Nostalgia & History > Bessemer & Lake Erie -- a look back, part 2

Here's a dozen shots - another look back at the Bessemer & Lake Erie - -

1.  In May of 1986, SD9 844 is pulling onto the Conrail "42 running track"
in Erie, PA to set out a loaded coal train.  The B&LE in Erie was a common
sight back then, but the next 3 views show some of the more unusual.
2.  SD9 843 (along with 825) was on lease to the Allegheny Railroad,
seen here departing Erie for Warren, PA in June of 1986.  She's probably
thinking, "this ain't the way to the Harbor !"
3.  In March of 1977, another SD9, 838 is serving as a load unit during
testing of a TRA (Taiwan Railway Administration) electric on the GE test track.
4.  Looking really out of place, F7 722 and two sisters are seen in Pennsy's OD
yard on Erie's east side on Sept 23, 1964. 
5.  A visitor in Albion, PA:  SD45 demo 4352 is in the terminal in May of 1967.
The demonstration runs were successful, but the Bessemer opted to go with
SD38's.  They didn't need the higher horsepower motive power.
6.  SD9 845 leads a train of scrap past Queen Jct in October of 1982.  It's a
short train, and the rear end power can be seen peeking over the last cars.
7.  And here are the Queens of Queen Jct, 727 and 728 in June of 1982,
preparing to depart with empty hoppers.
8.  Back to Albion - - SD7 451 is at the engine house, still properly attired
with her "butterknife" stripe and wings in this Nov 1, 1964 view.
9.  Lots of color in this shot as SD38-2 890 leads Missabe SD18m 859
and two other 38's out of Conneaut in Oct of 1999.
10.  In June of 1973, Wallace Jct in Girard, PA was still a busy place - - note
the cars in the yard.  865-835-877 are working the yard; the adjacent track is
the N&W main, with the controlled siding closest to the building.
the cars
11 & 12.  Jumping back a few years to 1963 into my "B&W era," a pair
of SD18's leads a southbound past Locust Lane, at milepost E7 on the
Erie Branch in November.  We're about 1.6 miles from Wallace Jct. 
Even then, piggyback cars were not all that common.   A few months
earlier in August I'm standing on that hill, as F7 719 and SD7 454 are
on a caboose hop headed for Wallace and probably Erie.

Hope you enjoyed the look back !

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Like them all...but #12 is my favorite.  Thanks for posting.
Chris

Great shots. B&LE 838 being pulled by an electric really caught by eye. Thanks for the explanation.
Bob



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/26/15 13:33 by refarkas.

Another fine offering of Orange & Black..............Excellent      Duane

Like all your photos.  Like #12 best.  This one just seems to capture something special.  Notice the conductor or flagman in the caboose bay window.
ALLEN 

A very nice collection of photos. Thank you for the trip back in time.
John

Great look back! Thanks for sharing.

SWEET!!