On July 4, my wife and I were able to take a walking tour of the Juniata Shop, which is now owned and operated by Norfolk Southern Railroad.
This was a very interesting experience as we got to see firsthand how locomotives were built from the ground up. I was impressed. The railroad was a part of my life growing up. My grandfather was an engineer; my father was a welder in the shops; and my father-in-law is a pipefitter. Now, my son, son-in-law and grandson work there.
It was a great and interesting day. Please consider making it available again. The people of Altoona and surrounding areas need to know what is here in their own backyard.
Gordon J. Condon
Altoona
