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George Sillett's Collection
 
5/7/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Nickel Plate
Model:Lima 2-8-4Built As:NKP 765 (2-8-4)
Serial Number:8673Order No:1184
Frame Number:25X34 cylinders, 69" driversBuilt:8/1944
Notes:S-2, In Service, FWRHS
Other locos with this serial:  NKP 765(2-8-4) CO 2765(2-8-4)
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The 1pm trip heads past the group of admiring people.
Title:  The 1pm trip heads past the group of admiring people.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:52 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Theres nothing quite like the feeling of a big steam engine rushing past you...:)
Title:  Theres nothing quite like the feeling of a big steam engine rushing past you...:)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:54 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Im not to big a fan of todays overcast weather, but with a rare thing like this in town today, I'll deal with it.
Title:  Im not to big a fan of todays overcast weather, but with a rare thing like this in town today, I'll deal with it.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:55 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
What a nice unit...
Title:  What a nice unit...
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:56 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8102(ES44AC) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
765 greets the waiting railfans on the 1pm trip.
Title:  765 greets the waiting railfans on the 1pm trip.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:57 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Heading towards Fairlane once again.
Title:  Heading towards Fairlane once again.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:58 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
765 returns to Rockport yard for the final time today.
Title:  765 returns to Rockport yard for the final time today.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:32:59 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
This is not the way to railfan...
Title:  This is not the way to railfan...
Description:  Check out the person on the right of the picture, standing in the grade, tresspassing on an active rail line...
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:00 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
765 rockets towards us.
Title:  765 rockets towards us.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:02 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
My favorite catch of the day.
Title:  My favorite catch of the day.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:03 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  276   Comments: 1
another close up
Title:  another close up
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:06 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Speeding down the strait away.
Title:  Speeding down the strait away.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:04 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  146   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:07 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
This will wrap up this album, There will be another tommorow when I go out to Rocky River to catch the public 765 trips.
Title:  This will wrap up this album, There will be another tommorow when I go out to Rocky River to catch the public 765 trips.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/11/2013 11:33:10 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
765 sure can make a grand entrance.
Title:  765 sure can make a grand entrance.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:24 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
Working its way past the crowd.
Title:  Working its way past the crowd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:25 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
The crowd is pleased.
Title:  The crowd is pleased.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:27 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Look at all that smoke!:)
Title:  Look at all that smoke!:)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:28 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Coming to a stop.
Title:  Coming to a stop.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:30 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
This beast amazes me everytime.
Title:  This beast amazes me everytime.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:31 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Front pilot, and pistons.
Title:  Front pilot, and pistons.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:32 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
The back end
Title:  The back end
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:34 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
The railfans and public start to swarm.
Title:  The railfans and public start to swarm.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:35 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
765 will depart soon.
Title:  765 will depart soon.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:36 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
765 heads out leaving a plume of smoke.
Title:  765 heads out leaving a plume of smoke.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:37 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
What an engine!:)
Title:  What an engine!:)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:38 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Heading towards another big crowd.
Title:  Heading towards another big crowd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:40 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Just a little smoke...:)
Title:  Just a little smoke...:)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:42 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Throttling away
Title:  Throttling away
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:43 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Heading towards Rocky River Station again.
Title:  Heading towards Rocky River Station again.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:43 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Time to head back to Rockport.
Title:  Time to head back to Rockport.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:44 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
What a great scene!:)
Title:  What a great scene!:)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:44 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
Steaming over the water.
Title:  Steaming over the water.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:50 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
My favorite shot from today.
Title:  My favorite shot from today.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:51 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  267   Comments: 1
This angle was well worth the drive here...
Title:  This angle was well worth the drive here...
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:51 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
Almost across.
Title:  Almost across.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:52 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:52 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
Close up
Title:  Close up
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:52 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 8:28:53 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Since Rockport yard was nearby on our way home, we decided to catch 765 returning to Rockport yard for the night.
Title:  Since Rockport yard was nearby on our way home, we decided to catch 765 returning to Rockport yard for the night.
Description:  We heard it will leave Rockport 7am Monday(May 13th) for Altoona PA.
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 9:35:54 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
As the 765 backs it train in for the night, its time for us to stop our chase, and go chase down some dinner...
Title:  As the 765 backs it train in for the night, its time for us to stop our chase, and go chase down some dinner...
Description:  A very Special thanks goes out to the NS people for running these very special trips, and the 765 crew for putting on a great shot on this awesome weekend, now the PA railfans get a turn with 765.
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 9:35:56 PM
Location:  Rocky River, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
The star of the day finally arrives.
Title:  The star of the day finally arrives.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/30/2013 8:45:55 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Doing a steady 20-30 mph
Title:  Doing a steady 20-30 mph
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/30/2013 8:46:29 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
765 heads towards home.
Title:  765 heads towards home.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/30/2013 8:48:36 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC) NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
Roster shot of the monster.
Title:  Roster shot of the monster.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/30/2013 8:49:18 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  192   Comments: 1
The shot I came here for.
Title:  The shot I came here for.
Description:  for more with 765 check out the other album at http://rrpicturearchives.net/archivethumbs.aspx?id=91794
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/30/2013 10:11:21 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC) NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  285   Comments: 1
My favorite catch of the day.
Title:  My favorite catch of the day.
Description:  Special thanks go the the NS and 765 crews for an awesome time, now go home, and get some well deserved rest...:)
Photo Date:  5/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/30/2013 8:47:03 PM
Location:  Olmsted Falls, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC) NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
My other favorite catch as 765 heads over the beautiful Cuyahoga River.
Title:  My other favorite catch as 765 heads over the beautiful Cuyahoga River.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/8/2013  Upload Date: 9/15/2013 9:22:04 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 1
765 rests after just arriving at Boston Mills.
Title:  765 rests after just arriving at Boston Mills.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2013  Upload Date: 9/15/2013 7:14:56 PM
Location:  Boston Mills, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Larry and Ray chat about plans.
Title:  Larry and Ray chat about plans.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2013  Upload Date: 9/15/2013 7:15:31 PM
Location:  Boston Mills, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  152   Comments: 0


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