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Photos from Philadelphia II
Aug 17, 2022 15:02:58   #
Chip Rock Loc: Southern New Jersey
 
Photos from June while I was with a group. These are on the opposite side of the Schuylkill River along the Schuylkill River Trail.

All skies in this series are the actual sky, great day out there.

At Locust Street, Locust Point condos building on far right.
At Locust Street, Locust Point condos building on ...
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Trains moved in shortly after the first photo, this obviously an elevated walkway. Building on right is Roberts Center Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. South St bridge in view and center city beyond.
Trains moved in shortly after the first photo, thi...
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Many cars were marked Molten Sulfur, not something I'd want to work near.
Many cars were marked Molten Sulfur, not something...
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Not a train rather an abandoned crane at the PECO Schuylkill Station power plant. Crane was used to transfer coal, now natural gas powers the plant. Plant was built in 1902 first large scale electric plant in Philadelphia and still in operation.
Not a train rather an abandoned crane at the PECO ...
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When we got back to the location of the first photo with empty rails (Locust St.) we found we were blocked by this train, got to see a vintage boxcar. Personally thought this was the best shot of the day.
When we got back to the location of the first phot...
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Aug 18, 2022 08:20:29   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 

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Aug 18, 2022 10:36:00   #
badapple Loc: Twin Lake, Michigan
 
Great. Love train pictures.

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Aug 19, 2022 19:59:13   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Enjoyed the series!!
Pat

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