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» CR Pittsburgh Line, MG Interlocking » Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA (more.. ) » October 10, 1998
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Remarks & Notes
As ubiquitous in this territory at the rear of heavy freights as cabin cars once were, a pair of helpers attached to an eastbound manifest exert their added dynamic braking power as the train descends the Allegheny slope on a splendid autumn afternoon. Fuji Astia.
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Manned Helpers Album created by member Daniel Holmes Album Views: 4,865 One artifact of the steam era that remains in use to this day; even modern AC traction locomotives need help on the biggest hills.
Classic Railroading Album created by member Chessiefan2 Album Views: 1,025,866 Railroading in the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, basically anything but the 2000s.
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