East Penn Railroad - Hot Day on the Perkiomen Branch

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2015
  • On a very hot afternoon in May, Penn Rail Videos was out in search of vintage EMD power. We turned our attention to the East Penn Railroad's operation on the former Reading Railroad Perkiomen Branch.
    In recent months, the Perkiomen Branch as become home to former Susquehanna (NYS&W) GP18 #1804. The engine is repainted into the current "ESPN" corporate scheme, a very attractive yellow and blue with striping on both the short and long hoods. Accompanying the GP18 is former Conrail GP10 #7554, built for the New York Central as a GP9. #7554 make look a little weary, but the old soldier can still march on.
    Join us as we follow the train from Pennsburg up through Powder Valley and into Emmaus, where the line interchanges freight with Norfolk Southern Corporation. In Emmaus, you can even hear the very NS Local (H-11) as it blows for the Harrison Ave. crossing while the two EMD veterans grind up the hill towards the Klines Lane run-around track.
    If you like vintage EMD power in regular service, then sit back and enjoy this presentation from the Perkiomen Branch of the East Penn Railroad.

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  • @countryrailfanproductions2784
    @countryrailfanproductions2784 6 років тому +4

    great video love the company colors they compliment the scenery through which they operate. It looks like an awesome road to railfan I am a big fan of regional and short line railroading. though we don't have many shorelines in Florida thanks for the share great locations to capture! Happy Train Watching !

  • @Chazwick-nw6gg
    @Chazwick-nw6gg 8 років тому +3

    I see that train everyday in the summer time because I live like 4 houses away from the tracks. I've live in upper perk for 11 years now and 7554 was the engine that got me interested in trains. Every now and then I see it during school

  • @duayneclarke8366
    @duayneclarke8366 7 років тому +4

    it's always so cool to see the Railroad company's using old locomotives like these. now if they would just bring back the caboose lol.

  • @bplmedia
    @bplmedia 9 років тому +4

    Great video! I love the East Penn Railroads's paint scheme.

  • @WaysideRailography
    @WaysideRailography 9 років тому +3

    Great Video!

  • @PRL2204
    @PRL2204 9 років тому +4

    Sounds like the '54 has a new bell on 'er. Nice video as always, Adam

  • @fredthompson7465
    @fredthompson7465 8 років тому +3

    Best shot at 11.13

  • @SoFloRR1018
    @SoFloRR1018 8 років тому +2

    Awesome video! Great WWE intro too lol. Big fan. I just hit the subscribe button too.

  • @Timrathmore
    @Timrathmore 9 років тому +2

    So i take it that those freight cars are coming from or going to some interchange point.

  • @atsf3780
    @atsf3780 9 років тому +3

    What are the main industries served on the branch?

    • @northernpennrailproduction3373
      @northernpennrailproduction3373 3 роки тому

      I live on the branch, In 2021, Now Thay Are Mainly Focused On Propane, And Sugar For The Chocolate Factory.

  • @SteamboatWilley
    @SteamboatWilley 7 років тому +2

    Wonderfully quaint branch line with mixed goods trains running at a rather leisurely speed. The kind of working that has become all but extinct here in the UK.

  • @SheepGymnastics
    @SheepGymnastics 9 років тому +3

    choo choo

    • @PennRailVideos
      @PennRailVideos  6 років тому +2

      That is definitely a good analysis of the video

  • @dhoughton4478
    @dhoughton4478 5 років тому

    17:42 I think this is the Ziegler Road crossing, just east of the intersection of Ziegler Road and Main Street

  • @dhoughton4478
    @dhoughton4478 5 років тому

    10:13 Intersection of Klines Lane, Minor St. and Robert Rodale Way

  • @Patrick-pl8wv
    @Patrick-pl8wv 5 років тому +2

    My friend please be careful standing so close to trains. Yes the shot looks great but if a car derails next to you it may well be your last video.

  • @dhoughton4478
    @dhoughton4478 5 років тому

    3:36 Intersection of Carl's Hill Road and Palm Road

  • @dhoughton4478
    @dhoughton4478 5 років тому

    11:44 It's actually South 7th street.

    • @northernpennrailproduction3373
      @northernpennrailproduction3373 3 роки тому

      No its not, south 7th street is an NS TRACK

    • @tandt6869
      @tandt6869 4 місяці тому

      @@northernpennrailproduction3373 where is 11:44 at? I can’t find that street on a map?

  • @PereMarquette1223
    @PereMarquette1223 9 років тому +1

    Hard to believe 2102's last excursion was on this line...

  • @erikmcc804
    @erikmcc804 9 років тому +1

    Is this all dark territory