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Hi folks!

I took Monday off to spend it with my dad and brother watching trains in an exotic location, a tradition we observe several times a year.

This trip was originally going to be a drive to the closest SEPTA station and a ride into Philly for a day of watching trains at 30th street station, but instead we decided to head to Harrisburg due to a possibility of catching some heritage units. I'll post our sightings here soon, in addition to photos.

PA Dan

Here's some photos from the day.
1) 14G rolls east at Cove at about 09:20 in the morning.
2) The Juniata Valley pulls hard up to the NS Interchange at Lewistown, PA at about 10:45.

Here's the list of trains we saw:

Z4R with S&A unit Enola 09:1014G Cove 09:20
20K Duncannon 09:45
Juniata terminal 10:45 Lewistown
36A Lewistown 11:01
21V Lewistown 11:05
Amtrak 42(04T) Lewistown 11:28
21J Cove 13:20
21M? Cove 13:46
11J Rockville bridge 14:23
Amtrak 43 (07T) Rockville bridge 14:40

More photos will come this weekend!
PA Dan

Nice. Seems like every time anyone goes to Harrisburg, PA, every day 11J is always there! LOL! DE Dan.

Quote from: NSMoWandS on August 09, 2013, 08:43:43 AM
Nice. Seems like every time anyone goes to Harrisburg, PA, every day 11J is always there! LOL! DE Dan.

I actually call it "All Day 11J" because typically it takes forever to get over the road. I've seen crews outlaw sitting for hours at Bethlehem, then again at Belt outside of Reading, etc.
PA Dan

Nice shots, Dan. Why does it take so long for 11J to get to Harrisburg?

Quote from: Matt L on August 09, 2013, 10:35:02 PM
Nice shots, Dan. Why does it take so long for 11J to get to Harrisburg?

Thanks Matt! Not sure why it takes so long, and its not every day that it gets held up. I assume it may be because its an empty train with lower priority than the morning intermodal trains.
When it does get held though it usually sits for hours.
More photos should get posted tonight.
PA Dan

Here's some more photos from the day.
3) 36A rolls through Lewistown, PA
4) Interesting tractor load on the 36A

5) Tractor with tracks close-up

6) 21J charges westbound at Cove
7) Followed not too far behind by the 21M

Nice shots! Cove, PA is a great place! Trains fly by on the main, slowly on the siding... and noone really bothers you. All good things! DE Dan.