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Viewing Album:  A day trip to Albany, NY
 
By:Jeff Wilson
Dates:6/6/2013 - 6/6/2013
Album Info:Took a day off and headed north to the Selkirk Yard and vicinity. Caught an afternoon westbound parade of trains where I caught 13 westbound trains in just over 3 hours! There were only 2 eastbounds all day. Also got an NS Heritage unit in the Selkirk yard.
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First train of the Day
Title:  First train of the Day
Description:  I drove from Oneonta to Delanson along the D&H, and did not see one train the whole way. Finally, in Delanson, I caught this northbound NS stack train.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:15:04 PM
Location:  Delanson, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9700(C40-9W) NS 8988(C40-9W) NS 2559(SD70)
Views:  132   Comments: 2
Next Stop, my favorite abandoned bridge
Title:  Next Stop, my favorite abandoned bridge
Description:  This spot in Fullers is one of my favorites, but after 2 hours, only this one westbound train passed. The friendly engineer gave me a wave as he passed by.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:16:59 PM
Location:  Fullers, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5271(ES44DC) CSX 42(AC44CW) CSX 305(AC44CW)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
First train on the westbound parade
Title:  First train on the westbound parade
Description:  The trains would be passing by every 15 minutes from this point on. Made for a very interesting afternoon
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:18:44 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 278(AC44CW) CSX 635(AC60CW)
Views:  85   Comments: 2
And another
Title:  And another
Description:  The parade begins!
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:19:41 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 898(ES44AC-H) CSX 749(ES44AC-H)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Next......
Title:  Next......
Description:  The third one in less than a half hour
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:20:38 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7893(C40-8W) CSX 7576(C40-8)
Views:  100   Comments: 3
A lonely eastbounder
Title:  A lonely eastbounder
Description:  This was one of only 2 EB trains this entire day. That goes to show you what a curfew on the River Line will do
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:21:56 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9032(C40-9W) CSX 5216(ES44DC) CSX 957(ES44AC-H)
Views:  114   Comments: 2
Light blue?
Title:  Light blue?
Description:  Made a quick trip to the Selkirk yard and found 2 light blue YN2 units in the power lineups. The light blue hoods stuck out like a sore thumb
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:24:12 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6280(GP40-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 2
Visiting UP power
Title:  Visiting UP power
Description:  One flag flying, one old style lettering, but both were relatively clean units
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:25:26 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  UP 7360(AC45CCTE) UP 4699(SD70M)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
The other light blue unit
Title:  The other light blue unit
Description:  This was the other light blue YN2 painted unit by the shop area
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:26:33 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 2576(GP38-2) CSX 6215(GP40-2) CSX 2810(GP38-2) CSX 8478(SD40-2)
Views:  319   Comments: 1
Penn Central "At Home"
Title:  Penn Central "At Home"
Description:  This was the former Penn Central yard, and this unit was waiting for repairs by the shops. The lead unit, #1039, was involved in a sideswipe incident in the Port of Albany a few days earlier. The Heritage unit was not damaged.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:28:34 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NS 9803(C40-9W) NS 1073(SD70ACe) NS 1039(SD70ACe)
Views:  263   Comments: 2
Mixed Power
Title:  Mixed Power
Description:  Some UP and CSX power waiting for assignment
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:29:43 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5014(AC60CW) CSX 978(ES44AC-H) UP 7360(AC45CCTE)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
New cars for New Jersey
Title:  New cars for New Jersey
Description:  A lineup of brand new dual level cars awaits delivery to NJ Transit. These will surely be heading down the River Line soon!
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:32:28 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 1
Pulling in from the River Line
Title:  Pulling in from the River Line
Description:  This train rolls to a stop after coming off of the RiverLine. The track above brings the B&A trains thru the yard
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:34:06 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 130(AC44CW)
Views:  96   Comments: 2
The Shops
Title:  The Shops
Description:  The Selkirk Shops are really huge. Notice all the CSX logos and signage
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:35:21 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 1
Going to get gas
Title:  Going to get gas
Description:  This is the power from train K041, which just arrived off the River Line. They unhooked and are running over to the fuel pad to fill up, then reconnect to the train to head west
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:37:02 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8773(SD70ACe) NS 1024(SD70ACe) NS 1038(SD70ACe)
Views:  184   Comments: 2
Heading to the fuel pad
Title:  Heading to the fuel pad
Description:  all new power (UP and NS) on Q041 today. After filling up, they will loop around again to reconnect with their train
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:38:39 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1038(SD70ACe) NS 1024(SD70ACe) UP 8773(SD70ACe)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Sideswipe damage
Title:  Sideswipe damage
Description:  This unit was damaged in the Port of Albany in a sideswipe incident. Notice the broken piece of metal on the cab roof. The PC Heritage unit attached to it was not damaged.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:40:08 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Wreck
Locomotives:  NS 1039(SD70ACe)
Views:  272   Comments: 2
UP getting ready
Title:  UP getting ready
Description:  This power set is being started up and prepped for a trip west
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:41:39 PM
Location:  Selkirk, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7360(AC45CCTE) UP 4699(SD70M)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
Back to the Westbound Parade
Title:  Back to the Westbound Parade
Description:  The parade of westbounds continues with CSX 605 leading the way
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:43:06 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 605(AC60CW) CSX 201(AC44CW) CSX 9039(C40-9W)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
Bicentennial unit??
Title:  Bicentennial unit??
Description:  Too bad this was not around in 1976!!
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:44:01 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7676(C40-8W)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
A little smoke for ambiance...
Title:  A little smoke for ambiance...
Description:  The second unit puffs smoke as this train gets up to speed exiting Selkirk yard.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:45:29 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7546(C40-8) CSX 7870(C40-8W)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
You know what I have to say about those graffitti artists...
Title:  You know what I have to say about those graffitti artists...
Description:  Enough said.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:46:35 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 2
Q041 Westbound
Title:  Q041 Westbound
Description:  With that nice shiny new UP SD70ACe, this unique power combo rolls out of Selkirk to get another load of oil for us easterners
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:48:07 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8773(SD70ACe) NS 1024(SD70ACe) NS 1038(SD70ACe)
Views:  175   Comments: 2
Eastbound #2
Title:  Eastbound #2
Description:  This was the 2nd and last eastbound I would see this day. The westbound parade would continue right after this train passed.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:49:49 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7687(C40-8W) CSX 5012(AC60CW)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Passing trains
Title:  Passing trains
Description:  As the EB rounds the curve into Selkirk Yard, this westbound with an SD50-2 leader approached with CSX 97 in the mix
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:51:12 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8513(SD50-3) CSX 97(AC44CW) CSX 5230(ES44DC)
Views:  117   Comments: 3
Last one in the parade
Title:  Last one in the parade
Description:  This was the train that pulled into Selkirk while I was there. Funny, I never hang in one spot for a whole day, but this parade was too good to miss! There were at least 2 other WB trains waiting to go, but it was getting late and I had to head home for the day.
Photo Date:  6/6/2013  Upload Date: 6/12/2013 3:52:54 PM
Location:  Unionville, NY
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 130(AC44CW) CSX 213(AC44CW)
Views:  93   Comments: 0

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