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| December 2009 | |
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The Scale Class Yard is now empty. Looking east from 8th street. |
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Looking west from 8th street with the Juniata Shops in the background. |
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Rose Yard Office. |
| January 2010 | |
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SD40E helpers take over the headend of a hopper train that got to Altoona with only one engine. The helpers are required for the climb up the steep east slope. |
| April 2010 | |
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MW has already removed the home signals at CP-Rose and is now installing the handthrows for the switches. |
| July 2010 | |
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Over the last winter, the class yard at Altoona was emptied. It had been used for storage since the 60s. This summer they're now removing all the rails and ties. |
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A load of ties is scooped up. |
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This trackhoe has an electromagnet to lift the rail and set it aside. |
| August 2010 | |
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Here are some new photos of the class yard in Altoona and its removal. |
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Sad sight. |
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Looking toward the former eastbound hump. |
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