Eastern Railroad Discussion > Surprise B&P Catch-Butler, PA

I was able to "escape" my onsite job in Homer City, PA for a quick 2 days home. Driving back to the job late this afternoon I saw a train stopped on the B&P just east of Butler, PA right off of Rt 422. I was able to make a quick left onto Keck Rd and pull over just as the train departed. The train had an interesting mix of power, at least to me.

I have no idea what train this was- I am going to guess a Butler to Punxsutawney (Riker Yard) train...??? If anyone knows please advise as I'd like to note it properly for the video. Thanks!

Rob Bennett
Fairview, PA

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nkp746 Wrote:
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> I was able to "escape" my onsite job in Homer
> City, PA for a quick 2 days home. Driving back to
> the job late this afternoon I saw a train stopped
> on the B&P just east of Butler, PA right off of Rt
> 422. I was able to make a quick left onto Keck Rd
> and pull over just as the train departed. The
> train had an interesting mix of power, at least to
> me.
>
> I have no idea what train this was- I am going to
> guess a Butler to Punxsutawney (Riker Yard)
> train...??? If anyone knows please advise as I'd
> like to note it properly for the video. Thanks!

I believe you're right, it's a BTRI. Others caught this power on RIBT yesterday. Great video!

Couldn't quire make out the marks on the 2nd unit. What owner and ancesrty?

And ... are old tunnel motors immortal?

I also have same question- here is a video capture of the unit. Not the sharpest.

JGFuller Wrote:
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> Couldn't quire make out the marks on the 2nd unit.
> What owner and ancesrty?
>
> And ... are old tunnel motors immortal?

Rob Bennett
Fairview, PA
http://youtube.com/user/SirDopeyTheBear/featured

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Former QNS&L?

JGFuller Wrote:
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> Former QNS&L?

Correct. Presently lettered for Wellsboro & Corning (WCOR). Attached is a photo of WCOR 307 and 301 taken at Wellsboro Jct. 2011-06-25. They had four ex. QNSL SD40-2s, 302 and 309 are the others. WCOR 301, 302 and 307 are presently assigned to the B&P.

Rob Smith
Hamilton, ON

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