Thursday, September 11, 2008

Lackawanna RailFest 2008

Lackawanna RailFest 2008 was held on Labor Day weekend at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA. There was lots of railroad equipment to see, shops were open for tours, and there were steam powered excursions.

We received the following pictures, captions and text from Kermit Geary, Jr.

Another RailFest is now history in Scranton! Well attended and with much to see and do in the Steamtown facility, this annual event should be a must see for all. And with the Festival de Italiano in downtown Scranton, plenty of good eats were also available!! Unfortunately, the weather on Saturday left a lot to be desired, but Sunday was crystal clear....As a famous railroad editor put ..."that's why there is a turd in Sa'turd'ay..and a Sun in 'Sun'day!!!!! Enjoy these cloudy shots taken on Saturday!


Visiting diesels sun themselves before the show starts


CP 2317 on table

Amtrak 75 leaves turntable after taking a spin....by Troy Rogers
CN 3254 takes a spin on the turntable

CN 3254 leaving Turntable at start of day
Private Car "Hickory Creek" on display

3254 enters roundhouse at end of day