Eastern Railroad Discussion > CP-Bright

Was in New Brighton,Pa this afternoon and saw a lot activity on the NS Ft. Wayne Line. A work train and many Mof W track machines and personell. Does anyone know if this is part of the project to replace CP-Rochester and if so how long before it's completed? Thanks
​ Joe Cearfoss
​ Ellwood City,PA

Yes, this is the new interlocking near New Brighton, Pa, connecting the Fort Wayne Line app. MP PC28 with the Youngstown Line app. MP YG95. Work is scheduled on Sunday and Monday for the next 4 weeks. It will be a complete interlocking allowing movements to and from all tracks. Don't know when it will be actually placed in service. Of course switches to the Cleveland Line (Bayard Branch) will be kept at Rochester. It will allow a lot more flexibility for trains terminating and originating at Conway Yard.

For those that aren't familiar with the area, it looks like a 4 track mainline from the air thru the area, but the 2 center tracks are a separate line that later drops down underneath the Fort Wayne Line.

On a personal note, I hope you are enjoying your retirement, operatorjoe. Some of us are still out there plugging away funding your Railroad Retirement!

Thanks 41bridge. Yes, I am enjoying my retirement but for some reason can't help thinking about the old days working the block stations.
 Joe