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12/27/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Scott Crotwell
Dates:10/13/2018 - 10/13/2018
Album Info:The first of two albums featuring shots from a good visit to the Horseshoe curve on a damp and chilly Saturday.
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The day is starting
Title:  The day is starting
Description:  A pair of SD40E pushers heading west.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:16:39 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6331(SD40E) NS 6330(SD40E)
Views:  211   Comments: 4
They're gone
Title:  They're gone
Description:  This was the only time I saw these two on this visit.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:20:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6331(SD40E) NS 6330(SD40E)
Views:  198   Comments: 3
The railfans are ready
Title:  The railfans are ready
Description:  They are getting ready as a train comes into view on track 3.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:32:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1040(SD70ACe) NS 2568(SD70)
Views:  241   Comments: 3
First train of the day
Title:  First train of the day
Description:  1040 and 2568 on track 3.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:23:24 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1040(SD70ACe) NS 2568(SD70)
Views:  183   Comments: 4
Away they go
Title:  Away they go
Description:  1040 and 2568 rounding the curve.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:27:42 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1040(SD70ACe) NS 2568(SD70)
Views:  189   Comments: 4
Continuing west on track 3
Title:  Continuing west on track 3
Description:  My final view of this duo as they head away west.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:30:56 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1040(SD70ACe) NS 2568(SD70)
Views:  192   Comments: 3
Tank cars in the mountains
Title:  Tank cars in the mountains
Description:  Part of a consist on the first train I saw. They are heading west. The tank car I listed is new to RRPA.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:10:23 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 3
As one heads away...
Title:  As one heads away...
Description:  Another one approaches from the west. Two DC to AC conversion units with an SD70ACe in the middle.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:36:01 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4122(AC44C6M) NS 1081(SD70ACe) NS 4136(AC44C6M)
Views:  393   Comments: 4
A loaded coal train
Title:  A loaded coal train
Description:  4122, 1081 and 4136 heading east at the Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:41:07 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4122(AC44C6M) NS 1081(SD70ACe) NS 4136(AC44C6M)
Views:  406   Comments: 4
Close up of 4122
Title:  Close up of 4122
Description:  Getting a friendly wave from the crew as they start to round the curve.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/28/2018 6:45:11 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4122(AC44C6M)
Views:  241   Comments: 4
The trio heads away
Title:  The trio heads away
Description:  The three locomotives with the loaded coal hoppers head toward Altoona.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/29/2018 3:05:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4122(AC44C6M) NS 1081(SD70ACe) NS 4136(AC44C6M)
Views:  429   Comments: 3
CR 507604
Title:  CR 507604
Description:  A loaded coal gondola heading east. New to RRPA.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/29/2018 3:09:14 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 2
4 SD40E's
Title:  4 SD40E's
Description:  Rear pushers at the end of this loaded coal train.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/29/2018 3:12:57 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6315(SD40E) NS 6323(SD40E) NS 6301(SD40E) NS 6310(SD40E)
Views:  247   Comments: 3
One last look at these 4
Title:  One last look at these 4
Description:  Working hard as they help push this load through the curve.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/29/2018 3:18:28 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6315(SD40E) NS 6323(SD40E) NS 6301(SD40E) NS 6310(SD40E)
Views:  201   Comments: 3
9564 leads
Title:  9564 leads
Description:  With 9096 trailing. They are passing by the pushers of the loaded coal train.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/29/2018 3:22:40 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9564(C40-9W) NS 6315(SD40E)
Views:  187   Comments: 3
9564 and 9096
Title:  9564 and 9096
Description:  Heading west on track 3.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/29/2018 3:26:26 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9564(C40-9W) NS 9096(C40-9W)
Views:  168   Comments: 4
CR 507783
Title:  CR 507783
Description:  Another loaded coal gondola heading east.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 4:52:13 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  120   Comments: 2
The 4 pushers
Title:  The 4 pushers
Description:  Slowly heading east on this Saturday afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 4:55:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6315(SD40E) NS 6323(SD40E) NS 6301(SD40E) NS 6310(SD40E)
Views:  253   Comments: 3
4 more
Title:  4 more
Description:  On an eastbound stack train heading for the curve.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:00:02 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9558(C40-9W) NS 9593(C40-9W) NS 7554(ES40DC) NS 9105(C40-9W)
Views:  196   Comments: 2
6988 leads
Title:  6988 leads
Description:  The fans getting a friendly wave from the crew as they pass through.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:04:06 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6988(SD60E) NS 8130(ES44AC)
Views:  271   Comments: 2
One last look at this duo
Title:  One last look at this duo
Description:  Getting ready to round the curve with empty gondolas.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:08:43 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6988(SD60E) NS 8130(ES44AC)
Views:  295   Comments: 2
CR 507546 (1)
Title:  CR 507546 (1)
Description:  Empty gondola heading west on track 3.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:12:37 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 3
CR 507546 (2)
Title:  CR 507546 (2)
Description:  One last look at this empty gondola.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:16:34 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  114   Comments: 2
CR 507944
Title:  CR 507944
Description:  An empty Conrail gondola that apperars to be in good shape. New to RRPA.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:20:04 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  129   Comments: 3
CR 507440
Title:  CR 507440
Description:  One more empty Conrail gondola.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:24:06 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  136   Comments: 2
CR 507747
Title:  CR 507747
Description:  One last empty Conrail gondola heading west. New to RRPA.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 5:38:28 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  136   Comments: 2
9300 horsepower
Title:  9300 horsepower
Description:  7226 is rated at 5000 hp, and 1095 is rated at 4300 hp. Working hard as they round the bend.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/31/2018 3:09:10 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7226(SD80MAC) NS 1095(SD70ACe)
Views:  336   Comments: 3
She's smoking hard
Title:  She's smoking hard
Description:  7226 smoking hard as she and 1095 head away.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/31/2018 3:04:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7226(SD80MAC) NS 1095(SD70ACe)
Views:  353   Comments: 3
This duo heads away
Title:  This duo heads away
Description:  One final look at 7226, former Conrail and CSX, and 1095 as they head away.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/31/2018 3:19:06 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7226(SD80MAC) NS 1095(SD70ACe)
Views:  248   Comments: 3
9662 and 9195
Title:  9662 and 9195
Description:  On a westbound autorack train.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/31/2018 3:23:24 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9662(C40-9W) NS 9195(C40-9W)
Views:  188   Comments: 3
9662 and 9195 head away
Title:  9662 and 9195 head away
Description:  Westbound on track 3.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/31/2018 3:28:48 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9662(C40-9W) NS 9195(C40-9W)
Views:  155   Comments: 3
This ends the first album
Title:  This ends the first album
Description:  One last look as 9662 and 9195 head away. With plenty of action, there will be a volume 2 in the future.
Photo Date:  10/13/2018  Upload Date: 10/31/2018 3:35:36 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  scott crotwell
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9662(C40-9W) NS 9195(C40-9W)
Views:  171   Comments: 3


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