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By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:12/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
Album Info:This is the last set in this series taken at PU Tower on Saturday 6 December 2025.Included here are shots taken from inside PU Tower of train NS K 76 led by two NS EMD GP 38-2's and a GE as third unit. I didn't catch the GE unit. K76 was to have passed PU Tower earlier in the day, due to locomotive problems it was delayed and passed PU tower in the afternoon. Rolling stock on K76 also seen in this set. Photo Location PU Tower Phillipsburg, NJ (Warren County). Reporting Marks source; Railcar Photos.Com
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ASPECT - CLEAR
Title:  ASPECT - CLEAR
Description:  A 55-200mm telephoto lens shot taken from inside PU Tower ( aera where the tower operator would have been stationed. Looking at westbound signal displaying the Aspect Steady Green over Steady Red, Name Clear, Indication proceed not exceeding Normal Speed, NORAC Rule 281 (NORAC+ Northeast Advisdoty rules Operating Committee) The yellow blur is a Christmas light on of many strung in PU Tower. This signal is for NS train K 76 general manifest, originates in Allentown, PA to Croxton, NJ. It is heading westbound as was supposed to pass by earlier, and had engine trouble of some sort.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:15:57 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Signal,Track,Action
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NS K 76
Title:  NS K 76
Description:  First shot of train NS K 76 westbound and near the Phillipsburg RR Historians Club. Shot taken from inside PU Tower. K 76 is led by two EMD GP 38-2's cool seeing these four axle engines leading!!!
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:16:48 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5611(GP38-2) NS 5624(GP38-2)
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Second shot of NS K 76
Title:  Second shot of NS K 76
Description:  Second shot of NS K 76, heading west at the same location in the previous photo. Railfans are also catching the action . East View
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:17:26 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
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NS K 76 Approaches PU Tower
Title:  NS K 76 Approaches PU Tower
Description:  Third Shot. NS K 76 approaches PU Tower. Railfans on both sides of the track (former CNJ) are catching the action. This shot taken from inside PU Twoer
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:18:08 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5611(GP38-2) NS 5624(GP38-2)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Continues Approaching PU Tower
Title:  Continues Approaching PU Tower
Description:  Fourth Shot as NS K 76 continues approaching PU Tower. Shot taken from inside PU Tower. Railfans are catching the action and excited to see this train.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:18:47 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5611(GP38-2) NS 5624(GP38-2)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
NS 5611
Title:  NS 5611
Description:  Fifth shot of NS K 76, as it continues west and close to PU Tower. Railfans are catching the action . Photo taken from inside PU Tower
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:19:46 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5611(GP38-2) NS 5624(GP38-2)
Views:  41   Comments: 2
NS 5611 Lead engine K 76
Title:  NS 5611 Lead engine K 76
Description:  A nice shot of the eld engine NS 5611 at PU Tower. Railfans are doing their thing taking pictures, friendly crew History/heritage of NS 5611',Rebuilt from NS GP 38 2802, NS 2802 original build date03-1970, original order# 7240, original builder# 36050, rebuilt as NS 5611 10-2005,source: www.nsdah9.com/Rosters/5601.html ori
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:20:38 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5611(GP38-2) NS 5624(GP38-2)
Views:  41   Comments: 2
NS 5611 & NS 5624
Title:  NS 5611 & NS 5624
Description:  NS K 76 passing PU Tower railfans waving the crew,( friendly) A nice close upof NS 5611, Second engine NS 5624 seen, hisitory/heritage NS 5624; formerly NS GP 38 # 2782, original build date, 01-1970, original order# 7240, original builder # 36030, rebuilt as NS 5624 by NS 01-2006, source;www.nsdah9.com/rosters/5601.html.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:21:28 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5611(GP38-2) NS 5624(GP38-2)
Views:  45   Comments: 2
East View of Rolling Stock on K 76
Title:  East View of Rolling Stock on K 76
Description:  East view of the rolling stock on K 76. Railfans continue catching the action. Photo taken from inside PU Tower. No reporting marks for rolling stock. Blue Christaams bulb is seen
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:22:49 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
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BRCX 5564
Title:  BRCX 5564
Description:  Tank Car BRCX 5564 Plate C. BRCX= Bunge North America Inc. Shot taken from inside PU Tower. Blue Christmas tree bulb seen.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:23:26 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
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CP 654139 IS NEW TO RRPA.  Forrmer SOO Line Covered Hopper also sen.
Title:  CP 654139 IS NEW TO RRPA. Forrmer SOO Line Covered Hopper also sen.
Description:  Photo taken from insdie PU tower of CP 654139 covered hopper with he CP Log and Beaver Symbol. the car behind CP 654139 is a former Soo Line car, and wasn't able to its reporting marks , has CP Rail name seen at top back of the asecond car.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:24:57 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
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View of Gondoals Contents
Title:  View of Gondoals Contents
Description:  A west view from inside PU Tower and able to see inside the gondolas. K 76 is on the bridge (Delaware River and heading or is partially in Easton, PA. The westbound signal seen here is dispalying Aspect Red/Red NAME TOP Indication STOP NORAC Rule 292. Christmas Tree lights also seen
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:26:03 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Track,Action
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Second Shot of High Sided Gondolas Contents.
Title:  Second Shot of High Sided Gondolas Contents.
Description:  A second and continaution shot from the previous one, again showing the high sided gondolas contents. Same information as in previous picture
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:26:43 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Track,Action
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GACX 77043 IS NEW TO RRPA
Title:  GACX 77043 IS NEW TO RRPA
Description:  Covered Hopper with GATX amd GACX marks GACX= GATX Capital. Taken from inside PU Tower
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:28:57 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
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BKTY 157703
Title:  BKTY 157703
Description:  A fairly new and clean looking GATX Excess Height Boxcar (white horizontal stripe. Its reporting marks are. BKTY BKTY= Missouri, Kansas, & Texas. GATX= GATX Capital. BKTY 157703
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:29:43 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Track,Action
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BNSF 728847
Title:  BNSF 728847
Description:  First of three shots of the tail end car. BNSF 728847 EXcess Height Car (white horizontal stripe) the two green lights behind the brake wheel is a drone catchng this trainEnd of Train Device flashing light (red) also seen. . BNSF= Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. The westbound signal continues to display the Aspect STOP Red/Red . Most of K 76 is in Easton,PA
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:31:19 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Track,Action
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Second Tail end shot of BNSF 728847
Title:  Second Tail end shot of BNSF 728847
Description:  Second shot of BNSF 728847 bringing up the tail end of NS K 76. The drone is to the right of the brake wheel. Signal information same as in previous picture.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:32:03 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  30   Comments: 0
BNSF 728847
Title:  BNSF 728847
Description:  Third and last shot of BNSF 728847 as part of K 76's train is still on the bridge over the Delaware River. The dronme is seen to the rigt of hte brake wheel. Information is the same as in previous two pictures.
Photo Date:  12/6/2025  Upload Date: 1/27/2026 2:33:09 PM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  28   Comments: 0


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