Lehigh Valley 217 Plains Road
It aint much to look at, but this was one of the last days of the Lehigh Valley that I ever saw. It was one of the last days before April 1, 1976, also known as "C" Day. I was not able to ride my bike down to the Junction on March 31 due to the rainy weather, but I do recall listening to the last LV trains blowing for the crossings on that day. This was possibly March 29 or 30. Hard to believe that 45 years have passed. In this view the local is on the Rochester Branch and is blocking Plains Road at Rochester Junction as it switches cars in the small yard. The engineer in the 217 gave us rides while they switched, and I have some pics taken from inside the cab that will get posted some day.
Lehigh Valley 217 Plains Road
It aint much to look at, but this was one of the last days of the Lehigh Valley that I ever saw. It was one of the last days before April 1, 1976, also known as "C" Day. I was not able to ride my bike down to the Junction on March 31 due to the rainy weather, but I do recall listening to the last LV trains blowing for the crossings on that day. This was possibly March 29 or 30. Hard to believe that 45 years have passed. In this view the local is on the Rochester Branch and is blocking Plains Road at Rochester Junction as it switches cars in the small yard. The engineer in the 217 gave us rides while they switched, and I have some pics taken from inside the cab that will get posted some day.