Westbound CSX automotive train Q217 passes the CPL signals at Hansrote, WV on June 28, 2003, led by former SD80MAC No. 808, still in Conrail colors.
A great catch to end a day of railfanning was NS local C51 with five SD80MACs moving engines between the Cresson engine house and Altoona Yard.
The last time I photographed this unit, it was still wearing Conrail paint back in 2005!
NS 80MACs 7200, 7209 and 7205 shove the rear of a coal train that just came off the mountain into Altoona Yard. Leading the train are 7212 and 7205.
Five NS 80MACs come off the mountain past ALTO tower with a loaded coal train for Altoona Yard. Leading the train are 7212 and 7205 on the head end with 7200, 7209 and 7205 on the rear. Thanks for... (more)
The rear helper on the empty Shelocta train waits for a new crew along side US 119 in Home.
21J enters SO interlocking on 3 as C90 heads light back to South Fork yard after working Conemaugh yard in Johnstown, PA.
Southbound with loaded coal train at Julia St.
Awaiting there fate, these CSX 80MAC's are gathered around the GE Mechanical shop. Word has it they will be bound for Mexico but as far as when is still a mystery.
Southbound at Housels Run crossing with a loaded coal train in fresh snow , at mp 248.
A pair of MACs get ready to load a train of emtpy hoppers at Rosebud 78 near Windber.
Our chase of 178 with a rare set of SD80MAC's began at Vickers Junction, as the pair passes under the New York Central style signal bridge at CP 285.
