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Summer Vacation 2021 - Kane, Bradford, and Mt. Jewett, PA 06-21-2021

Rail Fan Adventure --

1. The towns we visited are highlighted in yellow. Routes were US 62, US 6, and US 219. PA road map Warren-Coudersport. Click here for a larger image.
The towns we visited are highlighted in yellow. Routes were US 62, US 6, and US 219. PA road map Warren-Coudersport.

2. The former B&O depot at Kane was on the Northern Subdivision. Originally the Pittsburgh & Western RR. A portion was sold to the Knox & Kane RR in 1982, and most of the rest abandoned.
We breezed through Kane, and I didn’t bother to explore the Buffalo & Pittsburgh (ex-PRR) through town. Wish I had. Kane PA depot, ex-B&O. Monday 06-21-2021.
The former B&O depot at Kane was on the Northern Subdivision. Originally the Pittsburgh & Western RR. A portion was sold to the Knox & Kane RR in 1982, and most of the rest abandoned.

3. B&O 2-8-0s 3133-3117 at Kane. Both are class E-60 and came from the Buffalo & Susquehanna takeover. No. 3133 was sold to the Wellsville, Addison & Galeton in 1955 when that road took over that portion of the old B&S. No. 3117 was scrapped in 1955. B&O 3133. Kane PA. 1954.
B&O 2-8-0s 3133-3117 at Kane. Both are class E-60 and came from the Buffalo & Susquehanna takeover. No. 3133 was sold to the Wellsville, Addison & Galeton in 1955 when that road took over that portion of the old B&S. No. 3117 was scrapped in 1955. B&O 3133. Kane PA. 1954.

4. B&O 3133-3117. View 2. Kane PA. 1954.
B&O 3133-3117. View 2. Kane PA. 1954.

5. B&O Time-Table #35. 1953. Northern sub-division.
B&O Time-Table #35. 1953. Northern sub-division.

6. B&O employee time table #1 for 1969. Northern sub-division.
B&O employee time table #1 for 1969. Northern sub-division.

7. B&O divisional map from 1953 showing the Northern Sub. and the isolated former Buffalo & Susquehanna Railway lines out of Galeton. From B&O Time-Table #35. 1953. Wharton Addison. Click here for a larger image.
B&O divisional map from 1953 showing the Northern Sub. and the isolated former Buffalo & Susquehanna Railway lines out of Galeton. From B&O Time-Table #35. 1953. Wharton Addison

8. PRR depot. Kane PA. 1907.
PRR depot. Kane PA. 1907.

9. The B&P goes through Kane regularly. PRR roundhouse. Kane PA.
The B&P goes through Kane regularly. PRR roundhouse. Kane PA.

10. Penn Central Erie line circa 1975. CR Erie Sec (Kane).
Penn Central Erie line circa 1975. CR Erie Sec (Kane).

11. PRR Northern Region #3. PRR Main Line Erie. 04-28-1957.
PRR Northern Region #3. PRR Main Line Erie. 04-28-1957.

12. After finding a motel in Bradford, we did some exploring before going to eat. The sun was going down by the time we found BPRR 2177 and 2000 parked after a days work. BPRR is probably a GP38-2. Bradford PA.
After finding a motel in Bradford, we did some exploring before going to eat. The sun was going down by the time we found BPRR 2177 and 2000 parked after a days work. BPRR is probably a GP38-2. Bradford PA.

13. BPRR 2000 is ex-CSX GP38 2037, nee-B&O 3837. Bradford PA.
BPRR 2000 is ex-CSX GP38 2037, nee-B&O 3837. Bradford PA.

14. BR&P depot. Bradford PA. Circa 1907.
BR&P depot. Bradford PA. Circa 1907.

15. BR&P depot. Bradford PA. Circa 1910. Note the oil derrick in the background.
BR&P depot. Bradford PA. Circa 1910. Note the oil derrick in the background.

16. The E-L is gone, but BPRR still operates some of its trackage around Bradford that serve industries. Erie depot. Bradford PA. 1910.
The E-L is gone, but BPRR still operates some of its trackage around Bradford that serve industries. Erie depot. Bradford PA. 1910.

17. This refinery is still working, but I can’t remember the name. Kendall is the name of a local creek. The track is probably the B&O. Bradford PA.
This refinery is still working, but I can’t remember the name. Kendall is the name of a local creek. The track is probably the B&O. Bradford PA.

18. Bradford, PA-NY, 1:62,500 quad, 1944, USGS. Click here for a larger image.
Bradford, PA-NY, 1:62,500 quad, 1944, USGS.

19. Buffalo & Pittsburgh 454-461-451 lead southbound freight SIJB (Salamanca NY to Johnsonburg PA) out of Bradford with 71 cars on 06-04-2009. The famous Case knife factory is just to my right. Bradford has a Case knife and Zippo lighter museum. This former B&O CPL has been taken out of service. S Bradford PA.
Buffalo & Pittsburgh 454-461-451 lead southbound freight SIJB (Salamanca NY to Johnsonburg PA) out of Bradford with 71 cars on 06-04-2009. The famous Case knife factory is just to my right. Bradford has a Case knife and Zippo lighter museum. This former B&O CPL has been taken out of service. S Bradford PA.

20. BPRR signals looking south at Mt. Jewett PA. CP Mt. Jewett was the south end of a controlled siding. 06-04-2009.
BPRR signals looking south at Mt. Jewett PA. CP Mt. Jewett was the south end of a controlled siding. 06-04-2009.

21. BPRR Mt Jewett PA approach. Approach signal. SIJB is getting close! 06-04-2009.
BPRR Mt Jewett PA approach. Approach signal. SIJB is getting close! 06-04-2009.

22. BPRR 454-461-451. Mt Jewett. SIJB. 06-04-2009.
BPRR 454-461-451. Mt Jewett. SIJB. 06-04-2009.

23. BR&P map from 1925. B&O acquired it around 1930. Cropped. Click here for a larger image.
BR&P map from 1925. B&O acquired it around 1930.

24. B&O map from timetable #35, 1953. Mt. Jewett was around the top of the hill from Bradford to Johnsonville. Note the Northern Sub. begins at Mt. Jewett. Main Line SD. Click here for a larger image.
B&O map from timetable #35, 1953. Mt. Jewett was around the top of the hill from Bradford to Johnsonville. Note the Northern Sub. begins at Mt. Jewett. Main Line SD.

25. B&O Buffalo Div. employee timetable #1, 04-27-1969. B&O Main Line SD.
B&O Buffalo Div. employee timetable #1, 04-27-1969. B&O Main Line SD.

26. B&O #1 timetable map 1969. It’s upside down! Buffalo Div map.
B&O #1 timetable map 1969. It’s upside down! Buffalo Div map.

27. G&W system time-table #2 1999.
G&W system time-table #2 1999.

28. G&W B&P Main Line Sub. #2. 1999. Click here for a slightly larger image.
G&W B&P Main Line Sub. #2. 1999
29. B&P ran over CSX’s P&W Sub. from Eidenau to New Castle yard. NS controlled the Indiana coal branches. From G&W #2. 1999. Click here for a larger iamge.
B&P ran over CSX’s P&W Sub. from Eidenau to New Castle yard. NS controlled the Indiana coal branches. From G&W #2. 1999.

We will visit Kinzua Bridge State Park tomorrow.

Train images used by permission of Everett N Young