In today's world, with all the pools, leasing and run-throughs, you can see any railroad's power just about anywhere. Back 60-80 years, it was different. Can anyone remember any yards where multiple railroads met. My examples are all from pictures, since I'm too young to remember them.
1. Maybrook, NY
2. Connellsville, PA
3. Hagerstown, MD
4. White River Jct, VT
Of course, don't forget Clearing Yard on BRC, "serving twelve masters": ATSF, CB&Q, C&EI, EL, MON, GTW, WAB, IC, PRR, RI, C&O, SOO.
Richmond Fredricksburg & Potomac's potomac Yard in Alexandria VA. Some of the tracks were even wired for PRR electric engines.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Mechanicville, NY
Allentown, PA (CNJ)
From way back (over 100 years ago) Rio Grande and Colorado Midland shared the Grand Jubction yard, and a joint line east of there.
Many places along the "Alphabet Route".
D&RGW's North Yard in Denver, also used by the Rock Island.
Kansas City's Knoche Yard, KCS and (formerly) Milwaukee Road now CPRS(DM&E).
Jeff
Backshop4. White River Jct, VT
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