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Resting after the chores of the day.
Title:  Resting after the chores of the day.
Description:  Beyond the unit you can see CSX track. The Wheeling & Lake Erie through this subsidiary keeps rail service alive in the Akron area. Both on former EL from Rittman to Ravenna and on the former ABBRR all around town here and in Akron.
Photo Date:  6/29/2009  Upload Date: 6/30/2009 6:35:09 AM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  720   Comments: 2
Bonus.
Title:  Bonus.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/20/2010  Upload Date: 4/20/2010 9:53:30 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CMS 9(95 Tonner) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  720   Comments: 0
4 man crew.
Title:  4 man crew.
Description:  How sweet is that?
Photo Date:  4/20/2010  Upload Date: 4/20/2010 9:56:28 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  709   Comments: 4
This cut will be spotted and the unit and two cars will head towards Barberton.
Title:  This cut will be spotted and the unit and two cars will head towards Barberton.
Description:  The abandoned track that the white tank's just started to cross is featured in my Akron Barberton Beltline Boneyard album.
Photo Date:  4/20/2010  Upload Date: 4/20/2010 10:02:45 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  555   Comments: 2
That's far enough.
Title:  That's far enough.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/20/2010  Upload Date: 4/20/2010 10:04:49 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
More two for one.
Title:  More two for one.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/20/2010  Upload Date: 4/20/2010 10:09:30 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CMS 9(95 Tonner) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  632   Comments: 0
ABC crew has run around it's cut and will head west.
Title:  ABC crew has run around it's cut and will head west.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/20/2010  Upload Date: 4/20/2010 10:20:55 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CMS 9(95 Tonner) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
The other half of AB's locomotive fleet.
Title:  The other half of AB's locomotive fleet.
Description:  These little work horses cover the EL from Rittman to Ravenna, also Pennsy's South Akron Yard, as well as all former ABBRR property still in use. I was tickled to find them both together.
Photo Date:  4/25/2010  Upload Date: 4/26/2010 8:52:30 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  613   Comments: 2
It's a great morning for trains. Cool and sunny.
Title:  It's a great morning for trains. Cool and sunny.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2011  Upload Date: 6/3/2011 2:13:41 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
I went to Barberton in anticipation of 1502's arrival.
Title:  I went to Barberton in anticipation of 1502's arrival.
Description:  The lighting is poor here, but I'd have to stand on the CSX main in order to do better. Not an option.
Photo Date:  6/3/2011  Upload Date: 6/3/2011 2:07:42 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  538   Comments: 0
While Chessie runs a coal train, the crew switches a cut of cars.
Title:  While Chessie runs a coal train, the crew switches a cut of cars.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2011  Upload Date: 6/3/2011 2:12:00 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  486   Comments: 2
And finally, this from the car shot.
Title:  And finally, this from the car shot.
Description:  Almost didn't get this shot.
Photo Date:  7/26/2011  Upload Date: 7/26/2011 8:36:13 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
AB 1501
Title:  AB 1501
Description:  Date approximate.
Photo Date:  7/29/2011  Upload Date: 1/30/2013 12:07:10 PM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  557   Comments: 4
Light Engine to PPG.
Title:  Light Engine to PPG.
Description:  They've just crossed Newell St.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 4:47:01 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  498   Comments: 0
Looks peaceful and calm now, doesn't it?
Title:  Looks peaceful and calm now, doesn't it?
Description:  Back in EL days, there were 4 tracks right here with a six switch crossover. Each siding had other tracks, both for switching and industries, running from them.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 4:49:45 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  498   Comments: 3
The restored, but never used for anything depot.
Title:  The restored, but never used for anything depot.
Description:  Originally, it was behind me and maroon in color. A neighbor said, "I wish they would use it. They could run passenger trains for special events."
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 4:54:11 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  631   Comments: 8
Running on what used to be the westbound.
Title:  Running on what used to be the westbound.
Description:  The depot would've been to the left of this unit and 2 tracks removed from it. Beyond the bridge in the distance is the track to PPG. Whoever was the flagman on our local would have to walk out there and protect the move as we shoved against the current of traffic on the eastbound.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 4:58:52 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  478   Comments: 2
Approaching 5th St.
Title:  Approaching 5th St.
Description:  There were 5 tracks off the siding just west of 5th St. The majority of our switching was done there. Two of the tracks were interchange tracks for the A&BBRR.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:02:06 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  451   Comments: 0
Crossing Wooster Rd.
Title:  Crossing Wooster Rd.
Description:  We didn't go this far, but a couple of rogue traffic lights kept me from catching a good shot at Hopocan Rd.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:10:01 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  691   Comments: 4
Heading into PPG.
Title:  Heading into PPG.
Description:  The engineer has his eye on the photographer.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:15:02 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  494   Comments: 0
Discussing the next move.
Title:  Discussing the next move.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:18:15 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  500   Comments: 3
Switching.
Title:  Switching.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:22:32 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
About a foot of clearance, but why?
Title:  About a foot of clearance, but why?
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:26:01 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  648   Comments: 6
Backing in.
Title:  Backing in.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:29:09 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  526   Comments: 2
My work is finished here.
Title:  My work is finished here.
Description:  It'll be a while before they come out.
Photo Date:  8/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/31/2011 5:31:37 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  490   Comments: 3
Part of the power.
Title:  Part of the power.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 9:36:41 AM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  506   Comments: 2
Don't they keep them looking nice?
Title:  Don't they keep them looking nice?
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 9:43:02 AM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  551   Comments: 2
Maintainer confers with the engineer.
Title:  Maintainer confers with the engineer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 9:46:49 AM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WE 6382(SD40-2) WE 6311(SD40-2) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  537   Comments: 3
Just as I pulled the trigger, the sun popped out from behind a cloud.
Title:  Just as I pulled the trigger, the sun popped out from behind a cloud.
Description:  Apparently an air leak caused the stoppage. I couldn't stay due to an appointment, but I heard them talking about their next move on the scanner as I was driving away.
Photo Date:  9/15/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 9:49:53 AM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500) WE 6311(SD40-2) WE 6382(SD40-2)
Views:  508   Comments: 4
Brewster paint.
Title:  Brewster paint.
Description:  I must admit, I like all the differing schemes on the Wheeling, hope they keep them for a time.
Photo Date:  9/15/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 9:51:55 AM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500) WE 6311(SD40-2)
Views:  503   Comments: 3
The whole picture.
Title:  The whole picture.
Description:  Notice the crossing gates on top of the maintainer's truck? Those are for when "Good Drivers" do bad things.
Photo Date:  9/15/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 9:54:37 AM
Location:  Mogadore, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WE 6382(SD40-2) AB 1501(SW1500) WE 6311(SD40-2)
Views:  533   Comments: 4
ABC 1501
Title:  ABC 1501
Description:  Eastbound on ex-EL trackage
Photo Date:  9/19/2011  Upload Date: 10/6/2014 8:03:40 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Robert Farkas
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
This one is turned the other way.
Title:  This one is turned the other way.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/25/2011  Upload Date: 9/26/2011 8:37:40 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  440   Comments: 2
Both of these units are daily drivers.
Title:  Both of these units are daily drivers.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/25/2011  Upload Date: 9/26/2011 8:40:02 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  412   Comments: 0
It's off to Brittain Yard.
Title:  It's off to Brittain Yard.
Description:  Conductor had flagged the crossing after lining them off the transfer and onto the main.
Photo Date:  9/25/2011  Upload Date: 9/26/2011 8:42:32 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
Stretch Limo.
Title:  Stretch Limo.
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 8:25:53 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 3046(SD40-3) WE 3049(SD40-3) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  519   Comments: 3
On the move again.
Title:  On the move again.
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 8:29:21 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 3049(SD40-3) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
As this unit came into the viewfinder, the conductor backed across the image.
Title:  As this unit came into the viewfinder, the conductor backed across the image.
Description:  So a redo was called for. All that excitement made me miss the new gon.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 8:32:15 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 3049(SD40-3) AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  548   Comments: 2
AB 1501 on CSX Z641-15
Title:  AB 1501 on CSX Z641-15
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/15/2012  Upload Date: 1/19/2012 8:54:24 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Now that the Coke Train is gone, it's time to practice our ABCs again.
Title:  Now that the Coke Train is gone, it's time to practice our ABCs again.
Description:  From East Market St.
Photo Date:  1/29/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2012 7:44:11 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  335   Comments: 5
Park St. bridge has been daylighted.
Title:  Park St. bridge has been daylighted.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/29/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2012 7:50:27 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  247   Comments: 7
7 cars for Barberton.
Title:  7 cars for Barberton.
Description:  3 railroads, 5 locations, 2 hours. It's time to go do something else. Thanks for coming along.
Photo Date:  1/29/2012  Upload Date: 1/29/2012 7:54:50 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  256   Comments: 4
Shoving out of the old ABBRR yard.
Title:  Shoving out of the old ABBRR yard.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:46:10 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  249   Comments: 3
Coming down the line with 4 cars.
Title:  Coming down the line with 4 cars.
Description:  Nowhere near the traffic I'd like to see here, but I'll take it.
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:24:40 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  310   Comments: 8
There were several shots I took here.
Title:  There were several shots I took here.
Description:  I liked this one the best.
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:28:58 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  371   Comments: 7
Crossing Hopocan Ave.
Title:  Crossing Hopocan Ave.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:33:33 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  419   Comments: 11
Coming up to Wooster Rd.
Title:  Coming up to Wooster Rd.
Description:  Barberton was at one time a very busy little community and people came from all over to work at PPG, Ohio Brass, Babcock & Wilcox, Rockwell International, and the list goes on and on.
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:36:27 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  214   Comments: 4
The conductor has cut off the 2 rear cars for later.
Title:  The conductor has cut off the 2 rear cars for later.
Description:  They will be run around later and thus ends my hope of them going to Rittman.
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:50:06 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  242   Comments: 7
Preparing to enter PPG.
Title:  Preparing to enter PPG.
Description:  They will lock themselves in here and I won't see them again today.
Photo Date:  1/30/2012  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 5:42:40 PM
Location:  Barberton, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  338   Comments: 7
AB 1501 enters the Beta Quadran
Title:  AB 1501 enters the Beta Quadran
Description:  t.
Photo Date:  2/7/2012  Upload Date: 2/7/2012 1:14:51 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AB 1501(SW1500)
Views:  316   Comments: 5


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