| Posted by on September 25, 2011 | |
Wow, looks like a very busy scene here. Thanks for documenting this history.
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The view of the classic Pennsy right-of-way out of Altoona is sure changing its looks. Sure are some big pieces of machinery squeezed in there to so the work. Thanks for sharing this update.
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Every railroad is different, at CN (my gang) we remove the old switch in panels and install the new one in panels (4 panels for a #12) (5 for a #20) and use 1 or 2 excavators! This usually takes about 5 hours with dumping ballast, and a lift. Thanks for sharing!
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I didn't even know that a switch came in one big piece like that! Reminds me of model railroading!
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Is this why passenger service is delayed?
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