Before the... Delaware - Lackawanna Railway

Prior to the beginning of DL Operations in Scranton in 1992, The Carbondale Line, Pocono Main (up to MP 101) and several industrial tracks were operated by the Lackawanna Valley Railway (LVAL).  Despite light traffic (and no customers on the abbreviated Pocono Main), a variety of motive power and paint schemes could be still found in the Scranton area.  All photos by Dave Crosby unless otherwise noted.

U30-B 901 was the mainstay of LVAL operations in Scranton, the unit is seen here out of service after the conclusion of the LVAL era in Scranton. (11/93)

First LVAL train to service the  former Conrail trackage to and inside the Chamberlain Ammunition plant. (8/91) Photo by Ken Ganz.

As seen from Bridge 60 Tower, LVAL 901 enters Steamtown Yard, the large open area on the left is now a shopping mall. (11/91) NPS Photo by Ken Ganz.

Plowing through a snow drift enroute to Chamberlain in Steamtown yard. (2/93) NPS Photo by Ken Ganz.

The 901 leads two other units out of the Steamtown yard after display at a 1990 railfan weekend. (11/90) NPS Photo by Ken Ganz.

First LVAL trip on the Pocono Main with ex R&S RS 18 #1801, seen at the Elmhurst reservoir. (3/93) Photo by Ken Ganz.

Former SP GP-35 Switching the north side of the Chamberlain Ammunition plant. (3/93)

Departing the south side of the Chamberlain plant. (2/93) NPS Photo by Ken Ganz.

Rare passenger inspection trip seen at Wyoming Avenue on the Vine St. Branch. (6/90) NPS Photo by Ken Ganz

Seldom used former Florida Power & Light RSC-2 on Display at Steamtown Railfan Weekend. (11/90)

Stored at Steamtown Shops. (11/90) NPS Photo by Ken Ganz.

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