by Allegheny
I grew up in Richmondville and recall as a kid in the 1970's the pushers on Richmondville Hill. I would like to know when regular helper service came to an end on Richmondville Hill, as well as Belden Hill and any other helper districts on the line. Seems like I have read that occasionally pushers may still be used coming east (north actually) out of Binghamton, but not on a regular basis. I remember when Richmondville Hill was still double tracked and witnessed several trains passing on the mountain at Richmondville. Seems like the pushers were usually GE's from what I can recall. I had taken photos back then with an old black & white camera, but in the many moves that I have experienced in my youth they have disappeared long ago. I also believe that helpers used to hang out in Cobleskill waiting for a train to push over the hill. Any memories from others will be appreciated.
Allegheny
Allegheny