Nice light at Amos Herr Park in Landisville.
I wasn’t expecting anything unusual.
I aimed to frame up the eastward Keystone in the gap between the trees.
The train rolled through at speed.
At the back was the elusive 9635 wearing new Phase VII paint!
I made a hastily series of photos as this newly painted relic rolled by!
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I know its been lurking out there for a few weeks. And I thought a bit of patience might reward me with a prize.
Send to me Amtrak 9635!
Here’s the back story: Amtrak had painted former Pennsylvania Railroad Metroliner cab control car 9635 in the latest Phase VII paint, and I find it fascinating that one of the oldest active cars in the fleet received the newest paint. It reminds me of when Conrail painted GG1 4800, built in 1934, in Conrail blue (after briefly dressing it in bi-centennial paint). I believe it was the only GG1 to receive Conrail blue paint. In 1981, I saw it at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (and photographed it on black & white film). As a result, I was eager to see 9635 in its fresh dress. (Just in case something happens.)
A few weeks ago my friend Dan Cupper caught it near Harrisburg, and I’ve been hoping to see it ever since.
Tuesday evening, I had about an hour and half free, and I intercepted four Keystones: two west and two east. I made the most of each but no 9635.
Not a problem, I still made the most of each passing train. But the quest continues!
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