Day 2 - NS Pittsburgh Line Railfanning - Gallitzin, Altoona, Juniata, Horseshoe Curve, PA

Day 2 - NS Pittsburgh Line Railfanning - Gallitzin, Altoona, Juniata, Horseshoe Curve, PA
I got the pleasure of visiting the Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Line with my friend Jackson, from Piedmont District Railfan. He was kind enough to show me many great locations. Some were on my list, others were pleasant surprises! In this video of Day 2 between Johnstown, PA and Altoona, PA, we visit a spot called Carney's Crossing, + the towns of Lilly, Gallitzin, and Altoona for Juniata Locomotive Shops and Horseshoe Curve. Day 1 is linked below if you missed it... enjoy!!
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[@billconserva1461]

You have witnessed the greatest railroad shop the world has ever known! PRR was the standard that every other railroad hoped it could be.

[@jacktaggart2489]

Thanks Rowan and good friend Jackson. I have visited Gallitzen many times, but never saw the East entrance to the tunnels. Totally cool to see the East entrance to the now abandoned Gallitzen Tunnel. The now enlarged and refurbished two track Allegheny Tunnel is a gem. Even we PA guys have plenty to learn. Thanks for your great videos!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks for the kind words and support Jack! Glad you learned something new!!

[@joesiciliano5280]

I agree Jack, have never seen a current video of the east portal(s). They probably pushed it driving all the way back there ... Big picture - railfans need to respect the rules and keep off RR property - else we run the risk of running out our welcome. I know he mentioned not seeing any signs, but you are clearly far far away from anything public way back there. I've been back in the woods there a few times and call it quits when arriving at the first trackside clearing.

[@thomasmackowiak]

This was really a great video! Your excursion to the east end of the Gallitzin tunnel was a highlight of the video! It is a good thing that you have a truck to go on that dirt road. Horseshoe Curve was something else. Horseshoe Curve is a totally amazing location! Thank you for sharing this video with us! And thank you for posting both videos at the same time. I iitially thought that we might have to wait another day or two in order to see this second video of your trip.

[@RailfanRowan]

Nope had both of them ready for you, yeah Gallitzin was a ton of funnn

[@keonikaig9247]

Perfect you two......Thx soooooo ...Great vids.....👍😎

[@Counselor77]

I love the Gallitzin Tunnels, fond memories of being there even way back when both tunnels were open. That was before double-stack trains existed and the modification was done to accommodate the double stackers. I've even been to the other side at Bennington and I've been through them riding Amtrak. Doing our annual pilgrimage to Horseshoe Curve. Good memories..

[@bart3531]

This is amazing historical video Rowan! You absolutely must check out the history of Gallitzin - the Civil War and World War II attempts to destroy the tunnels...OMG. Thank you for this video and Gallitzen is now on my railfan bucket list. Pasha Hawaii twice daily container shipments from Hawaii to the West Coast USA.

[@kens.3729]

I Love seeing the “Reading” and ALL the Other Older Cars from yesteryear. History is Awesome. 👍

[@bobrulejr.4057]

Ken, the Reading cars you saw, were they hopper cars? If so, what you saw may have been the Reading and Northern cars that have the red Anthracite logo on the quarter panel as the Reading had back in the day.

[@birminghamandirondalerailf937]

Who dislikes this trains are so cool

[@CalifornianRailfan]

Timmy

[@darrylgardner3038]

I agree with you my guy

[@darrylgardner3038]

What were those cars on the front at alto

[@darrylgardner3038]

At juniata they had eco locomotive some operation life saver and that little switcher

[@darrylgardner3038]

Horse shoe curve is awesome great vid

[@robertsnyder5544]

Thank you for some great memories, Growing up in Altoona in the days of PRR and steam, it's great to see young people still enjoy seeing PRR rail cars. Actually lived along the branch line and would see stream engines on a daily basis. My uncle worked for PRR and would get pissed every year. Been through that tunnel several times, the view from Amtrak rounding the curve is at times breathtaking. Also a little trivia, my cousin is the one who took #7048 up to the curve to replace the K4. A lot of great memories from PRR, Penn Central, Conrail and now Norfolk Southern.

[@jacobdubielak]

That was the best horn show from a Norfolk southern railroad worker that is driving the high rail truck

[@ericwilliams2619]

Great video both videos 1&2 great work god bless you and your family

[@jerry18291]

I love your passion for trains

[@stevebarbier5602]

Very nice video's thank you.................

[@laserbub]

Rowan, fantastic job with your videos. I have driven all manor of trucks, cars, heavy equipment, flown airplanes too. Most fun of all was the time I got to run 3 yard engines for nearly two hours. N&W of course. My Dad recently retired from NS after 41 years. His career was Wabash, Virginian, N&W and finally NS. Now I live next to a very busy CSX line. Same line goes right thru where I work! Keep up the great train-spotting for us all.

[@donhunking2286]

We can always count on you for a really interesting and entertaining video , just as this one is . That little jaunt through the woods must have been exciting . Glad you didn't hit anything concealed in the brush . The flange squeal at " the curve " must be nearly deafening at times but still a small price to pay for such great shots . A tip of the hat from your fans in the " Great White North ."

[@PEZZGELO]

thunk for support pls.subcribe,like and share. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TIhKl5qpt1bJo

[@jamesbrooker7748]

This was amazing! It's one thing to see Horseshoe Curve on a RailCam and another to see it from your experience on the ground at the site. I had no idea how the long trains wrap around that curve until you showed it. Thanks for sharing your rail adventures. 😀

[@RailfanRowan]

Youre welcome sir, was a pleasure and yes HSC is really something!!

[@mikel5295]

Lots of action on this video , thanks for posting !

[@RailfanRowan]

You're welcome!!

[@jeeptjxwrangler1088]

Awesome video! That train shop was cool! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@garymoore7201]

What awesome pics you’re so cool Rowan!!!!

[@skimmer8774]

That was a great visit. I'm going there for sure. Well done and thank you.

[@plrailfanner4906]

You had an awesome day chasing trains

[@StanByrd1]

Another great video Rowan! Thanks!

[@bobparsons77]

Great birding spot too at the Curve.

[@kimberlyatwood5154]

Awesome video! Luv the horseshoe and the train house w turn table! Incredible!

[@toy4x4nj]

I just spent 2 days in the Cresson area. Went to many spots that you did. 3rd time out here. Never gets old. I stayed at the Station Inn in Cresson PA. great place to relax and watch from the porch.

[@NSandBNSFrailfanProductions]

Wonderfull Done shots buddy Keep Up the Great work

[@houstonrailfanproductions8191]

Love your videos. I got started into railfanning after watch one of your videos.

[@RailfanRowan]

That's awesome!!!

[@houstonrailfanproductions8191]

@@RailfanRowan Here is my first video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iobWkJl8jdCFj80

[@PatriseHenkel]

Omg that back way to the tunnels!! Brilliant. 👍

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Mrs. Arts

[@BeardClipper]

HAHA "I feel like what every young eight year old's Christmas tree must feel like" - the quote of KZbin EVER for me :D brilliant!!! Thanks for these two videos - is it weird that I'd love to road-trip a railfanning trip with you - you come across like you'd make it the most fun ever... you should do that as a business man! Brilliant video, as always so well presented :) cheers

[@70delta]

Was there the end of June. Went to the curve, downtown Altoona, Cresson, Gallitzin and Cassandra. Just love it there. Would love to be able to move there. Going to try and find my way to the east end of Gallitzin tunnel next time I go. Great video by the way

[@mysticrailroad]

really enjoyed this. thanks.

[@jayjay0142]

Totes amazeballs Rowan, that was great, loved seeing Juniata depot and HSC, a fantastic piece of railway engineering.

[@jamesstallings2007]

Great Video Rowan !!!

[@le351a]

You are right in my backyard..I usually hang out at carneys crossing, or brickyard during the summer while out riding my sportbike. Hope to see you next trip through!

[@dwighthitchens9838]

Two Great videos. Really enjoyed them. Thanks

[@PrismRisen]

A terrific video double feature. Splendid locations and Hollywood level camera work!

[@RailfanRowan]

Hahaa thanks Dennis!

[@MrCarlna]

Thank you for keeping up with closed captioned, Rowan.

[@cameronreason]

Really enjoyed the video.. one of the best out right now.. appreciate your enthusiasm.. Each location had something to offer and great scenery.. Stay safe from Seattle,Wa

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Cameron, appreciate you sir

[@TheDaf95xf]

Fabulous guys 😎🇬🇧

[@loveangrybirdssomuch]

You know what my favorite part about this video was it was about a part in Gallitzin Pa the back side that you were chasing the train through the woods but nice video I like day 2 which is pt 2

[@RetakeAmericaNow]

One of your best

[@WayneKline]

Great 360 views. Also the Loco workshop. Fantastic captures Rowan.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks as always Wayne!

[@ironhorsemedia2881]

Awesome video, awesome locations! Hope to head out there one day.

[@RailfanRowan]

Definitely don't miss it!

[@jeanpatrickvincent5284]

Horseshoe curve is too far for me, but your video allowed me to see this wonderful place! Best wishes from Lyon in France!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks so much for your viewership!

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

Excellent footage, very long freight trains at times. Thank you Rowan. Greetings to Jackson :)

[@PEZZGELO]

thunk for support pls.subcribe,like and share. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TIhKl5qpt1bJo

[@tonysturgill1075]

What a fun video!!

[@EOTX_Railway]

I should go back to the curve again! It's really fun!!

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Great footage guy's thank you both 😎👍

[@hohobbyist1098]

Awesome quality stuff you make, Rowan! Great video

[@bobrulejr.4057]

At Alto tower, you were on the 17th street bridge. At 24th street there used to be another tower and a turntable for turning helpers in the steam era. That is an area call Slope and is just east of an area call the Brickyard.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks!!

[@joesiciliano5280]

Yes Bob, two of the top locations in the area ... Have spent many an hour at both.

[@calebtrains2261]

@Railfan Rowan Nice. In Addition To What I Said In Another One Of Your Videos About Being At Horseshoe Curve Back In August. I Also, Went To The NS Altoona, P.A. Juniata Shops On That Same Trip.

[@lindsaymoore7232]

Hi Rowan, thank you for a wonderful video series. I give you two thumbs up, dude. The best part I like are the Juniata Shops, the first time I ever saw those shops. I would definately like to railfan with you in Chicago or in your neck of the woods. Wish I had a four wheel vehicle like yours.

[@NSandBNSFrailfanProductions]

Nice catch on that Penn Central I’ve seen this train on NS 21Q in Piscataway with it leading as well nice video bro

[@kens.3729]

The NS Employees who Operate the Manned Helper DPU’s are kept Busy on the Pittsburgh Line.👍

[@butchkoch1775]

Nice coverage guys.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you!!

[@thekentuckyrailfan]

Good job Rowan you caught all the heritage units

[@briang6040]

I gotta make it up there one day. Awesome!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Don't miss it, I should have gone up here way sooner

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Great Shots

[@lnrailroad3215]

I just found your channel, & it looks awesome! I'm now a subscriber!

[@icecold1950]

Awesome video.

[@photolew]

Heading to Horseshoe Curve today....going to add the Juniata Shoos to my list of sights today

[@RailfanRowan]

Def need to see it it's not far!

[@norfolksouthern9893]

Nice Dude I am from that area, love going to those places, a nice shot of the ACUs at the crossing its bin a long time since a bin there

[@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast]

I was just in Altoona last week. I won’t go in to what we had to endure to get up there because they wouldn’t operate the funicular for us nor was I gonna walk those stairs. Saw lots of trains, Met a locomotive mechanic, and saw many cool things from juniata

[@PatriseHenkel]

How DID you get up there? I can’t do stairs... 😕

[@ktmbilly3963]

Good times 😃✌️

[@bluehappyscrap]

AWESOME!!!😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈

[@doctor1248]

Awesome video again man, I now really want to visit horseshoe curve one day! I’d love to see you visit more different areas too and even some heritage lines as well!

[@RailfanRowan]

This line is obviously a ton of fun, def need to visit!

[@cathyoldham7596]

Awwesome!!! In my opinion, your best video yet!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Cathy

[@brucesheehe6305]

You guys should check out the history of the Allegheny Portage Railway, which closely followed the PRR mainline. Canal boats were hauled over the mountains from Hollidaysburg PA to Johnstown Pa canal basins. The PA Canal transported canal boats over the mountains on 10 inclines between canal basins. First railroad tunnel in USA was right above Johnstown - The Staple Bend Tunnel. The history of the PA Canal and Allegheny Portage Railway is closely related to The Johnstown Flood. Lots of transportation history in this area. New Portage and PRR tunnels in Gallitzin are very historical. Next time check out the Cassandra railroad cut between Portage and Lilly PA. You can stay at The Tunnel Inn in Gallitzin right next to tunnels. Also, Iron Horse Tavern in Gallitzin has railroad theme and good food - one block from tunnels. Juniata Shops were originally PRR Steam Locomotive Assembly shops. The Altoona railroad shops of the PRR were 5 miles long and employed 17,000 people.

[@NSTopHatFan]

It was cool to see you there man. Super unexpected to see you in Junaiata of all place. I'm that guy that pulled up and said hi in that blue Kia SUV. Great Video!

[@RailfanRowan]

Great to meet you as well, glad we could meet!

[@kittty2005]

Cool isn't it,I've been there twice once where you are and once on an excursion train,the train ride was the best,if you can,try to book one, my family had to book 2 years in advance,you're excited now imagine doing this as an adolescent and trains were your whole life.

[@csxrailfan1372]

WONDERFUL ROWAN!

[@thatgeorgiarailfan7363]

Nice Catch On The Ns ACU Helpers👍

[@centraltexasrailfan2458]

Great video, wish I was there.

[@LetsGoRailfanning]

Neat finding your video. Especially since we were at most of the same places you were on the same day. You filmed us a couple times at Horseshoe! Gotta agree that the whole Altoona area is a great area for railfans! Great stuff guys!

[@PEZZGELO]

thunk for support pls.subcribe,like and share. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TIhKl5qpt1bJo

[@deronwilliams338]

great video

[@RailfanBrettRailfanning]

So you back home from all that good Railfan spots

[@deernutOO]

Good show, thanks..

[@edfulginiti8798]

Cool vid!

[@ronbrennan4632]

Rail fan rowan @ Friend great video on your trip I never seen the engine shops so good of you guys to do all of this thanks Ron rdzl om616

[@anashrek8230]

I watched the Pennsylvania heritage unit go by yesterday at carneys crossing

[@railfancarter7428]

I remember the first ever train I saw at horseshoe curve was the reading lines heretage unit

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

when I was there at Altoona,,there was a K4 in the park, there were 4 tracks on the curve, there were 2 tunnels at Gallitzin and ex-EL SD45-2s on helpers. Even rode the "NATIONAL" over the curve.

[@KDubielak]

Hey railfan Rowan you so good at railfanning better than me

[@railroadingfan3681]

Nice video them Reading & Northern Cars go through here sometimes.

[@kens.3729]

I have only seen that Tunnel just Once on another KZbin Channel. Very Cool. 👍

[@railfanjk8964]

nice video

[@larkinproductions971]

My great grandfather worked at the Juanita shops for 44 years for the Pennsylvania railroad

[@RailfanRowan]

Wow that's an incredible career

[@gingercat7925]

Visit the Harrisburg Yard if you want to see the Amazon containers, they have been rolling through for the past few years.

[@RileyRailAviationNTrucks]

Nice man! I'd love to go there, espescially if PRR 1361 is restored 👍

[@idragonauz5436]

Hey I live there, I have been to all those spots, beautiful spots 👍

[@artkemberling7764]

Now on to Enola, Harrisburg intermodal, and Rutherford intermodal yards!

[@NeJ907]

I saw a few Amazon containers on the BNSF Chillicothe Sub in Galesburg, IL

[@kens.3729]

Not much Clearance with the Double Stacks on that Tunnel where you went Off Road. 😬 👍

[@RailfanRowan]

It's close for sure!!

[@garrinhatfield40]

Nice video Rowan! NS 911 is sitting in the manassas yard and will probably work K94 tonight if you want to get more shots of the train. All of the details is on Heritage units. Thanks, Garrin

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Garrin, plan to try for tomorrow AM

[@garrinhatfield40]

@@RailfanRowan all right be safe. Happy to help!

[@clarence43232]

GOOD JOB, fellas--not seen your site here before so maybe you are just getting started! You have a lot more exciting things to see and learn about rail-fanning maybe, but keep it up. See my remarks before about other sites you can learn from or watch.

[@notmestillnotme3082]

Forgot to say...I was in MA, but live in PA. WNY&P is the horn I hear all the time. Track is 1/2 mile west of home. Farmer's Valley branch runs adjacent to another property I own.

[@gandtoutdoors5]

You missed the best lookout. Rt 53 between Cresson and Gallitzin. Literally in my backyard

[@alleghenyvalleyrailfan25]

And lots of trains come through

[@SWORails]

I love the horn on 1043, I missed it with the OCS by 5 minutes

[@evanj2400]

Ohio Rail-Fan 1073 you mean

[@kens.3729]

That’s the Largest Norfolk Southern (NS) Repair Shop in the US. Not sure on the Total Acreage.👍

[@RailfanRowan]

Supposedly largest in US of all rrs

[@roberthuron9160]

The original operator was the Pennsylvania,and it is,now,well over 100 years old! The production of steam engines was started next store,in the Altoona Works,and there is a production record published! Also that Geep9 is the second loco on that spot. Again,originally,that spot was held by a K4s,which has been restored to service! A buddy of mine,in high school,literally lived down the road from Conway Yard,and when I was in high school, I got to see Enola Yard(with the added bonus,of seeing the first E-44,before most of the public). It's nice to know that there are enthusiasts,who will never say die! You brought back a lot of good memories,thanks 😊 !

[@Peyton_24]

nice video rowan. ive been once long ago. The CNO&TP from Cincinattii Ohio to Chattanooga TN I really recommend. I live at the only crew change point on the line, Burnside Ky. we are not the Pittsburg line but we get about 35 a day and there is alays a heritage unit every week of some kind. I know you would enjoy it as all the crews are very friendly. Id love to meet you down there soon. I would also recommend setting up a discord server for your channel. It would be a good way for alot of your subscribers to get in touch with you. In rhe mean time stay safe out there and have a good one

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks for the info!

[@Peyton_24]

@@RailfanRowan no problem. If you do come down let me know i cam show you some spots