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Excursion Operations |
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Page One, 1989-1992 |
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Between 1989 and 1992 Steamtown National Historic Site operated excursion trains north between Scranton and Kingsley Pennsylvania on trackage operated by the Delaware and Hudson Railway. This afforded passengers a scenic mainline ride and included the famous Tunkhannok Creek (aka Nicholson) Viaduct. The occasional special would even reach Binghamton, NY as well. Upon completion of repairs to the Pocono Main Track, Steamtown returned to operating excursions east to Moscow, PA on trackage operated by the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad. |
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Occasional railfan specials to Binghamton NY afforded the opportunity to "turn" locomotives south for better photo ops. CP 2317 is seen near Hallstead PA in 1991. |
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CN 3254 is seen on the D&H main at Bridge 60 and is heading towards the passenger platform at 7th street. As seen here in 1990, the engines faced north on regular excursions. |
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The same 1992 doubleheader is seen heading south in Hallstead, PA. |
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A "doubleheader" with CP 2317 in the lead is seen crossing the Nicholson Vaiduct during a 1992 run to Binghamton. |
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Runbys on the "Old Main" |
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Steamtown's 1990 "Photographer's Weekend" was the first and perhaps best railfan event yet in Scranton. In addition to runbys and excursions on the D&H main, a series of photo ops on the Old DL&W "hi-line" in the Scranton yard would set this year apart. For over an hour, in perfect sunlight, CN 3254 and Baldwin Locomotive Works 26 would execute runbys against the backdrop of the old Scranton skyline. These images are no longer possible, as the buildings and the "hi-line" were removed to make way for downtown mall. |
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Click Here For Page Two |
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Back To The Steamtown Main Page |
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