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Viewing Album:  The Poconos, Scranton & "The Gap"
 
By:joe scherbenco
Dates:8/12/2006 - 8/13/2006
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CN 3254
Title:  CN 3254
Description:  Saturday Steamtown special has just passed the signal bridge and is about to duck under the Rte.435 overpass.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 8:57:44 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
CN 3254
Title:  CN 3254
Description:  Passing the ol' DL&W station at Moscow.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 9:05:10 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
CN 3254
Title:  CN 3254
Description:  A classic car adds to the nostalgic setting as the excursion passes the restored DL&W depot @ Gouldsboro.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 9:10:39 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
CN 3254
Title:  CN 3254
Description:  3254 passes the spur that leads into the Tobyhanna army depot as the flowers soak up the sun.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 9:31:12 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
CN 3254
Title:  CN 3254
Description:  The restored station @ Tobyhanna is the end of the line today. People had time to take photos and just soak up the scenery as the return trip was about an hour away.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 9:58:02 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
GVT 2045
Title:  GVT 2045
Description:  DL MLW waits in front of the Tobyhanna tower to assist on the way back to Steamtown.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 10:22:53 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  196   Comments: 0
CN 3254
Title:  CN 3254
Description:  National Park Service ranger guards crossing as switching manuever (that will place DL Alco in lead) is executed.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 10:26:39 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CN 3254(2-8-2)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
GVT 2045
Title:  GVT 2045
Description:  3254 suffers the indignity of being "towed" back to Steamtown. Ihad 10 seconds to set up the shot-they flew around the curve near the station much faster than on the way up.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 10:30:49 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  MHWA 2045(M420W)
Views:  666   Comments: 0
NKP 514
Title:  NKP 514
Description:  Back @ Steamtown, waiting on the return of the excursion, i found the NKP Geep shuffling some coaches.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 10:48:20 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  NKP 514(GP9)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
GVT 2045
Title:  GVT 2045
Description:  Combination of 2045 & 3254 startles roosting pigeons as it makes its way into the yard.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 10:53:08 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  MHWA 2045(M420W)
Views:  539   Comments: 0
CP 5587
Title:  CP 5587
Description:  After the excursion had been led onto another spur, CP grain train led by weather beaten SD drifted down slowly into town.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 10:55:42 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  CP 5587(SD40-2) CP 5743(SD40-2)
Views:  632   Comments: 1
RDG 467
Title:  RDG 467
Description:  I found this Alco basking in sun behind one of the buildings: a simple but classy scheme.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 8:09:18 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  RDG 467(RS3)
Views:  664   Comments: 0
DL 4118
Title:  DL 4118
Description:  This static freight was displayed utilizing a DL Alco wearing the old D&H inspired scheme and some Steamtown cars.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 8:07:45 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 4118(RS3)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
CNJ Station
Title:  CNJ Station
Description:  The CNJ freight station has always been a favorite of mine with its imposing, fortress-like architecture.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 8:10:38 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  198   Comments: 0
DL 3000
Title:  DL 3000
Description:  Early Sunday morning, the crew is called for PT 98 and starts by shuffling some engines .
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 8:18:55 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 3000(M630) DL 211(RS32)
Views:  1142   Comments: 0
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  After executing some switching manuevers, these two take off light past the tower near Bridge 60.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 8:20:35 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32) DL 3642(C636)
Views:  673   Comments: 0
DL 4103
Title:  DL 4103
Description:  A quick stop at the S. Scranton yard/shops of the DL finds 4103 at rest, a less fortunate parts donor, and the DL wreck crane.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:05:15 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 4103(RS3)
Views:  626   Comments: 0
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  After doing some switching at the propane dealer, but picking up no cars, its off to Cresco and E. Stroudsburg.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:16:08 AM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32) DL 3642(C636)
Views:  612   Comments: 1
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  Heading to Bestway, they pass the classic DL&W station which is being prepped for a repaint.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:21:33 AM
Location:  Cresco, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
DL 3642
Title:  DL 3642
Description:  Two centerbeam empties are acquired at Bestway lumber for drop-off at Slateford.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:26:39 AM
Location:  Cresco, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 3642(C636)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  Analomink St. crossing finds the DL&W tower standing guard as it has done for many years
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:39:44 AM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  Just past Point of Gap, Slateford Yard is about a mile down the road.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/23/2006 6:24:20 PM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32)
Views:  511   Comments: 0
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  For those unfamilar w/this area: it looks remote, but busy Rte 611 is right behind me. I was leaning on the highway guardrail to get this shot.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:51:43 AM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32)
Views:  495   Comments: 0
DL 2035
Title:  DL 2035
Description:  Arriving at Slateford, they will drop the empties and pick up the other cut of cars and head back as PT97. Slateford tower is out of sight behind foliage to the left.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 9:53:20 AM
Location:  Slateford, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 2035(RS32)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
DL 3642
Title:  DL 3642
Description:  It's 3642's turn to lead on PT97 on the way back to Scranton. This is Point of Gap, w/Rte 611 just to the right.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/23/2006 6:05:34 PM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Locomotives:  DL 3642(C636)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
DL&W Tower
Title:  DL&W Tower
Description:  After PT97's departure, i took a few shots of creepy/quiet Slateford tower. If it's not haunted, it looks like it should be.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 10:14:17 AM
Location:  Slateford, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  288   Comments: 0
DL&W station
Title:  DL&W station
Description:  On the way home, stopped to snap the Portland DL&W station. It's in good shape and for sale.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 10:16:06 AM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  168   Comments: 0
Delaware River Bridge
Title:  Delaware River Bridge
Description:  Footbridge in Portland on sight of last covered bridge 'tween PA & NJ gives this vantage of concrete arch bridge that was part of DL&W's Lackawanna Cutoff. If passenger service is ever re-established, it will probably be utilized.
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/18/2006 10:17:41 AM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  joe scherbenco
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Views:  325   Comments: 1

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