~ Andy
Two weeks ago Charlie saw reports of a Sperry Rail Service Inspection Car on the siding in Trafford, which was a "must see." We were not able to go during the work week, because it is now dark by 5 pm. We held our breath hoping it would still be there Saturday morning so that we could get some photos. The word was that they were doing track inspection/testing on the NS Pittsburgh Division at night when traffic was low, and parking the unit on the former Turtle Creek Railroad siding in Trafford during the day. We got our wish when we arrived Saturday morning, but saw some other neat things too. It was well worth the effort on this very cold morning! ~ Andy Although the Magnuson Models Power House kit is similar to the Wabtec manufacturing plant, I think it might be possible to stitch these three photos together to make a credible photo building flat. I need to use a step ladder to get a little more elevation - the rails are always blocking the bottom of the building! We usually drive home through Wilmerding on Pennsylvania Avenue past Pitcairn Yard. We got lucky today as not one, but two, sets of NS Eco-Units were in the yard. The one set was in a perfect position to get good photos. Norfolk Southern designed and built about thirty pairs of these locomotives over the past few years using government subsidies. These units have flared radiators to increase the length of cooling tubes and decrease heat and particulate pollution. Two sets are assigned to Pittsburgh, as denoted by the map on the locomotives, which usually work out of Pitcairn Yard.
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Robert Braeuner
12/30/2016 07:11:54 am
That was a great catch. Never realized how detailed the real unit is or that it dates back to 1920! Great article
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Andy Blenko
12/30/2016 06:24:17 pm
Thanks Bob. It was an interesting trip - shortened because it was so cold out!
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Robert Braeuner
12/30/2016 08:54:25 pm
This is one of my favorite places in the Pittsburgh area. Love the extra pictures you added! The Allied rail builders kit will look great in contrast to the actual building, and I thank you guys for all the information and hard work that goes into getting this data . Happy New year to you and your family!
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