The weather last weekend was very cold and snowy... but I ventured out into the elements to catch some shortline action.
Most of the day was spent chasing the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville RR. Alco Century #425 led the inbound local "hammerhead" style when I intercepted the train at Erie Station Road in West Henrietta. It should be noted that #425 is ex-Conrail #2457 and the sole survivor of NH's C425 fleet.
The tail end of local crosses the Genesee River at Brighton, NY.
Apparently, Mother Nature felt we didn't have enough snow because it started to fall again while this Rochester & Southern RR local (powered by an SW1500 and a chop nose ex-N&W Geep) was working in the Brooks Avenue Yard in the Town of Chili.
The snow continued to fall as the LA&L shoved into the Brooks Avenue Yard in Chili. The cut of freight cars being pushed by the Alcos would be delivered to NS (via the R&S) that night.
Some of you may recognize this location from a previous chase I posted of the R&S. It is the Paul Road crossing in Chili. The LA&L uses this section of track to run from Genesee Junction to the Brooks Avenue Yard. It is good spot to see vintage EMD or (as seen here) Alco power.
All photos in this post were taken by me Friday 12/13/2013 in Monroe County, NY. All rights are reserved.