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5/3/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Ralph Bonanno
Dates:3/2/1933 - 6/30/2024
Album Info:Images of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway's Southern Division across northern NJ
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NYS&W SU-99 assaults the grade as it passes through downtown on a hazy June afternoon
Title:  NYS&W SU-99 assaults the grade as it passes through downtown on a hazy June afternoon
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Photo Date:  6/17/2011  Upload Date: 6/17/2011 8:02:29 PM
Location:  Butler, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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A dash of yellow and black in a sea of green as SU-99 assaults the grade next to Charlottesburg Resevoir
Title:  A dash of yellow and black in a sea of green as SU-99 assaults the grade next to Charlottesburg Resevoir
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Photo Date:  6/17/2011  Upload Date: 6/17/2011 8:02:52 PM
Location:  West Milford, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYSW 3016 about to cross Silver Grove Rd, MP 53 as it crests the grade from Butler.
Title:  NYSW 3016 about to cross Silver Grove Rd, MP 53 as it crests the grade from Butler.
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Photo Date:  6/17/2011  Upload Date: 6/17/2011 8:03:22 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Having picked up some shrubbery on its pilot, SU-99 crests the grade at Rich's Deli on its westbound trek
Title:  Having picked up some shrubbery on its pilot, SU-99 crests the grade at Rich's Deli on its westbound trek
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Photo Date:  6/17/2011  Upload Date: 6/17/2011 8:03:42 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Picking upm speed under threatening skies, NYSW train SU-99 rumbles through town, westbound.
Title:  Picking upm speed under threatening skies, NYSW train SU-99 rumbles through town, westbound.
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Photo Date:  6/17/2011  Upload Date: 6/17/2011 8:02:01 PM
Location:  Hackensack, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SU-99 assaults the grade at Smith Mills crossing westbound for Binghamton, NY
Title:  SU-99 assaults the grade at Smith Mills crossing westbound for Binghamton, NY
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:29:51 PM
Location:  West Milford, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Assualting the Sparta Mtn grade, SU-99 creeps out from a rock cut working its way west
Title:  Assualting the Sparta Mtn grade, SU-99 creeps out from a rock cut working its way west
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:30:53 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W SU-99 rounds one of the many curves into the early evening sun
Title:  NYS&W SU-99 rounds one of the many curves into the early evening sun
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:30:23 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NYSW 3014(SD40T-2)
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Aftyer a mini-pause to allow a track car ahead to gain some distance, SU-99 starts its way west again at Silver Grove Rd
Title:  Aftyer a mini-pause to allow a track car ahead to gain some distance, SU-99 starts its way west again at Silver Grove Rd
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:31:19 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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in fading light at 8:15 PM, SU 99 rolls across the "vernon flats" approaching Warwick NY
Title:  in fading light at 8:15 PM, SU 99 rolls across the "vernon flats" approaching Warwick NY
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:31:46 PM
Location:  Vernon, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound road freight SU-99 storms thru town at dinner time on a hazy July afternoon enroute to Binghamton, NY
Title:  Westbound road freight SU-99 storms thru town at dinner time on a hazy July afternoon enroute to Binghamton, NY
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:28:53 PM
Location:  Hawthorne, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W SD40T-2 crosses Hamburg Turnpike as it begins its assault on Sparta Mountain
Title:  NYS&W SD40T-2 crosses Hamburg Turnpike as it begins its assault on Sparta Mountain
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Photo Date:  7/6/2011  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 10:29:20 PM
Location:  West Milford, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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The NYS&W hnow has several lease units on property. One is shown here, leading the soon to depart train, SU-99
Title:  The NYS&W hnow has several lease units on property. One is shown here, leading the soon to depart train, SU-99
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Photo Date:  7/18/2011  Upload Date: 7/18/2011 5:48:57 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SU-99 roars upgrade along southbound NJ Route 23, bound for Binghamton NY
Title:  SU-99 roars upgrade along southbound NJ Route 23, bound for Binghamton NY
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Photo Date:  7/29/2011  Upload Date: 7/29/2011 7:22:55 PM
Location:  Newfoundland, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Engineer Joe Dillon accelerates NYSW train SU-99 westward through Passaic Jct at Midland Avenue
Title:  Engineer Joe Dillon accelerates NYSW train SU-99 westward through Passaic Jct at Midland Avenue
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Photo Date:  7/29/2011  Upload Date: 7/29/2011 7:21:57 PM
Location:  Saddle Brook, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Road freight SU-99 hits the grade for Sparta Mountain having just cleared downtown.
Title:  Road freight SU-99 hits the grade for Sparta Mountain having just cleared downtown.
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Photo Date:  7/29/2011  Upload Date: 7/29/2011 7:22:27 PM
Location:  Butler, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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WS-1 crew  brings the power for the second SU-99 to its train at Cross St
Title:  WS-1 crew brings the power for the second SU-99 to its train at Cross St
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Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/3/2011 4:18:42 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SU-99 "A"(left) and SU-99 "B" side by side just before the 99 "A" departs
Title:  SU-99 "A"(left) and SU-99 "B" side by side just before the 99 "A" departs
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Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/3/2011 4:18:56 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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An unusual weekend concentration of road power sits on the service track
Title:  An unusual weekend concentration of road power sits on the service track
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Photo Date:  9/3/2011  Upload Date: 9/3/2011 4:18:24 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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How most fans saw Jim Ferrell: with a smile and a wave. Here's hoping many years of relaxtion in his retirement, effective this night
Title:  How most fans saw Jim Ferrell: with a smile and a wave. Here's hoping many years of relaxtion in his retirement, effective this night
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Photo Date:  9/28/2011  Upload Date: 9/28/2011 10:17:50 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W roaqd freight SU-99 awaits its crew to depart for Binghamton NY. Its a special night for one member of the crew.
Title:  NYS&W roaqd freight SU-99 awaits its crew to depart for Binghamton NY. Its a special night for one member of the crew.
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Photo Date:  9/28/2011  Upload Date: 9/28/2011 10:15:54 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
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L-R: Engineer Jim Ferrell, Mechanic Steve Whritenour Sr, Engineer Joe Dillon. Its Jims last trip on the RR(with Joe) and this is in the yard office before departure
Title:  L-R: Engineer Jim Ferrell, Mechanic Steve Whritenour Sr, Engineer Joe Dillon. Its Jims last trip on the RR(with Joe) and this is in the yard office before departure
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Photo Date:  9/28/2011  Upload Date: 9/28/2011 10:25:10 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
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NYS&W Engineer/Conductor Jim Ferrell calls the dispatcher to sign on duty for the last time as he's retiring this evening
Title:  NYS&W Engineer/Conductor Jim Ferrell calls the dispatcher to sign on duty for the last time as he's retiring this evening
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Photo Date:  9/28/2011  Upload Date: 9/28/2011 10:16:59 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
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SU-99 crew Jim Ferrell (L) and Joe Dillon(R) mark Jim's retirement trip prior to departing for Binghamton NY
Title:  SU-99 crew Jim Ferrell (L) and Joe Dillon(R) mark Jim's retirement trip prior to departing for Binghamton NY
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Photo Date:  9/28/2011  Upload Date: 9/28/2011 10:17:25 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
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A low angle highlights the  underside of SD40 # 3018 on its way to tie on to the SU-99
Title:  A low angle highlights the underside of SD40 # 3018 on its way to tie on to the SU-99
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Photo Date:  10/7/2011  Upload Date: 10/7/2011 8:03:44 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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WS-4 crew brings the SU-99 road power  to the train from the service tracks
Title:  WS-4 crew brings the SU-99 road power to the train from the service tracks
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Photo Date:  10/7/2011  Upload Date: 10/7/2011 8:03:20 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Westbound road freight SU-99 accelerates from a speed restriction approaching Midland Ave
Title:  Westbound road freight SU-99 accelerates from a speed restriction approaching Midland Ave
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Photo Date:  5/25/2012  Upload Date: 5/25/2012 10:07:03 PM
Location:  Saddle Brook, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SU-99 assaults the grade west of dopwntown with 4 units, 61 cars, and working sanders
Title:  SU-99 assaults the grade west of dopwntown with 4 units, 61 cars, and working sanders
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Photo Date:  5/25/2012  Upload Date: 5/25/2012 10:07:17 PM
Location:  Butler, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W SD60 # 3810 departs NJ on its maiden round trip to Binghamton on train SU-99
Title:  NYS&W SD60 # 3810 departs NJ on its maiden round trip to Binghamton on train SU-99
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Photo Date:  5/30/2012  Upload Date: 5/30/2012 6:22:05 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W "new" SD60 departs for Binhamton, NY on train SU 99 at Cross St
Title:  NYS&W "new" SD60 departs for Binhamton, NY on train SU 99 at Cross St
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Photo Date:  5/30/2012  Upload Date: 5/30/2012 6:22:38 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NS 5294, the WS-3 crew, passes the soon to depart SU-99 at Cross St
Title:  NS 5294, the WS-3 crew, passes the soon to depart SU-99 at Cross St
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Photo Date:  5/30/2012  Upload Date: 5/30/2012 6:23:13 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W SU-99 crests the Sparta Mountain grade at MP 51 on an overcast afternoon
Title:  NYS&W SU-99 crests the Sparta Mountain grade at MP 51 on an overcast afternoon
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Photo Date:  6/11/2012  Upload Date: 6/12/2012 2:21:04 AM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYSW SD40-2 3016 casts an imposing figure leading freight SU 99 at Midland Avenue
Title:  NYSW SD40-2 3016 casts an imposing figure leading freight SU 99 at Midland Avenue
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Photo Date:  6/11/2012  Upload Date: 6/12/2012 2:20:16 AM
Location:  Saddle Brook, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYSW SU 99 assualts the grade west of Butler at Smith's Mills crossing
Title:  NYSW SU 99 assualts the grade west of Butler at Smith's Mills crossing
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Photo Date:  6/11/2012  Upload Date: 6/12/2012 2:20:42 AM
Location:  West Milford, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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A pair of the recently arrived SD60's awaits the crew for the westbound freight, SU-99
Title:  A pair of the recently arrived SD60's awaits the crew for the westbound freight, SU-99
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Photo Date:  7/2/2012  Upload Date: 7/2/2012 9:21:31 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SU-99 works upgrade into the sun with a pair of "new" SD60's
Title:  SU-99 works upgrade into the sun with a pair of "new" SD60's
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Photo Date:  7/2/2012  Upload Date: 7/2/2012 9:22:06 PM
Location:  Oak Ridge, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound train SU-99 cresrs the grade at MP 51 into the evening sun
Title:  Westbound train SU-99 cresrs the grade at MP 51 into the evening sun
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Photo Date:  7/2/2012  Upload Date: 7/2/2012 9:22:20 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SD60 class unit # 3800 leads westbound train SU-99 just west of Butler, NJ
Title:  SD60 class unit # 3800 leads westbound train SU-99 just west of Butler, NJ
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Photo Date:  7/2/2012  Upload Date: 7/2/2012 9:21:50 PM
Location:  West Milford, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound SU 99, under overcast skies, rolls westbound through the sag at MP 48
Title:  Westbound SU 99, under overcast skies, rolls westbound through the sag at MP 48
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Photo Date:  7/13/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:16:27 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Havingt crested the grade, SU 99 with 3 SD60's and 85 cars begins the descent to Sparta Jct
Title:  Havingt crested the grade, SU 99 with 3 SD60's and 85 cars begins the descent to Sparta Jct
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Photo Date:  7/13/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:16:51 PM
Location:  Beaver Lake, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound SU 99 with a trio of SD60's departs the yard and starts it trip westbound
Title:  Westbound SU 99 with a trio of SD60's departs the yard and starts it trip westbound
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Photo Date:  7/13/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:15:33 PM
Location:  Hackensack, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound SU 99 crosses the diamond of the old Erie Greenwood Lake
Title:  Westbound SU 99 crosses the diamond of the old Erie Greenwood Lake
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Photo Date:  7/13/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 2:16:03 PM
Location:  Pompton Lakes, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound SU-99 in the sag at MP 48, bound for Binghamton, NY
Title:  Westbound SU-99 in the sag at MP 48, bound for Binghamton, NY
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Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 8:21:11 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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SU-99 starts the descent to Sparta Jct, heading for Binghamtyon NY in the afternoon sun
Title:  SU-99 starts the descent to Sparta Jct, heading for Binghamtyon NY in the afternoon sun
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Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 8:22:11 PM
Location:  Beaver Lake, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NYS&W SD 60 #v 3810 awaits its cdrew before leading road train SU 99 west to Binghamton NY
Title:  NYS&W SD 60 #v 3810 awaits its cdrew before leading road train SU 99 west to Binghamton NY
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Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 8:20:20 PM
Location:  Bogota, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Red, white and blue... and black and yellow.... SU 99 on a summer afternoon
Title:  Red, white and blue... and black and yellow.... SU 99 on a summer afternoon
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Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 8:20:47 PM
Location:  Franklin Lakes, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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The "newest" SD60 for the NYS&W, 3806, reverses at Bergen Tpk crossing to tie onto its traion, the SU-99
Title:  The "newest" SD60 for the NYS&W, 3806, reverses at Bergen Tpk crossing to tie onto its traion, the SU-99
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Photo Date:  7/23/2012  Upload Date: 7/23/2012 11:07:15 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Having just cleared Butler, SD60 # 3810 leads train SU-99 upgrade towards Sparta NJ and eventually Binghamton NY
Title:  Having just cleared Butler, SD60 # 3810 leads train SU-99 upgrade towards Sparta NJ and eventually Binghamton NY
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Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 10:53:52 PM
Location:  West Milford, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound SU-99 rolls thru the sag at MP 48 with 3 units and 43 cars for Binghamton NY
Title:  Westbound SU-99 rolls thru the sag at MP 48 with 3 units and 43 cars for Binghamton NY
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Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 10:37:08 PM
Location:  Hardyston, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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A trio of NYS&W SD60's sit on the fuel track in advance of departing on westbound train SU-99
Title:  A trio of NYS&W SD60's sit on the fuel track in advance of departing on westbound train SU-99
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Photo Date:  8/13/2012  Upload Date: 8/13/2012 10:29:46 PM
Location:  Ridgefield Park, NJ
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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