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Title:
PRR Engine Ladder, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is jn original photo that I took at the old Pennsylvania Railroad engine ladder and ready tracks near the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1965. Shown here is all that's left of what onc was one of the busiest places in all of PRR -Altoona. No more roundhouses (once there were three of them here), no more steam locomotives waiting to be serviced or to be of service, and bo more 12th Street Car Shops ~ most of them having been transplanted to the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg. Nothing left here but ghosts and echoes . . . which have since been supplanted by a shopping mall and the Railroaders Melorial Museum.
Photo Date:
6/21/1965
Upload Date:
12/7/2016 10:15:05 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
273
Comments:
2
Title:
Altoona Panorama, #1 of 4, 1965
Description:
Altoona-1965. Here is the first of four original panoramic photos that I took in and of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. This is the far-left or westernmost photo looking toward Downtown Altoona. Visible (L to R) are the Pennsylvania Railroad's 12th Street Car Shops, the dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, as well as the Altoona Hospital. In the distance are the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains. Photo taken from Gamble Hill.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
11/27/2016 1:48:11 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
211
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Panorama, #2 of 4, 1965
Description:
Altoona-1965. Here is the second of four original panoramic photos that I took in and of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. This is the middle-left photo looking toward the Pennsylvania Railroad's Steel Shop, as well as the border between Altoona and Juniata. Photo taken from Gamble Hill.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
11/27/2016 1:51:25 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Panorama, #3 of 4, 1965
Description:
Altoona-1965. Here is the third of four original panoramic photos that I took in and of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. This is the middle-right photo looking toward the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Locomotive Erecting & Machine Shop. Photo taken from Gamble Hill.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
11/27/2016 1:54:16 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Panorama, #4 of 4, 1965
Description:
Altoona-1965. Here is the fourth of four original panoramic photos that I took in and of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. This is the far-right or easternmost photo looking toward the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Locomotive Erecting & Machine Shop plus the Juniata Valley toward Bellwood and beyond. Photo taken from Gamble Hill.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
11/27/2016 2:11:45 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
197
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6307, AF-27, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 04 July 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #6307, an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. In this context, it is a "pusher" on a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. The fireman is picking-up train orders from the railroader at ALTO Tower, just like the conducter in the N-8 caboose ahead of him.
Photo Date:
7/4/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 1:02:16 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6307(C628)
Views:
617
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2219, EF-22, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 04 July 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2219, #2338, #2324, and #2321. All were built by EMD. #2219 and #2231 are EF-22's built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #2338 and #2324 are EF-25's built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a 120-car merchandise freight past ALTO Tower on their way to Enola and points East.
Photo Date:
7/4/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 1:04:32 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 2338(GP35)
PRR 2324(GP35)
PRR 2231(GP30)
Views:
797
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2261, EF-25, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 04 July 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2261, #2540, #2237, #2312, and #2413. #2261 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2540 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2237 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2312 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2413 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. They are pulling a 93-car TrucTrain past ALTO Tower on their way to Enola and points East with caboose #477550. The eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains dominate the horizon.
Photo Date:
7/4/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 1:06:39 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2261(GP35)
PRR 2540(U25B)
PRR 2237(GP30)
PRR 2312(GP35)
PRR 2413(RS27)
Views:
1169
Comments:
0
Title:
14th Street Interlocking, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 04 July 1965. Shown here is the interlocking at 14th Street. Visible in the middle distance (L to R) are the Altoona Passenger Station , the 14th Street Bridge (iron-truss version), and several of the PRR's 12th Street Shop buildings. Brush Mountain is visible in the far distance. This photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/4/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 1:10:30 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
287
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9th Street Gate in Altoona, 1965
Description:
Extra Board. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1965. Shown here is the 9th Street Gate on 9th Avenue; it's one of the gates to the 12th Street Shops. Now largely disused and weed grown, this place ~ and 9th Avenue generally ~ was one of the busiest and most important places in Altoona. Once upon a time, the PRR's mainline and passenger station were located on 9th Avenue. After the Horseshoe Curve was completed in 1857 and the mainline was redirected up the mountains from here, 9th Avenue fronted the PRR's Altoona Machine Shops where they built everthing from steam locomotives and tenders to freight cars. There were three locomotive roundhouses located on these grounds at one time. Now, there's only weeds, memories, and ghosts.
Photo Date:
7/10/1965
Upload Date:
9/22/2016 6:49:41 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
Views:
522
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, 1965
Description:
Stations. Here is an original photo that I took in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station at Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Sea{ed on one of the Station's well-worn wooden benches is my friend Mr. Samuel Walker of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. We are waiting for our train to take us to the World'} Fair in New York City. It's two o'clock in the morning and our train is already two hours late!
Photo Date:
8/13/1965
Upload Date:
4/25/2017 3:19:12 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2252, EF-25, 1965
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2252, #2286, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2252 and #2286 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past the Altoona Passenger Station on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The time is approximately 2:00 A.M.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
10/12/2016 4:59:16 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2252(GP35)
PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5803, EP-22, 1965
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroaf train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5803 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5803 is an EP-22 buiwt in 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a New York City-bound passenger train into the Altoona Station, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horsesioe Curve from Pittsburgh. The time is approximately 2:22 A.M.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
10/12/2016 5:02:49 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5803(E8A)
Views:
380
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2230, EF-22, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2230, #2228 , and #7074. All were built by EMD. #2230 and #2228 are EF-22's built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #7074 is an EFS-17M built in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pullin' a smokin' coal train past ALTO Tower on their way to the Altoona Yards. This photo taken from the pedestrian stairway connecting 10th Avenue with the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 2:04:38 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2230(GP30)
PRR 2228(GP30)
PRR 7074(GP9)
Views:
942
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6305, AF-27, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6305, an unidentified ALCo diesel, two EMD "E" units, and engine #5878. #6305 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower; in this context, it is a "helper" engine. #5878 is an EP-20 built by EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 17th Street Bridge with a passenger train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. Partially visible in the distance are some of the PRR's 12th Street Shop buildings. This photo taken from the pedestrian stairway connecting 10th Avenue with the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 2:07:38 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6305(C628)
PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:
715
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5878, EP-20, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6305, an unidentified ALCo diesel, two EMD "E" units, and engine #5878. #6305 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower; in this context, it is a "helper" engine. #5878 is an EP-20 built by EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are passing ALTO Tower with a passenger train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. This photo taken from the pedestrian stairway connecting 10th Avenue with the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 2:10:01 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6305(C628)
PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:
589
Comments:
0
Title:
14th Street Interlocking, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here is the interlocking at 14th Street. Also visible are the tail-end of the coal train headed by engine #2230 and some of the PRR's 12th Street Shop buildings. This photo taken from the pedestrian stairway connecting 10th Avenue with the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 2:34:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7093, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #7093 and two other units whose numbers are not legible. All were built by EMD. #7093 is an EFS-17M built in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past ALTO Tower on their way to Enola and points East. This photo taken adjacent to ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 2:35:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7093(GP9)
Views:
512
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9642, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9642 and two other units whose numbers are not legible. All were built by EMD. #9642 is an EF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound coal train past ALTO Tower into the Altoona Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 2:37:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9642(F7A)
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7140, EFS-17M, 1975
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engile #7140 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #7140 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They have pulled'a mixed-cargo freight train to a point midway between the 7th Street Bridge (not shown) and the 4th Street Bridge (visible in the distance). They have stopped, and await orders to proceed up#the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/30/2016 3:58:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 7140(GP9)
Views:
352
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2533, GF-25, 1965
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2533, #2532, and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. #2533 and #2532 are both GF-25's built by General Electric in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a merchandise freight train on their way to Enola and points East. Visible in the center distance are some of the PRR's 12th Street Shop buildings.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/30/2016 4:00:08 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2533(U25B)
PRR 2532(U25B)
Views:
474
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6302, AF-27, 1965
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, duriig August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6302, #6306, #6300, and #6304. All are AF-27's built by the American Locomotive Company during 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepmwer each. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge on their way to East Altoona to get ready to make another helper/pusher run up to Allegheny Mountains via the'Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/30/2016 4:03:46 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 6302(C628)
PRR 6306(C628)
PRR 6300(C628)
PRR 6304(C628)
Views:
1036
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, 1965
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, dtring August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5706 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5706 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a long passenger train, and will soon stop at the Altoona Station on their way to Pittsburgh and points West. In the background, a mixed-cargo freight train headed by PRR engine #7140 waits patiently for orders to proceed.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/30/2016 4:05:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7140(GP9)
Views:
1089
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 7140, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #7140 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #7140 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They have pulled a westbound mixed-cargo freight train to a point midway between the 7th Street Bridge (not shown) and the 4th Street Bridge (visible in the distance). They have stopped, and await orders to proceed up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Also visible (L to R) are some of what used to be the PRR's Passenger Car Shop buildings (now owned by Lithcote, a tank car company), the steel water tower (the last vestige of the Age of Steam in this photo), as well as the new 4th Street Bridge and the PRR's Altoona Yards beyond it.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/30/2016 4:09:52 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 7140(GP9)
Views:
291
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2529, GF-25, 1965
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Frank Ries that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1965. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2529 and #2544. Both are GF-25's built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2529 was constructed in September of 1964, while #2544 was built in February of 1965. Partially visible at the left is PRR passenger coach #3000, newly refurbished in Altoona's Passenger Car Shops. Partially visible at the right is the 7th Street Bridge. The photographer is standing on the decrepit remnants of 9th Avenue; Conway is to his left, Enola is to his right.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
4/27/2021 9:22:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2529(U25B)
PRR 2544(U25B)
PRR 2529(U25B)
Views:
501
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2333, EF-25, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2333, #2358, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #2333 and #2358 are EF-25's built in 1965 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are passing through the Altoona Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way to Enola and points East. Also visible (L to R) are one of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings and the PRR Test Plant building.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 7:14:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2333(GP35)
PRR 2358(GP35)
Views:
578
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here is the Altoona Passenger Station, located at the corner of 10th Avenue and 13th Street. Journey over. Mission compleat!
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 7:17:52 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2278, EF-25, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2278, #2403, #2425, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2278 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2403 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. #2425 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are passing through the Altoona Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way to Enola and points East. Also visible (L to R) are two of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings and the PRR Test Plant building.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 7:16:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2278(GP35)
PRR 2403(RS27)
PRR 2425(C425)
Views:
766
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Shops, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here is a small portion of what's left of the Altoona Shop comppex. On the left, one of the old Shop buildings is being dismantled. On the right is a venerable water tower, the last sign of the Age of Steam; in the good ol' days, it stood next to "The World's Largest Roundhouse."
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 2:33:17 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6038, EF-25A, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6038 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #6038 is an EF-25A built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are parked just east of the 4th Street Bridge, and their crew awaits orders to proceed up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West with an iron-ore train. Partially visible a couple of tracks over are three ALCo locomotives pushing a westbound freight train out of the Yard.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 2:35:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 6038(SD35)
Views:
283
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Coach, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here at the Altoona Passenger Station is the Coach that I rode in during the last leg of my journey. ReYretably, its number is neither legible, nor recorded. Visible in the background (L to R) are portions of the old 12th Street Bridge and one of the original PRR 12th Strekt Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 2:58:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
1197
Comments:
1
Title:
Railroaders at Work, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 7965. Shown here at the Altoona Passenger Station are two railroaders at work. They are standing next to the unidentified EMD E-7 locomotive at the head of my train, just before it departs for Johnstown, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 2:59:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5857, EP-20, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5857, #5760, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are departing the Altoona Station with a 16-car passenger train and heading up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Johnstown, Pittsburgh, and points West. Partially visible (L to R) are the PRR Test Plant building and the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 7:12:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:
598
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2416, AF-25, 1965
Description:
4th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #2416 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. #2416 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are idling-away, waiting for a new crew to drive them up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Two PRR passenger cars await reconditioning on the other side of the mainline. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
8/1/2016 7:10:18 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2416(C425)
Views:
1206
Comments:
3
Title:
"Millie," 1965
Description:
4th Street. Here is an original photo I took while photographing Pennsylvania Railroad trains on the 4th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Shown here is my pet dog "Millie," who doesn't appear to be concerned about watching trains 25 or so feet above track level!
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
8/4/2016 8:00:16 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:
338
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 8663, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during September of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8663, #8675, #8655, and #8676. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957-1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. Pulling a single N-5C cabin car, they have just passed under the 7th Street Bridge on their way to Hollidaysburg ~ where they'll pick-up a string of new and rebuilt freight cars and pull them up the New Portage Branch to Gallitzin and points West. #8663 and #8675 will lead, while #8655 and #8676 will push from the rear but uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain."
Photo Date:
9/22/1965
Upload Date:
12/28/2019 10:06:48 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8663(RSD12)
PRR 8675(RSD12)
PRR 8655(RSD12)
PRR 8676(RSD12)
Views:
1087
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6307, AF-27, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6307 and #6501. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. #6501 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train and are now climbing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 8:56:32 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6307(C628)
PRR 6501(U25C)
Views:
779
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7146, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7146, 7237-B, and #7227. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7146 and #7227 were built in 1957, but #7237-B was built in 1959. They are passing under the 24th Street Bridge with a 108-car coal train on their way to Altoona's Eastbound Receiving Yards. The caboose is N-8 #478168. The PRR's SLOPE Tower is partially visible on the right.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:20:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7146(GP9)
PRR 7237-B(GP9B)
PRR 7227(GP9)
Views:
741
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6304, AF-27, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here are two sets of helper/pusher units returning to East Altoona for more runs up the Allegheny Mountains and bacj. On the right are PRR engines #6304 and #6303. Both are AF-27's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower each. Beyond the 24th Street Bridge are PRR engines #6500 and #6306. #6500 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6306 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:21:44 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6304(C628)
PRR 6303(C628)
PRR 6306(C628)
PRR 6500(U25C)
Views:
965
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9808, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9808 and #7050. Both were built by EMD. #9808 is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #7050 is an EFS-17M built in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a 110-car westbound train of empty hopper cars under the 12th Street Bridge, through the Altoona Passenger Station, and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is #477202.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:50:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9808(F7A)
PRR 7050(GP9)
Views:
560
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2433, AF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2433, #2239, #2362, and #2286. #2433 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2239 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2362 and #2286 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2362 was built in 1965, but #2286 was built in 1964. They are pulling a 99-car eastbound merchandise freight train under the 17th Street Bridge, past the Altoona Passenger Station (not shown on the right), to Enola and points East. The caboose is #477691. The westbound train on the right consists of 110 empty hopper cars, headed by engine #9808; the caboose is #477202. Also visible on the left are some of the PRR's 12th Street Shops; part of 10th Avenue is visible on the right. This photo taken from the 12th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:52:27 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2433(C425)
PRR 2239(GP30)
PRR 2362(GP35)
PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:
1158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2221, EF-22, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2221, #2431, and #2262. #2221 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2431 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2262 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight train through the Altoona Passenger Station and under the 12th Street Bridge on their way to Enola and points East. This train seems to have two "sections": the first has 37 cars and N-8 caboose #478086, the second has 35 cars and caboose #477746.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:53:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2221(GP30)
PRR 2431(C425)
PRR 2262(GP35)
Views:
989
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2302, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2302, #2547, #2529, and #2324. All are rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2302 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964. #2547 and #2529 are GF-25's built by General Electric; #2547 was built in 1965, but #2529 was built in 1964. #2324 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965. They are pulling a 117-car eastbound merchandise freight train to Enola and points East. The caboose is N-8 #478073.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 10:31:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2302(GP35)
PRR 2547(U25B)
PRR 2529(U25B)
PRR 2324(GP35)
Views:
838
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8614, AS-24M, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8614, #8609, #9866, #9852-B, #9641-B, and #9860. #8614 and #8609 were built by the American Locomotive Company in 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each; #8614 is an AS-24M, but #8609 is an APS-24MS; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #9866, #9852-B, #9641-B, and #9860 were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9866, #9852-B, and #9860 are EFP-15's built in 1952. #9641-B is an EF-15A built in 1950. They are threading the 14th Street interlocking on their way up the New Portage/Muleshoe Curve route with a 95-car iron-ore train. The caboose is N-5C #477898. Also visible (L to R) are the Altoona Passenger Station, the 12th Street Bridge, a westbound passenger train about to depart, an eastbound passenger train in the process of departing, and several of the PRR's 12th Street Shop buildings. This photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 2:37:27 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8614(RSD15)
PRR 8609(RSD7)
PRR 9866(FP7A)
PRR 9852-B(F7B)
PRR 9641-B(F7B)
PRR 9860(FP7A)
Views:
1863
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #5896, and #5716. #8656 and 8655 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #5896 and #5716 are EP-22's built by EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each; #5896 was built in 1951, but #5716 was build in 1952. They are pulling a 17-car westbound passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. Also visible are numerous "Ore Jennies" in a westbound iron-ore train and several buildings of the PRR's 12th Street Shops. This photo taken from the steps along side of the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 2:39:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8656(RSD12)
PRR 8655(RSD12)
PRR 5896(E8A)
PRR 5716(E8A)
Views:
1568
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8570, ES-15M, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8570, #8578, and #8577. All are ES-15MS's built by EMD in 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. They are pulling an 84-car coal train past ALTO Tower on their way to Altoona's Eastbound Receiving Yards. The caboose is #477540.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 3:44:46 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8570(GP7)
PRR 8578(GP7)
PRR 8577(GP7)
Views:
854
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2347, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2347, #2312, #2337, #9787, and #9806-B. All were built by EMD. #2347, #2312, and #2337 are EF-25's built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #9787 and #9806-B are EF-15A's built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a 164-car mixed-cargo freight train under the 17th Street Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is #477636. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6305 and #6309. This photo taken from the steps of ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 3:46:31 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2347(GP35)
PRR 2312(GP35)
PRR 2337(GP35)
PRR 9787(F7A)
PRR 9806-B(F7B)
Views:
927
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2347, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2347, #2312, #2337, #9787, and #9806-B. All were built by EMD. #2347, #2312, and #2337 are EF-25's built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #9787 and #9806-B are EF-15A's built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a 164-car mixed-cargo freight train past ALTO Tower (not visible on the right) on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is #477636. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6305 and #6309. This photo taken from the steps of ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 3:48:19 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2347(GP35)
PRR 2312(GP35)
PRR 2337(GP35)
PRR 9787(F7A)
PRR 9806-B(F7B)
Views:
708
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5898, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 1965. Shown here are four PRR passenger engines. The lead locomotive is #5898, an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling the very first "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which has stopped at the Altoona Passenger Station for a crew change.
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 8:06:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
Views:
649
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5898, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 1965. Shown here are four PRR passenger engines. The lead locomotive is #5898, an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Also visible are the first two cars of the very first "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society as they depart the Altoona Passenger Station on their way back to Lancaster.
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 8:08:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
Views:
513
Comments:
0
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