I love crisp clear evenings, with bright sun, low humidity and a deep blue sky.

On a whim, I drove to Amos Herr Park in Landisville, Pa., where a trail offers clean views of Amtrak’s electrified Harrisburg Line.

When I arrived, I notice that a Norfolk Southern local freight with engines at both ends, was in the clear of the mainline on an industrial park lead.

Amtrak’s westward Keystone 649 was due, so I set up a view featuring the NS frieght in the distance.

When Amtrak came into view, I made a series of photographs. This set featured ACS-64 electrics at both ends, which has become increasingly common on the Keystone service lately, likely to overcome technical problems with the aged Metroliner Cab Control cars.

This set me thinking pondering other locations to best catch such moves . . . while also wondering if the NS local might pull out on to the main line.

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