We've reached the final installment of the Kings Port Division's participation in the current virtual ops series, Penn Central Car Movement #45. Actually the action today is focused on my freelanced Kings Port & Western Railroad as the PC has transferred cars to the smaller line to forward them up its Mountain Branch in the Catskills. One car of particular interest is Atlantic Pacific R.R. boxcar #60358 shown below. The distinctive white RBL is loaded with wooden pallets from Mike's Lumber for Van Winkle Canning
The A.P.R.R. car is coupled onto others scheduled to head up the Kings Port & Western's Mountain Branch and pushed by the West Mill Yard switcher onto the interchange track.
Meanwhile at Williams Yard in Kings Port, a KP&W train is about to be dispatched for the Mountain Branch. It will arrive at West Mill and pick up the cars waiting on the interchange. The B&M car in the foreground reflects the connection the KP&W has with the B&M at Williams Yard.
The train, Extra #769 powered by matching GP9s, is seen pulling out of Williams Yard and leaving Kings Port. More B&M cars are seen in the background.
KP&W Extra #769, arrives at West Mill on shared PC/KP&W trackage. The lead car of the cut waiting on the interchange track can be seen behind the white tanker at GERN Industries.
Extra #769 picks up the three cars and heads toward the cut-off for the KP&W's Mountain Branch.
A.P.R.R #60358 is seen crossing Canton Road.
The GP9s are perfectly suited to the Mountain Branch's tighter curves. Two units are enough to power this short train up the grades to Bloomberg where the local Agway is the first stop. Two non-virtual ops cars are dropped off here just for the pure model railroad enjoyment of it!
The A.P.R.R. car loaded with pallets is the next set out...at Van Winkle Canning.
That completes the delivery of all cars forwarded to the KPD this time around! Its time to hand the mantle over to the New York Central Train Layout for the continuation of this series!
Thanks for riding along with the Kings Port & Western today!!
Ralph, Your new GP9’s fit right in with the Mountain Branch and the businesses along the way. Nice finish to your part of PCCM 45. This has been a fun experience connecting with the virtual ops concept. Looking forward to future PCCM series and segments.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian! Glad you enjoyed it and were part of it!
DeleteTo: West Mill / Williams Yard
ReplyDeleteFrom: Terminal Yard
Acknowledge delivery of all cars forwarded to the KP&W at Williams Yard.
Terminal Yard out...
Another highlight reel for the P.C.C.M's Ralph. Lots of great photos,and action to for us rail fans to enjoy. The new GP9's look perfect in their role. The Bloomberg industries are a nice treat as well. You know I like that KP&W trailer strategically spotted in the last photo!
Thanks John! I've been meaning to make more use of the KP&W trailer.
DeleteNice wrap up to your VO of P.C.C.M.45! I'm sure the owners of Van Winkle Canning will be pleased with the quality of the pallets. Photos of all of the industries look great! Enjoyed this VO thoroughly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Neal!
DeleteVan Winkle Caning looks forward to a continued workings relationship with Mike's Lumber!