Moving Power. On August 8, 2015, a Norfolk Southern special move passed through Horseshoe Curve in Altoona Pennsylvania with a cargo of export locomotives from General Electric in Erie, Pen... (more)
Yes, It's Supposed to Be Green A lonely pair of 70DACUs in helper service drift past Pennsylvania Railroad EFS-17M (aka EMD GP9) #7048, which replaced K4s #1361 as a display at H... (more)
Always Watching PRR GP9 #7048 has been on display at Horseshoe Curve since 1987 when it replaced PRR K4 #1361, which is now being refurbished in Altoona. Unfortunately, 7048 is starting to... (more)
In a beautiful fall autumn environment as are the Allegheny Mountains, EMD GP9 No. 7048 building in 1955, owner Pennsylvania Railroad, on display at Horseshoe Curve, NS Pittsburgh Line, in Altoona... (more)
The 7048 stands guard while NS 6372 heads up the hill.
The Silent WatcherLong-silent Pennsylvania Railroad GP9 #7048 stands watch over Horseshoe Curve. In September, she will have been here for 30 years--2 years longer than 1361 was. On... (more)
A detail shot of the Hyatt journal box on the Pennsylnania Railroad GP9 on display in the park at Horseshoe Curve.
Norfolk Southern helpers pass the PRR GP-9 at Horse Shoe Curve.
Another view of PRR 7048 at Horseshoe Curve. Canon 20D and 17-40mm lens.
Twenty years after being placed at the Curve, PRR 7048 shows signs of neglect and decay.
Engineer Control Stand of PRR 7048 on Display at Horseshoe Curve.
PRR GP-9 on display at Horseshoe Curve Park
PRR GP9 7048 at Horseshoe Curve