LMS 724 tiptoes downgrade through MG interlocking with symbol STES2 (Sterling, OH-Harrington, DE) including auto parts for Newark, DE. The GE-leased units arrived in 1994 with Nos. 700-739 lettere... (more)

CR 6197 passes beneath the westward home signals for MG interlocking with empty Penna. Power & Light hoppers. The position light signals and air line for the electro-pneumatic switches are hallmar... (more)

Pennsy K4s No. 1361 has a respectable 8 cars in tow, crossing over at ROSE with a Bellefonte-Altoona excursion. The limit for a K4s up the mountain was 6 cars; hopefully we will get to see No. 13... (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)

Wide Vision Pan

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.