The P&WV Hi-Line

Ever since I've got back from Fort Benning, I've noticed a increase in traffic to/from Connellsville. Seems they run there about every other day

Thanks for the updates, to add to this. 218 arrived in Rook Sunday AM with the usual scrap and tankcars but also 22 loaded ballast cars on the rear

Was supposed to post this earlier this week but was busy. Here is 101 leading the ballast train down the URR, passing under the Allegheny County airport as a plane lands. https://c2.staticflickr.com/8 ...

I believe the track speed on URR Mifflin branch is 15mph and there was MoW working on the NS connection track

Was able to shoot this move in a few spots along with the other two moves
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Jayrod that's what I was trying to make my second one look like but I can't figure out how to make curved lines in photoshop for me to finish it

Earlier this year I made a few theoretical "Heritage" paint schemes for WLE and here is what I came up with, on of which is P&WV. If anyone wants me to post others just let me know. I'm working on ...

The rail train ran 11/4 and 11/5. On 11/4 they laid rail between MP47.7ish to MP44. The next day they got MP44 to MP39.

There should be another rail train with heavier rail for the sharp curves. S ...

Yes I was told the rail was bent or something. Ill get more details.
This probably will delay work on the Pittsburgh sub, they put some CWR in over the parkway bridge from about MP53.2 to MP52.5 and ...

Thank you, the were 89x0. All coke loads from Monessen

The loaded CWR train should still be in Rook. All the rail is "Junk" so they will be getting new rail

On Saturday after finding out that the loaded coke train was OD from Rook at 1100. With track speed west of Gladden now all 40mph it makes WLE harder but more fun to chase. I was able to get the train ...

I got a text this weekend saying that the contractor came in and is now working on the bridge.

Ok, from what I heard from a few sources is that they can run any work trains. So I would assume work will start soon? But I will do some asking around to find out.

When I drove the branch last Sunday after fishing I notice on the curves where the CWR was in place that they need to redo most of the rail plates, other than that the tracks look much better now than ...

Sadly the station is now gone, demo started around 11am. I wish I would have gotten more pictures while it was still standing.

Here is another picture from down near MP2
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5346/17824980895_90abdc5922.jpg

More pics will follow (about 6 more), here is one of the train yesterday as they pass the old dump? and ponds at MP2.
Following pictures will include the tunnel, Rt 51, another at MP2, one near MP1, ...

Was nice meeting you today tool here is the pictures I've been wanting to post.
WE 4025, 6358 leading the railtrain through Oak Wednesday

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Actually no I did not shoot it on the branch due to school, but I did get it going west through Brookline (Oak) this afternoon

WE rail train currently dropping rail on the Clairton Branch, I believe the leader is 6358.

On 4/16 the first train in 5 years ran along the Clairton Branch. After getting permission by Brewster Dispatcher to run the branch, WE 6381 led 13 gondolas full of brand new ties. Here is two pictur ...

When I talked to a crew they said they would be restricted to 5mph because of how tight the curves on the branch, when they ran the tie train back on 4/16 the crew was talking about how that six axle ...

I believe the empty rail train left Mingo Jct the other day to get loaded with rail for the branch.
Also as a side note the six axles would be restricted to 5mph on the branch