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Viewing Album:  Lebanon Valley; from RDG to CR
 
By:Bob Kise
Dates:6/15/1950 - 3/22/2014
Album Info:A few Ektachromes from the collection of the late Henry Westenberger of Lebanon, with comparable pictures taken in the same locations, 30+ years later. All dates approximate, based on printed dates on slide mounts.
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Looking west from the old 4th street pedestrian bridge
Title:  Looking west from the old 4th street pedestrian bridge
Description:  From the collection of H. Westenberger. There's only 2 tracks here today...
Photo Date:  6/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:19:02 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  606   Comments: 0
A Rail Ramble, as seen from the old aggregate pile where Boscov's Mall is now located
Title:  A Rail Ramble, as seen from the old aggregate pile where Boscov's Mall is now located
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  5/5/1962  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:20:39 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  299   Comments: 0
RDG FM Trainmaster 863 eastbound
Title:  RDG FM Trainmaster 863 eastbound
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  2/12/1966  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:22:04 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 863(H-24-66)
Views:  927   Comments: 0
An Alco Century westbound
Title:  An Alco Century westbound
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  11/12/1966  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:23:00 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 5208(C424)
Views:  586   Comments: 0
Vintage photo of cyclones being loaded into RDG gondola
Title:  Vintage photo of cyclones being loaded into RDG gondola
Description:  Back when the US had manufacturing; 4th St. plant across street now closed...
Photo Date:  5/20/1967  Upload Date: 8/9/2013 6:13:24 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  358   Comments: 0
The Alphabet Route at Moyer Street crossing
Title:  The Alphabet Route at Moyer Street crossing
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  8/12/1967  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:24:18 PM
Location:  Annville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WM 7471(SD40)
Views:  848   Comments: 0
3602 east at the Cleaver-Brooks plant; 16th St. crossing
Title:  3602 east at the Cleaver-Brooks plant; 16th St. crossing
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  12/26/1967  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:25:29 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 3602(GP30)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
RDG 3639 east, upgrade
Title:  RDG 3639 east, upgrade
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  3/16/1968  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:26:33 PM
Location:  Annville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 3639(GP35)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
Alco Century leading a mineral train
Title:  Alco Century leading a mineral train
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  4/13/1968  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:28:01 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 5212(C430)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
RDG 3605 west at the end of the jointed-rail era
Title:  RDG 3605 west at the end of the jointed-rail era
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  4/13/1968  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:28:55 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 3605(GP30)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
RDG 3653 west, just past Center St. bridge
Title:  RDG 3653 west, just past Center St. bridge
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  10/12/1968  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:30:12 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 3653(GP35)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
Colorful RDG road switchers near 16th St.
Title:  Colorful RDG road switchers near 16th St.
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  6/14/1969  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:31:29 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 633(GP7)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
A single Alco Century powers a westbound, near Mill St.
Title:  A single Alco Century powers a westbound, near Mill St.
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  6/14/1969  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:32:27 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 5300(C630)
Views:  569   Comments: 0
RDG 3612 westbound through the beautiful Lebanon Valley
Title:  RDG 3612 westbound through the beautiful Lebanon Valley
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger; note eastbound train in the distance
Photo Date:  8/15/1970  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:33:40 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 3612(GP30)
Views:  361   Comments: 1
CR 6834 west, passing under the Center St. Bridge
Title:  CR 6834 west, passing under the Center St. Bridge
Description:  Behind Giant's Grocery
Photo Date:  10/12/1996  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:34:42 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 6834(SD50)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
CR 6034 west near Mill St. crossing
Title:  CR 6034 west near Mill St. crossing
Description:  Leading light engines behind Giant's Grocery
Photo Date:  10/12/1996  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:35:46 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 6034(C40-8)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
CR 5044 west near Mill St. crossing
Title:  CR 5044 west near Mill St. crossing
Description:  Uncoupling the first 10 cars...
Photo Date:  10/12/1996  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:36:35 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 5044(B36-7)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
CR 5044 switching 4-storage siding
Title:  CR 5044 switching 4-storage siding
Description:  The rails squeaked and groaned under the weight of mainline power!
Photo Date:  10/12/1996  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:37:41 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 5044(B36-7)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
CR 5580 east
Title:  CR 5580 east
Description:  At the old Cleaver-Brooks plant; 16th Street. The signal mast has since been upgraded with westbound signal lights
Photo Date:  3/15/1997  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:39:36 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CR 5580(SD60I)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
CR 7727; road-switcher in the "Quality" scheme
Title:  CR 7727; road-switcher in the "Quality" scheme
Description:  At the 16th St. engine facility
Photo Date:  3/15/1997  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:40:28 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 7727(GP38)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
CR 6802 west with NS power
Title:  CR 6802 west with NS power
Description:  Passing the old Reading signal near Mill Street
Photo Date:  8/16/1997  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:41:28 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6802(SD50)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
CR 6844 east
Title:  CR 6844 east
Description:  Crossing Mill Street
Photo Date:  8/23/1997  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:42:31 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 6844(SD60)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
CR 4120 east
Title:  CR 4120 east
Description:  Crossing Mill Street
Photo Date:  8/30/1997  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:43:13 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4120(SD80MAC)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
CR 5548 west, passing Lebanon Alumni Stadium
Title:  CR 5548 west, passing Lebanon Alumni Stadium
Description:  At 7th Street; the old Reading RR signal is now gone...
Photo Date:  12/26/1997  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:38:41 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CR 5548(SD60M)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
An eastbound coal train roars upgrade out of the Quittapahilla Valley
Title:  An eastbound coal train roars upgrade out of the Quittapahilla Valley
Description:  4:45 p.m., near Moyer Street crossing
Photo Date:  8/20/2006  Upload Date: 5/22/2014 8:47:20 PM
Location:  Annville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2693(SD70M-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 1
NS Reading Heritage Unit at 5th Street
Title:  NS Reading Heritage Unit at 5th Street
Description:  Cell phone grab shot...
Photo Date:  8/12/2013  Upload Date: 8/12/2013 11:58:38 AM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
NS Illinois Terminal Heritage Unit, westbound mineral train
Title:  NS Illinois Terminal Heritage Unit, westbound mineral train
Description:  Passing Lebanon Plumbing Supply, at 5th Street crossing
Photo Date:  8/14/2013  Upload Date: 8/14/2013 3:15:38 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1072(SD70ACe)
Views:  250   Comments: 3
Tophat 8759 West, on the 15G
Title:  Tophat 8759 West, on the 15G
Description:  Last rays of the sun at Moyer Street crossing, in the beautiful Lebanon Valley
Photo Date:  10/6/2013  Upload Date: 10/6/2013 7:15:40 PM
Location:  Annville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8759(C40-8)
Views:  121   Comments: 1
NS 1011 West at 5th Street, 10:26 a.m.
Title:  NS 1011 West at 5th Street, 10:26 a.m.
Description:  The 65W with the Wabash Heritage Unit trailing, through the gloomy remnants of Tropical Storm Karen
Photo Date:  10/10/2013  Upload Date: 10/10/2013 12:06:40 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1011(SD70ACe)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
NYC Heritage Unit on the 16T
Title:  NYC Heritage Unit on the 16T
Description:  Under the 10th Street Viaduct
Photo Date:  12/27/2013  Upload Date: 12/30/2013 7:50:45 AM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1066(SD70ACe)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
NS 1014 East ducks under the new 10th Street Viaduct over the Harrisburg Line
Title:  NS 1014 East ducks under the new 10th Street Viaduct over the Harrisburg Line
Description:  Pennsylvania Route 72 South is on top of the viaduct, which was opened in August, 2013.
Photo Date:  12/28/2013  Upload Date: 2/13/2014 3:59:42 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1014(SD70ACe)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Interstate Heritage Unit on the 65T
Title:  Interstate Heritage Unit on the 65T
Description:  Under the 10th Street Viaduct
Photo Date:  12/28/2013  Upload Date: 12/30/2013 7:55:51 AM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8105(ES44AC)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
PRR Heritage Unit on the 21M
Title:  PRR Heritage Unit on the 21M
Description:  Westbound at 10th Street on Track 2, on account of trackwork. 1:05 p.m.
Photo Date:  1/15/2014  Upload Date: 1/15/2014 1:19:18 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
PRR Heritage Unit along Scull Street
Title:  PRR Heritage Unit along Scull Street
Description:  3:59 p.m., leading the 15T to Birmingham, AL. Taken from the 5th Street grade crossing. Note new rail to be installed.
Photo Date:  1/19/2014  Upload Date: 1/20/2014 6:30:55 AM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8102(ES44AC) NS 7537(ES40DC)
Views:  147   Comments: 2
The Reading Heritage Unit passing Lebanon Middle School at 4:46 p.m.
Title:  The Reading Heritage Unit passing Lebanon Middle School at 4:46 p.m.
Description:  Eastbound on the 64W to Westville, NJ
Photo Date:  1/20/2014  Upload Date: 1/20/2014 5:14:35 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe) NS 6949(SD60E)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
The 21M passing Yale Electric and the old Reading station
Title:  The 21M passing Yale Electric and the old Reading station
Description:  Westbound on the Harrisburg Line, with a CP unit trailing...
Photo Date:  2/8/2014  Upload Date: 2/8/2014 5:08:18 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6902(SD60E) CP 8911(ES44AC)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
The New York Central Heritage Unit on the 66J
Title:  The New York Central Heritage Unit on the 66J
Description:  The New York City trash train, bound for Mingo Junction, Ohio at 8th Avenue crossing.
Photo Date:  2/23/2014  Upload Date: 2/23/2014 5:36:35 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1066(SD70ACe)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
A Canadian Pacific unit on the old Reading RR
Title:  A Canadian Pacific unit on the old Reading RR
Description:  Westbound NS Train 211 heading to Atlanta
Photo Date:  3/15/2014  Upload Date: 3/15/2014 8:20:07 PM
Location:  Lebanon, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 8761(ES44AC)
Views:  89   Comments: 2

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