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Viewing Album:  Conrail operations at Altoona and Horseshoe Curve in August, 1977.
 
By:Alan Page
Dates:8/7/1977 - 8/7/1977
Album Info:Former PC power in sets of 4 or more handled hot TV trains rolling through Altoona in August, 1977. Near the overflowing Juniata shops deadline, heavy freight traffic rolled through led by a trio of PC U-boats, a pair of PC U-boats, a colorful set of black, blue, green, and CNW leased power, and a quartet of former RDG, PC, EL and leased CN power. Meanwhile at Horseshoe Curve, 3 and 4-unit consists of former PC and EL power drift down the Curve towards Altoona.
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CR GP40 3238 leads a hot pig train
Title:  CR GP40 3238 leads a hot pig train
Description:  CR GP40 3238 leads GP35 2296, U30B 2857 and GP38-2 8070 with a load of piggybacks through Altoona in August, 1977. Higher resolution image.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 7/22/2020 7:00:06 PM
Location:  Altoona(Rose Yard), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 3238(GP40) CR 2296(GP35) CR 2857(U30B) CR 8070(GP38-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 2
CR SD45 6225
Title:  CR SD45 6225
Description:  Showing a PRR Keystone, CR SD45 6225 lined up with all PC black power on a TV train waiting for clearance at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 5:27:54 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6225(SD45)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
PC SD40 6256
Title:  PC SD40 6256
Description:  PC SD40 6256 lined up with all PC black power on a TV train waiting for clearance at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 5:31:42 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PC 6256(SD40)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
CR SD45 6225
Title:  CR SD45 6225
Description:  Showing a PRR Keystone, CR SD45 6225 lined up with all PC black power on a TV train waiting for clearance at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 5:32:22 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6225(SD45)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
CR GP40 3238, GP35 2296, U30B 2857, and GP38-2 8070
Title:  CR GP40 3238, GP35 2296, U30B 2857, and GP38-2 8070
Description:  CR GP40 3238 leads a quartet of black and blue power rushing a hot TV train through Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 5:34:17 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3238(GP40) CR 2296(GP35) PC 2857(U30B) PC 8070(GP38-2)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
PC U30B 2857
Title:  PC U30B 2857
Description:  PC U30B 2857 follows GP35 2296 and GP40 3238 as they rush a TV train through Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 5:36:32 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PC 2857(U30B)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
PC GP38-2 8070
Title:  PC GP38-2 8070
Description:  PC GP38-2 8070 at the tail end of a quartet of black and blue units rushing a TV train through Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 6:41:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PC 8070(GP38-2)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
CR SD40 6242
Title:  CR SD40 6242
Description:  CR SD40 6242 lined up in an all PC black consist waiting for clearance at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 6:45:22 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6242(SD40)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
PC SD40 6256
Title:  PC SD40 6256
Description:  PC SD40 6256 lined up with all PC black power on a TV train waiting for clearance at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 6:47:56 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PC 6256(SD40)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
CR SD45 6069
Title:  CR SD45 6069
Description:  CR SD45 6069 (ex-EL 3604) at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 6:52:08 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6069(SD45)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
CR SD45 6069
Title:  CR SD45 6069
Description:  CR SD45 6069 (ex-EL 3604) at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 6:54:01 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6069(SD45)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
CR GP38AC 7658 (ex-LV 312)
Title:  CR GP38AC 7658 (ex-LV 312)
Description:  CR GP38AC 7658 (ex-LV 312) with SD45 6160 at Altonna.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 6:57:46 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 7658(GP38AC)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
PC U33C 6547
Title:  PC U33C 6547
Description:  PC U33C 6547 leads a trio of U-boats past the Juniata shops deadline in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:02:56 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6547(U33C)
Views:  361   Comments: 2
CR U28C 6529
Title:  CR U28C 6529
Description:  Former PC U28C 6529 runs second in a trio of U-boats rolling past the weeds by the Juniata shops deadline in Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:05:53 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6529(U28C)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
PC U28C 6533
Title:  PC U28C 6533
Description:  PC U28C 6533 runs third in a trio of U-boats rolling past the Juniata shops deadline in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:08:26 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PC 6533(U28C)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
CR GP38-2 8087 and CNW GP35 830
Title:  CR GP38-2 8087 and CNW GP35 830
Description:  CR GP38-2 8087 leads leased CNW GP35 830 past the Juniata shops deadline in Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:12:20 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 8087(GP38-2) CNW 830(GP35)
Views:  473   Comments: 0
CR SD35 6050
Title:  CR SD35 6050
Description:  CR SD35 6050 (ex-CNJ 2511) runs fourth behind U25B 2593 as they pass the weeds by the Juniata shops deadline in Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:16:11 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6050(SD35)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
Former PC U25C's 6504 and 6512
Title:  Former PC U25C's 6504 and 6512
Description:  Former PC U25C's 6504 and 6512 lead boxcars past the Juniata shops deadline in Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:18:56 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6504(U25C) PC 6512(U25C)
Views:  539   Comments: 1
CR U25C 6504
Title:  CR U25C 6504
Description:  Former PC U25C 6504 leads 6512 and a line of boxcars past the Juniata shops deadline in Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:22:10 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6504(U25C)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
PC U25C's 6512 and 6504
Title:  PC U25C's 6512 and 6504
Description:  Former PC U25C's 6504 and 6512 lead boxcars past the Juniata shops deadline in Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:24:06 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PC 6512(U25C)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502)
Title:  CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502)
Description:  CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502) is last in line in a quartet of mixed power pausing at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:26:41 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 2571(U25B)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
CN GP38-2 5581 mixes with CR power
Title:  CN GP38-2 5581 mixes with CR power
Description:  CN GP38-2 5581 mixes with CR power at Altoona, PA on August 7, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 12/26/2017 10:52:57 AM
Location:  Altoona(Rose Yard), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CN 5581(GP38-2W)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502)
Title:  CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502)
Description:  CR U25B 2571 (ex-EL 2502) is last in line in a quartet of mixed power pausing at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:27:53 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 2571(U25B)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Leased CN GP38-2W 5581
Title:  Leased CN GP38-2W 5581
Description:  Leased CN GP38-2W 5581 runs third in a quartet of CR mixed power pausing at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:29:15 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CN 5581(GP38-2W)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR U25B 2571
Title:  CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR U25B 2571
Description:  Leased CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR U25B 2571 pause at Altoona in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:31:41 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CN 5581(GP38-2W) CR 2571(U25B)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
CR GP35 3625
Title:  CR GP35 3625
Description:  Former RDG GP35 3625 leads a quartet of mixed power at Altoona.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:34:22 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 3625(GP35)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR U25B 2571
Title:  CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR U25B 2571
Description:  Former PC GP40 3040, leased CN GP38-2W 5581, and CR U25B 2571 pause at Altoona in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:37:57 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CN 5581(GP38-2W) CR 2571(U25B)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR GP40 3040
Title:  CN GP38-2W 5581 and CR GP40 3040
Description:  Leased CN GP38-2W 5581, CR GP40 3040, and GP35 3625 pause at Altoona in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 7:40:22 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
CR SW7 9072
Title:  CR SW7 9072
Description:  CR SW7 9072 pauses from yard work in Altoona in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:15:01 PM
Location:  Altoona(Rose Yard), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CR 9072(SW7)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
Former PC GP35's 2364 and 2337
Title:  Former PC GP35's 2364 and 2337
Description:  As a railfan looks on, PC GP35 2364 and 2337 coast down the hill at Horseshoe in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:17:47 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 2364(GP35) CR 2337(GP35)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
PC GP35 2364 leads 2337
Title:  PC GP35 2364 leads 2337
Description:  PC GP35 2364 leads 2337 down Horseshoe Curve in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:22:26 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 2364(GP35)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
PC GP35 2364 leads sister unit 2337 and SDP45 6677
Title:  PC GP35 2364 leads sister unit 2337 and SDP45 6677
Description:  Railfans get a closeup view as PC GP35 2364, sister unit 2337, and SDP45 6677 (ex-EL 3646) drift down Horseshoe Curve with autoracks in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:29:04 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 2364(GP35) CR 2337(GP35) CR 6677(SDP45)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
PC GP35 2364, sister unit 2337, and SDP45 6677
Title:  PC GP35 2364, sister unit 2337, and SDP45 6677
Description:  PC GP35 2364, sister unit 2337, and SDP45 6677 (ex-EL 3646) drift down Horseshoe Curve with autoracks in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:32:42 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6677(SDP45) CR 2337(GP35) PC 2364(GP35)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
PC GP38-2 8075 leads GP35 3655
Title:  PC GP38-2 8075 leads GP35 3655
Description:  PC GP38-2 8075 leads GP35 3655 down Horseshoe Curve in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:35:59 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 8075(GP38-2)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
CR GP35 3655 and SD45 6075
Title:  CR GP35 3655 and SD45 6075
Description:  CR GP35 3655 and SD45 6075 run second and third behind GP38-2 8075 as they drift down Horseshoe Curve in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:38:13 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 6075(SD45) CR 3655(GP35)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
CR SD45 6075 and U25B 2549
Title:  CR SD45 6075 and U25B 2549
Description:  CR SD45 6075 (ex-EL 3610) and U25B 2549 run third and fourth behind GP38-2 8075 and GP35 3655 as they drift down Horseshoe with a line of autoracks in August, 1977.
Photo Date:  8/7/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2016 8:42:40 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PC 2549(U25B) CR 6075(SD45)
Views:  370   Comments: 0

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