14G in the AMThe first photo is yet another of trespassers at Pottstown station. I believe it is a group of homeless who live under the rails near the community college. 14G was nothing special this morning. My special ride is later in the day and further below.. |
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Steamtown and the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at SteamtownI subscribe to several internet mail lists with train information. There was a note on one of those lists about the Canadian pacific Holiday Train. In the brief time I have been chasing trains I have on occasion seen photos of the train and wanted to go see it. The train consists of 14 cars and is used by the Canadian Pacific Railroad as a public relations tool and they raise money and gather canned goods for needy people. The boxcar with the trees on top of it opens up and is a stage in which there are concerts hosted. The show lasts about an hour. There was a crowd of probably a thousand people in Steamtown. I lucked out when I left to get video of the train moving. I found a woman standing along the road. Asked her if she was waiting for the train. She said it was a great spot to watch and even told me I could park in her driveway. Thanks Sue! Sue also let me know about the special passenger on the observation coach of the train. (VIDEO OF CP HOLIDAY TRAIN) Everyone I met and talked to in Scranton was super friendly. I felt very welcome. I hope to get up there again. Well worth the 110 mile drive. |
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