Other than the realization of several great Northeast "fallen flags", 1976 was an interesting time to watch Conrail action in eastern Pennsylvania. From the John Pechulis Media show "The Kantner Collection, Volume 4" https://rfd.video/Kantner4 | Railfan Depot

In the autumn of 1976, barely 6 months after the formation of the Consolidated Rail Corporation, an eastbound train and a westbound train with helpers are seen at Horseshoe Curve. From the JPM show "Conrail’s Kaleidoscope Years, Part 2" https://rfd.video/CRKaleidoscope2 | Railfan Depot

As the late 1970s became the early 1980s, we see an assortment of Conrail trains in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area where the lines took on much of the traffic that formerly ran on the Northeast Corridor. From the JPM show "Railfanning with the Bednars, Volume 8" https://rfd.video/Bednars8 | Railfan Depot

Four Conrail trains roll through Lyons, New York at a decent pace. From the Pentrex show "Conrail Hot Spots - East" https://rfd.video/CRHSEast | Railfan Depot

Some early 1990's Conrail action, first at Ashtabula and then in Cleveland, where we see seveal trains crossing the Cuyahoga River Lift Bridge. From the Pentrex show "Conrail Hot Spots - West" https://rfd.video/CRHSWest | Railfan Depot