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Posted by doghouse on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 2:24 AM

SadSad

Eddystone

Anheuser Bush bought Rolling Rock and closed the brewery in Latrobe years ago :(

 

My beer flag is at half staff. Sad

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Posted by chatanuga on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 7:05 PM

It's also the birthplace of the banana split.

The real reason for my trip though was to pay respects to Mr. Fred McFeely Rogers at Unity Cemetery just west of Latrobe.

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Posted by Eddystone on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:59 AM

Anheuser Bush bought Rolling Rock and closed the brewery in Latrobe years ago :(

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 7:08 AM

doghouse

Latrobe, PA = Rolling Rock Brewery.

Also Arnold Palmer's home town.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by doghouse on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:13 AM

Latrobe, PA = Rolling Rock Brewery.

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Posted by chatanuga on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 7:40 PM

Made my trip to Latrobe this past Sunday.  While there, I swung by the Amtrak station, getting there about 4:15PM or so.  After waiting around and not seeing anything, at about 4:50PM, I was ready to call it a day when the first headlight appeared to the West.  In total, I caught 8 freights at the station before the Pennsylvanian arrived for a station stop and then departed, only a few minutes late.  It was a good trip.  Here are the videos of the trains.  Enjoy!

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Posted by conrailman on Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:06 AM

chatanuga

Planning a trip to Latrobe, PA in the near future and will be there for an afternoon/early evening.  Any tips on where to railfan around there?  Is it okay to railfan at the Amtrak station?

Kevin

 

  Stay at the Amtrak Station in Latrobe, Pa. Its great place to see trains and safe place too. Also a great Resturant to eat at too.

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Latrobe, PA Railfanning
Posted by chatanuga on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 7:30 PM

Planning a trip to Latrobe, PA in the near future and will be there for an afternoon/early evening.  Any tips on where to railfan around there?  Is it okay to railfan at the Amtrak station?

Kevin

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