I live in South Jersey but was born and raised in Philly. I like to get pictures of trains going past factories and industrial spots. I am looking to get pictures of trains going past what are the remnants of steel mills. I have photographed the Bethlehem area and the Coatesville region but am now looking for any places within a three hour drive of Philadelphia where there might be an opportunity to get a steel mill and trains in the same picture. Can any of the Pa. railfans give me any suggestions and directions to such a location ? Thanks
Reading's Belt Line runs past the Carpenter Steel plant. Access to a good photo shot might be tough though.
It's roughly at the intersection of Rt 12 and 61.
Near the Reading Phillies stadium.
If you want some general industry, the NS harrisburg line runs through Royersford. There are some neat looking factories there (but it's not a huge operation).