Hi-Def: Chasing a Conrail SD50 in the Countryside

* Available in 1080p High-Definition *

On December 29, 2011, a few friends and I headed up to Northeastern Pennsylvania to spend a day along Norfolk Southern's Reading and Lehigh Lines. However, after hearing that NS SD50 #5425 "CRQ" was going to be leading local H75 back toward Bethlehem, PA, we tossed the mainline railroading out the window, and headed into the countryside. Starting in the town of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, we'll work our way back towards Bethlehem, catching the Conrail-blue-lead H75 at seven locations. This engine is one of only 28 locomotives left on Norfolk Southern's roster to wear Conrail blue paint. It is expected that this locomotive will be retired very soon, and placed into Norfolk Southern's SD40E rebuild program -- which feeds on SD50's. There are only nine SD50's remaining in service on Norfolk Southern, and 5425 is one of them.

* DVD *
This chase is available for purchase as a DVD copy. The DVD program features narration, maps and visualizations, historical information, and three bonus locations which are not included in the YouTube upload. The DVD video is full 1080p High-Definition, but can be played in any DVD player on any television. The DVD is $15.99 (plus S&H). Please email trainiacproductions@gmail.com for questions, concerns, or ordering information!

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Category:

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Tags:

• conrail
• sd50
• emd
• Trains
• train

[CSX6000]

Nice one Kyle! 5425 is now gracing the Washington job.

[pennsouprod]

Great Video Kyle!

[MxMaTV]

Very nice vid, and well documented too.

[ACRailVideos]

Great video Kyle!

[FastFlyingVirginian]

Nice job! And well done on finding your way to all those crossings too.

[CSX6000]

Very nice! A good way to end 2011!

[AliceInChains243]

Nice one. I think you definitely made the right decision here, you can get mainline action anytime, but who knows if you can ever get the opportunity to lens a quality move like this again, the time of the Fightin' Fifties is unfortunately running out. Usually the fans have nothing but bad things to say about low track speeds, but in this case they were a GODSEND.

[trainutjob]

Incredible video dude!

[UFO151]

Love those Conrail SD50's Leslie RS3L's!! Best of the best!

[87STEELE]

Absolutely fantastic video, man! Great shots, locations, and power! HD looks great! My luck with this train was terrible the day before...anyway...thumbs up and a fav!