I saw some pics posted about 6 years ago of this unit...I believe in or around Altoona, PA. On my way across one of the bridges I looked down and saw this unit setting on the old CNJ siding of the tracks (across the river from the old Lehigh Valley Railroad line). Just thought I'd share again since it is such an unusual unit and rarely seen....I think.
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Certainly not something you see every day. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed Mike !!!
What is the "research train"???
I don't know....this is new to me. Possibly about track, beds, etc. Maybe someone on the forum can be more enlightening. The car at the end almost appears to be an NS business car with some variations.
Here is a video....good starting point to investigate its purpose..."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH575y1HZE0". Also, Trains.com has info. Basically to check track variations, etc. Very cool units. Or just Google "Norfolk Southern Research Train".
I believe it has to do with testing track geometry. It used to have the nickname “The Rock and Roll Car”.
George Lasley
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