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Title:
PRR 8676, AS-18AM, 1959
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during September of 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8676, #8673, and #8664. All were built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8676 and #8673 were constructed in March, while #8664 was built in February. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 26)
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
4/20/2020 7:15:31 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8676(RSD12)
PRR 8673(RSD12)
PRR 8664(RSD12)
Views:
661
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9483, FF-20, 1959
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9483 and another "Erie-A" whose road number is not recorded. Both are FF-20's built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #9483 was built in November of 1948 and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service. They are about to pass under the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
5/17/2018 1:12:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9483(ERIE-A)
Views:
753
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9597, BF-16, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 September 1959. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9597 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton. #9597 is a BF-16 constructed in April of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train and are about to pass under Juniata's 8th Street Bridge and enter the Westbound Forwarding Yard for crew changes. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/23/1959
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 5:44:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9597(RF-16A)
Views:
199
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4335, I-1SA, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 October 1959. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4335 and three more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #4335 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, they've been prepared for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
10/29/1959
Upload Date:
10/29/2021 8:29:27 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4335(2-10-0)
PRR 5820(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
439
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5811, BH-50, c. 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5811 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5811 was constructed in March of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 12 years of revenue service. It's the very first PRR "Centipede"! Partially visible at the far left is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
10/29/1959
Upload Date:
1/16/2024 11:09:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 5827," BH-50, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 5827." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 5827. Baldwin-built Centipedes at East Altoona, Pennsylvania, October 29, 1959. Originally purchased for passenger service, these unique locomotives were downgraded from 6000hp to 5000hp per semi-permanently coupled pair and placed into freight and helper service. Photo by William D. Volkmer." PRR engine #5827 was built in October of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after 14 just years of revenue service. Also visible are deadlined "Decapod" #4335 on the left and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple in the distance.
Photo Date:
10/29/1959
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:19:19 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5827(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 4335(2-10-0)
Views:
851
Comments:
1
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Description:
Here is page five of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Altoona version of T-1 had a shorter nose for easier construction, as well as raised skirts for greater accessibility." PRR engine #5511 is a T-1 built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Paint flakes off her flanks and grime accumulates upon her running gear as the 5546, still a youngster, stands in storage at Altoona." PRR engine #5546 is a T-1 built by Balding during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. (Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.)
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/29/2019 6:42:34 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
PRR 5546(UNKNOWN)
Views:
806
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 23, 1959
Description:
Here is page eight of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23. Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/31/2019 1:53:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
859
Comments:
1
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 24, 1959
Description:
Here is page nine of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Top Photo Caption: "French originated duplex-drive locomotives with a compound 2-4-6-2 built by Le Creusot for the old PLM in 1932. She had poppet valve gear."
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/31/2019 1:57:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
255
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 25, 1959
Description:
Here is page ten of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Botttom Photo Caption: "Once Baldwin decided to construct a demonstrator duplex-drive in 1939, stylist Otto Kuhler was called upon to prepare an artist's concept."
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/31/2019 1:59:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
220
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5824, BH-50, c. 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5824 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5824 was constructed in May of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
1/23/1960
Upload Date:
6/4/2023 12:26:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
209
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4644, I-1SA, 1960
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 February 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4644, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in February of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. Note that the lftters of the word "Pennsylvania" on the tender have been painted over. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides.
Photo Date:
2/12/1960
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 5:32:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4644(2-10-0)
Views:
1207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7606, ES-17M, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7606, an ES-17M built by GM-EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,700 horsepower. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
5/2/2018 2:49:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7606(SD9)
Views:
944
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9745, BF-16, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9745 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9745 is a BF-16 built in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
4/6/2018 2:40:44 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9745(RF-16A)
Views:
824
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9622, AF-16, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9622 and three "AF" Class B-units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9622 is an AF-16 constructed in November of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
1/15/2021 9:17:45 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9622(FA2)
Views:
421
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5824 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5824 was constructed in May of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
3/30/1960
Upload Date:
2/6/2022 8:31:40 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5819, BH-50, 1960
Description:
Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop storage yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #5819 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5819 was constructed in January of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're awaiting disposition and eventual scrapping.
Photo Date:
4/16/1960
Upload Date:
4/11/2018 2:28:31 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5819(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9610, AF-16, 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1960. Shown here (F to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9610 and two more "AF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9610 was built in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're about to pass under the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Visible in the distance are the 17th Street Bridge, the roundhouse's power house smoke stack, and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. ("LouisFols"; #1 of 26)
Photo Date:
4/16/1960
Upload Date:
4/20/2020 7:14:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9610(FA2)
Views:
524
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, 1960
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during May of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here are the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Ready Tracks, facing West. Visible in this near-sunset photo are numerous ALCo and GM-EMD engines, along with four pairs of Baldwin-built "Centipedes." Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
3/15/2018 1:17:43 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
622
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5774-B, BP-20, 1960
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5774-B, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
6/21/1960
Upload Date:
6/13/2020 7:05:36 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5774-B(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
778
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8974, BS-16M, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M road switcher built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. "It's just another day in the Yard!" Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
6/21/1960
Upload Date:
8/29/2021 12:07:07 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8974(AS616)
Views:
328
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9605, AF-15, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9605 and two more "AF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9605 was built in March of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
7/6/1960
Upload Date:
3/21/2019 8:50:04 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9605(FA1)
Views:
812
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5822, BH-50, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5822 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's for passenger service and rated at 3,000 horsepower each; both were later regeared for freight service and reclassified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5822 was built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
5/30/2018 1:31:57 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5822(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
785
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsylvania 5822," 1960
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 5822." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "A pair of Baldwin Centipede diesels has a freight well in hand. Altoona, Penn., July 1960. These locomotives, class BH50, were originally built for passenger service, class BP60, 6,000 h.p. for a semi-permanently coupled pair. Photo by David R. Sweetland." #5822 was built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of service. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
7/8/1960
Upload Date:
4/6/2022 5:43:46 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5822(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5822, BH-50, 1960
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5822 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's for passenger service and rated at 3,000 horsepower each; both were later regeared for freight service and reclassified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5822 was built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. They are about to pass under the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
7/8/1960
Upload Date:
12/18/2018 10:22:44 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5822(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
600
Comments:
0
Title:
Mr. Ken Sellers, 1960
Description:
PRR Men. Here is a photo of Ken Sellers. After many years as a Fireman and Engineman on the Pennsylvania Railroad's Middle Division, he finished his career as a Hostler at the East Altoona Roundhouse. He's shown here in August of 1960 with PRR engine #5820, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in February of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper duty, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2020 6:43:47 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5820(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
262
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5820, BH-50, 1960
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Summer of 1960. Prominent here is PRR engine #5820, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in February of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper duty, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Standing in front of it is Mr. Ken Sellers ~ a long-time resident of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, who worked as a Hostler for the PRR. Mr. Sellers was kind enough to give me an unofficial, inside look at several Diesel units stored next to the East Altoona Roundhouse ~ including #5820.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 4:58:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5820(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
703
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5595, BS-7M, c. 1960
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5595 and #5597. Both are BS-7M switchers built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1950 and rated at 750 horsepower each. Partially visible in fireground is an ash pit left over from the steam era; in the distance is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
10/19/2023 8:22:08 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5595(DS44-750)
PRR 5597(DS44-750)
Views:
292
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Strike," Page 8, 1960
Description:
Here is page one of a five-page article entitled "The Strike." It was published originally in the November-December 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 8. Bottom Photo Caption: "Diesel locomotives made idle by the shopmen's strike are lined up in forlorn rows at East Altoona. (Don Wood photo)"
Photo Date:
11/1/1960
Upload Date:
8/29/2022 8:33:15 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 7145(GP9)
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse Demolition, #1 of 3, 1961
Description:
Here is the first of three successive duplicate B&W slides by an unidentified photographer depicting the partial demolition of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1961. Also visible is HOMER Tower at the far left, the headlight of a westbound freight a little further over, a number of deadlined Baldwin "Centipedes" parked on the former westbound engine ready tracks, the East Altoona Coaling Tipple in the distance, and the Powerhouse smokestack. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
6/21/1961
Upload Date:
4/3/2020 8:29:46 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
475
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse Demolition, #2 of 3, 1961
Description:
Here is the second of three successive duplicate B&W slides by an unidentified photographer depicting the partial demolition of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1961. This structure was completed in 1903 and was billed as "The World's Largest Roundhouse." The southern half was demolished first; the northern half lasted another decade or two. Also visible is the venerable Water Tower at the left. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
6/21/1961
Upload Date:
4/3/2020 8:31:11 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
249
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0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse Demolition, #3 of 3, 1961
Description:
Here is the third of three successive duplicate B&W slides by an unidentified photographer depicting the partial demolition of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1961. This structure was completed in 1903 and was billed as "The World's Largest Roundhouse." The southern half was demolished first; the northern half lasted another decade or two. The turntable is aligned so that diesel-electric locomotives can pass straight through if need be. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
6/21/1961
Upload Date:
4/3/2020 8:32:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
509
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1
Title:
PRR "'Yankee Jet' Arrives," Page 3, 1961
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "'Yankee Jet' Arrives." It was published originally in the July-August 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Top Row, Second Photo Caption: "At Altoona, Yard Conductor Carl Ammerman couples new cabin to the train during change of crew."
Photo Date:
7/1/1961
Upload Date:
9/1/2022 8:39:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
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48
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0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse Demolition, 1961
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer depicting the partial demolition of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 6 July 1961. This structure was completed in 1903 and was billed as "The World's Largest Roundhouse." The southern half was demolished first; the northern half lasted another decade or two. The turntable is not positioned for through-movement of diesel-electric locomotives. Partially visible through the gap is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/6/1961
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 4:20:46 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
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78
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0
Title:
PRR 5758-B, AP-20, 1961
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December of 1961. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5758-B, an AP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Partially visible in the left background is HOMER Tower. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
12/21/1961
Upload Date:
6/23/2021 12:48:32 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 5758-B(PA1)
Views:
298
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9629, AF-16, 1962
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9629, an AF-16 built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
9/22/2018 2:29:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9629(FA2)
Views:
588
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0
Title:
PRR 5826, BH-50, 1962
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. Shown here is the front portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5826 ~ a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 3,000 HP BP-60 for passenger service in September of 1948, later reclassified as a 2,500 HP BH-50 for helper service, and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:50:16 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
592
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9330, GS-4M, 1962
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Erecting & Machine Shop Yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1962. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9330, a GS-4M ("44-Tonner") switcher built by General Electric as a GS-4 in June of 1948, rated at 380 horsepower, later modified and reclassified as a GS-4M, and retired in February of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 12:18:28 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9330(44Tonner)
Views:
178
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9581, BF-15, 1962
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9581, a BF-15 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Company in May of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963 after just 14 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:33:10 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9581(DR4-4-15)
Views:
519
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0
Title:
PRR 9618, AF-16, 1962
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9618 and #5753. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9618 is an AF-16 built in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. #5753 is an AFP-20 built in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962. Looks to me like both of these units have seen far better days!
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
6/20/2018 6:09:05 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9618(FA2)
PRR 5753(PA1)
Views:
1014
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9602, AF-15, 1962
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9602, an AF-15 built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1958, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
3/21/1962
Upload Date:
8/7/2019 2:26:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9602(FA1)
Views:
549
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9521, EF-15, 1962
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9521 and three more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9521 is an EF-15 constructed in May of 1948 and retired in February of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-B-A set is about to pass under the 8th Street in Juniata with an iron-ore train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to the steel mills of Pittsburgh. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
9/22/1962
Upload Date:
12/28/2020 6:09:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9521(F3A)
Views:
277
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Electrics," Page 32, !962
Description:
Here is page five of a six-page article by Sy Reich entitled "Rollcall Of Pennsy Electrics." It was published originally in the October 1962 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 32. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3930, an L-5 (1-B-B-1) electric built in Juniata in January of 1924 and retired in May of 1944. Photo Two: Shown here is PRR engine #3931, the FF-1 (1-C-C-1) electric built in Juniata in April of 1917 and retired in April of 1940. Photo Three: Shown here is PRR engine #4999, the R-1 (2-D-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "4800" in September of 1934, rated at 5,000 horsepower, renumbered "4899" in November of 1934, renumbered "4999" in March of 1940, and retired in October of 1956. Photo Four: Shown here is PRR engine #7850, an O-1 (2-B-2) electric built in Juniata during July of 1930 and retired in February of 1948. Photo Five: Shown here is PRR engine #7857, an O-1C (2-B-2) electric built in Juniata in December of 1931 and retired in June of 1961.
Photo Date:
10/1/1962
Upload Date:
7/19/2016 12:58:57 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 3930(Steeple Cab)
PRR 3931(Boxcab)
PRR 4999(Steeple Cab)
PRR 7850(Boxcab)
PRR 7857(Boxcab)
Views:
1004
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0
Title:
"Kids Eye View At Altoona Locomotive Shop," Page 9, 1962
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "Kid's Eye View At Altoona Locomotive Shop." It was published originally in the November-December 1962 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 9. In this context, "Almost 2,500 visitors toured the vast PRR installation's locomotive shops and stores department."
Photo Date:
11/1/1962
Upload Date:
4/6/2022 6:46:43 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
Views:
29
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7185, EFS-17M, #1 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7185 and four more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7185 was constructed in November of 1957. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound TrucTrain!
Photo Date:
1/23/1963
Upload Date:
2/15/2022 10:03:50 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7185(GP9)
PRR 7078(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
PRR 7078(GP9)
Views:
246
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7078, EFS-17M, #2 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7078 and four more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7078 was constructed in November of 1956. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound TrucTrain!
Photo Date:
1/24/1963
Upload Date:
10/7/2024 9:08:11 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 7078(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
PRR 7078(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5782-B, BF-16Z, 1963
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop storage yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #5782-B, a BF-16Z built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 2,000 horsepower BP-20 in November of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 1,600 horsepower BF-16Z, and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, it's being "cannibalized" for parts. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
4/16/1963
Upload Date:
10/2/2021 9:51:18 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5782-B(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9465, FF-20, c. 1963
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop storage yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is PRR engine #9465, an FF-20 built by Fairbanks-Morse in January of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, it's being "cannibalized" for parts.
Photo Date:
4/16/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2020 5:37:08 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9465(ERIE-A)
Views:
533
Comments:
0
Title:
"Here Comes The Coal Express," Page 3, 1963
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Here Comes The Coal Express." It was published originally in the July-August 1963 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Top Right Photo Caption: "Hauling 105 carloads, coal express booms out of Altoona for run to the East." Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/1/1963
Upload Date:
9/4/2022 6:07:14 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Night
Locomotives:
Views:
31
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR ROSE Tower, 1963
Description:
8th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1963. Shown here (L to R) are the PRR's ROSE Tower (in white), the 8th Street ("Red") Bridge, three ALCo locomotives waiting for their next assignment. and a Baldwin road switcher working away. Visible in the foreground are the west- and eastbound passenger/through tracks, to include position-light Signal #2344. Visible in the middle are three ALCo AS-18AM locomotives: #8663, #8660, and #8672. Brush Mountain is visible in the far distance.
Photo Date:
8/10/1963
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 5:05:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
381
Comments:
1
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