Nickel Plate 765 May 18, 2013

Bob RumerOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

My wife and I traveled to Altoona to see and photograph 765 on Saturday. The employee only excursions departed Altoona 10:30 and 2:30. We were at the Altoona station and Horseshoe Curve, 765 was truly awesome to see. The weather called for showers starting around 1:00 pm, that never happened. We watched the 765 depart Altoona at 2:30 then headed home for the 4 1/2 hour ride. I will post video on Youtube later.

The only downer was at Horseshoe Curve, normal charge for entrance to the curve is $6.25. I thought that was a little much, we went to pay then was told that today is Special Event Day the charge is $20.00 PER PERSON! It cost $40.00 plus TAX to see the curve. WHAT A RIP!!

I will not allow that to spoil a great trip for my wife and I, we had a wonderful time and 765 is fantastic to see.

Bob

5/19/134:41 PM

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