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Thursday, July 2, 2026

ENDANGERED WESTBOUND PRR POSITION LIGHT HOME SIGNAL AT PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 7/19/17

CSX Wellsboro, IN Railroad Junction Reallignment 1998

In August, 1998, we visited Wellsboro, Indiana, to find that CSX had done some housecleaning, much to the disgust of railfans. CSX's ex-B&O Willard Sub crossed the GTW Chicago-Battle Creek main, as well as CSX's ex-C&O nee-Pere Marquette branch. The three lines once crossed here in the shape of a triangle. Now the C&O simply merges into the B&O on a new connecting track from the south. The diamonds with the B&O and GTW were removed, as well as all the C&O trackage north of the junction. A balloon track once wrapped around and connected up with the B&O to the west. Between 1974 and 1986, Amtrrak's JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, later renamed the CARDINAL, used the C&O mainline through Indiana. Beginning on June 1, 1977, it took the B&O to Wellsboro, and utilized this connecting track to the Pere Marquette branch, which they took to La Crosse to pick up the C&O of Indiana mainline. The Pere Marquette branch was abandoned north of here in 1988. Note the recently removed rail, rusty connecting tracks, and the new tri-light signals, which replaced the color position lights. You can see a CPL lying on the ground on the south side of the mainline. My father, who was always big into the signal hobby, was furious when he saw this sight! As of 2011, the trailers next to the diamond are also gone. Wellsboro is still a hotspot, but is not as interesting as it once was. Click here for a 1997 view when this junction still had a triangle of diamonds: 👉🏻

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IC SD70/NS C40-9W/CN C44-9W At Terre Coupe, IN 6/5/17

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

NEW VIDEO! Freight Train Goes Off The Rails—Onto The Street In Warsaw

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In this video, a northbound Norfolk Southern freight train is captured running directly down the middle of Hickory Street in Warsaw, Indiana, creating a rare and eye-catching example of true street running railroading. The train is powered by a pair of General Electric C40-9W (Dash 9) locomotives, leading the consist through the heart of the city where rails share space with pavement, traffic markings, and nearby buildings. Scenes like this are uncommon in modern railroading and offer a fascinating glimpse into how historic rail routes continue to operate today. This section of track is part of the former New York Central (Big Four) route, which once ran from Goshen, Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky. While many street-running routes have been abandoned or rerouted over time, this line remains active, preserving a unique piece of railroad history. Whether you’re a railfan, a local history enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys unusual sights, this video showcases a moment you truly don’t see every day — a full-sized freight train rolling down a city street as if it were just another vehicle on the road.

📍 Location: Warsaw, Indiana

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⚙️ Power: GE C40-9W locomotives

🛤 Historic Route: Former NYC (Big Four)

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PRR Position Light SIGNAL 6N/S at New Paris, IN 7/17/17

Transplanted PRR Position Light SIGNAL 6 N/S at New Paris, Indiana. This signal once guarded the crossing with the Wabash, which was abandoned in 1983. Note the Darth Vader replacement across the track. This signal was replaced three months later.

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Monday, June 29, 2026

RARE MOVE! UP Heritage SD70ACE + Amtrak P42 Lead NRHS Dome Car Excursion

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At the Metra station at Elmhurst, Illinois, I caught a rare treat! A westbound NRHS excursion led by UP Heritage unit SD70ACE #1995 and Amtrak P42 #40. Following are an interesting mix of passenger cars including two full-length domes and a Milwaukee Road "skydome" observation car! Filmed on Father's Day 2012

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