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Steve Coraggio's Collection
 
4/8/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Norfolk Southern
Model:Rebuilt EMD SD45-2Built As:EL 3669 (SD45-2)
Serial Number:7381-1Order No:7381
Frame Number:7381-1Built:11/1972
Notes:Ex-CR 6654, Exx-EL 3669,built Nov.1972, order # 7381
Other locos with this serial:  CR 6654(SD45-2) NS 1700(SD45-2) EL 3669(SD45-2)
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NS 1700 EL
Title:  NS 1700 EL
Description:  NS 1700 ERIE LACKAWANNA . THE PORT READING SECONDARY IS IN FRONT THE 1700 AND WEST . GARDEN STATE SECONDARY RUNS NORTH TO SOUTH
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:05:31 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 2
 SMOKE UNDER THE BRIDGE
Title:  SMOKE UNDER THE BRIDGE
Description:  CLOSE UP NS 1700 EL UNDER THE PORT READING AVENUE BRIDGE, EXHAUST SHOWING
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:06:27 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 3
ALMOST DONE!!!
Title:  ALMOST DONE!!!
Description:  A FULL VIEW OF NS 1700 EL UNDER PORT READING AVENUE BRIDGE CONTINUES PUSHING CARS INTO THE YARD
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:07:33 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) NS 3365(SD40-2)
Views:  250   Comments: 10
EL
Title:  EL
Description:  ANOTHER SHOT OF NS 1700 EL UNDER THE PORT READING AVENUE BRIDGE.
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:08:48 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
 IN THE YARD
Title:  IN THE YARD
Description:  OI 16 IS NOW IN PORT READING YARD, JOB COMPLETED.
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:10:43 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
TAKING A SHORT BREAK
Title:  TAKING A SHORT BREAK
Description:  I USED TELEPHOTO LENS FOR THIS SHOT. THE ENGINEER IS CLIMBING DOWN FROM NS 1700 EL.
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:11:34 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) NS 3365(SD40-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 4
GLAD THAT'S DONE
Title:  GLAD THAT'S DONE
Description:  ENGINEER IS ON THE GROUND NOW. TELEPHOTO LENS USED TO TAKE THIS PICTURE.
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:12:43 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
HAVE TO CHECK ON SOMETHING
Title:  HAVE TO CHECK ON SOMETHING
Description:  ENGINEER IS WALKING TOWARDS THE YARD OFFICE. TELEPHOTO LENS USED FOR PICTURE.
Photo Date:  2/25/2017  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 4:13:51 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 4
NS 1700EL Leads Train PR 52
Title:  NS 1700EL Leads Train PR 52
Description:  NS 1700 EL is leading this train and is in the limits of Browns Yard, just at or slightly past MP 5
Photo Date:  7/5/2017  Upload Date: 7/10/2017 4:02:59 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  207   Comments: 4
Just At the Grade crossing
Title:  Just At the Grade crossing
Description:  Just before the grade crossing at Waterworks Road, train is close to the grade here.
Photo Date:  7/5/2017  Upload Date: 7/10/2017 4:04:09 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) NS 3365(SD40-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 4
A Nice Night Shot
Title:  A Nice Night Shot
Description:  A picture of NS 1700 EL (Ex EL 3669) and NS 3365, time this was taken 8:06PM.
Photo Date:  7/5/2017  Upload Date: 7/10/2017 4:05:13 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) NS 3365(SD40-2)
Views:  294   Comments: 13
Long Hood  Shot
Title:  Long Hood Shot
Description:  A shot of the long hood forward of NS 1700EL as she continues into Browns Yard
Photo Date:  7/5/2017  Upload Date: 7/10/2017 4:07:42 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 4
CSX 8029 & NS 1700 EL
Title:  CSX 8029 & NS 1700 EL
Description:  CSX 8029, FIRST NUMBER L&N 8029, SECOND NUMBER SBD 8029, NS 1700 EL (EL 3669, CR 6654) LEAD PR 32.
Photo Date:  1/27/2018  Upload Date: 2/21/2018 9:06:57 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8029(SD40-2) NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 10
  CSX YN3 AND EL PAINT
Title:  CSX YN3 AND EL PAINT
Description:  CSX 8029 AND NS 1700 EL , TRAIN WILL GO ONTO THE PORT READING SECONDARY THEN BACK INTO THE YARD.
Photo Date:  1/27/2018  Upload Date: 2/21/2018 9:08:25 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8029(SD40-2) NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 6
NS 1700 EL
Title:  NS 1700 EL
Description:  NS 1700 EL SECOND ENGINE AS IT PASSES BY MY LOCATION. GREAT TO SEE THIS ENGINE,
Photo Date:  1/27/2018  Upload Date: 2/21/2018 9:09:25 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 4
ON THE PORT READING SECONDARY
Title:  ON THE PORT READING SECONDARY
Description:  PR 32 IS ON THE WYE FOR THE PORT READING SECONDARY
Photo Date:  1/27/2018  Upload Date: 2/21/2018 9:10:49 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8029(SD40-2) NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 10
 "NS 1700 EL CLOSE UP "
Title:  "NS 1700 EL CLOSE UP "
Description:  A CLOSE UP SHOT OF NS 1700 EL ON THE WYE TO THE PORT READING SECONDARY
Photo Date:  1/27/2018  Upload Date: 2/21/2018 9:12:56 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 4
NS 1701 & NS 1700EL AT MP 6
Title:  NS 1701 & NS 1700EL AT MP 6
Description:  NS 1701,(nee original # EL 3670) ne 1700 EL (nee original # EL 3669) with CSX 6159 in tow at MP 6 in Browns Yard.
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 3:48:40 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1701(SD45-2) NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 6159(GP40-2)
Views:  556   Comments: 2
EL Heritage Is Still Here!!!!!
Title:  EL Heritage Is Still Here!!!!!
Description:  NS 1701 and NS 1700EL, Erie Lackawanna heritage are together again. CSX 4429 (nee CR 3346) in the background, a frequent visitor to Browns Yard. A small reflection of NS 1701 can be seen in the puddle.
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 3:53:35 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1701(SD45-2) NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 4429(GP40-2)
Views:  272   Comments: 4
 EL 3670 & EL 3669
Title:  EL 3670 & EL 3669
Description:  I used their original numbers for this shot. CSX 4429's nose is behind the 1701
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 3:57:01 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1701(SD45-2) NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 2
NS 1700 EL & CSX 6159
Title:  NS 1700 EL & CSX 6159
Description:  A partial view of NS 1701 and a full shot of NS 1700 EL with CSX 6159 moving through Browns Yard
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 3:57:55 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 6159(GP40-2)
Views:  551   Comments: 2
In The Yard
Title:  In The Yard
Description:  A view of NS 1701, NS 1700 EL , and CSX 6159 making its way in Browns Yard. Cars from this train will be left here for the local crews to work.
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/2/2018 4:00:43 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1701(SD45-2) NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 6159(GP40-2)
Views:  410   Comments: 2
NS 1700EL
Title:  NS 1700EL
Description:  NS 1700EL, a heraitage unit in its own, former Erie Lackawanna 3669, and is equipped with PTC equipment PTC= Positive Train Control. Engineer is visible in cab window. This was train PR 52. NS repainted her into original paint in 2015.
Photo Date:  8/28/2019  Upload Date: 10/20/2019 12:40:04 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  203   Comments: 2
 My Favorite Engine
Title:  My Favorite Engine
Description:  front to long hood view of NS 1700EL.Partial view of NS 3376 which has been asigned with the 1700 in the past on OI 16 which was abolished in 2017. My favorite engine have seen her many times in the past.
Photo Date:  8/28/2019  Upload Date: 10/20/2019 12:41:27 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 2
NS 1700EL & NS 3376
Title:  NS 1700EL & NS 3376
Description:  A shot of NS 1700EL and NS 3376.
Photo Date:  8/28/2019  Upload Date: 10/20/2019 12:43:15 PM
Location:  Old Bridge, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) NS 3376(SD40-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 6
NS 1700
Title:  NS 1700
Description:  A second shot of NS 1700 Erie Lackawanna. CSX 8156 still partially hiddent by the trees.
Photo Date:  4/1/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 3:40:27 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 8156(SD40-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
  LVRR 104, NS 1700 & CSX 8156
Title:  LVRR 104, NS 1700 & CSX 8156
Description:  A shot looking west of OI 16 which is on the Port Reading Secondary Track. Signal is for trains exiting the yard on the Port Reading Secondary. Gondola LVRR 104 is Lycoming Valley RR
Photo Date:  4/1/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 3:42:11 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Night,Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 8156(SD40-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
NS 1700EL & CSX 8156 Close UP
Title:  NS 1700EL & CSX 8156 Close UP
Description:  This shot is clsoer that it apperas here of both engines.
Photo Date:  4/1/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 3:43:13 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 8156(SD40-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
LVRR 104, NS 1700EL & CSX 8156
Title:  LVRR 104, NS 1700EL & CSX 8156
Description:  A shot of Gondola LVRR 104, Ns 1700 & CSX 8156, and west signal for Port Reading Secondary. The North bound track is Garden State Secondary track also known as the Chemical Coast Secondary
Photo Date:  4/1/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 3:44:02 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2) CSX 8156(SD40-2)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
 A Classic Locomotive
Title:  A Classic Locomotive
Description:  Last shot of this classic locomotive..
Photo Date:  4/1/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 3:45:54 PM
Location:  Port Reading, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Night,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 2
NS 1700
Title:  NS 1700
Description:  A profile shot of NS 1700EL parked adjacent to the NS Lehigh Line. Heriatge; originally builts for the Erie Lackawanna as EL 3669, Built Nov.1972, order # 7381, Conrail Road # CR 6654, NS road # NS 1700, source my copy of Norfolk Southern Locomotive directory 2021-2022 by Paul K. Withers,
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:33:54 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 4
NS 1700-EL Profile Shot
Title:  NS 1700-EL Profile Shot
Description:  A broadside shot (engineer's side) of NS 1700Erie Lackawanna, NS painted this locomotive into the its original paint scheme in 2015 seen here and is a heritage unit.
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:34:32 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 6
NS 1700EL -Sitting in the Rain
Title:  NS 1700EL -Sitting in the Rain
Description:  Another broadside shot of NS 1700 Erie Lackawanna.
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:40:52 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 2
 NS 1700EL 3/4 Long hood to cab shot
Title:  NS 1700EL 3/4 Long hood to cab shot
Description:  A 3/4 long hood to cab shot (conductor's side) of NS 1700 EL. West view
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:41:28 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  149   Comments: 6
Top Down Shot
Title:  Top Down Shot
Description:  A top down shot of NS 1700 parked on a track adjacent to the Lehigh Line, next the engineer's side of the the 1700. The track on the conductor's side leads to the South Plainfield Yard.. The first ballast hopper can be seen with ballast . Picture taken from the Hamilton Avenue Bridge, and through the chain link fence.
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:42:12 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  203   Comments: 4
 Through the Chain Link  Fence
Title:  Through the Chain Link Fence
Description:  A second top down shot of NS 1700EL, taken throuhg the chain link fence on the Hamilton Ave. Bridge above the Lehigh Line . Some ballast hoppers are seen with ballast.
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:42:41 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 2
Fifty Years Strong
Title:  Fifty Years Strong
Description:  A third through the chain link fence and top down shot of NS 1700 EL. A nice nose and roof top shot of this classic locomotive which is 50 years old as of Nov. 2022.
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:43:50 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 2
A view of work train OI-95
Title:  A view of work train OI-95
Description:  Last shot taken of NS 1700EL through the chain link fence on the Hamilton Avenue Bridge
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:44:30 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  127   Comments: 4
Nose and Rooftop Shot
Title:  Nose and Rooftop Shot
Description:  The chain link can be seen here and shows NS 1700EL similar shot tp the previous one. Nose and roof top shot.
Photo Date:  4/30/2023  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 8:45:11 PM
Location:  South Plainfield, NJ
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 1700(SD45-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 6


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