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By:Jeff Wilson
Dates:8/5/2015 - 8/5/2015
Album Info:On my Birthday, I played hookey from work and spent this beautiful day exploring different vantage points around the Port Jervis rail yard, and was rewarded by the appearance of the James E Strates Carnival train!!!
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Rt. 6 overpass showing its heritage
Title:  Rt. 6 overpass showing its heritage
Description:  I have been noticing lately that the paint on the Rt.6 overpass has been flaking away, exposing lettering on this old relic. It says "Erie Railroad" on the top line, and "New York - Chicago" on the bottom line!!
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:53:38 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Metro-North passing the Erie Depot
Title:  Metro-North passing the Erie Depot
Description:  The Erie Depot, which is in great condition, continues to stand as a sentinel of the railroad heritage of this town.
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:55:09 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNCR 4901(GP40FH-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
More rail history
Title:  More rail history
Description:  2 beautiful old engines sit around the Erie Turntable, as viewed from Point Peter Lookout
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:56:26 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NYGL 935(RS3) EL 833(E8A)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
NJ Transit pulls into PJ Station
Title:  NJ Transit pulls into PJ Station
Description:  A NJ Transit passenger train pulls in as seen from Point Peter Overlook
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:57:38 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 4100(GP40PH-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
Now empty NJT train pulls up to the crew house
Title:  Now empty NJT train pulls up to the crew house
Description:  This train will rest here for about 15 minutes before heading back south. As viewed from Point Peter Overlook
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 7:59:27 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 4100(GP40PH-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
Old & New
Title:  Old & New
Description:  As seen from Point Peter, the entire rail facility in Port Jervis can be seen, including old and new rail equipment. Note the layout of the old roundhouse can be seen.
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:01:19 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NJT 4100(GP40PH-2) NYGL 935(RS3) EL 833(E8A)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
Metro-North pulling in
Title:  Metro-North pulling in
Description:  As viewed from a stack of rail panels, this good looking engine approaches the station
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:02:45 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MNCR 4909(F40PH-3C)
Views:  330   Comments: 1
Stopped to throw the switch
Title:  Stopped to throw the switch
Description:  This Metro-North unit stops as the conductor gets ready to throw the switch. Note the words "West of Hudson" above the engineers window
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:04:25 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNCR 4909(F40PH-3C)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
My Birthday present - The Strates Carnival Train!!
Title:  My Birthday present - The Strates Carnival Train!!
Description:  Once a year, this train heads north toward Buffalo, from Middletown, NY, and this day, I was lucky enough to catch it!!
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:06:03 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
Strates Train rloos by the Erie Depot
Title:  Strates Train rloos by the Erie Depot
Description:  In this iconic scene, this once-per-year train approaches the passenger platform for a quick crew change
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:07:45 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Slowing down for the crew change
Title:  Slowing down for the crew change
Description:  As the train slows behind all the buildings on Jersey Avenue, lots of Strates equipment can be seen
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:09:10 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
The Strates train along side of the old Erie Signal tower
Title:  The Strates train along side of the old Erie Signal tower
Description:  This tower still works, but the entire PJ yard has received a new signal system, and this old sentinel will soon be gone
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:10:53 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7575(ES44DC) NS 8804(C40-9)
Views:  313   Comments: 1
Rounding the big curve
Title:  Rounding the big curve
Description:  Decided to head up the Delaware and snag one more shot before heading home.
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:12:51 PM
Location:  Pond Eddy, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7575(ES44DC)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
Last shot of the day
Title:  Last shot of the day
Description:  The NYS&W crew gives me a nice little horn show as they pass by on their way to Binghamton and points west.
Photo Date:  8/5/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 8:13:58 PM
Location:  Pond Eddy, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7575(ES44DC)
Views:  251   Comments: 0


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