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Tonnage is moving in both directions at Slope interlocking on Conrail’s ex-PRR main line in Altoona, Pennsylvania. While a westbound intermodal begins its climb t... (more)

NS 6220 with lots of wreck damage sits in Rose Yard. To be repaired...eventually.

Still hanging on...The days of end cab switchers on Class 1 Railroads is almost over, with only a few stragglers hanging on as SW1001 2102 is no exception. Built for the Reading as RDG 2612 in Nov... (more)

Lots of locomotives are stored around the Juniata Shops awaiting repair and eventually a call back to service.

Junkyard - Lots of salvaged parts from retired locomotives are staged around the Juniata Shops in Altoona. A line of stored power also dominates the scene.

A WB freight passes a yard full of derelict equipment as it enters Altoona on a steamy August morning. The pair of GP35 powering the train were built for the PRR in 1964.

Smoke from wildfires out west have blanketed the east coast. The normal lush green mountains have turned into a hazy blue backdrop as 23M and 11N begin their trip over the Allegheny Mountains.

After being damaged during a derailment in Atlanta, GA, NS 6220 arrives in Altoona for repairs. The SD33ECO is a rebuilt EMD.

Remnants of the former Pennsylvania RR Altoona Car Shops still stand guard as 18N arrives into Rose Yard. As of this writing 18N carries blocks for Altoona, Allentown, and Oak Island.

NS Highhood 5192 sits next to the newest AC44C6M rebuild by the Juniata Shops this afternoon. 4494 was rebuilt from C44-9W 9152.

NS 4493 in Helper Service is on the relay tracks, waiting for it's next assignment.

Amtrak's Pennsylvanian passes Alto Tower in Altoona, Pennsylvania just before a stop at the Amtrak station eastbound on the Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line.

A busy morning in Rose Yard finds 18N, 11N, and 65K all waiting for new crews. The Juniata Locomotive Shop fills the background with lots of stored locomotives.

Admiral Cab SD40-2 3235 sits outside the Juniata Shops this morning. On the next two tracks are frames for 2 SD40-3 rebuilds 6404 and 6406.

NS 4493, in Helper service for the time being. This unit was rebuilt from NS C44-9W 9181