Everett Railroad - 5 May 2012
The Everett Railroad for a second time!
Once again, on Saturday, May 5 2021, Gary and Eileen Shrey hosted another great run on the Everett Railroad. Part of North Shore group, the Everett Railroad Company is a class-III railroad offering carload freight service in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The Interchange carrier is Norfolk Southern at Hollidaysburg, PA. The Everett Railroad Company serves the communities of Roaring Spring, Martinsburg, Curryville and Claysburg and has provided freight service to Pennsylvania's Blair and Bedford counties for over fifty years.
Adrianne rode with Dan
As always, the run goes from Claysburg, Pa to Hollidaysburg and then to Martinsburg and return for a total mileage of about 60. Gary and Eileen always esnure the food and stops are well organziaed and this makes the run very enjoyable. They Shreys are real pros!
The Everett Railroad System Map
Adrianne and Jane at Horseshoe Curve
From Claysburg, we traveled north to Hollidaysburg. We turned the cars and traveled south to the restored Roaring Spring station, a former Pennsylvania Railroad stop. In Roaring Spring, the local volunteer fire department had prepared a great lunch. Gary thoughtfully allowed us to preorder and pay for our lunch when we registered for the excursion, making the lunch stop efficient. After lunch, we continued south to Martinsburg, back through the wye to turn the cars, and retraced our route back to Claysburg.
Adrianne having fun!
As this was a run early in the season, we experienced a few breakdowns along the way. Gary and his ECs were on top of each situation. Our railroad host helped flag and dropped signals at all major crossings, making our trip most enjoyable. Hats off to Gary and Eileen Shrey for a great day on a scenic railway!
Thanks to Gary and Eileen for another great excursion!
