Altoona

[Backshop]

I first visited Altoona in the early 80's and saw the long lines of dead power there.  I could just imagine what it was like in its heyday.  As my username suggests, I have a special interest in railroad ercting/backshops.  I've seen Paducah, Collinwood, Reading, Colonie and many others, but Altoona dwarfs them all, in both size and aura.

[Flintlock76]

Lawn Gyland MP70s.  Real New Yorkers, always showing up where they're least expected!.  

[Overmod]

Gotta love those LIRR cars in the picture -- MP70s, in town for rebuilding?

Here's a page on them for the interested...

[timz]

Horseshoe Curve is less than 10 degrees -- would any engine ever built have a problem with it?

[Fr.Al]

It has been speculated that Big Boy might have a problem with the curve. I'd like to hear from the experts.

[Flintlock76]

What an absolutely stunning video!  Almost moved me to tears!

Thanks Mike for finding it!  And thanks Vince for passing it on!

Maybe one day we'll have Overmod's (and my) fondest wish come true and see 4014 roaring through those magnificent mountains on it's way east for further adventures. 

Big steam belongs  in those mountains!

Not a super-big Pennsy fan, but all I can say is...

Altoona aeterna est!  

 

[Miningman]

Altoona ... from Mike 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X99ttv7L_g

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