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Viewing Album: Past Horseshoe Curve and on to Gallitzin!
By:
Alan Page
Dates:
8/4/1979 - 8/4/1979
Album Info:
An August day in 1979 shows 20-cylinder power pushing hard on multi-unit consists that made it up Horseshoe Curve and on to Gallitzin. The powerful SD45's take a rest at Cresson following the assault.
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Title:
CR GP38-2 8151
Description:
CR GP38-2 8151 leads U23B's 2719, 2748, and 2781, and a GP into the tunnels at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 7:58:09 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:
CR 8151(GP38-2)
Views:
386
Comments:
2
Title:
CR GP38-2 8151 and U23B 2719
Description:
CR GP38-2 8151 leads U23B's 2719, 2748, and 2781, and a GP into the tunnels at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 7:59:51 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:
CR 2719(U23B)
CR 8151(GP38-2)
Views:
519
Comments:
0
Title:
CR GP38-2 8151 heads for the tunnel!
Description:
CR GP38-2 8151 leads U23B's 2719, 2748, and 2781, and a GP into the tunnels at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:01:19 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:
CR 2748(U23B)
CR 2719(U23B)
Views:
516
Comments:
0
Title:
CR GP38-2 8151 enters the tunnels at Gallitzin!
Description:
CR GP38-2 8151 leads U23B's 2719, 2748, and 2781, and a GP into the tunnels at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:03:15 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:
CR 2781(U23B)
CR 2748(U23B)
Views:
583
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6185
Description:
With CR N7A-class caboose 21540 (ex-NYC 20339) trailing, CR SD-45s 6185 and 6193 push hard into the tunnels at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:07:53 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Scenic,Action
Locomotives:
CR 6185(SD45)
CR 6193(SD45)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6193
Description:
With CR N7A-class caboose 21540 (ex-NYC 20339) trailing, CR SD-45's 6185 and 6193 push hard into the tunnels at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:09:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:
CR 6193(SD45)
Views:
440
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6114
Description:
Former PC SD45's 6177 and 6114 push hard on CR N12-class caboose 24531 at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:13:22 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster,Action
Locomotives:
CR 6114(SD45)
Views:
391
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6177
Description:
Former PC SD45's 6177 and 6114 push hard on CR N12-class caboose 24531 at Gallitzin in August, 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:15:31 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster,Action
Locomotives:
CR 6177(SD45)
CR 6114(SD45)
Views:
587
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6144
Description:
A powerful pair of SD-45s line up for helper duty at Cresson on an overcast day in August, 1979. This EMD 20-cylinder duo included CR blue 6144 and 6129, both ex-PC units.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:17:54 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6144(SD45)
CR 6129(SD45)
Views:
484
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6070
Description:
On an overcast day in August, 1979, a trio of SD-45 helpers line up at Cresson ready to tackle Horseshoe. The three 20-cylinder, 3,600hp brutes included CR blue 6070 (ex-EL 3605) and PC black 6169 and 6146.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:19:46 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6070(SD45)
Views:
348
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6169
Description:
On an overcast day in August, 1979, a trio of SD-45 helpers line up at Cresson ready to tackle Horseshoe. The three 20-cylinder, 3,600hp brutes included ex-PC 6146 and 6169, and CR blue 6070 (ex-EL 3605).
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:21:41 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6169(SD45)
CR 6146(SD45)
Views:
394
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6192
Description:
The face of 3,600 horses awaits the call to head up Horseshoe. A former PC pair of SD-45s, 6192 and 6133, line up along with other 20-cylinder helper sets at Cresson on an overcast August day in 1979.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:23:53 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6192(SD45)
Views:
462
Comments:
3
Title:
CR SD45 6192
Description:
A pair of SD-45 helpers waits for a call to head up Horseshoe on an overcast August day at Cresson in 1979. This set of CR blue 20-cylinder power included 6192 and 6133, both ex-PC.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:25:29 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6192(SD45)
Views:
422
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6129
Description:
A powerful pair of SD-45s line up for helper duty at Cresson on an overcast day in August, 1979. This EMD 20-cylinder duo included CR blue 6129 and 6144, both ex-PC units.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:27:11 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6129(SD45)
CR 6144(SD45)
Views:
556
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6133
Description:
A pair of SD-45 helpers waits for a call to head up Horseshoe on an overcast August day in 1979. This set of CR blue 20-cylinder power included 6133 and 6192, both ex-PC.
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:29:03 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6133(SD45)
Views:
400
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6146
Description:
On an overcast day in August, 1979, a trio of SD-45 helpers line up at Cresson ready to tackle Horseshoe. The three 20-cylinder, 3,600hp brutes included ex-PC 6146 and 6169, and CR blue 6070 (ex-EL 3605).
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:30:46 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6146(SD45)
Views:
236
Comments:
0
Title:
CR SD45 6146
Description:
On an overcast day in August, 1979, a trio of SD-45 helpers line up at Cresson ready to tackle Horseshoe. The three 20-cylinder, 3,600hp brutes included ex-PC 6146 and 6169, and CR blue 6070 (ex-EL 3605).
Photo Date:
8/4/1979
Upload Date:
10/6/2015 8:31:35 PM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Alan Page
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CR 6146(SD45)
Views:
331
Comments:
0
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