NS train 24Z-08 cruises East through downtown Altoona, PA on the NS Pittsburgh Line in the early morning hours with a VERY colorful lashup including NS 5408 (CRQ paint), BNSF 4941 and CSXT 7672 ru... (more)

NKP Charges up the mountain at "Middle Grade"

While everyone snapped off their photo's of NKP 765 charging around HSC, I opted to do video. And since I don't have 2 bodies, I could only do one at a time. Instead, I capture the ferry move ea... (more)

The "original" NS heritage unit leads an empty hopper train around Horseshoe Curve as it returns to the coal fields from Baltimore. Photo by Casey Thomason. For more information, visit more)

Steam puts on a show as a crowd looks on at Horseshoe Curve.

Nothing says 'PENNSY' better than Tuscan Red and Gold, a keystone logo, and an old PRR signal Tower...if only there were some Position Light Signals... Canon EOS 60D

The 2:30 return trip begins its decent into Horseshoe Curve with NS 8102 pulling the train back to Altoona. Canon EOS 60D

The 2:30PM trip on Saturday climbs up through the Horseshoe Curve. The echo of the 765 through the valley makes you wonder what it was like when steam was king on the PRR...if only you could turn ... (more)

Passengers look in awe as NKP 765 pulls into Altoona Station for the 10:30AM Excursion on Sunday. Canon EOS 60D

The NKP 765 charges up the hill at MG Tower with the employee excursion trip in tow.

NKP No. 765 is on the Norfolk Southern Employee Appreciation Special running from Altoona to Gallitzin and return. Passing the knob of earth that is at the apex of the curve, it is a sight for all... (more)

This is steam railroading as it should look like; no diesel behind the tender! NKP 765, in the magnificent amphitheater that is the Horseshoe Curve, created astounding music as it thundered up the... (more)

NKP No. 765 assaulting Horseshoe Curve and giving a great show to the fans in the Horseshoe Curve Park. This one is for you Kelly!

The NKP 765 charges up the hill at MG Tower with the employee excursion trip in tow.

Railfans and employees alike grab their shots of the employee appreciation special. Here we see the PRR unit captivate a crowd as it shoves on the rear of the special at Horseshoe Curve.