Nostalgia & History > Then and now along the Lackawanna

An Erie Lackawanna eastbound freight using some borrowed NJ commuter U34CH's works up the grade out of Scranton passing under the signal bridge near Elmhurst, PA.  January 24,1976.

Fast forward to a sort-of now, March 3, 2016, and the Delaware-Lackawanna train PT98 does the same.  The train is shorter and only going as far as Portland, PA.  The eastbound main track is long gone and the signal bridge, although still standing, no longer serves its intended function. While we are lucky to have this part of the line still in use, by Alco/MLW products, no less, it is a far cry from what once was.  Conrail had little use for this stretch of track and it was a very early casualty.

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Wow ! That is a fantastic then and now.

Very nice!  Great comparison.  The U34CH's made regular trips to Scranton for maintenance.  

Great shot contrasting then and now - In 1976, who would have thought there would be ALCO's in your 2016 photo?
Bob

Both are great!

Great photos and comparison. On my only visit to Steamtown in 2010, I remember seeing the line and wondered what it looked like in more prosperous times.

Rich

Fantastic!

Very NICE!!

Larry

Excellent!  The rusty signal bridge stil makes a great prop.

Andy

Very neat! Looks like those Alcos are running great. No smoke, just the work haze!