A narrow gauge locomotive and passenger train approach Lyton, Pa. from
Perryopolis on the Washington Run Railroad bridge over the Youghiogheny
River. The train and railroad are long-gone, but the bridge is now a part
of Penn-DOT’s regional highway system that still serves as a link between
Perryopolis and Layton, Pa.
Mac McGinnis Collection
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Caboose No. 509 still in original P&LE RR colors passes westbound near New
Castle, Pa. at B&O Junction, where that railroad’s trains entered the
Little Giant for their trip to McKeesport, Pa.
Charlie Boyer Photo
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An interior view of former P&LE caboose No. 505 that shows it remains
pretty much as it did in its previous life, now repainted to the colors of
its new owner, the Ohio Central Railroad taken in 2003.
Phil Casteel Photo
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Another view taken looking in the other direction in the interior of Ohio
Central Road Caboose No. 505 showing its interior now done in the new
owners colors.
Phil Casteel Photo
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View of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad’s McKees Rocks, Pa. Diesel
Shop and fuel island in the busy late 1970s, as an eastbound Detroit
Edison unit train arrives to
change crews.
Joe Jack Photo
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Exterior view of former P&LE Red Caboose No. 505 taken after repairs and
repainting done at the new owner, the Ohio Central’s, shops.
Phil Casteel Photo
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Cuyahoga Valley Railroad USRA Light Mike 2-8-2 faces eastbound during
preparations for a fan trip run over the P&LE in the late 1970s. The
Smithfield Street and the
western shore of Downtown Pittsburgh serve as the background to this scene
shot at the railroad’s Carson Street Yards.
Joe Jack Photo
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Crews work box and other cars parked at the P&LE RR’s Pittsburgh Terminal
with what was at the time, the latest in electric equipment used to
facilitate production.
Jack Polaritz Collection
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