You would be surprised how often this happens... this is the second time this evening that two eastbounds started their descent at the same time... the second train on track 2 was 20R...
An NS OCS from Croxton Yard (NJ) to Latrobe, PA winds its way through some very vibrant fall color at Tunnelhill.
A four pack of helpers hold back Y90 on track one while 20Q heads east on track two.
A pair of 80MACs shove on the rear of this EB coal drag as it barely makes the grade at Gallitzin.
Helper 3339 uses its dynamic brakes to hold back eastbound 10N as it descends "The Slide" into New Portage Tunnel.
NS 13N passes MP 247 as it approaches Galitzen Tunnel. 20T can be seen on track one stretched out through Bennington curve.
Two SD40-2 helpers provide dynamic breaking to a loaded coal train descending track one.
The rear helper spews sand as it uses its dynamic brakes to hold back eastbound 10G which is dropping down "The Slide".
Juniata Terminal E-8's 5711 and 5809 lead an NS OCS East around the Loop track between CP UN and CP AR on the NS Pittsburgh Line
Eastbound Trailer Train exits the New Portage Tunnel
The helper on 12G crests the summit as the train proceeds down the slide
A helper shoves a westbound into Allegheny Tunnel. The old Gallitzin Tunnel can be seen on the right.
The helper of 14G heads towards New Portage Tunnel as it starts its descent towards the slide
