Altoona, PA

A railroad town from its inception, Altoona is known for the world-famous Horseshoe Curve and the top-notch locomotive shops that now belong to Norfolk Southern. Aside from the busy ex-Pennsylvania Railroad mainline running through town, the Everett Railroad runs a 2-6-0 on weekends and there is the Railroader's Memorial Museum. With so much to see and do, the city as a must for any railfan.