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38G with a sparking fresh AC44C6M and another on the rear was the highlight of the day for many fans on this day. The train works uphill on Main 3 from Conpit and will continue to be on 3 all the way to CP Altoona. 4694 was rebuilt from Wabtec at it's plant in Erie PA

NS 38G led by the Savannah & Atlanta comes east through Lilly, PA as the train pushes up the grade toward Altoona.

With a rebuilt SD40-2 leading a GP38-2. I remember getting a heads up from Tony Kimmel on this train when it was down in East Conemaugh. Highballed out the door and headed up the mountain on this Easter Sunday. A Colas Freight Unit is part of the consist as well. Never again will this happen again.

Southern Heritage unit 8099 passes under the signalbridge at PT 252 on the NS Pittsburgh Line. Between Cresson and Lilly. The Route 22 bridge is in the background

I had done this shot a handful of times and there is no denying how awesome it is as the signals sat at the east end of a long straightaway and the headlights of approaching trains or westward rear helpers absolutely does their magic. It's 2am and it's absolutely pouring down rain. I'm in my makeshift trash bag turned poncho while the camera is housed in a white shopping bag. Along comes a set of helpers on track 3 going west and wallah! The closeness of the track to some of the branches helps as they create shadows in the light the further the engines move away.