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| Title: |
NS 6905 |
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After finishing up at Strasburg, we continued west for another 3-4 hour drive to the last big stop on our trip; Altoona, PA to watch the action on the NS Pittsburg District at the famous Horseshoe Curve and Rose Yard/Juniata Shops. Even though we arrived late in the evening, I still wanted to go out and photograph some of the action taking place on the east side of the yard. We watched the action unfold from the 8th Street Bridge. When we got there, NS 6905 was sitting waiting to head east. |
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7/23/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:33:51 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 6905(SD60E) |
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| Title: |
NS 6307 |
| Description: |
Next a pair of SD40E helpers came underneath us. Many of the SD40E rebuilds are in use here in Altoona in pairs as helpers to help push the heavy trains up the steep grades west of here at Horseshoe Curve and Cresson. |
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7/23/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:36:09 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 6307(SD40E) |
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99 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6905 |
| Description: |
Soon after, NS 6905 got a crew on board and began to head east. |
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7/23/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:37:47 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 6905(SD60E) |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9636 |
| Description: |
Next NS 9636 led a stack train east underneath us. From this point I decided to call it a night since the pics werent turning out very well anyway. Looking forward to tomorrows action at Horseshoe Curve and the shops! |
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7/23/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:40:07 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9636(C44-9W) |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 34 |
| Description: |
We woke up nice and early the next morning to begin the fun along NS. Our first stop was at the Juniata Turntable, where there were already some nice catches sitting! First was NS 34, the other Geometry Train engine. This is the first time I have seen NS 34! |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:43:12 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 34(Track Test Unit) |
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119 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9958 and NS 6763 |
| Description: |
Next I widened out to get a shot of a NS Dash 9 and a NS SD60M beside each other. On the far right side was an ex-UP SD9043MAC undergoing its SD70ACu rebuild. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:45:11 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 9958(C40-9W) NS 6763(SD60M) |
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103 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 7299 |
| Description: |
On the far right side of the turntable tracks was another ex UP SD9043MAC |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:46:02 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 7299(SD9043MAC) |
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134 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2922, NS 2875, and AMTL 526 |
| Description: |
On some of the other tracks were 2 NS GP38ACs, one of which had been taken off of its axles and the shell has been placed onto a truck flatbed, and being rebuilt in the back is an ex ATML F59PH which is being rebuilt by Juniata before heading off to its new home on Metra. AMTL is the commuter service around the Montreal Quebec area, and many of these engines were on service on the GO Transit before being sold to ATM. Many of the ex ATML units are being rebuilt here before heading off to their new homes. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 5:59:00 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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NS 2922(GP38) NS 2875(GP38AC) AMTL 526(F59PH) |
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327 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 651 |
| Description: |
Sitting with NS 7299 was also my first ever ECO Slug rebuild. NS has started a rebuild program of converting older switch engines into more Eco-Friendly engines. All are slug pairs that are going to be put into service in different states. This one is headed to Georgia as soon as it is placed with a GP59E slug mate. Now we are headed to Horseshoe Curve! |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:01:27 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 651(Road Slug) |
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144 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 1A478908 |
| Description: |
We arrived at Horseshoe Curve and first I took a photo of the PRR flat car that is on display in the parking lot. I decided to take the long walk up the many flights of stairs to get to the top while my aunt took the cog escalators. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:13:07 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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89 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2596 |
| Description: |
After walking up many flights of stairs we got to the top and the action began! First was a westbound gondola train led by NS 2596 |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:15:32 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2596(SD70M) |
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106 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6301 |
| Description: |
On the rear was a SD40E pair pushing hard. At first I was shocked that we were getting hornshows from those engines. Little did I know at that time that there were crews inside of the pusher sets. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:19:00 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6301(SD40E) |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6309 |
| Description: |
NS 6309 and NS 6301 push hard on the rear of the westbound gondola train |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:22:15 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6309(SD40E) |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6313 |
| Description: |
Next was a helper set heading east back to Altoona |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:24:22 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6313(SD40E) |
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89 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6332 |
| Description: |
NS 6332 heads east with NS 6313 |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:26:26 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6332(SD40E) |
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91 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6327 |
| Description: |
Sometimes when the trains that go up the grade are really heavy, they will add a 2nd helper set to either the front or the rear of the train. This train had one up front, NS 6327 leads a westbound manifest through the curve. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:28:57 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6327(SD40E) |
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93 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9832 |
| Description: |
After this train makes it to Cresson, NS 9832 will resume being the leader of this train. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:32:36 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9832(C44-9W) |
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150 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6333 |
| Description: |
Another helper set brings up the rear |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:34:38 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6333(SD40E) |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6312 |
| Description: |
The helper set pushes hard on the westbound manifest |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:36:45 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6312(SD40E) |
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87 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS High Rail Truck |
| Description: |
Next a highrail truck went west around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:38:52 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9153 |
| Description: |
Next NS 9153 led an eastbound manifest around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:41:03 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9153(C44-9W) |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6324 |
| Description: |
Another helper set brings up the rear |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:43:10 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6324(SD40E) |
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84 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6316 |
| Description: |
The pusher set pushes hard on the rear of the eastbound manifest |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:45:00 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6316(SD40E) |
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86 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7048 |
| Description: |
PRR 7048 sits on display in the park |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/15/2018 6:47:02 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 7048(GP9) |
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108 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6330 |
| Description: |
Next a westbound manifest came around the curve with a helper set leading |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:40:58 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6330(SD40E) |
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76 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 9798 |
| Description: |
After the helper set gets off at Cresson NS 9798 will resume leading the train |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:43:12 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9798(C44-9W) |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6321 |
| Description: |
Another helper set brings up the rear |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:45:03 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6321(SD40E) |
| Views: |
63 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6307 |
| Description: |
The helper set pushes hard on the westbound manifest |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/17/2018 9:34:20 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6307(SD40E) |
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66 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 7201 |
| Description: |
The cherry on top at Horseshow Curve! Two SD80MAC‘s and another NS engine lead a westbound manifest around the curve. We don‘t see very many SD80MACs at home since most of them are held captive here because of their strong power to pull trains in this terrain. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:47:27 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 7201(SD80MAC) |
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70 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 7213 |
| Description: |
NS 7213 trails NS 7201 on the westbound manifest |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:51:37 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 7213(SD80MAC) |
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157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6326 |
| Description: |
Even though the SD80MACs are so powerful, sometimes even they need a little help! |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:54:10 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6326(SD40E) |
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66 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6331 |
| Description: |
The pusher set pushes hard on the rear of the westbound manifest |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:56:10 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6331(SD40E) |
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66 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 9597 |
| Description: |
NS 9597 leads an eastbound ethanol train around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 3:58:09 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9597(C44-9W) |
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125 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6300 |
| Description: |
A helper set pushes on the rear of the eastbound ethanol train |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:00:03 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6300(SD40E) |
| Views: |
69 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6318 |
| Description: |
The helper set pushes hard on the eastbound ethanol trian |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:02:00 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6318(SD40E) |
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71 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6743 |
| Description: |
A trio of SD60Is lead a westbound coal train around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:03:54 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6743(SD60I) |
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67 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 9466 |
| Description: |
NS 9466 leads a westbound stack train around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:08:48 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9466(C44-9W) |
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108 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
NS 2768 |
| Description: |
NS 2768 leads a westbound autorack train around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:11:55 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2768(SD70M-2) |
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74 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 3409 |
| Description: |
NS 3409 comes around the curve solo unit and no cars. I think this was heading to Cresson to pick up a local that had stalled out. My first picture of it was blurry so I had to take this roster shot. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:13:23 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3409(SD40-2) |
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74 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 8034 |
| Description: |
NS 8034 leads an eastbound stack train around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:15:17 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 8034(ES44AC) |
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64 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6322 |
| Description: |
Another helper set brings up the rear of the stack train |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:17:11 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6322(SD40E) |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6314 |
| Description: |
The pusher set pushes hard on the rear of the eastbound stack train |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:19:22 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6314(SD40E) |
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73 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR Escalator Car |
| Description: |
With a break in the action, I went over and took a photo of the Escalator Car which is painted in the PRR paint scheme. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:21:29 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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44 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9720 |
| Description: |
NS 9720 leads an eastbound manifest around the curve |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:24:25 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9720(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
138 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6317 |
| Description: |
Another helper set brings up the rear of the manifest. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:30:23 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6317(SD40E) |
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67 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6303 |
| Description: |
The helper set pushes hard on the westbound manifest. This would be the final train we would catch at Horseshoe Curve! Was a fun visit! Another place on my bucket list scratched off! |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:32:45 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6303(SD40E) |
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76 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6323 |
| Description: |
We took a break from the action for about 2 hours before heading back out to the tracks. Next we went over to the Railroaders Memorial Museum to see the various equipment there. Before heading into the museum though I took some time to try to catch a couple trains on the pedestrian bridges. Sadly, both trains I saw downtown I was unable to get up on the bridge in time because I couldnt find the entry ways but I still got them. First was a helper set heading back west. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:37:02 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6323(SD40E) |
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72 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6302 |
| Description: |
The helper set continues west |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:42:39 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6302(SD40E) |
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61 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NHRX 107 |
| Description: |
I found my way to the top of the pedestrian bridge and took a couple of photos of the museum from the top |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:45:02 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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61 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Memorial Museum Equipment |
| Description: |
Some of the other equipment facing the other way including a Conrail crane, two passenger cars, and a tank car |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/16/2018 4:47:36 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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