Just several days into 2012, it is still possible to see D&H lightning-striped GP38-2s in regular freight service on the D&H. Roughly a month after its service on the Toys for Tots train, I found... (more)

A northbound D&H manifest was punching out of the early morning fog as it dropped downgrade past SW Cabin at Ninevah, NY on Sept. 15, 1976 with three C628s.

A northbound D&H manifest was dropping down Richmondville Hill near Richmondville, NY on Sept. 15, 1976, led by GP39-2 No. 7610. From the look of the track and the surrounding area, it had been t... (more)

There are a few things in this world that I believe I could never get tired of. Watching an Alco RS-2 or RS-3 switch cars is one of them. It was in just such an environment that I acquired my in... (more)

D&H U33C No. 755 was undergoing an overhaul at the Colonie Shop in Watervliet, NY on Sept. 14, 1976. It was one of those pleasant late summer days and I guess the workers figured they could enjoy... (more)

D&H RS-3 No. 4099 was switching in the yard at Fort Edward, NY on Sept. 13, 1976.

A southbound D&H manifest was nearing the summit of Richmondville Hill, near Richmondville, NY on Sept. 12, 1976 with three C628s.

D&H RS36 No. 5018 was doing some switching as it passed FA Tower in Oneonta, NY on Sept. 12, 1976

Being a self professed Alco lover, I always dreamed of seeing a lash-up of big six-axle units in action. Being from Virginia didn't help. There were random sightings on SCL and N&W, and occasion... (more)

A northbound D&H light helper drops downgrade under Starrucca Viaduct at Lanesboro, PA on April 10, 1976 with RS36 No. 5009 and a RS3M.

D&H U30C No. 702 was leading at southbound manifest freight upgrade at Nineveh Junction, NY on April 10, 1976.

In the 3:30pm fading light that accompanies the shortest days of the year, the Saratoga to Kenwood Yard turn job finally shows up with this odd ball lashup. The 7304 was the Saratoga Yard engine a... (more)

A northbound D&H freight was waiting to leave Bevier Street Yard in Binghamton, NY on April 9, 1976 with C628 No. 609 and SD45 No. 802. Conrail was in its infancy and the former EL SD45 had just ... (more)

High hood forward on the way to Kenwood.

Annual Toys for Tots rolling NB between Oneonta and Cobleskill stops. Trail unit is CP 7307, ex DH 7307. Passenger car consist was NS business cars NS 7, Pennsylvania (ex Conrail 5) and NS 5, Mary... (more)