Chessie 3721 Thruway
Chessie train RS97 ducks under the New York State Thruway in Wheatland, NY on June 12, 1980. At the time this was my favorite weekday line to catch as it had friendly crews and a pretty reliable schedule. I have always worked evenings, and the RS97 was usually good for an 8 to 9am departure out of Brooks Ave. I could usually chase the train to Leroy before I would have to head back home to get ready for work. Occasionally I could chase them as far as Warsaw or even Gainesville.
Chessie 3721 Thruway
Chessie train RS97 ducks under the New York State Thruway in Wheatland, NY on June 12, 1980. At the time this was my favorite weekday line to catch as it had friendly crews and a pretty reliable schedule. I have always worked evenings, and the RS97 was usually good for an 8 to 9am departure out of Brooks Ave. I could usually chase the train to Leroy before I would have to head back home to get ready for work. Occasionally I could chase them as far as Warsaw or even Gainesville.