Local Trains In PA

Heading south out of Taylor, the former D&H main passes through several small towns including Old Forge, Moosic, Avoca, Duryea and Dupont.  With their many cross streets and overpasses these small towns provide more than a few train watching spots.   The following photographs follow the line south out of the Taylor Yard to the junction with the Reading and Northern at Dupont, where around 75% of CP trains divert over the R&N to Lehighton.

Due to the accessablity of Taylor Yard and the common practice of laying-over motive power at night it is easy to spot locomotives there at all hours.  With a tripod and a little enginuity anyone can create an impromptu night photo session with the ample ambient light present.

D&H "Heritage" GP 38 7312 & CP GP-38.  (7/00)

CP Rail GP-9U & caboose at rest.  (6/93)

Crew change, former Union Pacific SD-40-2 (2/98)