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4/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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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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)
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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:  387   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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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
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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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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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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:  76   Comments: 0


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