NS 11A struggles to climb Carney Hill as it continues westbound to Conway.
NS 11A passes by Altoona Pipe and Steel. The company provides metal fabrication and railcar repair. The building was originally part of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 12th street shops.
The New York Central heritage unit leads train 11A westbound up track 3 around Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo by Casey Thomason. For more information about Norfolk Southern,... (more)
A perfect fall day.
11A with the usual Juniata shop power runs west towards Cresson PA. The consist on this day included a brand new 60E, 40-2 with the new "Admiral Cab" and two RP-E4C's.
Before acquiring 3000 horsepower SD40-3 units NSM tested a few different models. Here three borrowed GEs move empties back to the mine during a test.
A pair of helpers shove hard on the rear end of 11A as it begins the assault up the mountain to the summit at Gallitzin.
NS 11A heads west with the setting sun on its nose.
Westbound heading through CP Leets interlocking. 300D.
11A stopping in Cresson to cut off helpers, in front of the only decent foliage in the area