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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NS 8143 has been repainted into its special silver, white, and blue scheme for the 250th. This is the last of six from NS.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NS 8096 went into service this morning as a replacement DPU on the 11N.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We’re learning about an apparent program at the Juniata Shops to turn SD40-2s into slugs for BNSF. When we know more we’ll post more to FB and insta.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

During this week’s family day open house we got some unique shots inside the shops with a drone and with a regular camera. Watch our FB and Insta.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Seen at the Juniata Shops today: five all primer C6M rebuilds between the test shed and paint shop; four all primer SD40-3s at the power plant; one CSX geep.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Watch our fb or insta soon for a trivia question and a chance to win a small prize.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Looking for current photos of NS boxcars 40 and 41. Were told they’ve been repainted green.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

NS 6456 is finally out of the paint shop. Several SD40-3s got delayed due to the special 250th units.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

NS 911 and its train have arrived in Altoona. Check our FB for a look at NS 250 fresh from the paint shop.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Some are wondering why NS 4959 C6M has been MIA. We reported that it was out in Feb 2026 but there’s been no sign of it since. We learned it’s been in the emissions shop.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

NS 1776 lead an OCS west out of Altoona today. NS 1069 is ready to go back into service.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The large Juniata Shops sign along 4th Ave is getting a refresh.

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Norfolk Southern @nscorp.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The Bell is the first locomotive in our #America’s250 series to roll out of Juniata! 🚂🔔🇺🇸 1776 isn’t just a number. It’s the beginning of America’s story. 🔗 Learn more by clicking the video. and about our commemorative series, all six units, and more: bit.ly/4nCutU6

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

NS 8114 will go back into service very soon but NS 1069 suffered a failure today and is back at Juniata.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

NS 1192 has been repainted and renumbered at the Juniata Shops as NS 1776 “The Bell.”

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Apparently there will be several special paint units for the 250th. So which is which will have to be determined later.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

NS 1776 will be an SD70IAC. (SD70ACe). At this time we believe it’s the former 1192.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

After picking up that repaired car, the UP business train departed Altoona this evening.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

@daclar.bsky.social we picked you to win the magnet. Please send us a direct message.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

For our Bluesky followers only… We have one fridge magnet remaining and it could be yours completely free. Repost this to qualify. In one hour we’ll pick a random user.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

NS 6920 has exited the overhaul line and was spotted running on #1 Startup today. Next stop is the paint shop, we’re told.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The Virginian heritage unit went back into service this morning heading east from Altoona. It was washed during this latest shopping.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

13V picked up the D&H heritage unit and three seemingly dead ES44DCs this morning. Could the GEs be heading for rebuilding?

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

A correction we need to make: NS 30, the Marco Polo, was only on loan to the SERM. It’s on its way back to Altoona currently.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

NS 5260, the NPBL heritage unit, was released from the shop this week

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

NS 6920 was spotted on the ‘Hoover’ this week for steam cleaning. We’re told it’s next stop is the overhaul line and then the paint shop.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

2/2026 - Presenting NS 8184, the ALTOONA. www.AltoonaWorks.info

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

NS 8184 has been repainted in the landmark scheme and is the ALTOONA.

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Norfolk Southern @nscorp.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

10 years. Thousands trained. One shared goal. In 2025, the NS Safety Train marked a decade on the rails, training 5,800+ first responders across 16 stops with hands-on, rail-specific emergency response skills: bit.ly/44JobtQ We'll be announcing the 2026 NS Safety Train schedule soon!

That brings us to 56,800+ first responders trained since 2015—and counting. First responders are true heroes, and we're honored to work alongside them to make our communities even safer.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The original NS heritage unit showed up at the Juniata Shops recently. The Interstate is also still here and the Wabash is currently in the shop. The NPBL should be going back together soon.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The D&H heritage unit got a new horn recently. It now has a black K5LA. The Wabash is in the backshop. The NPBL is at the backshop. The Interstate is waiting for shop time.

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The Altoona Works @altoonaworks.bsky.social · 15/12/2025