Winter Trains

Winter Trains

Took the grandson train watching one nice clear sunny Saturday in February, venturing to Circleville to view the action.    Thinking that a Saturday would be an 'off' day to watch trains and we'd be fortunate to see even one, we never the less, set out, undaunted with the prospect of not seeing any trains. 

  Once there and set up we were not disappointed.  The total before we left, because nap time was upon us, was five!  All coal drags, four from NS and one for CSX.  Nice score for a winter day! 

  Here are some photos of the day's outing. 

 Coal trains on a clear winter day.

 On the old PRR branch from Lancaster, the old line continues to shrivel.  Here is the MOW equipment waiting for Monday's work. 

 I think that this ag business still has rail service, as the rails head into its backyard. 

 The end of the line.  Looking west. 

 The right of way towards the east-towards Lancaster-now bare of rails and wooden ties.  There isn't much left of this line as businesses along it are long gone. 

 

Finally, once again I venture into Zanesville, on my  way to see my mother, and stop to grab a quick shot of the GW/OC engines taking a siesta in the yard. Look closely and you can see the snow showers-it's winter in Ohio!