PRR's terminal switcher at Harrisburg in this era was homebuilt (Altoona Works) electric B1 #5691, which waits between assignments in the early morning of September 10, 1951 after switching cars f... (more)

Back then as a teenager we'd ride #13 from Newark, an early morning mail train to Pittsburgh, to railfan Altoona. A stop to switch out power at Harrisburg in the morning light enabled me to get t... (more)

5Z62 empty stock move from Carnforth to Fort William approaches its destination over 3 hours late allowing this shot at Torlundy