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» Norfolk Southern (more..) » SD40E (more..) |
» Allegrippes Curve » Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA (more..) » November 30, 2013 |
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» NS 6320 (more..) » Unknown |
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Atop the rock cut at the Allegrippus Curve, we can see the constant 1.86% grade up the hill on the backside of Horseshoe Curve. Rarely photographed, but the action is more dramatic and all to one's self. Here, we witness 2 sets of helpers adding their dynamic braking capability to restraint a very long and heavy auto rack train from gravity's pull. |
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