Frograil Rail Tours

Folks, it's been almost four years since I've updated this site. I have to admit that I had decided never to touch this site again. First, the pop ups and banner ads drove me away. Second, I have other outlets for my photography now. But the main reason is actual much more simple. I forgot my password. My e-mail address had also changed, so FC could not send me the password. Finally I was lying in bed one night when it came to me, the password, that is. So here we are.

Please note that my e-mail address is now correct on this page, but not through the rest of the site. I went through a computer crash during my time away from this site and lost all of the original files. Maybe later, time will allow me to save the files from the site back to my computer where I can make changes.

Now I do want to say that there are other ways to see my train photography and, honestly, I've gotten better by leaps and bounds since I added anything to this site. Here they are --

Signature Digitale Photography
My Photos @ Railpictures
My Photos @ RRPA
My Photos @ One Model Place

The most famous L&C engine of all isn't a diesel, it's a Baldwin 2-8-0 #40. And it was repainted into her L&C lettering by current owner New Hope & Ivyland. Click here to see my shots of it straight from Pennsylvania!

** This unit was in transit to the L&C in early 2002 and actually passed the East Chester interchange with the two roads. Apparently this was no room left at the in..... terchange. It went to Monroe. Then it went to Hamlet. Then it went to Cayce. At some point, CSX derailed it. Rumor has it that it even went down to Waycross, Georgia, though that is unconfirmed. It eventually made it to the L&C in late February. But it's time here may be limited. It is said to have several mechanical problems. As of 07/2003, it has not seen service on the L&C. And in 8/03, it and 215 were taken to the CSX interchange in East Chester for delivery to their next stopping point. The HLCX 38-2s also took an interesting turn or two in their travels to the L&C. CSX first dropped them off to the Indiana Rail Road with four other HLCX GP38-2s. Four were supposed to go there. These were all black with simple HLCX markings, all ex-Cons from their 8200 series. The INRD realized the mistake immediately and sent them back to CSX. Within a week, they were at the shop in Lancaster. (Thanks to Jeff Gast for reporting this to Carolina Rails.)

This roster was compiled by me -- Joseph C. Hinson -- from the Diesel Era article listed on my bibliography page. The information on the LLPX end cabs came from several online sources, including a simple search on Google, the best search engine in the whole world! The information on the LLPX GP38-2s came from Larry Smoak, Scott Ridenhour and Lee Mahaley while information on the HLCX units came from Bill Miller and Jeff Gast. Many thanks guys! Soon, there may be too many people to thank!

A great deal of thanks must go out to the L&C who are very patient with a railfan such as myself. Steve Gedney and High Richardson provided a great deeal of insight into the growth of the line as well as the impending loss of the end cabs. Several crew members are always friendly with a wave and information when they can share. The office people are always friendly and courteous. Thanks to everyone at the L&C who has had to put up with me from time to time.