The eastbound "Broadway Limited" descends Slope into Altoona with AMT 402 F40PHR trailing unit. Track reconfiguring is in progress on the Conrail Pittsburgh Line at this location.
NS 6322 leads a trash train up snow covered horseshoe curve amid a light snowfall
A variety of locomotives and parts await work at Norfolk Southern's Juniata Shops in Altoona. Pictured here is a C40-9 that will be rebuilt as an AC44C6M, an RP-E4C, GP40-2, SD40-2, and a switcher... (more)
On a sunny September day, Norfolk Southern's executive F-Units sit in Altoona awaiting their next assignment. Photo was taken from NS property with an escort and proper PPE.
Among the lineup are CR 9240 ex-CNJ 1060 NW2, CR 3677 ex-EL 2571 GP35, an unidentified ex-PC 6-axle Alco Century, PC 7862 GP38, and CR 3649 ex-RDG 3649 GP35.
Prior to receiving her fancy yellow and gray paint scheme, DC to AC Conversion Unit 1801 was on the turn table facing off with RP-E4U slug 962 at the NS Altoona Shops.
An RP-E4U slug awaits repairs at the NS Shops for repairs. I counted no less than twenty-six locomotives waiting for repairs at the Juniata Shops this day.
These three SD40-2s, CR 6407, 6408, & 6406, were built August, 1977. It appears this is their maiden trip east from builder EMD at LaGrange, Ill., as they descend the grade at Slope on the Pittsbu... (more)
NS 1700 waits on the display track outside of the Smith Shops to get PTC, New Cab Signals and LSLs installed.
A trio of Norfolk Southern SD60I's await their next assignment at the yard in Altoona. These sets of power are typically seen on coal trains in the region. Locomotives:NS 6741 SD60Imore)
A very early Conrail mixed freight descends the mountain grade east towards Altoona as a westbound train with helpers climbs upgrade in the distance.
East bound Freight slowly approaches the historical Horse shoe curve at Altoona, PA with the fall colours visible in the area.
NS 3383 is parked on Track 27 at the Juniata Shops. Waiting to be stripped down for rebuild to become SD33CO 6220
The pushers on the rear of 12G hold the heavy train back going down the East Slope into Altoona, rounding Horseshoe Curve.
A westbound Trailer Van train climbs the mountain, just 10 days into Conrail ownership of the railroad.
