Freshly rebuilt SD70ACU 7319 rests with her sisters outside of the Juniata Shops in Altoona, PA. These locomotives were rebuilt from former Union Pacific SD9043MACs that NS acquired last year.
Amtrak passes Mance on a clear, December morning.
The last train to Frostburg not only marks the end of another season, but also the end of an era. This is the last public excursion for the 734, as she will be disassembled as part of the 1472 d... (more)
The Position Light Signals change from clear to stop as the highest priority intermodal train, NS 21M rushes by. This particular signal bridge was constructed by Penn Central and features an "... (more)
These Pennsylvania signals glimmer in the sunset showing an approach signal for a train on track two. Though rusty, these signals have stood the test of time, protecting the 321 block of the Pitt... (more)
A meet between Amtrak and a Tier 4 Gevo, new Phase III baggage car, and B&O Position Lights mounted on a bracket. What more could you ask for? It's a bit of a clash between old and new: vintage ... (more)
WMSR 734 Mountain Thunder slides down grade out of Brush Tunnel on her last day of excursion service.
WMSR Mountain Thunder chugs past the Trimble Road Crossing on her last day of excursion service.
Amtrak's Capitol Limited 30 streaks past the signals at milepost 295.4 in West Newton, PA. The green marker lights of the Superliners streak as the train knocks the signals down.
On her final day of operation, Mountain Thunder roars through the Cash Valley Road Crossing on the famous Helmstetter's curve. According to the WMSR, Mountain Thunder will be retired indefinitely... (more)
On her final day of operation, Mountain Thunder idles at the Frostburg station, awaiting to be turned and head East to Cumberland. The 734 leads the WMSR "North Pole Experience" -- a p... (more)
The sun sets on the final excursion to be pulled by Mountain Thunder, Western Maryland 734.
NS 6324 ducks under the Old Iron Bridge at Cassandra
Amtrak 145 leads the Eastbound Pennsylvanian on a rainy morning.
Norfolk Southern races west under the morning's sunrise.
