Allegheny Technologies employs a fleet of custom built Republic Locomotive RX-500's to switch cars between their plant in Brackenridge, Natrona, and Norfolk Southern Interchange. One is seen here ... (more)

ATI Metals RX-500 01 is a 2-axle switcher heading from the company's Flat Rolled facility, where it will pick up a single gondola and bring it back to their Natrona Plant. Built by Republic Locom... (more)

Looking like a chintzy plastic model train, ATI Metals RX-500 01 pulls a single gondola (NW 190979) westbound to their Flat Rolled facility in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Built by Republic Loc... (more)

The afternoon shift begins. Thanks to the fine article in August 2011 RAILPACE by Lee Gregory, Dave Baer, Ed Horn, & Adam Stuebgen.

Progress marches on! This critter is one of two recent arrivals to ATI. The Republic RX-500 is set to replace the aging GE switchers serving the ATI stainless steel plants. AC traction virtuall... (more)