West of Thompsontown, the Pittsburgh Line once again passes through beautiful farmlands near the village of Mexico. In contrast to Thompsontown, RT 333 is split from the mainline by fields of corn, straw and pasture.

PT 147.8 - Tuscarora Curve

This wide sweeping curve can be seen from RT 333. There are a couple of farms along the way which can provide some props for photography.

1) Westbound 23W curves past a field of corn.
2) Eastbound 22W passes cow pasture near an Amish farm. The cows were elsewhere this day.

1) Eastbound 20W passes a farmstead during in the early winter.
2) Eastbound 26T passes a classic schoolhouse scene in Mexico. (Photos by Andy Gipe)

PT 148.7 - Mexico DED and 148 Signals

The old PRR signal bridge was removed in 1996 when Conrail was working on its double-stack project. What remains are modern color lights and the Mexico DED at 148.7. A private farmstead is located across the tracks. Please do NOT trespass.

1) Westbound 651 passes a Farmall tractor on its approach to the PT 148 signals and DED.
2) Westbound 955 splits the newer style signals at Mexico on track 2. (Photo by Jim Fickel)

1) Eastbound 20K will soon pass the PT 148 signals and DED at Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hollands)
2) Eastbound 20K splits the newer clear light signals at Mexico on track 2. (Photo by Jim Fickel)

Last Update: 3/6/2013