Train, too
Wednesday
– photo by Mitch Waxman
While walking a waterfront trail, found along the south bank of the Monongahela River here in Pittsburgh, one had spotted a train sitting entirely still while pointed eastwards (described yesterday). The signal boards which govern the movement of such transportation units indicated that ‘something’ was likely going to be heading westwards shortly.
CSX #1899 ending being one of the somethings, but it ended up not being the only something. Such occurrences bring joy to one such as myself.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
On the actual river bank found on the other side of the tracks, a towboat was tying up to a series of mineral barges. Most of the time, nothing happens when passing through here. When something is happening, a lot of other things seem to also be happening. This is sort of ‘the way of things’ when you’re in the habit of following a camera around.
This spot is right about the point where the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh commingle, and form the headwaters of the Ohio River.
– photo by Mitch Waxman
CSX #1899 is what’s known as a heritage unit, painted up all ‘old timey’ special and it’s christened as the ‘Pere Marquette.’ Read all about it here.
Were I a railfan rather than just some ‘icehole who likes taking pictures of trains,’ I’d likely be jumping up and down with joy at this capture, but that would puncture the numbed down and dire outlook on life which I pride myself on. Nothing matters, and nobody cares, after all.
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More CSX!!! Still my favorite! 😀
Thomas Slatin 🏳️🌈
June 5, 2024 at 11:19 am
Looks like the engineer’s elbow behind the windshield. I imagine this guy could have a road rage attitude that far exceeds any of America’s supersized-pickup-truck drivers, except that his mighty engine’s height and power and his train’s incredible momentum are confined to the track ahead and he’s full of safety training.
Have you tried Devo’s 2010 album “Something for Everybody”? Thoroughly depressing but I love it.
dbarms8878
June 7, 2024 at 10:21 pm