Traffic has come to a dead stop on the Parkway as the slab train helper crosses high above one of Pittsburgh's many traffic bottlenecks.
My 3 sons watch the helper set roll East.
In a scene that has been repeated countless times during the CSX era, a ubiquitous SD50 shoves hard on a westbound freight (Q640) climbing towards the summit of the Alleghenies.
Still wearing its Family Lines livery (mostly), 8128 shoves hard on the back of S375.
Before the AC era, anything could turn up on the West End - including this GP38 in helper service! To view a more recent shot from this location, please see photo 76334.
After shoving a westbound to Altamont, 8207 is ready to return to Keyser until another train needs a push.
Rear helpers are cutting away and hanging the marker on a Westbound loaded grain train.
An Eastbound helper set splits the signals at MP328.
A pair of Horsehead helpers roll East thru Bovard.
442 shoves Q317 through the Glades of Western Maryland. The large salt pyramids in the background are testament to the harsh winters this area is known for.
Helper engine for Arlberg grades
After shoving the 702 coal train this helper set drifts back west into the "little" tunnel.
Tied down waiting for pick up on 99 track.
A set of helpers arrive at the San Luis Obispo Station/Depot. Set includes ex-SP's UP 2883, UP 2671, UP 3178
The Helpers Station at Hobson Yard.
