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By:Jeff Wilson
Dates:4/1/2012 - 12/31/2012
Album Info:Spring is blooming early this year along the Hudson in NY. The trees are starting to open their buds and flower, and the vegitation is coming to life. Too bad it's over a month early.....
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A second SB Amtrak in less than 5 minutes
Title:  A second SB Amtrak in less than 5 minutes
Description:  Busy on the east bank today
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:12:04 PM
Location:  Manitou, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 715(P32AC-DM)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
New haven pays a visit
Title:  New haven pays a visit
Description:  First of 2 New Haven trains this afternoon pass the Manitou Station
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:13:08 PM
Location:  Manitou, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CDOT 231(P32AC-DM)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
K680 Empty Ethanol, crawling to a stop
Title:  K680 Empty Ethanol, crawling to a stop
Description:  Stop signal at CP43 for an approaching northbound
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:14:26 PM
Location:  Fort Montgomery, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9022(C40-9W) CSX 7656(C40-8W)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
Slowly creeping toward me
Title:  Slowly creeping toward me
Description:  About to stop at the signal behind my position
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:15:35 PM
Location:  Fort Montgomery, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9022(C40-9W) CSX 7656(C40-8W)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
My dream house w/ the ultimate railfan platform
Title:  My dream house w/ the ultimate railfan platform
Description:  LOVE this place. When I hit the lottery, it will be mine, and youre all invited!! (By the way, the engine was just repainted...NICE!)
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:16:53 PM
Location:  Fort Montgomery, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9022(C40-9W) CSX 7656(C40-8W)
Views:  220   Comments: 2
K680 stopped for the signal.
Title:  K680 stopped for the signal.
Description:  This is the south end of the Fort Montgomery siding, a very busy siding on the River Line
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:18:14 PM
Location:  Fort Montgomery, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9022(C40-9W)
Views:  116   Comments: 2
Second New Haven of the day
Title:  Second New Haven of the day
Description:  Rolling up the Hudson
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:19:20 PM
Location:  Manitou, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CDOT 230(P32AC-DM)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
"Old Style" paint on this Metro North Commuter
Title:  "Old Style" paint on this Metro North Commuter
Description:  Northbound
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:20:19 PM
Location:  Manitou, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNCR 222(P32AC-DM)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
NB Q434 approaching CP 43
Title:  NB Q434 approaching CP 43
Description:  ...and a meet with a patiently waiting K680 and her very friendly crew!
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:21:53 PM
Location:  Fort Montgomery, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9022(C40-9W) CSX 5443(ES44DC) CSX 520(AC44CW)
Views:  227   Comments: 2
..And the meet!
Title:  ..And the meet!
Description:  The Q434 crew was kind enough to switch off their incredibly bright ditch lights as they passed me, which made for a much better shot! Thanks, guys!!
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2012 9:23:35 PM
Location:  Fort Montgomery, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5443(ES44DC) CSX 9022(C40-9W)
Views:  213   Comments: 2
Riding the Murals
Title:  Riding the Murals
Description:  A NB CSX autorack rides the high line above Newburghs famous mural wall.
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:49:58 PM
Location:  Newburgh, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5432(ES44DC) CSX 8111(SD40-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 2
Power above the murals
Title:  Power above the murals
Description:  The rest of the power pulling this long auto train up grade on the high line.
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:51:31 PM
Location:  Newburgh, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8111(SD40-2) CSX 8623(SD50-2) CSX 5320(ES40DC)
Views:  217   Comments: 2
SB passing Plum Point
Title:  SB passing Plum Point
Description:  Some kayakers admire the SB mixed freight heading around Plum Point, about to cross the Walkill River Bridge
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:54:04 PM
Location:  Newburgh, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 226(AC44CW) CSX 913(ES44AC-H)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Approaching Signal 53
Title:  Approaching Signal 53
Description:  The original junction with the O&W Railroad in Cornwall, NY
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:55:15 PM
Location:  Newburgh, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 226(AC44CW) CSX 913(ES44AC-H)
Views:  257   Comments: 1
Crossing onto the main
Title:  Crossing onto the main
Description:  As CSX MOW crews wait on the main to continue switch work by Signal 52
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:56:51 PM
Location:  Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 226(AC44CW)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Heading to West Point
Title:  Heading to West Point
Description:  This SB manifest picks up speed along Cornwall Landing Marina Road.
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:58:04 PM
Location:  Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 226(AC44CW) CSX 913(ES44AC-H)
Views:  244   Comments: 2
Northbound mixed freight along the river
Title:  Northbound mixed freight along the river
Description:  Rolling north toward Newburgh and Selkirk
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 9:59:55 PM
Location:  Highland Falls, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5363(ES44DC) CSX 8754(SD60I) HLCX 7183(SD40-2) CSX 1319(2GS14B)
Views:  276   Comments: 1
Surprises in the power lineup
Title:  Surprises in the power lineup
Description:  2 new switchers, all shiny and fresh, reflect the ballast on their fuel tanks as this train creeps to a halt in front of me for a stop signal.
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 10:01:58 PM
Location:  Highland Falls, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 1319(2GS14B) CSX 1318(2GS14B)
Views:  291   Comments: 1
Hopping on the Iona Trestle
Title:  Hopping on the Iona Trestle
Description:  This southbound mixed freight gets on the Iona Island trestle headed for Jersey
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 10:03:29 PM
Location:  Bear Mountain, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5428(ES44DC) CSX 7920(C40-8W) CSX 6097(GP40-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 1
Bear Mountain Bridge
Title:  Bear Mountain Bridge
Description:  As this CSX manifest heads south, the Bear Mountain BRidge looms in the background rounding out this scenic shot.
Photo Date:  6/27/2012  Upload Date: 6/27/2012 10:04:51 PM
Location:  Bear Mountain, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5428(ES44DC) CSX 7920(C40-8W) CSX 6097(GP40-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 2
Early morning southbound
Title:  Early morning southbound
Description:  At the crack of dawn this southbound, train Q010, rolls by the crossing heading for NJ
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:17:26 PM
Location:  West Park, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5327(ES44DC) CSX 325(AC44CW)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
NB getting on the Wilbur Trestle
Title:  NB getting on the Wilbur Trestle
Description:  The morning sun lights up the area as this train, Q438, heads north toward Selkirk
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:23:33 PM
Location:  Kingston, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4558(SD70MAC) CSX 4516(SD70MAC)
Views:  245   Comments: 1
Q438 heading north
Title:  Q438 heading north
Description:  Just past the nose of the train is the Wilbur Tunnel, that brings the tracks right into downtown Kingston and the Kingston yard. For perspective, the distance from where I am and the trestle is about 3/4 mile.
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:29:12 PM
Location:  Kingston, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4516(SD70MAC) CSX 4558(SD70MAC)
Views:  199   Comments: 3
Q439 South over the Wilbur Trestle
Title:  Q439 South over the Wilbur Trestle
Description:  Rolling south to NJ over the Rondout Creek
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:34:41 PM
Location:  Kingston, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 806(ES44AC-H) CSX 945(ES44AC-H)
Views:  269   Comments: 1
Beautiful setting
Title:  Beautiful setting
Description:  This wide angle shot really shows the beauty of this unique spot and train Q439 passing over the Rondout Creek. Taken from the old Rt.9W bridge, about 3/4 mile to the east
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:39:57 PM
Location:  Kingston, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 806(ES44AC-H) CSX 945(ES44AC-H)
Views:  159   Comments: 4
Q439 passing thru the marina
Title:  Q439 passing thru the marina
Description:  This train is rolling thru about 30mph as it heads south toward NJ and beyond
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:41:22 PM
Location:  Marlboro, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 806(ES44AC-H) CSX 945(ES44AC-H)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
Looking across the river
Title:  Looking across the river
Description:  Taken from Quiet Point Park in Hyde Park, this train heads north along the Hudson just above the Highlands Walkway over the Hudson Bridge
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:43:43 PM
Location:  Highland, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 553(AC44CW) CSX 8518(SD50-2) CSX 8520(SD50-2)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
A house with a view
Title:  A house with a view
Description:  Looking down from this house must afford some superb scenery. This NB CSX train heads toward Selkirk
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/26/2012 5:45:05 PM
Location:  Highland, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 553(AC44CW) CSX 8518(SD50-2) CSX 8520(SD50-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 1
Breakneck Ridge Tunnel
Title:  Breakneck Ridge Tunnel
Description:  Metro-North flying by in reverse heading for the tunnel
Photo Date:  4/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/19/2012 9:21:36 PM
Location:  Breakneck Ridge, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNCR 205(P32AC-DM)
Views:  726   Comments: 0


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