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Lehigh & Susquehanna Page 1

All photos this page by Val Pistilli
Summit Station
A southbound train is just about to pass Summit Station. Located about halfway up the branch, it is also the highest point on the L&S Branch.

Ken's Cave shows spelunkers examining the Stalactites and Stalagmites.

Closeup of the shipping dock at Pistilli & Son Canning Co. Here we see Dad having lunch while thinking about what we can do to generate more business.

The Pistilli & Son Canning company. Dad can be seen on the shipping dock. The telephone pole is supposed to be leaning to clear the trains running on the main track.
Meeting at Grover
Grover - A small town with a lot of character. A northbound PRR freight waits on the passing track for a southbound steamer that just came out of Southport Yard.
Switch at State Line Jct.
State Line - Since we hand lay our track, we can create some very interesting situations. This was done to fit sidings into an area that measures less than three feet long and one foot off the main track. The Dunklebergers reefer is sitting on the main track. North is to the right.
Lap Switch at State Line Junction
This photo shows why we hand lay all our track. Lap switch built by Bruce Sergeant.
Susquehanna Junction diesel lineup
Lineup of Diesels at Susquehanna Junction. This is the division point where the Lehigh & Susquehanna interchanges with the Great Lakes and Eastern.
O'Brien Quarry & Lime Company wide view
The latest addition to Grover is the O'Brien Quarry & Lime Company. This is the Sheepscot Lime Company kit built by Charlie Woodward and named after club member Chris O'Brien.

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Photo by Val Pistilli. Photoshop sky by Jay Pastelak

O'Brien Quarry loading No. 2
The O'Brien Quarry is now located at Grover. Structure is Sheepscot structure built by Charlie Woodward.
O'Brien Quarry LCL house
Barlow Falls
Barlow Falls on the S&NY branch that comes off at Marsh Hill. Below is the Great Lakes & Eastern main line.
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