employment reductions at Altoona’s railroad shops; and the derailment of toxic-chemical-carrying rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio, just over the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Then there was an ...

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the Leatherstocking Railroad Museum has a pair of former Amtrak GG1 electric locomotives (built by the Pennsylvania Railroad's own Altoona Shops as #4909 in December, 1941 and #4917 in June, 1942), ...

Here are the Google Map directions for this road trip that leads to five of Pennsylvania’s most charming small towns. Drive time clocks in at just under seven hours as you’ll travel 332 miles. You can ...

The Ghost Town Trail, named the state’s trail of the year in 2020, reached another milestone this month: 30 years since its ...

Americans are looking to escape high prices as the cost of living rises, and these ten affordable small towns have managed to ...

and taking a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad. The charming town also features quaint shops, local breweries, and cozy accommodations, making it a perfect fall getaway. In the fall, Horseshoe Curve ...

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum has ... a steam locomotive, was built in the Juniata Shops and went into service in May 1918. For more than 35 years the engine hauled ...

During the month of September, the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site recognized International Underground ...

GALLITZIN, Pa. (WTAJ) — During the month of September, the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic ... and Mr. Stump, was in Altoona. That brings us to October 1855, when Jacob takes ...

In addition to the GE 80-ton diesel locomotive, the organization owns an 1860s-replica steam locomotive, an authentic Pennsylvania Railroad 1959 diesel engine, and eight passenger cars.