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Viewing Album:  NS Portland Secondary
 
By:Bob Krug
Dates:1/15/2011 - 2/4/2012
Album Info:Branchline made up of ex-Lackawanna and ex-PRR trackage, running from Martin's creek junction up to the Portland Generating Station, AND an interchange with Delaware-Lackawanna at Slateford Jct.
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NS interchange freight rounds the north leg of the wye
Title:  NS interchange freight rounds the north leg of the wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:47:38 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  NS 3062(GP40-2) NS 5620(GP38-2)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
NS interchange freight rolling north under the once and (possibly) future DL&W cutoff
Title:  NS interchange freight rolling north under the once and (possibly) future DL&W cutoff
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:48:08 PM
Location:  Slateford Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  NS 3062(GP40-2) NS 5620(GP38-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 3
A Norfolk Southern interchange freight at the Johnson Road grade crossing
Title:  A Norfolk Southern interchange freight at the Johnson Road grade crossing
Description:  This train was running at a chase-friendly speed, so we were able to photograph it at multiple grade crossings along the way
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:45:59 PM
Location:  East Bangor, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  NS 3062(GP40-2) NS 5620(GP38-2)
Views:  215   Comments: 2
NS 3062 leads an interchange freight eastbound at the Middle Village Road grade crossing
Title:  NS 3062 leads an interchange freight eastbound at the Middle Village Road grade crossing
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:46:58 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  NS 3062(GP40-2) NS 5620(GP38-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
NS 3062 leads an eastbound interchange freight, bound for Slateford Junction
Title:  NS 3062 leads an eastbound interchange freight, bound for Slateford Junction
Description:  Location is the Railroad Avenue grade crossing in Portland, PA
Photo Date:  1/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/16/2011 7:46:36 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  NS 3062(GP40-2) NS 5620(GP38-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 1
Along River Road south of Portland, PA
Title:  Along River Road south of Portland, PA
Description:  Within yard limits of the power plant
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:43:38 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  228   Comments: 2
The northbound coal drag crosses Martin's Creek
Title:  The northbound coal drag crosses Martin's Creek
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:20:38 PM
Location:  Martins Creek, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Crossing back into Pennsylvania
Title:  Crossing back into Pennsylvania
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:13:23 PM
Location:  Martins Creek Juncti, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  224   Comments: 1
NS 6573 and NS 9378 crossing the Delaware River on the ex-L&HR RR bridge
Title:  NS 6573 and NS 9378 crossing the Delaware River on the ex-L&HR RR bridge
Description:  The bridge in the background (behind and below the L&HR bridge with the locomotives) is the NS Lehigh Main Line. That bridge formerly carried the C of NJ across the Delaware on its way up to the Lackawanna Coal fields.
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:08:20 PM
Location:  Easton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) UP 6785(AC44CW)
Views:  199   Comments: 1
FLICKSVILLE! The Hollywood of Pennsylvania!
Title:  FLICKSVILLE! The Hollywood of Pennsylvania!
Description:  Flicksville Road grade crossing, just south of Bangor, PA
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:24:35 PM
Location:  Flicksville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Portland-bound coal drag heading up the ex-Belvidere & Delaware Branch of the PRR.
Title:  Portland-bound coal drag heading up the ex-Belvidere & Delaware Branch of the PRR.
Description:  Photo taken from Sandts Eddy, PA, looking across the Delaware River into Warren County, NJ
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:10:09 PM
Location:  Sandts Eddy, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
From the mine mouth to the power plant to the wall socket that your PC is plugged into....
Title:  From the mine mouth to the power plant to the wall socket that your PC is plugged into....
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:45:27 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
Photogenic Johnsonville Road grade crossing
Title:  Photogenic Johnsonville Road grade crossing
Description:  Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, PA
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:28:53 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  157   Comments: 2
Passing Meadow Creek farm along State Route 712 north of Martin's Creek
Title:  Passing Meadow Creek farm along State Route 712 north of Martin's Creek
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:22:26 PM
Location:  Martins Creek, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
NS 6573 at the Middle Village Road grade crossing
Title:  NS 6573 at the Middle Village Road grade crossing
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:34:01 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
NS 6573 and NS 9378 head up the valley of Martin's Creek
Title:  NS 6573 and NS 9378 head up the valley of Martin's Creek
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:15:29 PM
Location:  Martins Creek Juncti, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
The chase is on as we roll up the scenic valley of Martin's Creek.
Title:  The chase is on as we roll up the scenic valley of Martin's Creek.
Description:  PA State Route 712, running north from Martin's Creek up to Bangor, PA
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:36:41 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
Pacing the Northbound Coal Drag up PA State Route 712
Title:  Pacing the Northbound Coal Drag up PA State Route 712
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:35:20 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
On the climb up to East Bangor
Title:  On the climb up to East Bangor
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:26:46 PM
Location:  East Bangor, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
A plate girder bridge frames the northbound coal drag
Title:  A plate girder bridge frames the northbound coal drag
Description:  Bridge spans Martin's Creek in Lower Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County, PA
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:18:35 PM
Location:  Martins Creek, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  223   Comments: 2
The ex-DL&W Mount Bethel Railroad Station has been converted into a private residence
Title:  The ex-DL&W Mount Bethel Railroad Station has been converted into a private residence
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:30:20 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  711   Comments: 0
Railroad Avenue Grade Crossing
Title:  Railroad Avenue Grade Crossing
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:32:09 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
The coal drag takes the south leg of the Portland Wye, heading downriver a short distance to the Portland Generating Station
Title:  The coal drag takes the south leg of the Portland Wye, heading downriver a short distance to the Portland Generating Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:40:51 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Coming off the south leg of the Portland Wye
Title:  Coming off the south leg of the Portland Wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 5:38:03 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6573(SD60) NS 9378(C40-9W) NS 2525(SD70)
Views:  332   Comments: 1
NS 5260 crosses the first Martin's Creek trestle southbound
Title:  NS 5260 crosses the first Martin's Creek trestle southbound
Description:  First of three trestles crossing Martin's creek as you head upstream from the Delaware River
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:54:21 PM
Location:  Martins Creek, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 2
Broad St grade crossing in East Bangor
Title:  Broad St grade crossing in East Bangor
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:48:18 PM
Location:  East Bangor, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
NS 5260 crosses PA route 611 on an upgrade
Title:  NS 5260 crosses PA route 611 on an upgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:42:22 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
The southbound freight, still on an upgrade, passes Heden Road
Title:  The southbound freight, still on an upgrade, passes Heden Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:46:53 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 2
The southbound Portland turn rolls through the small yard at Martin's Creek Jct.
Title:  The southbound Portland turn rolls through the small yard at Martin's Creek Jct.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:57:35 PM
Location:  Martins Creek Juncti, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  193   Comments: 2
NS 5260 and 5361 are headed for the bridge across the Delaware River
Title:  NS 5260 and 5361 are headed for the bridge across the Delaware River
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:58:54 PM
Location:  Martins Creek Juncti, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
NS 5260 leads the southbound Portland Turn into Martins Creek Junction
Title:  NS 5260 leads the southbound Portland Turn into Martins Creek Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:55:56 PM
Location:  Martins Creek Juncti, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
NS 5260 leads the southbound Portland turn past the ex-DL&W station in Portland, PA
Title:  NS 5260 leads the southbound Portland turn past the ex-DL&W station in Portland, PA
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:39:33 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 1
NS 5260 & 5351 roll south through Portland
Title:  NS 5260 & 5351 roll south through Portland
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:41:00 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
Pacing the freight down PA Route 712 between Bangor and Martin's Creek
Title:  Pacing the freight down PA Route 712 between Bangor and Martin's Creek
Description:  For about a mile, the road and tracks closely parallel each other, and it's a real rush to pace a train along here...
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:49:35 PM
Location:  Martins Creek, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
NS 5260, accelerating upgrade past the former Mt Bethel station
Title:  NS 5260, accelerating upgrade past the former Mt Bethel station
Description:  Ex DL&W station, converted to a private residence
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 9:45:24 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  484   Comments: 3
NS 5260 approaches the Railroad Avenue grade crossing on an upgrade
Title:  NS 5260 approaches the Railroad Avenue grade crossing on an upgrade
Description:  The return leg of the Saturday Portland turn, heading south / west back to Allentown Yard with interchange freight from the Delaware Lackawanna
Photo Date:  2/4/2012  Upload Date: 2/4/2012 10:13:14 PM
Location:  Mount Bethel, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5260(GP38-2) NS 5351(GP38-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0

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