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George Sillett's Collection
 
2/10/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RR
Model:Rebuilt MLW RS18uBuilt As:CP 8779 (RS18)
Serial Number:82460Order No:4807
Frame Number:Built:5/1958
Notes:ex-CP, Sold to LTEX 10/23
Other locos with this serial:  CP 8779(RS18) CVSR 1822(RS18u) CP 1822(RS18u) CUVA 1822(RS18u) LTEX 1822(RS18u)
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CVSR 1822 shoves foward into the yard as a brakemen watches.
Title:  CVSR 1822 shoves foward into the yard as a brakemen watches.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 11:25:45 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  122   Comments: 1
CVSR 1822, what a beauty...
Title:  CVSR 1822, what a beauty...
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 11:27:20 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Last one, I promise. Get to bed, its already midnight, and I've got to get up at 6 am both days this weekend...
Title:  Last one, I promise. Get to bed, its already midnight, and I've got to get up at 6 am both days this weekend...
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 11:53:25 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
Thanks for coming along, hope you enjoyed your tour.
Title:  Thanks for coming along, hope you enjoyed your tour.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/24/2012  Upload Date: 3/24/2012 6:06:45 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
CVSR 1822 rumbles waiting to leave the yard.
Title:  CVSR 1822 rumbles waiting to leave the yard.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/2012  Upload Date: 4/1/2012 7:48:05 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
Putting 1822 away for the week, tommorow I may be working to keep this engine running.
Title:  Putting 1822 away for the week, tommorow I may be working to keep this engine running.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/2012  Upload Date: 4/1/2012 8:32:17 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
Where else can you find Alco, and EMD power in the same place...
Title:  Where else can you find Alco, and EMD power in the same place...
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:12:32 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Its hard to get this unit not on a train...
Title:  Its hard to get this unit not on a train...
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:15:19 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  141   Comments: 1
That is one good looking engine.
Title:  That is one good looking engine.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:14:02 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
CVSR 1822, LTEX 1420
Title:  CVSR 1822, LTEX 1420
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:16:00 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
CVSR 1822 sits in front of the shops while the 1400 is used for a little bit.
Title:  CVSR 1822 sits in front of the shops while the 1400 is used for a little bit.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:23:01 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Mike Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
Nice looking unit...
Title:  Nice looking unit...
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:30:35 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Mike Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  146   Comments: 2
CVSR 1822 profile shot.
Title:  CVSR 1822 profile shot.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:31:45 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Mike Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Man vs. Machine...
Title:  Man vs. Machine...
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 4/29/2012 7:33:50 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Mike Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  134   Comments: 1
CVSR 1822 has been turned.
Title:  CVSR 1822 has been turned.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2012  Upload Date: 5/20/2012 7:27:48 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  100   Comments: 1
With 4241 operational by the end of the week for the summer season. It looks to be a very busy summer.
Title:  With 4241 operational by the end of the week for the summer season. It looks to be a very busy summer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2012  Upload Date: 5/20/2012 7:27:11 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
LTEX 1420 shoves back on the main.
Title:  LTEX 1420 shoves back on the main.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2012  Upload Date: 5/20/2012 7:28:21 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) LTEX 1420(GP15-1)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
1420 powers this move.
Title:  1420 powers this move.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2012  Upload Date: 5/20/2012 7:28:55 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LTEX 1420(GP15-1) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
After our trains return Sunday, a switch crew is waiting for us.
Title:  After our trains return Sunday, a switch crew is waiting for us.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:23:16 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
1822, and 1420 will be used for tonights switching.
Title:  1822, and 1420 will be used for tonights switching.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:25:24 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Old vs New
Title:  Old vs New
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:26:54 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Both trains will be taken apart, and combined.
Title:  Both trains will be taken apart, and combined.
Description:  The Thomas train on the left, the scenic train on the right.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:28:51 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
1420 waits while some cars are dumped before switching.
Title:  1420 waits while some cars are dumped before switching.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:30:43 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Those class lights are pretty neat.
Title:  Those class lights are pretty neat.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:31:57 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
The first thing to do is get the dome car first.
Title:  The first thing to do is get the dome car first.
Description:  It will be put at the very end of the normal scenic train. Its kept there for privacy for our passengers who are riding in it.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 11:33:33 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  121   Comments: 1
The other engineer pullsthe uncoupling bar on 1822 to finish the switching.
Title:  The other engineer pullsthe uncoupling bar on 1822 to finish the switching.
Description:  He uas also running around on the Gator(ATV that we have that helps do things around the yard) pulling hand brakes, and preping cars and engines for switching.
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:51:18 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  143   Comments: 1
With 1822 uncoupled, he heads to the main line.
Title:  With 1822 uncoupled, he heads to the main line.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:46:39 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
They are going to tie onto the 1400, and power car, and couple it to the newly built scenic train.
Title:  They are going to tie onto the 1400, and power car, and couple it to the newly built scenic train.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:42:38 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  145   Comments: 1
Our Director of Operations helps guide 1822 bacp to$a tie.
Title:  Our Director of Operations helps guide 1822 bacp to$a tie.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:40:56 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
almost there...
Title:  almost there...
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:44:44 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) NREX 1400(2GS14B)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
The 1400 will work Mondays train.
Title:  The 1400 will work Mondays train.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 12:38:12 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 1400(2GS14B) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
1822 backs to the south switch to dump some cars, and pull ahead to final position.
Title:  1822 backs to the south switch to dump some cars, and pull ahead to final position.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 10:43:30 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  116   Comments: 2
Waiting while some toilets are dumped.
Title:  Waiting while some toilets are dumped.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 10:45:26 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) CVSR 365(C420) CVSR 6767(FPA4) CVSR 6777(FPA4)
Views:  498   Comments: 0
"ahead to final stop 1822"
Title:  "ahead to final stop 1822"
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 10:46:27 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  119   Comments: 1
1822 rumbles past me.
Title:  1822 rumbles past me.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 10:47:36 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
I love that paint.
Title:  I love that paint.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/29/2012 10:48:08 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
A damaged Canton train is almost home.
Title:  A damaged Canton train is almost home.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 5:29:59 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
CVSR 1822 comes to a final stop.
Title:  CVSR 1822 comes to a final stop.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 5:30:58 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
The wounded canton train waits for some attention in the moring with its looted cafe car, and some damaged car doors. Also an engine needs some work.
Title:  The wounded canton train waits for some attention in the moring with its looted cafe car, and some damaged car doors. Also an engine needs some work.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2012  Upload Date: 6/25/2012 5:32:09 PM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  143   Comments: 1
1822 deadheads north, 4241 is getting some repairs made after that big tree strike yesterday.
Title:  1822 deadheads north, 4241 is getting some repairs made after that big tree strike yesterday.
Description:  Luckly no one was hurt.
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 8:58:34 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
CVSR 1822 is about to pass under the now famous Route 82 Bridge.
Title:  CVSR 1822 is about to pass under the now famous Route 82 Bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:00:05 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  78   Comments: 1
1822 leads the 1:20 train into town.
Title:  1822 leads the 1:20 train into town.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:01:18 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
CVSR 1822 glides into Peninsula.
Title:  CVSR 1822 glides into Peninsula.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:02:29 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
A crowd of waiting passengers watches the train come into town.
Title:  A crowd of waiting passengers watches the train come into town.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:03:47 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
1822 puts on a show.
Title:  1822 puts on a show.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:06:35 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  85   Comments: 1
CVSR 1822 begins to leave town.
Title:  CVSR 1822 begins to leave town.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:07:57 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
One of the conductors I volunteer on CVSR with is todays brakemen.
Title:  One of the conductors I volunteer on CVSR with is todays brakemen.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:05:12 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  79   Comments: 1
CVSR 1822 highballs south.
Title:  CVSR 1822 highballs south.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:10:44 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Thats it for here, now to try to beat the train to Boston Mills.
Title:  Thats it for here, now to try to beat the train to Boston Mills.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:24:13 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
On to the next bike stop.
Title:  On to the next bike stop.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/8/2012 9:30:24 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  82   Comments: 1


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