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By:Paul Koprowski
Dates:6/25/2015 - 6/28/2015
Album Info:A four day vacation featuring railroads from four different areas of the Empire State. Day 1: Cooperstown and Utica Day 2: Syracuse area and the Adirondacks Day 3: The former D&H Adirondack Branch and Washington County Day 4: The Catskill Mountains Plus a lot more in between.
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AMTK 926
Title:  AMTK 926
Description:  Constructed in 1943 by the PRR's own shops at Altoona as number 4933, this GG-1 was one of the few to wear the Amtrak "Bloody Nose" scheme. Retired from active service in 1981.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:27:11 AM
Location:  Solvay, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  AMTK 926(GG1)
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PRR Number
Title:  PRR Number
Description:  Despite a repaint into Amtrak colors a few years ago, this old warrior still retains the number board from when it was restored as PRR 4933.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:31:49 AM
Location:  Solvay, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  PRR 4933(GG1)
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NYC 19144
Title:  NYC 19144
Description:  Built in 1910 at the New York Central's own shops and survived in service until the Penn Central era, at which point it was retired and sold off to become a roadside hot dog stand.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 1:32:42 AM
Location:  Solvay, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Martisco Station Museum
Title:  Martisco Station Museum
Description:  This nicely preserved station was constructed in 1870 along the former New York Central Auburn Branch, today operated for freight service by the Finger Lakes Railway. Acquired by the Central New York Chapter NRHS in 1965, it currently houses a museum as well as the Chapter's extensive library.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 9/3/2015 7:02:15 PM
Location:  Martisco, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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PRR Diner
Title:  PRR Diner
Description:  A former Pennsylvania Railroad D78 dining car on display next to the Martisco Station Museum. One of only a few to still survive, the original number for this car is currently unknown.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 7:41:56 AM
Location:  Martisco, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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OFKX 212
Title:  OFKX 212
Description:  The frame and tank from this former Syracuse Candle & Wax single dome tank car lie separated as they await restoration along the NYC Auburn Branch.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 7:48:33 AM
Location:  Martisco, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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HBTM M-39
Title:  HBTM M-39
Description:  One of the few surviving pieces of rolling stock from Pennsylvania shortline Huntingdon & Broad Top Mountain Railroad, this doodlebug was preserved thanks to Dr. Stanley Groman and his Rail City Museum further north of here in Sandy Creek, NY. Built in 1929 by J.G. Brill for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:31:46 AM
Location:  Central Square, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  HBTM M39(Doodlebug)
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PRR 477566
Title:  PRR 477566
Description:  Built in 1927 by the PRR Altoona Shops.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:37:50 AM
Location:  Central Square, NY
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LBR 8
Title:  LBR 8
Description:  Owned by the Railway Historical Society of Northern New York, this Lima built 1918 Shay was originally from the Oklahoma Portland Cement Company. The locomotive has been out of service since at least 2001 and had participated in Steamtown's Grand Opening weekend in 1995. The society hopes to restore it back to operation and run excursions out of Croghan depot.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:41:09 AM
Location:  Croghan, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  LBR 8(Shay)
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LBR 25
Title:  LBR 25
Description:  Flatcar turned open air passenger car in storage across the street from the old depot.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 1:38:15 AM
Location:  Croghan, NY
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ADIX 800
Title:  ADIX 800
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Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 1:43:15 AM
Location:  Thendara, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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ADIX 1845
Title:  ADIX 1845
Description:  Resting in the light of the setting sun, awaiting a day of excursions up the line tomorrow.
Photo Date:  6/26/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:47:52 AM
Location:  Thendara, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  ADIX 1845(RS18u)
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FJG 153963
Title:  FJG 153963
Description:  An old Fonda Johnstown & Gloversville Railroad boxcar on display along the rail trail that now occupies the site of the former Gloversville passenger station and yard.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:54:03 AM
Location:  Gloversville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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LASB 126328
Title:  LASB 126328
Description:  A former Penn Central boxcar stands abandoned a few blocks from the former Fonda Johnstown & Gloversville mainline, now occupied by a rail trail. Last used by Delaware Otsego's Lackawaxen & Stourbridge Railroad around Honesdale, PA.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:57:44 AM
Location:  Gloversville, NY
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Station
Title:  Station
Description:  The Amtrak station at Saratoga Springs alongside the former D&H line between Canada and Albany. Today it sees the passage of CP freights as well as Amtrak's Adirondack and Ethan Allen and, most recently, passenger and freight operations of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 5:32:23 PM
Location:  Saratoga Springs, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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SNC 1001
Title:  SNC 1001
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Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 2:01:24 AM
Location:  Saratoga Springs, NY
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SNC 8524
Title:  SNC 8524
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Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 5:38:27 PM
Location:  Saratoga Springs, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 8524(B39-8E)
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SLRG 1240
Title:  SLRG 1240
Description:  In order to provide power to the consist, the SNC uses this streamlined baggage car, now containing a generator. Car was acquired from Inland Lakes-Florida Rail Adventures by Iowa Pacific in 2011. Originally constructed by Budd in 1957 as Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 3551. Also saw service on Amtrak before conversion into a generator car.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 5:41:06 PM
Location:  Saratoga Springs, NY
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SNC 8524
Title:  SNC 8524
Description:  Profile shot.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 5:52:42 PM
Location:  Saratoga Springs, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 8524(B39-8E)
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DH 35872
Title:  DH 35872
Description:  Restored wooden D&H caboose next to the old Kings station along the Adirondack Branch, currently operated by the Saratoga & North Creek Railway.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 1:47:50 AM
Location:  Greenfield Center, NY
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SNC 8524
Title:  SNC 8524
Description:  Crossing the very high bridge over the Sacandaga River right next to where this waterway meets up with the mighty Hudson.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/3/2015 12:32:19 AM
Location:  Hadley, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 8524(B39-8E)
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SNC 8524
Title:  SNC 8524
Description:  Charging through the 1000 Acres Ranch Resort.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 2:03:16 AM
Location:  Stony Creek, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 8524(B39-8E)
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BM 496
Title:  BM 496
Description:  This caboose had sat on display at the Riverside station further up the line, where it had been used as an ice cream shop during Upper Hudson River Railroad operations on the line. Due to the summer runs of the North End Local, the S&NC has expanded the Thurman station facilities and decided to include the caboose. The McGinnis era B&M lettering can still be seen underneath the more recent paint job on this side.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 2:15:09 AM
Location:  Thurman, NY
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SNC 8524
Title:  SNC 8524
Description:  Easing through Thurman station, passing the old Boston & Maine caboose recently moved here from the Riverside station further up the line.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 1:51:05 AM
Location:  Thurman, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 8524(B39-8E)
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SNC 52
Title:  SNC 52
Description:  One of the Saratoga & North Creek's rare EMD BL-2 locomotives rests for the day on the engine house lead. Unit was built in 1949 as Bangor & Aroostook 552. One of the locomotives that arrived for the startup of SNC operations between Saratoga Springs and North Creek back in 2011.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/3/2015 12:35:25 AM
Location:  North Creek, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 52(BL2)
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SNC 56
Title:  SNC 56
Description:  The Saratoga & North Creek's other former BAR BL-2 shows off its wonderful new paint job as it awaits final reactivation for operation on the former D&H Adirondack Branch.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 8:01:00 AM
Location:  North Creek, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 56(BL2)
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UHRX 5019
Title:  UHRX 5019
Description:  Found at the southern end of North Creek yard awaiting restoration back to active service. Built in 1963 for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, it is currently under the ownership of Southwind Rail Travel Limited. Restored to D&H colors, it still bears lettering for the Upper Hudson River Railroad, the last operator of the Adirondack branch, who used this locomotive as their primary power for excursions. A closer look at the long hood also revealed the faint traces of Delaware Lackawanna Railroad lettering as well.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:39:17 AM
Location:  North Creek, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  UHRX 5019(RS36)
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SLRG 5525
Title:  SLRG 5525
Description:  Ex-UP 5525, constructed in 1961 by the Budd Company.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 8:05:53 AM
Location:  North Creek, NY
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SLRG 512
Title:  SLRG 512
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Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 1:54:16 AM
Location:  North Creek, NY
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ALCO 5
Title:  ALCO 5
Description:  The Alco plant switcher from Schenectady rests out of service on the North Creek turntable. Built in 1947.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 1:58:34 AM
Location:  North Creek, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  ALCO 5(S1)
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SNC 8524
Title:  SNC 8524
Description:  The southbound trip slides through Corinth, the last station before their final destination of Saratoga Springs. The original station was demolished sometime ago. However there are future plans in the works to possibly build a replica for passengers wishing to board here, advertised by a sign at the foot of the driveway up the hill to track level.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:45:44 AM
Location:  Corinth, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  SNC 8524(B39-8E)
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MWCX 462782
Title:  MWCX 462782
Description:  Found this former Rock Island hopper next to a fertilizer plant along the Batten Kill Railroad. Despite some rust, the paint scheme of this fallen flag seems to have held up very well.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 5:55:28 PM
Location:  Salem, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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DH 35816
Title:  DH 35816
Description:  One of two cabooses that wore the number 35816 on the D&H. This car, on display at the Washington County Fairgrounds, was constructed in 1970 by the International Car Company for the Erie Lackawanna as their C-379. Conveyed to the Delaware & Hudson upon the startup of Conrail in 1976.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 6:14:28 PM
Location:  Easton, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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B&M Station
Title:  B&M Station
Description:  The former Boston & Maine depot at Schuylerville, now a private residence along NY 29, stands along the right of way of a long abandoned branch line.
Photo Date:  6/27/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 6:29:41 PM
Location:  Schuylerville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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RS-3 Diagram
Title:  RS-3 Diagram
Description:  On display next to GN 229, this diagram describes the inner workings of the Alco RS-3.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 8/12/2015 9:42:53 PM
Location:  Schenectady, NY
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GN 229
Title:  GN 229
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Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 4:35:36 PM
Location:  Schenectady, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  GN 229(RS3)
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GN 229
Title:  GN 229
Description:  On display not too far away from the site of its birth, former Great Northern 229 provides some color on an otherwise overcast morning. Constructed in 1953, it later migrated back east to the Green Mountain state to work both the St. Johnsbury & Lamoille County and Montpelier & Barre railroads before coming to its current location.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 9/9/2015 7:55:27 AM
Location:  Schenectady, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  GN 229(RS3)
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Old D&H Boxcar
Title:  Old D&H Boxcar
Description:  This former D&H wooden boxcar has been converted to the rest room facilities at the Delaware & Ulster's Arkville station. Original D&H number of this car is currently unknown.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:52:36 AM
Location:  Arkville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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U&D Station
Title:  U&D Station
Description:  The former Ulster & Delaware Arkville freight house now houses the ticket office, gift shop, and small museum for the Delaware & Ulster Railroad. Constructed in 1871.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:55:14 AM
Location:  Arkville, NY
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DURR 5106
Title:  DURR 5106
Description:  Switching the Rip Van Winkle streamlined trainset before the first run of the day. Built by Alco in 1953 for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Hard to tell between cloud and locomotive exhaust this high up in the mountains.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 8/11/2015 1:58:53 AM
Location:  Arkville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  DURR 5106(S4)
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DURR 444
Title:  DURR 444
Description:  Former PRR MP-54 MU built in Altoona, PA for commuter service.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 2:24:14 AM
Location:  Arkville, NY
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DURR 5106
Title:  DURR 5106
Description:  Heading out of Arkville with the first train of the day, crossing NY 28.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 6:43:56 PM
Location:  Arkville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  DURR 5106(S4)
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DURR 5106
Title:  DURR 5106
Description:  NY 30 crossing.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 9/17/2015 6:49:54 PM
Location:  Margaretville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  DURR 5106(S4)
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DURR 5106
Title:  DURR 5106
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Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 2:01:56 AM
Location:  Kelly Corners, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  DURR 5106(S4)
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NYOW 8206
Title:  NYOW 8206
Description:  This rare bobber caboose from the O&W has been the subject of a restoration for the past few years by the Ulster & Delaware Railroad Historical Society.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/3/2015 12:52:29 AM
Location:  Arkville, NY
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DURR 5106
Title:  DURR 5106
Description:  Arriving back in Arkville, passing one of the former PRR MP-54 MUs, as a light mist falls over the area.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/3/2015 12:57:21 AM
Location:  Arkville, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  DURR 5106(S4)
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CMRR 407
Title:  CMRR 407
Description:  The Catskill Mountain Railroad is making great progress in restoring its line back into Phoenicia, following the effects of Hurricane Irene back in 2011. Former LIRR Alco S-1 407 shows off its new coat of paint in front of the Empire State Railway Museum on a work train, a location that was not easily accessible to trains a few months prior.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/3/2015 12:46:34 AM
Location:  Phoenicia, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CMRR 407(S1)
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CMRR 671
Title:  CMRR 671
Description:  Damaged by floodwaters back in 2005, this former D&H caboose awaits restoration back to active service on the CMRR Esopus Scenic Train. Constructed in 1921.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/3/2015 12:40:06 AM
Location:  Phoenicia, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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CMRR 703
Title:  CMRR 703
Description:  Recently moved here from long time storage outside Kingston, this former DL&W MU trailer will be restored for passenger service on the western end of the CMRR. Built by Pullman in 1920 as a non powered coach for the Lackawanna's steam hauled commuter trains in New Jersey. Rebuilt to run as an electric MU in 1930 when the Morris & Essex divsion out of Hoboken Terminal was electrified.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 2:36:25 AM
Location:  Phoenicia, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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CMRR 1
Title:  CMRR 1
Description:  The last train of the day on the western part of the Catskill Mountain Railroad's line eases past the Mount Tremper depot on its way east. Power today was Number 1, constructed by Davenport Locomotive Works for the US Army in 1942.
Photo Date:  6/28/2015  Upload Date: 7/2/2015 2:06:48 AM
Location:  Mount Tremper, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CMRR 1(35 Tonner)
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