Altoona Transportation Center and Amtrak Station (Altoona, Pennsylvania)

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Altoona is a major center on the Norfolk Southern Railroad's Pittsburgh Line. In Altoona, helper engines are added to heavy trains to give them extra power up and over the Horseshoe Curve west of town. The Juniata Heavy Repair Shop Complex, originally built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, is the primary repair and maintenance facility on the Norfolk Southern. Altoona is served by several Amtrak trains daily. On an average day, 60 to 80 trains pass though Altoona.

The historical importance to the railroad industry and the current high level of railroad activity has made Altoona a mecca for railfans for over 60 years. The Altoona Railroader's Memorial Museum and the Horseshoe Curve are popular spots for rail fans to take photos of passing trains.

The Altoona Transportation Center Is used by Amtrak's Pennsylvanian passenger train and Greyhound buses.

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