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Viewing Album:  Conrail's Rainbow Years
 
By:Anthony Zinskie
Dates:4/1/1976 - 1/1/1985
Album Info:Conrail slides and photos in the early days during the mid to late 1970s
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Penn Central GG1s leaving Potomac Yard
Title:  Penn Central GG1s leaving Potomac Yard
Description:  Penn Central 4824 & 4828 lead a freight out of Potomac Yard, Alexandria VA. Original Kodachrome by D.R. McCulloch
Photo Date:  4/29/1976  Upload Date: 3/1/2020 6:32:01 PM
Location:  Alexandria, VA
Author:  D.R. McCulloch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 4824(GG1) PC 4828(GG1)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
GG1 doubleheader leaves Princeton Jct.
Title:  GG1 doubleheader leaves Princeton Jct.
Description:  Two Conrail GG1s, one still in PC livery, pass through Princeton Jct. Note the Jersey Arrow car on the left most track. Original Kodachrome by W.E. Stees.
Photo Date:  7/10/1976  Upload Date: 7/12/2020 9:17:42 PM
Location:  Princeton Jct, NJ
Author:  W.E. Stees
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR GG1(GG1) PC 4852(GG1)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Grimy GG1s at Frankford Jct.
Title:  Grimy GG1s at Frankford Jct.
Description:  Two former PC GG1s head a freight through Frankford Jct. Original Kodachrome by Raymond J. Muller.
Photo Date:  7/28/1976  Upload Date: 3/30/2020 2:10:08 AM
Location:  Frankford Junction, PA
Author:  Raymond J. Muller
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 4828(GG1) PC 4811(GG1)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
EMD GM6c at Harrisburg
Title:  EMD GM6c at Harrisburg
Description:  The unique EMD GM6c is seen at Harrisburg, PA. Original Kodachrome by Gordon Lloyd Jr.
Photo Date:  8/28/1976  Upload Date: 4/29/2020 4:50:37 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Gordon Lloyd Jr
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EMDX 1975(GM6C)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
An old New York Central holdover
Title:  An old New York Central holdover
Description:  This old SW9 managed to survive into the Conrail days without being repainted from its New York Central colors. Here, it can be seen switching several gondolas at Cleveland. Original Kodachrome by Bob Yanosey. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  9/1/1976  Upload Date: 3/26/2020 2:41:48 PM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 8996(SW9)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Conrail 4800 with Amfleet cars
Title:  Conrail 4800 with Amfleet cars
Description:  4800 prepares to lead an NRHS special to Lancaster from Harrisburg.
Photo Date:  9/5/1976  Upload Date: 6/21/2020 11:43:19 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CR 4800(GG1)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
GG1 doubleheader at Frankford Jct.
Title:  GG1 doubleheader at Frankford Jct.
Description:  Old rivets leads a long freight train through Frankford Jct.
Photo Date:  9/29/1976  Upload Date: 4/27/2020 6:21:53 PM
Location:  Frankford Junction, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4800(GG1)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
Conrail GG1s at the South Amboy yards
Title:  Conrail GG1s at the South Amboy yards
Description:  GG1 4883 is seen in Conrail service in the pre New Jersey Transit days at South Amboy. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  11/1/1976  Upload Date: 6/21/2020 11:26:07 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 4883(GG1)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
EMD special test train
Title:  EMD special test train
Description:  At an unknown location, an EMD test train was photographed. At the opposite end is the new GM10B demonstrator unit. Original Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  11/1/1976  Upload Date: 3/20/2020 10:25:25 PM
Location:  , NJ
Author:  Walter Schopp
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6230(SD45) EMDX 5740(SD45X) EMDX 462(F9A) EMDX 1976(GM10B)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Patched E44s at Thorndale
Title:  Patched E44s at Thorndale
Description:  Two freights pass at Thorndale. Coming towards the photographer are two former Penn Central E44s. Original Kodachrome by W.E. Stees
Photo Date:  11/13/1976  Upload Date: 3/20/2020 5:57:00 PM
Location:  Thorndale, PA
Author:  W.E. Stees
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4416(E44) PC 4423(E44)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
Penn Central diesel doubleheader
Title:  Penn Central diesel doubleheader
Description:  Penn Central 2233 & 6879 lead a freight at an unknown location in New Jersey. Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  12/1/1976  Upload Date: 3/1/2020 5:31:31 PM
Location:  , NJ
Author:  Walter Schopp
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 2233(GP30) PC 6879(RSD12)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Various electrics at Meadows Yard
Title:  Various electrics at Meadows Yard
Description:  In this scene at Meadows yard, various models of Conrail electrics can be spotted. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  1/1/1977  Upload Date: 3/2/2020 3:17:52 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CR 4605(E33) CR 4867(GG1)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Two Conrail GG1s at Harrisburg
Title:  Two Conrail GG1s at Harrisburg
Description:  Conrail 4937, one of the highest numbered GG1s on the roster, is seen at Harrisburg with another unit in early 1977. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  1/1/1977  Upload Date: 3/16/2020 4:34:42 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  CR 4937(GG1) CR 4887(GG1)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Conrail freight passes Amtrak GG1
Title:  Conrail freight passes Amtrak GG1
Description:  A Conrail freight passes through the platforms at Trenton station, while an Amtrak GG1 heads in the opposite direction. Original Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  2/1/1977  Upload Date: 10/16/2020 8:48:18 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Walter Schopp
Categories:  Winter,Station,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3636(GP35) PC 7802(GP38) PC 6151(SD45) AMTK 924(GG1)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Former CNJ RS3 at Croxton Yard
Title:  Former CNJ RS3 at Croxton Yard
Description:  RS3 1700 backs up towards a freight train at Croxton, NJ. Kodachrome by Paul Carpenito.
Photo Date:  2/21/1977  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 8:33:54 PM
Location:  Croxton, NJ
Author:  Paul Carpenito
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CNJ 1700(RS3)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Patched Conrail GP30 heads out of Excee yard
Title:  Patched Conrail GP30 heads out of Excee yard
Description:  Engineer Steve Bonscher runs a former Reading GP30 through the Aldene connection. Original Kodachrome by Bill Strassner.
Photo Date:  2/26/1977  Upload Date: 5/3/2020 2:15:36 PM
Location:  Aldene, NJ
Author:  Bill Strassner
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CR 2179(GP30)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Tripleheaded GP40s with a trailer freight
Title:  Tripleheaded GP40s with a trailer freight
Description:  Three GP40s are seen at Morrisville PA with a freight. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  3/1/1977  Upload Date: 8/24/2020 2:43:24 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 3228(GP40) CR 3253(GP40) CR 3264(GP40)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
Former EL units at Dunmore, PA
Title:  Former EL units at Dunmore, PA
Description:  EL 3661 & Bicentennial unit 3632 pass through Dunmore, PA. Note the three unique cabooses, each from different predecessor roads. Original Kodachrome by Karl Erk
Photo Date:  3/19/1977  Upload Date: 3/14/2020 12:26:27 AM
Location:  Dunmore, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  EL 3632(SD45) EL 3661(SDP45)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
Two GG1s with a caboose
Title:  Two GG1s with a caboose
Description:  Conrail GG1s tow an ex Penn Central caboose somewhere on the Shellpot Branch. Original Kodachrome by W.E. Stees.
Photo Date:  3/27/1977  Upload Date: 8/24/2020 2:34:55 AM
Location:  Claymont, DE
Author:  W.E. Stees
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4937(GG1) CR 4841(GG1)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
E44s at Leaman Place
Title:  E44s at Leaman Place
Description:  Two former PC E44s haul a trailer train freight under the overpass at Leaman Place. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  4/1/1977  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 8:09:35 PM
Location:  Leaman Place, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 4409(E44) PC 4425(E44)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Temporary patches on an old Reading unit
Title:  Temporary patches on an old Reading unit
Description:  This former Reading GP35 was spotted at Bethlehem wearing Conrail patches. Original Kodachrome by Olev Taremae.
Photo Date:  4/23/1977  Upload Date: 3/23/2020 6:41:29 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 3651(GP35)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Eastbound ore train at Harrisburg
Title:  Eastbound ore train at Harrisburg
Description:  Two E33s are seen with an ore train heading out of Harrisburg, PA. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  5/1/1977  Upload Date: 7/5/2020 3:48:39 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CR 4605(E33) CR 4607(E33)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
GG1 tripleheader with 4800
Title:  GG1 tripleheader with 4800
Description:  Three Conrail GG1s are seen on the Atglen and Susquehanna branch with a heavy freight. The last engine in the consist is the famous "Old Rivets". Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  5/1/1977  Upload Date: 5/8/2020 2:22:36 PM
Location:  Columbia, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4824(GG1) CR 4861(GG1) CR 4800(GG1)
Views:  145   Comments: 1
Ex Erie Lackawanna RS3 at Youngstown
Title:  Ex Erie Lackawanna RS3 at Youngstown
Description:  Conrail 5240 is seen at Youngstown still wearing its EL paint.
Photo Date:  5/15/1977  Upload Date: 4/29/2020 3:54:14 PM
Location:  Youngstown, OH
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 5240(RS3)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Ex Penn Central E44 at Trenton
Title:  Ex Penn Central E44 at Trenton
Description:  Conrail 4417 is seen passing through Elizabeth in a scene that appears five years older. 4417 still sports fresh looking Penn Central paint. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  7/1/1977  Upload Date: 7/5/2020 9:51:20 PM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 4417(E44)
Views:  51   Comments: 1
Conrail freight gets passed by an N&W freight
Title:  Conrail freight gets passed by an N&W freight
Description:  A newly painted Conrail GP38 sits at the head of a freight train. On the other track, an N&W freight powered by a high hooded GP35 passes by. Original Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  8/1/1977  Upload Date: 7/12/2020 5:19:12 PM
Location:  Lehighton, PA
Author:  Walter Schopp
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 8096(GP38-2) PC 2831(U30B) CR 8051(GP38-2) NW 1315(GP35)
Views:  71   Comments: 1
GG1 doubleheader approaches stopped freight
Title:  GG1 doubleheader approaches stopped freight
Description:  Two old GG1s grind around the curve at Orangeville, MD. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  9/1/1977  Upload Date: 9/14/2020 6:34:17 PM
Location:  Orangeville, MD
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4824(GG1) CR 4856(GG1)
Views:  47   Comments: 1
CR GPs pull a Valpo local
Title:  CR GPs pull a Valpo local
Description:  Two Conrail GPs pull a Valpo local out of Chicago Union Station. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  10/1/1977  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 1:49:11 AM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CR 7508(GP9) CR 5957(GP7)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
E44 doubleheader at Linden
Title:  E44 doubleheader at Linden
Description:  Two E44s, one still sporting its PRR era numbers, pass through Linden, NJ.
Photo Date:  12/2/1977  Upload Date: 3/24/2020 1:29:57 PM
Location:  Linden, NJ
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4446(E44) CR 4431(E44)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Mixed power on a freight
Title:  Mixed power on a freight
Description:  At an unidentified location, possibly on the A&S branch, two Conrail GP30s and a GG1 pull a freight.
Photo Date:  1/19/1978  Upload Date: 3/20/2020 5:29:08 PM
Location:  Atglen, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4815(GG1) CR 2168(GP30)
Views:  133   Comments: 1
Conrail E44s fly through the snow at Metuchen
Title:  Conrail E44s fly through the snow at Metuchen
Description:  Two E44s travel through Metuchen, NJ en route to Waverly yard. Kodachrome by Bill Strassner
Photo Date:  2/9/1978  Upload Date: 3/3/2020 1:20:14 AM
Location:  Metuchen, NJ
Author:  Bill Strassner
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CR 4440(E44) CR 4401(E44)
Views:  168   Comments: 1
Old Buffalo Creek Bicentennial S2
Title:  Old Buffalo Creek Bicentennial S2
Description:  A former Buffalo Creek S2 switcher was spotted at Buffalo. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/14/2020 4:55:33 PM
Location:  Buffalo, NY
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 9662(S2)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
EMD demonstrator on the Trenton Cutoff
Title:  EMD demonstrator on the Trenton Cutoff
Description:  EMD GM10b 1976 is seen at Morrisville on the Trenton Cutoff. Original Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 2:28:26 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Walter Schopp
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  EMDX 1976(GM10B)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Conrail switcher with circus train
Title:  Conrail switcher with circus train
Description:  Conrail 9335 hauls the James E Strates circus train past the former Pennsy station at North Philadelphia. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  6/1/1978  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 9:08:01 PM
Location:  North Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CR 9335(SW1200)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Freight pauses next to Waverly tower
Title:  Freight pauses next to Waverly tower
Description:  A GP7 pauses next to the signal tower at Waverly Yard with a freight in tow. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/24/2020 1:38:11 PM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  CR 5980(GP7)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Conrail FL9 5040
Title:  Conrail FL9 5040
Description:  Freshly painted FL9 5040 sits at Danbury, CT. Original slide by Tim Wells
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/6/2020 11:19:45 PM
Location:  Danbury, CT
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 5040(FL9)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Conrail GG1 4821 sits on the edge of the Wilmington turntable
Title:  Conrail GG1 4821 sits on the edge of the Wilmington turntable
Description:  CR 4821 sits idle at Wilmington. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/6/2020 2:29:16 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 4821(GG1) AMTK 733(SW1)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
Two GG1s without wire
Title:  Two GG1s without wire
Description:  Conrail 4838 & 4862 are seen at the Wilmington shops. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 4/29/2020 4:30:32 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 4838(GG1) CR 4862(GG1)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
GG1 4934 sits near the Wilmington turntable
Title:  GG1 4934 sits near the Wilmington turntable
Description:  A relatively shiny 4934 takes a break at the Wilmington turntable. Note the miscolored sheet on the pilot. Exact date unkown.
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 7:51:21 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 4934(GG1)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
GG1 snowblower broadside view
Title:  GG1 snowblower broadside view
Description:  Old 4846 is seen near the Wilmington shops. Note the old faded numbers. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  7/1/1978  Upload Date: 5/7/2020 2:05:36 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 4846(GG1)
Views:  197   Comments: 1
Conrail E44 4402 in helper service at Caln
Title:  Conrail E44 4402 in helper service at Caln
Description:  CR 4402 helps to push a heavy freight near Coatesville, PA. Original slide by Larry Moss
Photo Date:  7/18/1978  Upload Date: 3/6/2020 2:31:49 AM
Location:  Caln, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4402(E44)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
Ex Reading MP15dc
Title:  Ex Reading MP15dc
Description:  A former Reading MP15, still wearing its original paint, is seen at Bethlehem, PA. Original Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  9/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/30/2020 2:17:56 AM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Walter Schopp
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 9623(MP15DC)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
GG1 powered circus train crossing the Trenton viaduct
Title:  GG1 powered circus train crossing the Trenton viaduct
Description:  Two Conrail GG1s are seen crossing the viaduct at Trenton with the Ringling Brothers circus train. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  10/1/1978  Upload Date: 7/13/2020 3:07:07 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CR 4864(GG1) CR 4886(GG1)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Ex. L&HR C420 passes Steel Tower
Title:  Ex. L&HR C420 passes Steel Tower
Description:  Conrail 2074, still wearing its original livery, passes Steel Tower near Bethlehem, PA. Original Kodachrome by Walter Schopp. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  11/1/1978  Upload Date: 6/3/2020 12:28:39 AM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 2074(C420) CR 6104(SD45)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Two GG1s at Bayview Yard
Title:  Two GG1s at Bayview Yard
Description:  4859 & 4824 are seen taking a break at Baltimore. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  2/1/1979  Upload Date: 5/3/2020 7:33:16 PM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 4859(GG1) CR 4824(GG1)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
E44s cross the Raritan River
Title:  E44s cross the Raritan River
Description:  Two E44s are seen leading an eastbound freight across the Raritan River bridge at New Brunswick, NJ. Original slide by John Maggio. Exact date unknown.
Photo Date:  5/1/1979  Upload Date: 5/3/2020 7:54:08 PM
Location:  New Brunswick, NJ
Author:  John Maggio
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CR 4404(E44) CR 4410(E44)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
E44s at Pomeroy
Title:  E44s at Pomeroy
Description:  Two E44s are seen pulling a low speed freight at Pomeroy, PA. Exact date unknown
Photo Date:  7/1/1979  Upload Date: 4/7/2020 8:06:54 PM
Location:  Pomeroy, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 4417(E44) CR 4405(E44)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Conrail 4800 seen in retirement
Title:  Conrail 4800 seen in retirement
Description:  The recently retired 4800 is seen at the Wilmington yards. Original Kodachrome by R.L. Eastwood Jr.
Photo Date:  2/26/1980  Upload Date: 4/25/2020 4:29:08 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  R.L. Eastwood Jr.
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 4800(GG1)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
Freshly painted RS3Ms at E-Port
Title:  Freshly painted RS3Ms at E-Port
Description:  Two RS3Ms perform switching duties on a rainy day. Original Kodachrome by Paul Carpenito.
Photo Date:  4/14/1980  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 6:47:27 PM
Location:  Elizabethport, NJ
Author:  Paul Carpenito
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CR 9946(RS3M) CR 9947(RS3M) CR 3317(GP40-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Conrail 9919
Title:  Conrail 9919
Description:  A Conrail RS3m sits at Reading, PA.
Photo Date:  4/17/1980  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 9:29:45 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Anthony Zinskie
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CR 9919(RS3M)
Views:  37   Comments: 0

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