Dave Wolfe
I was born April 75 in west-central New Jersey. I work in retail at a home improvment warehouse. I do like to attract attention and make people laugh.
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I ve graduated high school in June of 1993.Interests
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The Greatest Show (Train) on EarthAt about 1:15AM on May 15 the circus train comes thru W. Trenton as CSX symbol P921 to set up for a show in Trenton, NJ. The video isn't the best do to lighting from the train and darkness. My Apologies.
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Norfolk Southern Pulls for More Electric PowerIn a remote but scenic location west of Newport PA. an NS loaded coal drag rumbles eastbound.
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MARC Commuter TrainsPerryville is the final stop for MARC commuter trains out of Wash DC and Baltimore. They use diesel locos as well as electric ones, as this diesel powered train pulls into Perryville.
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Great Railfanning @ Perryville, MDPerryville has 2 separate lines for railfanning, CSX (the former B and O) and Amtrak (formely the Pennsylvania Railroad). They both go across the Susquehanna River on massive steel bridges. Here an EB Amtrak comes thru.
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Acela with Dopplar EffectAn Acela trainset roars across the Susquehanna River Bridge and past the Perryville, MD station. The friendly engineer wales on the horn as he passes the depot. I love the airhorn of a passing train known as the "Dopplar Effect."
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Amtrak Gives an Awsome "Shave and a Haircut"We are in Perryville, Md. when a friendly engineer of this AEM-7 gets happy with the horn.
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Amtrak- NJ Transit TrainmeetAmtrak's Keystoner heads to Harrisburg with an AEM7 Electric loco pushing at the rear, as a NJ Transit ALP46 pushes a train towards New York.
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Elvis Chases the Acela TrainsetAs a speeding Acela races across the Deleware River into NJ, my dog Elvis gives chase. Elvis wishes the fence around the dog park didn't exist.
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Elvis Chases Amtrak TrainsElvis, our 9 month old Beagle mix is at a dog park in Morrisville, PA. and he loves trains. Amtrak's NE Corridor is at the back of the park and trains run through continuously, Watch Elvis chase the trains.
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SEPTA's New Silverliner 5 TrainsetA SEPTA commuter train makes the final stop at W. Trenton NJ with the brand new Silverliner V. The parts were shipped from Hyundai in S. Korea and assembled in Philadelphia, PA. These commuter cars will be replacing the 1960s made Bud Cars.
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SEPTA's BudsSEPTA Regional Rail still has some self-propelled coaches that were originally purchased by the Pennsy and Reading railroads. These cars will be in retirement real soon. Here is a 3 car train with Buds dropping off commuters at W. Trenton.
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Trains by the Station InnView this Eastbound manifest pass by the best railfan B and B in the East! NS 12G is so long and heavy that it requires a pair of SD40-E helper set on the hind end.
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Norfolk Southern Pulls for Electrical PowerA pair of NS thorobreds lead an empty coal drag thru Portage, PA. This train is going for a load of more coal to be burned at a local power plant. Listen to the detector at the end of the video.
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Out of a TunnelTake a look at a westbound freight as it exits the portal at Gallitzin, Pa. Railroads often use locomotives owned by other railroads, such as this SOO Line unit.
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NS Helper Engines at GallitzinA pair of SD40-E locomotives exits the west portals of the Gallitzin Tunnels. These locos are only used to help long heavy trains over the mountain. They are also used for braking for descending -
Cab Ride at the Strasburg RRDuring a visit to Strasburg, Pa. in November 2011, I got to ride in the cab of a self propelled railroad car. A very exciting moment and of coarse the camera was rolling. Due to trackwork I wasn't able to shoot the whole line. Enjoy!!! -
The Fast MailAn eastbound piggyback rolls through Portage, Pa. doing every bit of the legal track speed. -
One of Very Few Grade Crossings on AmtrakA westbound Amtrak with cab car leading heads to Harrisburg. As Darkness falls the train is at the Irishtown Rd. grade crossing near Ronks, Pa. -
One of Very Few Grade Crossings on AmtrakAn eastbound Amtrak train Crosses Irishtown Rd. at grade, going towards Philadelphia. This is located in Ronks Pa. -
A Local Freight with Something UnusualA Local NS freight heads west to the yard after a day's work serving industries along the line. As seen on Amtrak's Philly to Harrisburg Main. Check out the rear of the train, there is something you don't see everyday. -
Working on the RailroadHave a look at railroad maintenance-of-way equipment. Rails are being replaced on track 1 at the world famous Horseshoe Curve near Altoona Pa.
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Another Horseshoe Curve Near AltoonaHere are some photos of what was the Mule Shoe Curve. It was abanded by Conrail in the late 1970s to early 80s. The old right-of-way was built by Pennsylvania RR to serve as a detour around the still in use Horseshoe Curve by NS.
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CSX 5332 Leads the Q191CSX Q191 sneaks past a SEPTA train that is waiting for a clear signal. -
SEPTA's Push-pull FleetA non revenue SEPTA train heads back to Philadelphia on track 2. An ALP-44 is pulling the train with Comet I coaches that were purchased from NJ Transit. -
The Rail GrinderA Loram Rail Grinder passes the West Trenton SEPTA Station. The grinder is going to park for the night on a hardy used industrial track. CSX (and other railroads) seem to get improved traction on freshly grinded rails. -
NorthlandzVisit an HO scale model railroad that is not just a layout, but an adventure. Located on US Route 202 in Flemington, NJ. Northlandz is fun for the entire family. This slideshow is part of what you can experience at Northlandz.
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NS 25KA really long westbound intermodal freight passes the River Rd. Xing.
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NS 36AAn eastbound manifest freight passes the River Rd. grade Xing, just outside of Mifflin, Pa.
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The Rockville BridgeA westbound Amtrak Train crosses the Susqehanna River on the world's longest stone arch bridge. It is located just north of Harrisburg, Pa. The bridge was built by the Pennsylvania railroad in the early 1900's.
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Black Diamonds at NewportThis eastbound coal drag passes in late afternoon sunlight
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CSX Hauls the CargoQ172 arrives and passes through W. Trenton
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More AmtrakAmtrak makes a quick pause at Middletown before the final stop in Harrisburg. An AEM7 number 916 leads the train.
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Amtrak IIA westbound Amtrak rolls through Parksburg, Pa.
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Inbound SEPTA at WhitfordA SEPTA Multiple unit train picks up passengers at Whitford, Pa. The overhead bridge once carried the Pennsylvania Railroad Trenton Cut Off to join the main line not far west of here.
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Philly Bound AmtrakAn eastboundtrain pauses at Middletiown, Pa.
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Inbound SEPTA R5A SEPTA push/pull commuter train heads to center city Philadelphia. This video is in Downingtown, Pa.
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Amtrak Mainenance-Of-WayA railroad track crane rolls to the near the work site near the Thorndale, Pa. SEPTA commuter station.
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The Strasburg RailroadA Strasburg excursion train rolls past us on the way back to Strasburg, Pa. This is a special train because a steam locomotive pulls the train!!! It is fun for all kids and adults alike and tickets are not that expensive.
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SEPTA in the FogA SEPTA commuter train heads away from Philadelphia towards Thorndale, Pennsylvania, which is the end of the line for SEPTA. This is Amtrak's Philly-Harrisburg Main-Line. The line was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1800's.
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AmtrakA non-stop Amtrak train rolls trough Parksburg, Pa. This train's final destination is Philadelphia. An AEM7 electric locomotive is pushing at the rear
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Lancaster County TripHere is a slide show of a railfan trip to Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Towards the end of the slides we will be in Middletown, Pa. which is southern Dauphin County. Enjoy!!!
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Norfolk Southern 25KA moderated size intermodal freight heads west through Three Bridges, NJ.
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Local FreightThis is NS local freight H74, running west through Three Bridges, NJ.
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A Tribute to a Great FriendHere is a slideshow of all the memories of our dog, King. We've decided to end his suffering after he had nuerological problems in his spine & neck. He passed on Feb. 22, 2011 at only 5 yrs. old
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Amtrak's AcelaThis Acela train-set roars through Tullytown, Pa.
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CSX Q191 Intermodal FreightCSX Q191 starts it's journey in S. Kearny, NJ and goes to South Philadelphia, Pa. It is mostly general merchandise freight being imported and exported in and out of the country. Since the video was taken after dark it is best to view from the direct center of your screen.
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CSX Q418418 heads to Selkirk, NY with some kind of cylinders on flatcars and bulkhead flatcars.
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Amtrak After the StormThis AEM-7 lococmotive with this cut of Amfleet Cars roars through the Levittown-Tullytown SEPTA Station in Pennsylvania.
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Amtrak Through CroydonA speedy Amtrak train roars by Croydon, PA which is a few miles north of the Philadelphia border, led by an AEM7.
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The Lunar EclipseSee cloudless views of the lunar eclipse where the earth passes in between the moon and the sun. The event lasted about 3 hours. The next eclipse of the moon will be in about 34 months from 12/21/2010.
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Sand Patch GradeA remote location in South-central Pennsylvania is the former Baltimore & Ohio (now CSX) mainline from Cumberland, Md-Connellsville,Pa. I will cover in Pa. from Hyndman-Sand Patch
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Norfolk Southern Takes Out the TrashA Norfolk Southern garbage train, #64J passes through Locus Run eastbound.
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A Long Double-StackI am at a place called Locus Run which is just west of Thompsontown, Pa. 10 min. after arrival we get an eastbound,very long intermodal freight.
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Eastbound Stacks Near MifflinEast NS train # 26T heads over the crossing. Check out the doplar effect as the train passes.
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DoubleStacks Near MifflinA westbound double-stack train passes over the River Road grade crossing. I'm not sure of the train number.
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Auto-Racks Near MifflinA West bound auto train, NS #11J passes over the grade Xing, near Mifflin, Pa.
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West Bound Freight Near MifflinNorfolk Southern train #17G passes over the River Road grade Xing near Mifflin, Pa.
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NS at HarrisA westbound freight passes the Harris switch tower in Downtown Harrisburg. The tower is now used by the Nat'l Railroad Historical Society as a museum.
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Mifflin to Harrisburg, Pa. Railfan Photo TourA one day railfan and Fall Foliage trip from Harrisburg to Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Check out the trains and all the colors of Autum. Enjoy!!!
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SEPTA at West Trenton, Part 1A SEPTA Commuter Train pulls out from the tower and heads for the platform at W. Trenton.
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SEPTA at West Trenton, Part 2Already at the platform this SEPTA train's passengers are already on board for Center City Philadelphia, Next stop: Yardley, Pa.
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Tropicana Juice TrainEver wonder how The Tropicana Company ships it's juice products? By rail! Here is the Juice Train. CSX symbol Q740 as it passes through W. Trenton on it's way to Jersey City, NJ.
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CSX Takes Out the TrashCSX Train # Q702 an empty trash train eases by the W. Trenton SEPTA platform. Not sure of the destination, but I'll guess Boston, Ma. CSX maintainers are replacing a section of broken rail on the #2 track.
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Norfolk Southern 17GWestbound manifest freight passes through Cove, Pa. 17G runs from Morrisville,Pa. (near Trenton,NJ - Conway,Pa. (approx 20 miles NW from Pittsburgh).
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Amtrak's PennsylvanianA daily occurrence, westbound Amtrak's Pennsyvanian passes through the small town of Cove, Pa. on it's way to Pittsburgh. This train is on Norfolk Southern owned tracks via trackage rights.
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Helpers on the CurveA pair of SD40-2 helper engines moves west, up to the summit to their next assignment. The Conrail paint job really brings back the memories of "Big Blue".
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NS 20G @ Horseshoe CurveAn eastbound intermodal freight NS# 18G descends the Allegheny Mtns. @ Horseshoe Curve outside of Altoona,Pa. This train runs between Chicago,Ill. and S. Kearny, NJ.
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West Trenton TrackworkOn the weekend of Sept. 24,25,and 26 CSX and SEPTA are doing 2 types of work. CSX is undergoing tie replacement as SEPTA wants to extend their overhead wires past the W. Trenton Yard.
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NatureJust some random shots of Wildlife.
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NS Local TrainA Norfolk Southern local freight from Allentown Pa to Somerville NJ. One car of plastic pellets is being delivered as it passes Three Bridges, NJ. Photo taken not long after the dividing up of Conrail.
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King Our German ShepardMy wife & I got a German Shepard Puppy in June 05, as an anniversary gift. These are just some photos of him.
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Two Trains in Cove, PAAt Cove, PA. Two intermodel trains, one in each direction roar through. This is not exactly a meet since the westbound is out of sight then the eastbound comes into view.
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Norfolk Southern Slab TrainA concrete slab train rolls east through Newport, PA. I'm not sure if it's loaded or not.
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Another Norfolk SouthernNS Train 18G passes the Stanton Station Road grade crossing in Hunterdon County, NJ.
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Empty Coal Train at Horseshoe CurveA Westbound Norfolk Southern empty coal train climbs to the summit of the Allegheny Mts.
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My FavsThese pictures that are my favorites.
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Our MoonJust a few photos of our moon.
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Amtrak at Horseshoe CurveWestbound Amtrak #43 makes it's way around Horseshoe Curve just after making the Altoona, PA station stop. The final destination for this train is Pittsburgh, PA. Next stop: Johnstown
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Norfolk Southern on Horseshoe CurveEastbound Norfolk Southern train # 18G Decends the Allegheny Mts. at the World famous Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, Pa. This train's final destination is Oak Island Yard in Newark, NJ. This train will be stopping in Altoona for a new crew.
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'O' Scale Model Railroading Part 2This is Part 2 of 'O' Scale "The Trains"
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'O' Scale Model Railroading Part 1This is my other train layout, it consists of three 4X8 sheets of plywood with about a two foot extension on one end. This train layout is not landscaped as my 'N' sacle trains are.
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West Trenton,NJ TrainsRailroad tracks through W. Trenton, NJ. located in west central New Jersey. This is severved by the Southeastern Pennsylvanian Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and CSX freights.
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N Scale Model RailroadingIn an upstairs bedroom of my house I have a 7ft. by 3ft. N scale model railroad layout. I model the CSX & Cheesie System Railroads.
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CSX River Line @ Iona Island, NYIona Island,NY is a great railfan and a great place to observe the wildlife. Also, Iona Island is a bald eagle habitat, however I did not see any. Mostly my photos are the trains.
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Norfolk Southern Pittsburg Line Cassandra to Harrisburg, PAThis is a railfan photo tour of the railroad starting in Cassandra,Pa. moving east and will end in Harrisburg,Pa.
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Harpers Ferry Trains and SceneryHarpers Ferry,WV (The Trains)
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Harpers Ferry, WV TripTwo other friends and myself went to Harpers Ferry, WV. USA. We are big in railroading and trains, as well as the history of the town.
