Returning to the former Monongahela coal fields for another load, 563 stretches out along Route 837 and the Monongahela River. The train's last car can be seen at the top right of the photo.
The slab train's short journey is almost over, the Irvin Works are just ahead.
Five URR MP15DC's are pulling for all their worth to get a loaded coke train through Dravosburg.
A pair of UP AC4400's haul a Northbound coal train towards Conway Yard and points further west.
This shot made possible due to the cooperation of clouds - cloudy weather often facilitates views not otherwise possible. Here, the loaded Clairton coke train grinds upgrade out of the Dravosburg... (more)
The late-morning coke train from Clairton usually rates 5 MP15DC's, and moves slowly enough to facilitate a chase. Irvin works yard is at right.
The hottest train on the Union! Loaded steel slabs from USX Edgar Thomson works are headed for the rolling plant at Irvin, at right. The route to the left continues to the Clairton coke works.
The hottest train on the Union! Loaded steel slabs from USX Edgar Thomson works are headed for the rolling plant at Irvin.
Slab train from Edgar Thomson mill enroute to Irvin mill.
WE #200 is seen pulling the American Association of Railroad Superintendents trip northbound on the Union Railroad near Dravosburg,PA today.
4 former B&LE SD38-2's haul a northbound Coke train out of the Dravosburg Tunne.
