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By:Paul Koprowski
Dates:1/1/2014 - 12/31/2018
Album Info:Operating on a former RDG branch in Berks County, the Colebrookdale Railroad is one of Pennsylvania's newest shortline operations. These photos highlight their equipment and operations.
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New Operator
Title:  New Operator
Description:  Equipment from old Big Blue is reunited once more at the south end of the former Reading Company Colebrookdale Branch. Former Conrail GP10 7580, now property of Clinton Terminal Railroad, and a ballast hopper have arrived for the startup of a new shortline operation, the Colebrookdale Railroad.
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 4/6/2014 10:02:11 PM
Location:  Pottstown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  555   Comments: 0
CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  CTR 7580 was originally constructed by EMD in 1957 for the Pennsylvania Railroad as GP-9 7128, carrying that number through Penn Central and into Conrail. Under the ownership of Big Blue, it was rebuilt as a GP10 and renumbered 7580. After retirement in the 1980s, the Geep was sold into private ownership and worked freight and passenger trains on the ex-CNJ line out of Jim Thorpe, PA. Its last place of operation was the Pennsy Supply quarry at Annville, PA, the reason for all the white markings all over the former Conrail paint scheme.
Photo Date:  1/16/2014  Upload Date: 4/6/2014 9:55:37 PM
Location:  Pottstown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
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Equipment Comes North
Title:  Equipment Comes North
Description:  A snowy day in Boyertown finds the first two pieces of equipment for the new Colebrookdale Railroad awaiting the warmth of spring.
Photo Date:  2/12/2014  Upload Date: 11/12/2014 3:38:46 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  835   Comments: 0
PRR 477768
Title:  PRR 477768
Description:  Built by the PRR's own Juniata shops at Altoona, PA in 1941, this old cabin car was acquired by the Colebrookdale Railroad from an NRHS chapter in Virginia which had restored it a few years prior. Car will be used to provide historic caboose rides on the former Reading branch line.
Photo Date:  3/29/2014  Upload Date: 4/6/2014 10:07:19 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Views:  461   Comments: 2
CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  The Clinton Terminal Geep has recently seen Colebrookdale's attractive new logo applied over the CTR markings it had originally received upon arriving on this line.
Photo Date:  3/29/2014  Upload Date: 12/13/2014 3:04:36 AM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  736   Comments: 1
PRR 477768
Title:  PRR 477768
Description:  Marker lamps in position, the former PRR cabin car awaits departure from the Boyertown station with a late fall run to Pottstown.
Photo Date:  11/1/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 3:44:12 AM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  A closer look at the cab side reveals the old Conrail number under the current PRR style paint.
Photo Date:  11/1/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 3:51:13 AM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  524   Comments: 0
CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  A fitting new paint job for a former PRR Geep and a great improvement to the appearance of the unit compared to when it arrived from Annville last winter. Leased CTR 7580 awaits departure from Boyertown for a run up the line.
Photo Date:  11/1/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 3:46:33 AM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  545   Comments: 0
EBGR 5033
Title:  EBGR 5033
Description:  Restoration work continues on this former Canadian National commuter coach. Once completed, passengers will be able to ride in comfort in a turn of the century parlor car atmosphere, an rare experience in the 21st century.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/15/2015 11:38:03 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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EBGR 9
Title:  EBGR 9
Description:  This little Plymouth locomotive was once used to shift freight cars around the now closed Titus Generating Station, operated by NRG Energy Inc. Constructed in 1964.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/15/2015 11:42:43 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  EBGR 9(ML)
Views:  503   Comments: 0
CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  Colebrookdale markings recently applied, the ex-PRR unit runs around its consist in preparation for another run.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/15/2015 11:49:35 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
PRR 477768
Title:  PRR 477768
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Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/15/2015 11:54:45 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
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EBGR 5038
Title:  EBGR 5038
Description:  One of the other CN cars on the Colebrookdale has been rebuilt into this attractive dining car for food service on the rails. The red and green color scheme is left over from the Upper Hudson River Railroad of North Creek, NY, the previous operator of this car.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 12:25:56 AM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
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Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 12:31:58 AM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
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Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 12:34:46 AM
Location:  Pine Forge, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  Arriving at the Pottstown station facility alongside Manatawny Park. Passengers on this run would disembark and proceed to the vintage baseball game in progress on one of the park's diamonds.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 12:39:34 AM
Location:  Pottstown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  335   Comments: 3
EBGR 4970
Title:  EBGR 4970
Description:  Recently restored for operations on the former Reading Company Colebrookdale Branch.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 12:44:33 AM
Location:  Pottstown, PA
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CTR 7580
Title:  CTR 7580
Description:  Posed at the edge of the West King Street grade crossing while passengers disembark. The train would then shove north slightly to clear the fouling point so they could perform the runaround move.
Photo Date:  8/9/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 12:48:00 AM
Location:  Pottstown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  CTR 7580(GP10)
Views:  326   Comments: 1
HRS 729
Title:  HRS 729
Description:  One of the recent additions to the Colebrookdale Railroad yard is this open air car, converted from the 1924 Pullman sleeper "Lake Girard." Assigned to the PRR, it was converted to maintenance of way service after retirement from active passenger duty. Acquired from the Everett Railroad near Altoona, PA.
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 11:32:30 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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USAX 5002
Title:  USAX 5002
Description:  Another recent arrival in Boyertown is this former Army 0-6-0T, constructed by Porter in 1942 and assigned to the Philadelphia area. Acquired by Project 02 and moved north from the Kentucky Railway Museum, this locomotive will undergo a full restoration to active service on the Colebrookdale Railroad. Pictured at the south end of the yard with the Colebrookdale's recently repainted Plymouth.
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 11:42:13 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  USAX 5002(0-6-0T) EBGR 9(ML)
Views:  1173   Comments: 2
EBGR 9
Title:  EBGR 9
Description:  Repainted to match GP10 7580.
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/16/2015 11:52:15 PM
Location:  Boyertown, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
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Locomotives:  EBGR 9(ML)
Views:  866   Comments: 0


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