Bennett Levin's PRR E8s lead an afternoon excursion trip around famed Horseshoe Curve. Later in that day, they would head more)

It's day two of Altoona's Railfest but there are only a few people at Horseshoe Curve photographing the Horseshoe Special as it climbs up the mountain. For this run, PRR E8A 5809 leads the train a... (more)

Bennett Levin's restored PRR E-8s 5809 and 5711 power the 855 west through Fostoria, PA as the train makes its way to Railfest in Altoona.

Bennett Levin's PRR E-8s 5809 and 5711 lead the Flaming Foliage Express northbound as it passes under the signal bridge at MP 199 on the NS Buffalo Line bound for Renovo.

Alto Tower stands guard as the Pennsy E8s return to Altoona after another trip around Horseshoe Curve.

Alto tower looks as good as ever sporting a new paint job while the Pennsy E's run around their train before making the second run of the day.

The Pennsy E's make another run up the mountain as they are about to duck into the tunnel at Gallitzin.

A scene that could almost pass for the 1950's...

PRR 5809 depart Altoona Station with the first excursion run of the weekend and pass through Alto Interlocking with part of downtown Altoona visible in the background.

PRR 5809 crosses the Susquehanna River, swollen with water from several weeks of rain.

PRR 5809 meets light power on Rockville Bridge after leaving Harrisburg an hour late.

The E8's roll out of the Allegheny Tunnel at Gallitzin, with the east end of the 3,605 ft tunnel visible in the distance.

A 3 mile hike up old fire roads-turned-ATV trails brought me this beautiful view from above Horseshoe Curve and of some classic engines.

Pennsylvania E8s 5809 & 5711 pull the Amtrak Special past MG tower and the two sets of PRR signal bridges at mid grade west of Altoona. The video can be seen on Railvids.net http://www.rail-vid... (more)

Pennsylvania E8s 5809 & 5711 pull the Amtrak Special past MG tower and the two sets of PRR signal bridges at mid grade west of Altoona. The video can be seen on Railvids.net http://www.rail-vid... (more)