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  1. A Whole Tank Full of Glint

    A Whole Tank Full of Glint

    This still-shiny tank car was photographed in June 2004 at Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA. Probably won't be long till it's as dull as the car that follows...
    • sushob
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    • Category: Freight Cars
  2. Downhill on Horseshoe Curve

    Downhill on Horseshoe Curve

    A mixed freight heads down Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA.
    • sushob
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Eastern United States
  3. Horseshoe Curve

    Horseshoe Curve

    Stone structure on Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA. I believe this was restored, but I do not recall it's origional purpose.
    • sushob
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    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  4. Coal Still Fuels Pennsylvania

    Coal Still Fuels Pennsylvania

    Shot of the Selinsgrove, PA PPL plant.
    • sushob
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    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  5. Local Power

    Local Power

    Sorry about the blurriness...don't have a very good camera. Anyway this is a shot of some of the typical local power here in Norry (PA).
    • sushob
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    • Category: Eastern United States
  6. Roadrailers

    Roadrailers

    14 Roadrailers trailing an Amtrak at Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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    • Category: Eastern United States
  7. Scrap Train IX

    Scrap Train IX

    A Bessemer and Lake Erie scrap train works its way south.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Eastern United States
  8. Scrap Train VIII

    Scrap Train VIII

    A Bessemer and Lake Erie scrap train works its way south.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Eastern United States
  9. Scrap Train VII

    Scrap Train VII

    A Bessemer and Lake Erie scrap train works its way south.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Eastern United States
  10. B&LE Tunnel Motors

    B&LE Tunnel Motors

    Three tunnel motors run around their charge north of Greenville, Pennsylvania.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Eastern United States
  11. Scrap Train V

    Scrap Train V

    A Bessemer and Lake Erie scrap train works its way south.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Bridges and Trestles
  12. Scrap Train III

    Scrap Train III

    A Bessemer and Lake Erie scrap train works its way south.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Eastern United States
  13. Scrap Train

    Scrap Train

    A Bessemer and Lake Erie scrap train highballs south through Grove City, Pennsylvania, on February 27, 2004.
    • John Ryan
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    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Eastern United States
  14. Pennsylvania Transformer Tech 1311

    Pennsylvania Transformer Tech 1311

    Ready to leave with the caboose Photo by Michael Huhn 9/14/03
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Tourist Railways - Diesels
  15. SEPTA Siverliner II 269

    SEPTA Siverliner II 269

    A SEPTA train arrives at Warminster with 269 in the consist. Still wearing "Pennsylvania" across it from the PRR.
    • Miketherailfan
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    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Transit, Light Rail and Commuter
  16. Couldn't feel my fingers...

    Couldn't feel my fingers...

    In my creative stupidity I seek out the full moon, in ALL seasons. This January was nearly too much for me, but here is an NS eastward train following the valley of the Juniata River in sub-zero temps on the night of the full moon.
    • Plantman
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Night Photos
  17. Bridges at Sunset

    Bridges at Sunset

    The setting sun dips behind debris clouds on a June 2003 evening along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Framing this view is the former Reading Railroad concrete arch bridge, with the catenary poles and position light signals standing tall in the air on the dormant Pennsy bridge.
    • Plantman
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    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Sunrise, Sunset and Glint Photos
  18. Harrisburg 1955?

    Harrisburg 1955?

    Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 under the train shed at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in May 2002. The shot was made on Agfa Scala black & white slide film and scanned as a four-color scan to preserve the tonal range.
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    • Category: Tourist Railways - Trolley and Electrics
  19. Jersey January Snow

    Jersey January Snow

    A Conrail GG1 kicks up snow at Princeton Junction, New Jersey, in January 1977. Photo by Steve Barry.
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    • Category: Vintage Train Photos - Electrics, Streetcars and Trolleys




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