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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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SWP places a new turnout for US Foods
Title:  SWP places a new turnout for US Foods
Description:  A switch off the SWP's Radebaugh Branch was reinstalled to service US Foods in the Hempfield Industrial Park.
Photo Date:  3/17/2009  Upload Date: 4/7/2009 11:15:56 AM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  311   Comments: 1
NS 5801 and Wegley Crossing
Title:  NS 5801 and Wegley Crossing
Description:  NS local is westbound passing the closed and barricaded Wegley Crossing at MP 328.5
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 4/7/2009 2:30:50 PM
Location:  Manor, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5801(GP38-3)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
NS 6301
Title:  NS 6301
Description:  NS 6301 and 6306 are helpers on this westbound stone train moving past the home signals at CP-RADE on the Pittsburgh Line
Photo Date:  3/28/2009  Upload Date: 4/7/2009 2:22:07 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6301(SD40E)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
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:  342   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:  211   Comments: 2
Conrail Quality still to be seen
Title:  Conrail Quality still to be seen
Description:  SD60I 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:  163   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:  240   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:  272   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:  286   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:  504   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:  449   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:  574   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:  620   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:  175   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:  362   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:  239   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:  300   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 of 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:  462   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:  581   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:  212   Comments: 0
Once Ubiquitous SD40-2
Title:  Once Ubiquitous 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:  187   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:  259   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:  173   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:  310   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:  483   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:  160   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:  177   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:  155   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:  470   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:  1391   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:  590   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:  585   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:  617   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:  503   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:  515   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:  261   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:  382   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:  497   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
Locomotives: 
Views:  829   Comments: 1
W&LE along the NS Pitt-Line
Title:  W&LE along the NS Pitt-Line
Description:  SWP was host to W&LE power for a few weeks in 2011. Two GP35's are seen switching the NS interchange
Photo Date:  5/4/2011  Upload Date: 5/4/2011 10:25:18 AM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  WE 105(GP35) WE 111(GP35)
Views:  774   Comments: 0
W&LE units visit the SWP
Title:  W&LE units visit the SWP
Description:  SWP leased a couple W&LE units, seen here working north about to cross Broadway Ave.
Photo Date:  5/4/2011  Upload Date: 5/4/2011 10:28:43 AM
Location:  South Greensburg, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 111(GP35) WE 105(GP35)
Views:  630   Comments: 0
W&LE units leading an SWP train
Title:  W&LE units leading an SWP train
Description:  Leased power from the W&LE lead a train north on the Mt. Pleasant Branch out of Scottdale.
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 1:14:37 PM
Location:  Scottdale, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 8749(GP11) SWP 2003(GP11) WE 111(GP35) WE 105(GP35)
Views:  835   Comments: 3
SWP needs a 4-unit power set on the Mount Pleasant Branch
Title:  SWP needs a 4-unit power set on the Mount Pleasant Branch
Description:  Freight business on the SWP is booming. Four working locomotives are seen lugging a train at Sand Hill Berry Farm.
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 1:15:59 PM
Location:  Mount Pleasant, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 8749(GP11) SWP 2003(GP11) WE 111(GP35) WE 105(GP35)
Views:  1208   Comments: 5
Leased W&LE power on SWP
Title:  Leased W&LE power on SWP
Description:  SWP is making up a heavy train in Everson for the Sony Intermodal Facility in New Stanton, PA
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 1:13:02 PM
Location:  Everson, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 8749(GP11) SWP 2003(GP11) WE 111(GP35) WE 105(GP35)
Views:  785   Comments: 1
Heavy traffic on the SWP
Title:  Heavy traffic on the SWP
Description:  SWP is using four powered units to bring this long train into the NS interchange at Radebaugh; W&LE units are leading again.
Photo Date:  5/6/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 1:17:13 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SWP 8749(GP11) SWP 2003(GP11) WE 111(GP35) WE 105(GP35)
Views:  888   Comments: 2
NKP 765 on the old Pennsy!
Title:  NKP 765 on the old Pennsy!
Description:  NKP 765 storms upgrade at Radebaugh, just west of Greensburg, PA. Wow! Steam on the main in 2012.
Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 9:17:11 PM
Location:  Radebaugh, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
NKP 765 steams easily on the Pittsburgh Line
Title:  NKP 765 steams easily on the Pittsburgh Line
Description:  Symboled 957 by NS, NKP 765 has the steam special stretched out through Seward, PA
Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 9:20:02 PM
Location:  Seward, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
NKP 765 leads NS NKP 8100
Title:  NKP 765 leads NS NKP 8100
Description:  Focus on the power for this NS steam special. #765 seemed to run flawlessly. Let these fellows take a crack at putting 1361 back together.
Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 9:24:32 PM
Location:  Seward, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
NKP 765 on the Pittsburgh Line
Title:  NKP 765 on the Pittsburgh Line
Description:  Grabbed this one just for fun. 765 showing off her shiny boiler and running gear. Missed the cab though.
Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 9:40:30 PM
Location:  Seward, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
NKP 765: Where K4's, Decapods and J1a's used to trod
Title:  NKP 765: Where K4's, Decapods and J1a's used to trod
Description:  NS steam special 957 with Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society NKP 765 rolls west through Jeannette, PA
Photo Date:  8/20/2012  Upload Date: 8/20/2012 10:08:07 PM
Location:  Jeannette, PA
Author:  James Falcsik
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  423   Comments: 0

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