In Conrail days, I made many memorable visits to the West Slope of Alleghenies. The former PRR mainline was always alive with freight.

It had been almost three years since our last visit to this hallowed ground. Last Saturday we made an overdue pilgrimage.

We arrived at the Railroad Overlook at Cassandra, Pa. just before 1pm. There were a fair few photographers already in position, plus an extended Mennonite family enjoying a PRR-themed picnic.

It was quiet for the first half hour.

Light clouds crossed the sky, and a set of light helpers went West toward Cresson. I made photos to capture the aura of the place. And then a distant roar, just barely audible above the rustle of leaves.

Shhhh. A westbound cometh, and its very heavy.

It won’t be long now . . .

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