Boyer Candy Factory Outlet

Altoona PA 07.30.11: Last Respects

My original intent before getting sidetracked on the 29th had been to pay a visit to downtown Altoona with OhioRails and ConrailForever so we could get a look at ALTO Tower, which is slated for demolition late this year or early 2012. I did not want to leave capturing such an icon to the next trip only to return to find an empty lot, so Mrs. FFV and I headed there on the 30th to pay our respects.

An eastbound was completing its descent from the Alleghenies when I took a position on the 17th Street bridge just after noon. At 12:12, westbound grain train 51V launched its mountain assault behind ES40DC 7565, UP C40-8 9139, and C40-9W 9510. 11K followed 6 minutes later at a more leisurely pace, with ES40DC 7503 and C40-9W 9169 leading the way.

Somewhat related but non-railroad-oriented trivia: Altoona is home to Boyer Candies, maker of the famous Mallo Cup among other things. The factory sits within sight of ALTO Tower, further down 17th Street and across Margaret Avenue. Upon returning to the van I discovered that Mrs. FFV had availed herself of the factory outlet store, and as a result we were now well-stocked with several pounds of Mallo Cups, Butterscotch Smoothies, and Jordan almonds. She did, however, exhibit remarkable restraint in not opting to purchase one of their two-pound buckets of marshmallow fluff.

Blair Candy

NFIB member, Blair Candy, a family owned distributorship in Altoona, has succeeded through the ups and downs of 75 years in business. How did they do it? They explain in this video.

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