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Title:
PRR 9838, EFP-15, c. 1955
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps during 1955. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9838 (in Brunswick Green) and a "B" unit (in five-stripe Tuscan Red) whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9838 is an EFP-15 constructed in April of n 1952. Note that the fresh train crew is waiting for a front-end helper unit to couple on, and then they will proceed up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown, Pittsburgh, and points West. Dominating the background are portions of the PRR's 12st Car Shops. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
3/15/2018 2:14:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 9838(FP7A)
Views:
1084
Comments:
0
Title:
"Up Goes TrucTrain Traffic," Page 5, 1955
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Up Goes TrucTrain Traffic." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Bottom Photo Caption: "Altoona has new order for 100 F-39 TrucTrain flatcars, to raise PRR's total to 500. Here, one gets finishing touches by E. Caparella, L. Dedea, C.E. Hanneuse, and L.S. Pipetti." "This photo shows PRR men at work building cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
10/1/1955
Upload Date:
4/27/2022 7:21:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
41
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After changing both engine and train crews, it will soon depart for Johnstown as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Partially visible in the background are the Station (in the center) and the Train Shed (at the right). (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
2/2/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2021 8:56:02 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
364
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-10-4 #6440 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
This is a much later (circa 1960's or so) reprint of an Altoona built Pennsylvania 2-10-4 taken around the mid-1950's.With Alan Fricker's help, it probably was in the Altoona scrap line around 1956 or so. Unfortunately no information was supplied with this photo and the number of the loco is unreadable. Glen James eagle eye was able to read the numberboard as #6440. Thanks to all!
Photo Date:
6/1/1956
Upload Date:
11/19/2014 8:53:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6440(2-10-4)
Views:
1167
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR "New PRR Gondolas," Page 11, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "New PRR Gondolas Prevent Damage To Coiled Steel." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. "These photos show PRR men at work rebuilding cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
7/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 7:28:33 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
31
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "New PRR Gondolas," Page 12, 1956
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "New PRR Gondolas Prevent Damage To Coiled Steel." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 12. "These photos show PRR men at work rebuilding cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
7/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 7:31:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
34
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "New PRR Gondolas," Page 13, 1956
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "New PRR Gondolas Prevent Damage To Coiled Steel." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 13. "These photos show PRR men at work rebuilding cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
7/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 7:33:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
31
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Box Car Costs," Page 16, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Box Car Costs Are More Than Doubled." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 16. "These photos show PRR men at work rebuilding cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
7/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 9:29:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
21
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Box Car Costs," Page 17, 1956
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Box Car Costs Are More Than Doubled." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 17. "These photos show PRR men at work rebuilding cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
7/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 9:32:08 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
21
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Box Car Costs," Page 18, 1956
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Box Car Costs Are More Than Doubled." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 18. "These photos show PRR men at work rebuilding cars in Twelfth Street Shops, Altoona."
Photo Date:
7/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 9:34:54 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
29
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After departing Pittsburgh and crossing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, it has stopped at the Altoona Passenger Station for a crew change and to discharge/board passengers. Soon, it will pass under the 12th Street Footbridge on its way to Philadelphia and New York City. Note the headlight of the waiting helper engine in the distance.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 12:15:23 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
985
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR, Diesel Oil Reclamation, Page 10, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Altoona's Reclamation Of Diesel Oil Saves PRR $300,000 A Year." It was published originally in the September 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Top Left Photo Caption: "Laboratory tests by M.L. Briggs maintain 'good-as-new' standards for reclaimed oil."
Photo Date:
9/1/1956
Upload Date:
8/22/2022 6:51:52 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
28
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Page 54, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 54. Revised Caption: "New 2400-HP units are used in [passenger] helper service west of Altoona." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8608, #8609, and #8606. All are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 3:29:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8608(RSD7)
PRR 8609(RSD7)
PRR 8606(RSD7)
Views:
988
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 26, 1957
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:32:35 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 30, 1957
Description:
Here is page 15 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "What the helper crew sees ot the train it assists." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5867, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in March of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Barely visible in the distance is the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:44:34 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5867(E7A)
Views:
449
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 23, 1957
Description:
Here is page eight of a 15-page cover article ~y David P. Morgan entitoed "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, p. 23.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 5:59:29 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, July-August 1957
Description:
Here is a photo from an article entitled "Men Who Run The PRR: Master Mechanics Keep Rolling Stock Moving." It was published originally in the July-August 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 8. The photographer is not identified. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9616 and two more "FA" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9616 is an AF-16 built in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. They are pulling a string of hopper cars under the 4th Street Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
7/1/1957
Upload Date:
7/30/2017 2:49:49 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9616(FA2)
Views:
711
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, 1957
Description:
iStation. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 July 1957. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station, as seen from 11th Avenue. In the foreground is a sign marking the location of the Logan House, site of the Loyal War Governors Conference in 1862. Beyond the Station (across the west- and eastbound mainline tracks) are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. William E. Burket Collection. (#9,400)
Photo Date:
7/20/1957
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 11:32:08 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR BH-50, "Centipedes," 1957
Description:
BYC. Here is an original photo by Ken Douglas that was taken near the Brick Yard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1957. Shown here are two pairs of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipedes." All 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. In this context, they're returning to East Altoona for yet more helper/pusher runs up "The Mountain."
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
3/4/2021 11:11:57 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
203
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8672, AS-18AM, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 June 1958. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8672 and #8671. Both are AS-18M's built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. In this context, they're serving as mid-train helpers in a train consisting of decommissioned steam locomotives on their way to be recycled. The timber pictured at the lower right is one of the supports for the original wrought-iron 12th Street Footbridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/23/1958
Upload Date:
12/29/2024 8:18:28 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 8671(RSD12)
PRR 8672(RSD12)
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8608, APS-24MS, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 June 1958. Shown near the Passenger Station is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8608, an APS-24MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. It's moving so as to couple onto a westbound passenger train that's barely visible at the left. Sandwiched in between (R to L) is PRR engine #8667 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are AS-18AM's built by ALCo and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8667 was consructed in February of 1958. Several of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings dominate the background. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/25/1958
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 12:28:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 8608(RSD7)
PRR 8667(RSD12)
Views:
476
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8546, ES-15M, 1958
Description:
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 July 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8546, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in August of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Visible in the background are the cattle pens for feeding and resting animals in transit. Not visible next to the Crew Shack at the right is SOUTH Tower. Photo taken from the 4th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
7/17/1958
Upload Date:
3/9/2021 10:28:25 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8546(GP7)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8607, APS-24MS, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 July 1958. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8607, #8610, and an A-A set of GM-EMD EP-22's whose road numbers are not recorded. #8607 and #8610 are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. #8607 was constructed in December of 1956, while #8610 was built in January of 1957. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train that's just leaving the Passenger Station and heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the ALCo's will be uncoupled and returned to this location to await another helper run up "The Mountain." Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/19/1958
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 5:49:53 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8610(RSD7)
PRR 8607(RSD7)
Views:
416
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8664, AS-18AM, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 July 1958. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8664, #8675, and #8665. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8664 and #8665 were built in February, while #8675 was built in March. They're on their way back to East Altoona after completing another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. Visible at the right is the storage yard for the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/19/1958
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 7:48:34 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8664(RSD12)
PRR 8675(RSD12)
PRR 8665(RSD12)
PRR 8665(RSD12)
Views:
471
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9528, EF-15, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 July 1958. Shown here passing the Passenger Station (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9528 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #9528 is an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in July of 1948 and retired in July of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service. Partially visible in the background are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/19/1958
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 4:22:53 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9528(F3A)
Views:
241
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8671, AS-18AM, c. 1958
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1958. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8671, #8672, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All are AS-18AM road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8671 and #8672 were constructed in March of 1958. In this context, they're serving as tail-end pushers on a freight train that's heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assignments. Visible across the tracks are some of the PRR's (now largely dormant) 12th Street Car Shops. Partially visible at the far right is the Passenger Station's venerable trainshed.
Photo Date:
8/8/1958
Upload Date:
12/17/2024 11:11:30 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 8672(RSD12)
PRR 8671(RSD12)
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
"'Atomic' Switch Lamp," Page 21, 1958
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "'Atomic' Switch Lamp May Burn 10 Years Without Servicing." It was published originally in the November-December 1958 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 21. Middle Photo Caption: "For service test on Hollidaysburg Branch, lamp is welded in place by Harry J. Mauk."
Photo Date:
11/1/1958
Upload Date:
4/15/2022 11:40:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
34
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8673, AS-18AM, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 March 1959. Shown here passing under the 24th Street Bridge (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8673, #8666, and #8669. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8666 was constructed in February, while #8669 and #8673 were built in March. They're on their way back to East Altoona after completing another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. The large structure in the right distance is the Jaffa Temple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/23/1959
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 4:24:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 8673(RSD12)
PRR 8666(RSD12)
PRR 8669(RSD12)
Views:
396
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9722, BF-16, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 March 1959. Shown here about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9722 and #9592. #9722 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. #9592 is a BF-15 constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in July of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964. In this context, this A-A set is powering a fully-loaded mineral train down the Allegheny Mountains on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. Brush Mountain dominates the distance. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/23/1959
Upload Date:
7/19/2022 9:45:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9722(RF-16A)
PRR 9592(DR4-4-15)
Views:
280
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, c. 1959
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8906, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in April of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/16/1959
Upload Date:
12/19/2024 5:30:54 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5713, EP-22, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1959. Shown here just West of the 24th Street Bridge (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5713 and #5797. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5713 was constructed in October of 1952, while #5797 was built in June of the same year. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains, and will soon pause at the Altoona Station both to change crews and to discharge/board passengers. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/4/1959
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:29:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5713(E8A)
PRR 5797(E8A)
Views:
311
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8664, AS-18AM, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 May 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8664, #8658, and #8670. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8664 was constructed in February of 1958, #8658 in January of 1958, and #8670 in March of 1958. In this context, they're serving as tail-end pushers on a train of empty freight cars on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the pushers will be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assignment. Photo taken just West of the 24th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/18/1959
Upload Date:
12/29/2024 8:13:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8664(RSD12)
PRR 8658(RSD12)
PRR 8670(RSD12)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9640, EF-15A, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 May 1959. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9640 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9840 is an EF-15A constructed in March of 1950. In this context, this A-B-A set is passing SLOPE Tower with train of empty freight cars on its way up the Allegheny Mountain to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Photo taken just East of the 24th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/18/1959
Upload Date:
7/18/2022 9:31:28 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9640(F7A)
PRR 9640(F7A)
Views:
215
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Improving Passenger Cars," Page 5, 1959
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Improving Passenger Cars: PRR Expands Repair Program." It was published originally in the July-August 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Bottom Photo Caption: "Repaired coach, attractive and comfortable, is finished by R.G. Myers, J.J. DeStefano."
Photo Date:
7/1/1959
Upload Date:
8/31/2022 10:31:49 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
23
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7600, ES-17M, 1959
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7600, an ES-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. Note the photographer's shadow at the left!
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
12/24/2019 8:13:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7600(SD9)
Views:
558
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7601, ES-17M, c. 1959
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7601, an ES-17M built by GM-EMD in December of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
1/30/2021 11:23:24 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7601(SD9)
Views:
451
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8974, BS-16M, c. 1959
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
7/16/2020 6:45:34 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8974(AS616)
PRR 8974(AS616)
Views:
544
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9394, ES-12, 1959
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9394, an ES-12 built by GM-EMD in May of 1950 and rated at 1,200 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
9/22/2018 2:27:45 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9394(SW7)
Views:
757
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9338
Description:
Photo Date:
9/1/1959
Upload Date:
2/28/2011 5:29:42 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Not Sure
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9338(44Tonner)
Views:
961
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Broadway Makes A Hit," Page 10, 1959
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "The Broadway Makes A Hit." It was published originally in the September-October 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Textual Quote: "Lucius Beebe, noted journalist and connoisseur of fine food and fine trains, recently rode the PRR's Broadway Limited. Later, in a letter to Trains Magazine, he wrote: 'I personally think it is one of the great trains of all time.'"
Photo Date:
9/4/1959
Upload Date:
4/6/2022 11:11:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
34
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5847, EP-20, 1959
Description:
FSF. 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 #5847 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5847 is an EP-20 built during August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after just 17 years of revenue service. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Footbridge with a passenger train, and will soon stop at the Altoona Station on their way to Pittsburgh and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
3/16/2018 1:39:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5847(E7A)
Views:
818
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5865, EP-20, 1959
Description:
FSF. 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 (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5865 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5865 is an EP-20 built during February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Footbridge with a mail and express train on their way to Harrisburg and points East. Just behind them are the crew-change building and the water tank, both of which saw service during the good ol' days when steam locomotives were marshaled here to push freights up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the summit at Gallitzin.
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
4/28/2018 4:45:52 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5865(E7A)
Views:
578
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7924, ES-12, 1959
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during September of 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7924, an ES-12 built by GM-EMD in November of 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
6/25/2020 4:39:13 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7924(SW1200)
Views:
425
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7925, ES-12, 1959
Description:
FSF. 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 is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7925, an ES-12 built by GM-EMD in December of 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. Visible in the background are the cattle pens for feeding and resting animals in transit. Not visible next to the Crew Shack at the right is SOUTH Tower. Photo taken from the 4th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 1:18:55 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7925(SW1200)
Views:
623
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR: "In Memory Of A Hero," Page 4, 1960
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "In Memory Of A Hero." It was published originally in the March 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. "The Harry R. Harr U.S. Army Reserve Center is a trim new brick building that graces a hillside on the southwestern edge of Altoona. It bears the name of a former PRR employee who gave his life to save his Army comrades."
Photo Date:
3/1/1960
Upload Date:
4/16/2022 9:22:08 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
35
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5803, EP-22, 1960
Description:
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5803 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5803 is an EP-22 built during July of 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Footbridge with a nine-car passenger train on their way to Harrisburg and points East. Just behind them are the crew-change building and the water tank, both of which saw service during the good ol' days when steam locomotives were marshaled here to push freights up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the summit at Gallitzin.
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
5/12/2019 6:29:42 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5803(E8A)
Views:
467
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8851, AS-16MS, 1960
Description:
Sweetland. 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 #8851, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The road number of the N-5C cabin car depicted here is not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
8/6/2019 2:16:51 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8851(RS3)
Views:
464
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9455, FF-16, 1960
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train west of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #9455 and another unit whose number is not visible. #9455 is an FF-16 built by Fairbanks-Morse in 1950 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, just above the Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:
4/16/1960
Upload Date:
6/20/2016 11:13:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9455(CFA16-4)
Views:
1004
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8608, APS-24MS, 1960
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Spring of 1960. Shown here are PRR engines #8608 and #8610. Both are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. #8608 was built in 1955, but #8610 was built in 1956. They are pushing a westbound mail/express train under the 17th Street Bridge. Also visible is N-5 Caboose #5010, for mail/express service only. The words under the number "5010" are as follows: "ASSIGNED TO PASSENGER SERVICE // RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY"
Photo Date:
4/16/1960
Upload Date:
6/1/2016 12:17:24 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8608(RSD7)
PRR 8610(RSD7)
Views:
3584
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7092, EFS-17M, 1960
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Spring of 1960. Shown here are PRR engine #7092 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #7092 is an EFS-17M built in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are about to pull a westbound mixed-cargo freight train under the 17th Street Bridge. Also visible are the Passenger Station and Train Shed in the middle distance.
Photo Date:
4/16/1960
Upload Date:
6/1/2016 12:31:03 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 7092(GP9)
Views:
525
Comments:
0
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