some Altoona area Conrail filmed by my pop in 1985. a couple SD45's and C30-7A and ALTO tower
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@FrehleyFan39886 жыл бұрын
Those were the times. I went to the bridge above Alto in 1985, it looked more complex, than it does today, since they moved the switches and everything around.
@davidhopson7297 жыл бұрын
The sound of that SD45 is PRICELESS!!!!!! Probably one of a few left in 1985.
@douglasalan5783 Жыл бұрын
Ah, those were the days! Big Blue at Horseshoe Curve.
@chatanugadotorg5 жыл бұрын
Sounded like the Pennsylvanian approaching there at the end. My family visited the Curve in 1985 before the K4 was taken out. I made trips back to the area in 2003 and 2004. Great place to visit. Trains, history, and beautiful scenery all coming together.
@jimsutter149 Жыл бұрын
I sure wish it was Conrail today or better yet Pennsylvania.
@b3j85 жыл бұрын
Looks like Alto needed a new roof! Miss those ex-EL SD-45's in helper svc! Thanks for the look back in time!
@mattl96872 жыл бұрын
Nice footage. Would love to know more about the ballast train coming off the Cove track.
@AdamKlimchock10 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Nothing like seeing some old clips of the Pittsburgh Line! Great shot at ALTO, too, sure looked great back when it was in use. If you have any more clips of the Pittsburgh Line, I'd love to see them!
@luvindemtrains7 жыл бұрын
Listen to the rhythm of the train at 6:01.
@ekapus7 жыл бұрын
This is great stuff! Made me realize I need more plain white trailers... I do have a question though. Are you absolutely sure this was 85? I thought the SD45s were all gone by then. I mean, it's good news for me if they weren't. But I want to be sure. Also, any idea what's up with that ballast train coming off the Cove?
@tonytonyv.9577 жыл бұрын
I'll have to watch the video again at some point to doublecheck, Ed. My dad would usually say the date at some point in the video. It could be 1984. I can tell you this same day there was also an ex-CNJ SD35 still working the helper pool.
@cbehr916 жыл бұрын
This can't be later than September 1985 because the K-4 is still on the curve in this footage.
@lvc4206 жыл бұрын
I'd believe it was 85. I visited in August of 84 and nearly every train still had a caboose, so the lack of cabooses makes me think it was after 84.
@enjoyingrailroading1013 Жыл бұрын
Quick research shows that by 1/1/86, there were still 49 SD45's on the roster, but in storage.