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Viewing Album:  Alto's Signal Bridges
 
By:David Larrabee
Dates:6/16/2012 - 6/16/2012
Album Info:On Saturday the 16th NS set up 4 cranes and in the space of less than an hour removed 4 signal bridges controled by Alto at Cove and Slope. The new signals for 'CP Altoona' now control movements at the west end of the complex. Here is a summary of the process very well carried out by a large crew. /DL
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WAS Cove
Title:  WAS Cove
Description:  As I arrived they were just finishing the set up for the cranes which were set up to take the weight of the bridges when the time came. This photo was taken about 11:30am.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:57:08 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  269   Comments: 0
Looking east from the 17th St. Bridge
Title:  Looking east from the 17th St. Bridge
Description:  A lot of work on switches was underway as the signal bridges were being taken down.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:57:13 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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EAS Cove
Title:  EAS Cove
Description:  Looking west off th e17th Street Bridge past Alto. The riggers are attaching cables to the bridge as this was taken. It is 11:39am.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:57:19 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  264   Comments: 0
Fine tuning the cables.
Title:  Fine tuning the cables.
Description:  Rail traffic is about to be suspended. Pittsburgh East was running trains at slow speed thru the area and advising trains that Alto signals were dark and to ignore the new CP Altoona aspects. No cutting of the bridge structures had commenced at this time. It is 11:47am. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:57:23 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  185   Comments: 0
Last Train under Alto signals
Title:  Last Train under Alto signals
Description:  This is 17G the last train to pass thru the area before the bridges were taken down. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:57:27 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9219(C40-9W)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
17G west past Alto
Title:  17G west past Alto
Description:  It is 11:59 AM.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:57:32 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  182   Comments: 0
17G
Title:  17G
Description:  Approaching west between Cove and Slope.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:58:06 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  189   Comments: 0
17G westbound
Title:  17G westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:58:17 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  189   Comments: 0
17G helpers
Title:  17G helpers
Description:  the cables are tight & the riggers are off the structure. In the distance the crane for WAS Slope is visible. It is about 12:05 pm. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:58:25 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6329(SD40E)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
Switches are blocked
Title:  Switches are blocked
Description:  The signals are off and apparently the switches are on manual and held in place with wedges. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:58:30 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  216   Comments: 0
The torches are at work.
Title:  The torches are at work.
Description:  12:45 and the cutting is well along. Cutting is just about done on the north side of EAS Cove.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:58:34 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  183   Comments: 0
In mid air
Title:  In mid air
Description:  13:08 and EAS Cove is on the move.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:59:28 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  205   Comments: 1
A new westerly view
Title:  A new westerly view
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:59:32 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  179   Comments: 0
Looking west from 17th St.
Title:  Looking west from 17th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:59:37 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  258   Comments: 0
Slope in the distance
Title:  Slope in the distance
Description:  Cranes for WAS and EAS Slope are in the distance.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:59:42 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  237   Comments: 0
Two in mid air at once
Title:  Two in mid air at once
Description:  It is 13:16 and both of Slope's Bridges are on the move. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:59:51 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  194   Comments: 1
Looking west from 17th St. past Alto
Title:  Looking west from 17th St. past Alto
Description:  It is 13:16 and both of Slope's Bridges are on the move. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/17/2012 11:59:55 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
CP Altoona signels were all Red.
Title:  CP Altoona signels were all Red.
Description:  It is 13:16 and both of Slope's Bridges are on the move. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:00:01 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  180   Comments: 0
WAS Slope on the move.
Title:  WAS Slope on the move.
Description:  13:24 and the last bridge is being moved.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:00:06 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  228   Comments: 0
Looking east from 17th St.
Title:  Looking east from 17th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:00:10 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  152   Comments: 0
All 4 are on the ground now
Title:  All 4 are on the ground now
Description:  They began cutting them up right off taking the legs off a few feet at a time then lowering the structure down. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:00:15 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  170   Comments: 0
Not much more than an hour left
Title:  Not much more than an hour left
Description:  13:42
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:00:20 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  200   Comments: 0
Clear view east from 17th St.
Title:  Clear view east from 17th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:00:32 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  151   Comments: 0
NS 9863
Title:  NS 9863
Description:  This power move came up and was held at CP Altoona by Pittsburgh East.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:11 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9863(C40-9W)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
22W eastbound
Title:  22W eastbound
Description:  22W was the first train through the area after the bridges were taken down.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:15 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  180   Comments: 0
22W meeting 9863.
Title:  22W meeting 9863.
Description:  22W was the first train through the area after the bridges were taken down.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:20 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  249   Comments: 0
22W
Title:  22W
Description:  22W was the first train through the area after the bridges were taken down.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:25 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  167   Comments: 0
22W eastbound
Title:  22W eastbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:32 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  199   Comments: 0
Goodby from The Operators
Title:  Goodby from The Operators
Description:  This banner was unfurled as 22W passed Alto. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:41 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  213   Comments: 0
9863's power move waiting.
Title:  9863's power move waiting.
Description:  22W is in the distance center frame and the signal bridge is 5 or 6 feet closer to the ground. It is 14:24. /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:46 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
Last shot
Title:  Last shot
Description:  The count down is well underway... /DL
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 6/18/2012 12:01:51 AM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  David Larrabee
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  271   Comments: 0

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