Across the Valley

The Railroader's Memorial Museum cut the trees and brush clear about 2 years back, and what a difference does it make. Prior to deforestation, this view of the tail... (more)

A pair of SD40E helpers push 16N through CP SO. With new signal replacements behind the current Conrail era signals.

Late in this April afternoon, an eastbound coal train is resuming the climb up the West Slope of the Alleghenies. The 2 SD40E helper units are giving their best to help get the drag back up to spe... (more)

A set of helpers are pushing up past MO and soon to be slowing down the train as it descends into Altoona. The signals are soon to be replaced by their PTC replacements.

NS 64K rolls through MP 277 with SD40E 6336 leading 2 KCS Southern Belles

A rare Chicago-visitor leads a combined unit train north at Wheeling, IL.

Variety of locomotives in Juniata locomotive shop under a threatening sky that would bring heavy rain during the afternoon. Built in 1888 - 1990 and expanded in 1924 - 1925, Juniata Shop it was an... (more)

A pair of SD40Es are attached to rear of CBR NS 67Z on the tangent track between Ardara and Larimer, Pa.

A pair of SD40E's approach East Conemaugh where they'll wait for the their next assignment. Panned shot 1/20 second.

The helpers on westbound 25Z enter the cut at Ardara, Pa.

The helpers on westbound 25Z roll through a winter wonderland at Ardara. The original PRR main line was located on the right of way now occupied by the highway.

After numberous breakdowns due to a brutal frigid air mass, the South Schenectady/Rotterdam local limps back to Selkirk Yard after a difficult sub-zero morning. Apparently these new GEO rebuilds... (more)

A pusher set rolls downgrade through Summerhill, passing under the PRR signal bridge.

It's Getting Cold Up Here

The first thick blanket of snow has fallen on the Altoona area, and NS is as busy as ever with extra intermodal traffic ahead of the holidays. This place ne... (more)