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Viewing Album:  Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh and Ft. Wayne Lines
 
By:Adam T
Dates:8/6/2007 - 5/29/2013
Album Info:This album features photos along Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh and Ft. Wayne Lines, with an emphasis on the segment between Altoona, Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
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AMTK 145
Title:  AMTK 145
Description:  AMTK 145, proudly wearing the Phase III heritage scheme, leads 07T, the westbound Pennsylvanian, past the Station Inn on a beautiful July afternoon.
Photo Date:  7/27/2011  Upload Date: 8/1/2011 11:53:15 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:  378   Comments: 1
Train 11A
Title:  Train 11A
Description:  A gaggle of standard-cab units lead train 11A downgrade through Cresson after stopping at CP MO to allow the westbound Pennsylvanian to pass.
Photo Date:  7/27/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:01:41 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3344(SD40-2) NS 5195(GP38-2) NS 702(RP-E4C) NS 3075(GP40-2) NS 5281(GP38-2)
Views:  660   Comments: 0
Train 400
Title:  Train 400
Description:  Three variations of EMD's SD70 trudge upgrade through Cresson on a gloomy morning with loaded coal train 400 in tow.
Photo Date:  7/28/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:04:01 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2611(SD70M) BNSF 9751(SD70MAC) BNSF 9371(SD70ACe)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
BNSF 9751 and BNSF 9371
Title:  BNSF 9751 and BNSF 9371
Description:  BNSF 9751 and BNSF 9371 are the trailing units on loaded coal train 400, as the train trudges upgrade through Cresson on track 1.
Photo Date:  7/28/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:05:40 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9751(SD70MAC) BNSF 9371(SD70ACe)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
Train 25Z
Title:  Train 25Z
Description:  NS 8395 and GMTX 9051 lead train 25Z westbound across the Little Conemaugh River on a hazy July afternoon.
Photo Date:  7/28/2011  Upload Date: 8/1/2011 11:56:05 PM
Location:  Johnstown, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8395(C40-8W) GMTX 9051(SD60)
Views:  455   Comments: 0
High and Wide Extra 052
Title:  High and Wide Extra 052
Description:  With a large transformer and several flat cars of Caterpillar equipment in tow, NS 3363 leads high and wide extra 052 upgrade past milepost 251 on the Pittsburgh Line.
Photo Date:  7/29/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 9:59:34 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3363(SD40-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 1
Train 36A
Title:  Train 36A
Description:  NS 2613 and NS 8786 grind upgrade with a big 36A in tow on a cloudless late July morning.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2011 5:28:37 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2613(SD70M) NS 8786(C40-9)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
Train 22W
Title:  Train 22W
Description:  NS 9827 leads eastbound intermodal 22W past AR Tower on track 1 with a long train of trailers and containers in tow.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:30:37 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9827(C40-9W) NS 9844(C40-9W) NS 9850(C40-9W)
Views:  286   Comments: 1
Train 25Z
Title:  Train 25Z
Description:  A helper set made up of NS 6315 and NS 6317 cuts off from the rear of westbound intermodal 25Z just outside the Gallitzin Tunnels.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2011 6:03:30 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6315(SD40E) NS 6317(SD40E)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
Train 20W
Title:  Train 20W
Description:  NS 9854 is about to enter the west portal of the Gallitzin Tunnel with train 20W in tow. Customer 7D Wholesale is seen to the right.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2011 6:06:05 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9854(C40-9W) NS 8819(C40-9)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
Train 20W
Title:  Train 20W
Description:  Eastbound intermodal 20W pauses for a moment on track 2 in Gallitzin before entering the west portal of the Gallitzin Tunnel.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:32:28 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9854(C40-9W)
Views:  227   Comments: 1
20W Passes ALTO Tower
Title:  20W Passes ALTO Tower
Description:  Train 20W eases downgrade into downtown Altoona, PA., passing soon to be demolished ALTO Tower with NS 9854 and NS 8819 in the lead.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:36:12 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9854(C40-9W) NS 8819(C40-9)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
Train 69T
Title:  Train 69T
Description:  NS 9628 and NS 8986 lug westbound steel slab train 69T upgrade through downtown Altoona. Some of the equipment owned by the Railroaders' Memorial Museum is seen at right.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2011 6:11:01 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9628(C40-9W) NS 8986(C40-9W)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
Local CB60
Title:  Local CB60
Description:  NS 5808 and NS 5806 bring local CB60 through the Altoona Amtrak Station after working the Everett Railroad interchange and other customers on the Cove Secondary.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2011 6:22:33 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5808(GP38-3) NS 5806(GP38-3)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
Local CB60
Title:  Local CB60
Description:  NS 5808 and NS 5806 bring local CB60 through the Altoona Amtrak Station after working the Everett Railroad interchange and other customers on the Cove Secondary.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 11/24/2011 6:24:10 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Train 21J
Title:  Train 21J
Description:  Westbound intermodal 21J, lead by NS 8311, GMTX 9094, and UP 3997, meets empty garbage train 64J at milepost 251 on the Pittsburgh Line on a beautiful July afternoon.
Photo Date:  7/31/2011  Upload Date: 8/2/2011 10:40:18 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8311(C40-8) GMTX 9094(SD60) UP 3997(SD70M)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
Train 058
Title:  Train 058
Description:  NS 2629 leads an eastbound train of CASE combines and Caterpillar equipment through Cresson (Milepost 251).
Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 10:02:34 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2629(SD70M)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
Awaiting Their Fate
Title:  Awaiting Their Fate
Description:  A slew of high-nose SD40s await their fate within the confines of Cresson Steel Company's scrap yard.
Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/16/2012 10:09:26 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1621(SD40) NS 3183(SD40) NS 3197(SD40)
Views:  677   Comments: 0
Train 16N
Title:  Train 16N
Description:  The front end of eastbound manifest 16N has just reached the summit of the west slope. The train will now ease down the east slope into Altoona. AR Tower still stands guard at the interlocking.
Photo Date:  7/17/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 9:49:52 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  569   Comments: 1
Train CB10
Title:  Train CB10
Description:  Cove Secondary local CB10 is back in the city of Altoona after completing its work. NS3054 is trailing as the the train squeees between streets and buildings. The front of the 31 car train has re-entered the Pittsburgh Line, and the crew has almost reached their home fase of Altoona Yard.
Photo Date:  7/17/2012  Upload Date: 7/17/2012 6:34:16 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3054(GP40-2)
Views:  746   Comments: 2
Dropping a Loaded Coal Drag
Title:  Dropping a Loaded Coal Drag
Description:  A trio of RJ Corman SD40-2s hum away outside the Station Inn after dropping a loaded coal train on track 5 west at Milepost 251 along NS's Pittsburgh Line. This was a 15 second exposure using ambient light only.
Photo Date:  7/18/2012  Upload Date: 7/19/2012 12:05:18 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  RJCP 7107(SD40-2) RJCP 3478(SD40-2) RJCP 7088(SD40-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 1
Train 537
Title:  Train 537
Description:  Westbound empty coal train 537 rushes toward the Jamestown Road bridge with a trio of SD60Is in charge.
Photo Date:  7/19/2012  Upload Date: 7/19/2012 10:56:17 PM
Location:  Portage, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6722(SD60I) NS 6736(SD60I) NS 6718(SD60I)
Views:  354   Comments: 1
OCS 956
Title:  OCS 956
Description:  Norfolk Southern's Office Car Special, running this afternoon with the symbol 956, blasts through the Tyrone Amtrak Station soon before dusk. NS 4270 is bringing the train across Thomastown Road.
Photo Date:  7/19/2012  Upload Date: 7/19/2012 10:46:22 PM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 4270(F9A)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
Three Way Meet
Title:  Three Way Meet
Description:  A three way meet occurs outside the Station Inn during a torrential downpour. Local C47 eases west down track 1 (at left) while 20T charges up the middle on track 2 and a baretable extra (possibly I3W) rushes west on track 3.
Photo Date:  7/20/2012  Upload Date: 7/22/2012 11:18:51 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7205(SD80MAC) NS 7210(SD80MAC) NS 7510(ES40DC) NS 8849(C40-9) NS 7522(ES40DC) NS 9106(C40-9W)
Views:  256   Comments: 1
Back for Another Load
Title:  Back for Another Load
Description:  Empty garbage train 64J eases downgrade into Altoona, ultimately headed to New Jersey for another load of fine East Coast refuse. The now unused ALTO Tower remains standing alongside the recently-redone interlocking.
Photo Date:  7/20/2012  Upload Date: 7/22/2012 11:39:44 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9729(C40-9W) NS 6766(SD60M)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
A Meet at ALTO
Title:  A Meet at ALTO
Description:  A pair of helpers glides past former CP ALTO while empty garbage train 64J eases downgrade into Altoona on a cold and dreary July afternoon.
Photo Date:  7/20/2012  Upload Date: 7/22/2012 11:50:04 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6322(SD40E) NS 6308(SD40E)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
24W
Title:  24W
Description:  Container train 24W is next in an eastbound parade, led by NS 6798 and NS 9409 on a cold and dreary July afternoon.
Photo Date:  7/20/2012  Upload Date: 7/23/2012 11:32:01 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6798(SD60M) NS 9409(C40-9W)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Train 590
Title:  Train 590
Description:  Loaded coal drag 590 creeps downgrade into Altoona on a dreary July afternoon.
Photo Date:  7/20/2012  Upload Date: 7/23/2012 11:52:49 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6300(SD40E) NS 6329(SD40E) NS 8044(ES44AC) NS 1038(SD70ACe)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
Trackside Picnic
Title:  Trackside Picnic
Description:  A trackside picnic comes to a smelly pause as 66J passes by with another train of fine, imported, New Jersey refuse. Railfans came out in droves to witness the passing of NKP 765 on its westward deadhead move.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 11:54:23 AM
Location:  Sewickley, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9227(C40-9W) NS 2545(SD70)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  NKP 765 brings westbound deadhead train 061 under the signal bridge in Leetsdale with dirty 8102 and 8098 close behind. The train is returning to Fort Wayne after the Memorial Day weekend excursions on the Pittsburgh Line.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/31/2013 11:50:47 AM
Location:  Leetsdale, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8102(ES44AC) NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  465   Comments: 2
11J
Title:  11J
Description:  Reading heritage unit 1067 rolls through downtown Altoona with 11J in tow. In a few seconds, the train will blast through the Altoona station.
Photo Date:  8/12/2013  Upload Date: 8/15/2013 11:31:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe) NS 9501(C40-9W)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
A Meet at Route 53
Title:  A Meet at Route 53
Description:  Reading heritage unit 1067 barrels downgrade toward the Route 53 bridge as loaded ethanol train 64E disappears into the trees.
Photo Date:  8/12/2013  Upload Date: 8/15/2013 11:29:35 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe) NS 9501(C40-9W) NS 6328(SD40E) NS 6312(SD40E)
Views:  186   Comments: 1
Train 578
Title:  Train 578
Description:  A quartet of SD60Is has almost crested the grade in Gallitzin with loaded coal drag 578.
Photo Date:  8/14/2013  Upload Date: 8/15/2013 11:55:25 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6726(SD60I) NS 6734(SD60I) NS 6719(SD60I) NS 6725(SD60I)
Views:  214   Comments: 2
65X
Title:  65X
Description:  Empty oil train 65X begins its trek up the mountain with NS 8001 leading Qennsylvania heritage unit 8102.
Photo Date:  8/14/2013  Upload Date: 8/15/2013 11:58:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8001(ES44AC) NS 8102(ES44AC)
Views:  519   Comments: 5
Train 261
Title:  Train 261
Description:  NS 2745 roars through New Waterford with train 261 in tow in bright morning sun.
Photo Date:  1/3/2014  Upload Date: 1/9/2014 12:04:40 PM
Location:  New Waterford, OH
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2745(SD70M-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Rare Visitor on 20Q
Title:  Rare Visitor on 20Q
Description:  20Q meanders through New Galilee with a rare visitor third in line: Ferromex ES44AC 4675.
Photo Date:  1/3/2014  Upload Date: 2/16/2014 11:29:18 PM
Location:  New Galilee, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6936(SD60E) NS 7566(ES40DC) FXE 4675(ES44AC)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
Out of its Element
Title:  Out of its Element
Description:  Ferromex ES44AC 4675 is a bit out of its usual element as it teams up with a pair of NS units today's 20Q through New Galilee, PA. The Mexican visitor is making a very rare appearance in the cold and snowy Northeast.
Photo Date:  1/3/2014  Upload Date: 2/16/2014 11:32:44 PM
Location:  New Galilee, PA
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FXE 4675(ES44AC) NS 7566(ES40DC) NS 6936(SD60E)
Views:  296   Comments: 0

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