Sunday, June 5, 2011

Lackawanna Railroad


Jersey Central RS3 1554 this morning along Ridge Row on the Lackawanna mainline in Scranton. A few University of Scranton buildings loom in the background.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Scranton: Arts on Fire Festival

The Arts on Fire Festival was held today at the Scranton Iron Furnace. This structure was used by the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company from 1845 - 1902. The LI&C Co. later became known as the Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company.

Scranton: Arts on Fire Festival


Close up of the portable furnace.

Scranton: Arts on Fire Festival


A portable iron furnace was on hand.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

St. Mary's Cemetery


St. Mary's Cemetery looking towards the I-81 "Cemetery Bridges" from Monday afternoon. At the bottom of the cemetery, where the fence is located is Old Log Road, below that is Stafford Meadow Brook, opposite that is the Laurel Line tracks, and the remnant of the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company Railroad, sometimes known as Ore Mine Road.

Laurel Line


After exiting the tunnel, Philadelphia Suburban 80, heads south towards the Stafford Avenue bridge, which is partially obscured by foliage. Along this stretch was once the Laurel Line's South Scranton station.

Laurel Line


Philadelphia Suburban 80, southbound, exiting the south end of Laurel Line tunnel. This almost mile - long tunnel runs under Crown Avenue, and is accessible from Old Log Road, which isn't on most maps.