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Viewing Album:  Altoona Area Trip Weekend of 5-31-2015
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:5/30/2015 - 5/31/2015
Album Info:I had a wedding in Pittsburgh on the 29th and afterwards I drove out to the Altoona area to do some railfanning.
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A Southern covered hopper brings up the rear of an oil train
Title:  A Southern covered hopper brings up the rear of an oil train
Description:  This train arrived as soon as I pulled up so I missed the power.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:24 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Helper Set on the middle track in Cresson
Title:  Helper Set on the middle track in Cresson
Description:  He was wating for the stacker in the background to clear
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:30 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6318(SD40E)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
The stacker starts to move as the helper set waits
Title:  The stacker starts to move as the helper set waits
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
One helper set assists a stack train while another waits
Title:  One helper set assists a stack train while another waits
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:37 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6332(SD40E) NS 6313(SD40E) NS 6318(SD40E)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Helper sets meet
Title:  Helper sets meet
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:39 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6332(SD40E) NS 6318(SD40E)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
The helper set continues to wait as a westbound work train approaches
Title:  The helper set continues to wait as a westbound work train approaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:43 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6318(SD40E)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
A westbound work train dims his lights to meet a stopped helper set
Title:  A westbound work train dims his lights to meet a stopped helper set
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:46 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8315(C40-8W)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
C40-8W meets SD40E
Title:  C40-8W meets SD40E
Description:  The C40-8W is on a work train while the SD40E belongs to a helper set.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:48 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6318(SD40E) NS 8315(C40-8W)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
An ex-Con leads a work train west
Title:  An ex-Con leads a work train west
Description:  The chain gang?
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:49 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8315(C40-8W) NS 9016(C44-9W)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
"Sleeper 1"
Title:  "Sleeper 1"
Description:  A camp car on a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:51 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  165   Comments: 0
"Diner"
Title:  "Diner"
Description:  A camp car on a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:54 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
"Kitchen"
Title:  "Kitchen"
Description:  A camp car on a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:56 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Some misc equipment on a westbound work train
Title:  Some misc equipment on a westbound work train
Description:  Maybe a generator and some kind of office? Note the satellite dish.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:57 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
"Office"
Title:  "Office"
Description:  A camp car on a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:57 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  134   Comments: 0
MOW equipment
Title:  MOW equipment
Description:  On flats of a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:58 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  81   Comments: 0
MOW equipment 2
Title:  MOW equipment 2
Description:  On flats of a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:09:59 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  117   Comments: 0
MOW equipment 3
Title:  MOW equipment 3
Description:  On flats of a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:10:00 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  121   Comments: 0
MOW equipment 4
Title:  MOW equipment 4
Description:  On flats of a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:10:01 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
MOW equipment 5
Title:  MOW equipment 5
Description:  On flats of a westbound work train.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:10:02 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
A ramp car with a truck brings up the rear
Title:  A ramp car with a truck brings up the rear
Description:  What a cool train!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:10:03 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6318(SD40E)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
NS 7705 leads a stack train west
Title:  NS 7705 leads a stack train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:33 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7705(ES40DC) NS 9926(C44-9W)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
NS 7502 leads a stack train west
Title:  NS 7502 leads a stack train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:34 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7502(ES40DC) NS 2630(SD70M)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
A stack train slowly rumbles up the hill heading east
Title:  A stack train slowly rumbles up the hill heading east
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:34 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7684(ES40DC) NS 8872(C40-9)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Two GE's brings a stack train up the west slope
Title:  Two GE's brings a stack train up the west slope
Description:  They were working hard!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:35 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7684(ES40DC) NS 8872(C40-9)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
A manifest grinds up the west slope
Title:  A manifest grinds up the west slope
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:35 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9291(C40-9W) NS 8416(C40-8W)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Two SD40E's work hard on the rear of an eastbound manifest
Title:  Two SD40E's work hard on the rear of an eastbound manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:36 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6311(SD40E) NS 6330(SD40E)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
A manifest comes west heading downgrade
Title:  A manifest comes west heading downgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:36 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8042(ES44AC) NS 9494(C40-9W)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
A Conrail covered hopper in the consist of a westbound manifest
Title:  A Conrail covered hopper in the consist of a westbound manifest
Description:  In pretty good shape too!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:37 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
An N&W covered hopper in the consist of a westbound manifest
Title:  An N&W covered hopper in the consist of a westbound manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:38 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Two SD40E's help a westbound get down the mountain safely
Title:  Two SD40E's help a westbound get down the mountain safely
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:39 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6321(SD40E)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
The westbound clears just in time
Title:  The westbound clears just in time
Description:  I could hear the westbound blowing for Carney's Crossing so I knew it was going to be close!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:39 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6321(SD40E) NS 9476(C40-9W)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
An eastbound reveals itself from behind a westbound
Title:  An eastbound reveals itself from behind a westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:40 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6321(SD40E) NS 9476(C40-9W) NS 8794(C40-9)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
NS 9476 leads an intermodal up the hill
Title:  NS 9476 leads an intermodal up the hill
Description:  Note the helpers of a westbound on the right.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:40 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9476(C40-9W) NS 8794(C40-9)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
A very shiny SD60E is third out on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  A very shiny SD60E is third out on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:41 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7001(SD60E)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
NS 9216 leads an intermodal downhill under threatening skies
Title:  NS 9216 leads an intermodal downhill under threatening skies
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:41 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9216(C40-9W) NS 2540(SD70)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Blocked!
Title:  Blocked!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:42 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8339(C40-8W)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
Two SD40E's on the rear of a westbound intermodal
Title:  Two SD40E's on the rear of a westbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:42 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6324(SD40E)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Two SD40E's work hard on the rear of an eastbound intermodal
Title:  Two SD40E's work hard on the rear of an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:43 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6302(SD40E) NS 6325(SD40E)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
NS 7639 quickly brings a stack train up the middle track
Title:  NS 7639 quickly brings a stack train up the middle track
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:43 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7639(ES40DC) NS 2778(SD70M-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
A helper set drifts downgrade
Title:  A helper set drifts downgrade
Description:  The Staion Inn is in the background.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:44 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6320(SD40E)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Lots of power!
Title:  Lots of power!
Description:  Coming upgrade heading east. This train had four helpers on the head end and two more on the rear.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:46 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6307(SD40E) NS 6326(SD40E) NS 6322(SD40E)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
Four helpers lead an eastbound upgrade
Title:  Four helpers lead an eastbound upgrade
Description:  Two more were on the rear.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:47 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6307(SD40E) NS 6322(SD40E) NS 6326(SD40E)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
An ex UP SD90 is part of the consist
Title:  An ex UP SD90 is part of the consist
Description:  Still has the "We will Deliver" logo too.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:48 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7271(SD9043MAC)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
A fast intermodal overtakes the hopper train on the middle track
Title:  A fast intermodal overtakes the hopper train on the middle track
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:49 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9777(C40-9W)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Two units lead a short stack train quickly up the middle track
Title:  Two units lead a short stack train quickly up the middle track
Description:  Note the ex-UP SD90 second out.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:51 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9777(C40-9W) NS 7254(SD9043MAC)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
Another ex-UP SD90
Title:  Another ex-UP SD90
Description:  Second train in a row with one. Sill has the "We will Deliver".
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:52 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7254(SD9043MAC)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
A railfan watches the action
Title:  A railfan watches the action
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:53 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7254(SD9043MAC)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal approaches while a train waits on the far track
Title:  A westbound intermodal approaches while a train waits on the far track
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:53 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
An intermodal comes downhill
Title:  An intermodal comes downhill
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:55 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9942(C40-9W)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Two GE's brings a stack train down the west slope
Title:  Two GE's brings a stack train down the west slope
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:17:55 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9942(C40-9W) NS 8445(C40-8W)
Views:  120   Comments: 0

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