood.
Photo Date:  6/14/2010  Upload Date: 11/18/2010 11:50:37 AM
Location:  Youngwood, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 8749(GP11) SWP 2002(GP11) SWP 2001(GP11)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
SWP train working through the old PRR Yard
Title:  SWP train working through the old PRR Yard
Description:  Nice SWP train is working south through the old PRR facility at 4:57 PM. Conrail boxcar at right is used for storage.
Photo Date:  6/14/2010  Upload Date: 11/18/2010 11:49:25 AM
Location:  Youngwood, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 8749(GP11) SWP 2002(GP11) SWP 2001(GP11)
Views:  522   Comments: 2
The Pennsy lives on in 2010.
Title:  The Pennsy lives on in 2010.
Description:  The SWP interchange at Radebaugh hosts yet another former PRR hopper. Someone carefully exposed the PRR logo.
Photo Date:  6/22/2010  Upload Date: 6/22/2010 1:13:57 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  832   Comments: 1
AVR 2004 leads an SWP train south from Radebaugh
Title:  AVR 2004 leads an SWP train south from Radebaugh
Description:  After getting its train together at the NS interchange, the SWP crew prepares to cross Greengate road heading south.
Photo Date:  7/2/2013  Upload Date: 7/2/2013 9:19:48 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AVR 2004(GP11) SWP 2001(GP11) SWP 2003(GP11)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
SWP enters Red Onion
Title:  SWP enters Red Onion
Description:  Red Onion is an old name for Haydenville; very close to South Greensburg. Shortly the train will cross RT 119 entering County Home Junction.
Photo Date:  7/2/2013  Upload Date: 7/2/2013 9:12:50 PM
Location:  South Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AVR 2004(GP11) SWP 2001(GP11) SWP 2003(GP11)
Views:  448   Comments: 0
SWP Bowest Yard Rebuild; New Ladder
Title:  SWP Bowest Yard Rebuild; New Ladder
Description:  SWP main to Green Junction is to the left of the new fence; four new tracks are being ballasted prior to surfacing.
Photo Date:  5/29/2018  Upload Date: 5/29/2018 11:03:09 PM
Location:  Dunbar, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  266   Comments: 0
SWP Bowest Yard Rebuild 2018
Title:  SWP Bowest Yard Rebuild 2018
Description:  Looking north toward Green Junction track work is well along; the bridge in the foreground received a new concrete deck.
Photo Date:  5/29/2018  Upload Date: 5/29/2018 10:58:57 PM
Location:  Dunbar, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  74   Comments: 0
SWP Bowest Rebuid 2018; On the Sheepskin
Title:  SWP Bowest Rebuid 2018; On the Sheepskin
Description:  Four new tracks are nearing completion at Bowest. This alignment was the WM connection to their main across from the B&O at Green Junction. Former Sheepskin Rail Trail is being "reverse railbanked" in this view to the chagrin of cyclists.
Photo Date:  5/29/2018  Upload Date: 5/29/2018 11:22:43 PM
Location:  Dunbar, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  189   Comments: 0
SWP Bowest Rebuild, 2018; Track and Ballast
Title:  SWP Bowest Rebuild, 2018; Track and Ballast
Description:  A study of track and ballast. You don't see multiple tracks being laid and ballasted too often in modern times. 136 LB, US rolled stick rail, welded in place, all new ties (no relay here) and nice bright clean ballast.
Photo Date:  5/29/2018  Upload Date: 5/29/2018 11:14:42 PM
Location:  Dunbar, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
SWP Bowest Yard Rebuild 2018; Ribbon Rail
Title:  SWP Bowest Yard Rebuild 2018; Ribbon Rail
Description:  Looking south toward Dunbar, the rail looks like wet noodles prior to surfacing. The grade separation with the main at right is evident. Original Bowest Yard turnout is right at the bridge in the background. The track machine is very near the location of the old West Penn Railways overhead trestle.
Photo Date:  5/29/2018  Upload Date: 5/29/2018 11:08:30 PM
Location:  Dunbar, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  85   Comments: 0

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