Realignment

East Altoona and Yard

The realignment is complete. All the main lines have been re-positioned with  wider curves and a few other "enhancements". Altoona now has sweeping curves at each end. The East Altoona engine terminal is beginning to take shape. The new diesel house and fuel facilities for steam and diesel are being laid out in the corner of the layout to the left of the roundhouse. Cabin cars and MOW equipment will also be stored in this area.

Altoona

The city of Altoona itself is in the same general location but the area is a bit larger due to the more generous radius on the curves. The Altoona freight house and related trackage has yet to be developed.

Horseshoe Curve

Horesehoe Curve has been widened and the Glen White Mining & Logging Co tracks have been installed on the Burgoon Run side (west) of the curve. The Glen White trackage now loops back into East Altoona as the Altoona Northern where it connects to the passenger mains.

Bennington

The top of the hill has changed dramatically. The westward mains are now separated for a longer distance and set farther apart. The New Portage branch has been added and the eastward mains are now elevated to run over the branch.

Gallitzin

Gallitzin has also changed quite a bit. The helper loop is now further east and there is a lot more space on this corner of the layout, enough for several sidings to serve industries or a mine.

Antis

The mainline between Gallitzin and East Altoona has been extended and now provides enough room for an interlocking. This area has been named Antis and will be the location of the helix when that is completed and installed. Gallitzin will be raised to allow the helix to pass underneath. The mains at this location will be realigned to spiral into the upper level of the helix.