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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," Page 69, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here is page 69 of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. Top Photo Caption: "Car No. 505, a 1905 Stephenson line tower car." |
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8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/23/2024 8:47:35 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Transit |
| Locomotives: |
ALV 505(MOW Trolley) ALV 506(Trolley) |
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60 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," Page 70, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here is page 70 of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. Bottom Photo Caption: "Car No. 517, a 1906 St. Louis car, rebuilt into a work car." |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/23/2024 8:48:40 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Transit |
| Locomotives: |
ALV 507(Trolley) ALV 517(MOW Trolley) |
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77 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," Page 71, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here is page 71 of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. Bottom Photo Caption: "No. 520, a 1931 shop built wrecker-crane car." [N.B.: Page 72 is blank.] |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/23/2024 8:49:35 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Transit |
| Locomotives: |
ALV 148(Trolley) ALV 520(MOW Trolley) |
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77 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," Back Cover, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here is the back cover of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. (#11,200) |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/14/2024 2:09:47 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Transit |
| Locomotives: |
ALV 74(Trolley) ALV 177(Trolley) |
| Views: |
80 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," Front Cover, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. Photo Caption: "Osgood Bradley car 72, serving El Dorado, heads westbound on 11th Avenue, in 1948." Note that Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" ~ starring James Stewart ~ is playing at the Strand Theatre!. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/14/2024 2:08:47 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Transit |
| Locomotives: |
ALV 72(Trolley) |
| Views: |
82 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," Route Maps, Pages 73-74, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here are pages 73-74 of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. Depicted here are maps of the following trolley routes, circa 1920: "Hollidaysburg," "Second Avenue," "El Dorado," "Eighth Avenue," "Third Avenue," "Juniata," as well as "Downtown Trackage." |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/14/2024 2:11:56 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Transit,Track |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona's Trolleys," System Map, Page 75, 1980 |
| Description: |
Here is page 75 of Benson W. Rohrbeck's 75-page monograph entitled "Altoona's Trolleys" that was published in 1980. Depicted here is the "System Map ~ 1920." |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1980 Upload Date: 3/14/2024 2:12:36 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Transit,Track |
| Locomotives: |
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32 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 4913 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
9/18/1980 Upload Date: 12/18/2010 5:18:01 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Charly Amidon |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4913(GG1) |
| Views: |
739 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 6074 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
9/28/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 4:46:20 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
C.W. Lahickey |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CR 6074(SD45) |
| Views: |
433 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 9242 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
9/28/1980 Upload Date: 6/19/2012 11:36:44 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
C.W. Lahickey |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CR 9242(NW2) |
| Views: |
229 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 9250 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
9/28/1980 Upload Date: 6/19/2012 11:32:30 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
C.W. Lahickey |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CR 9250(NW2) CR 5690(GP7) |
| Views: |
394 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR Alco C425 #5072 |
| Description: |
Alco, 12/1965, serial #3433-02, ex-CR 2438, exx-PC, 2438, nee-PRR 2438, Retired 12/26/79 Ken Taylor slide |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1980 Upload Date: 1/22/2025 5:49:25 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 5072(C425) |
| Views: |
48 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR SD45 #6165 |
| Description: |
Conrail SD45 #6165 (nee-PRR 6165, ex-PC 6165) heads up a string of freight passing through the heart of Altoona, PA. An unidentified photogrpaher caught the action. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1980 Upload Date: 2/20/2023 6:41:06 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6165(SD45) |
| Views: |
153 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7153 |
| Description: |
PRR's Pullman Parlor Car 7153 "Nicholas Firestone" is in rough condition on the grounds of the Railroaders Memorial Museum, but is safe from the scrapper's cutting torch. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/1980 Upload Date: 2/23/2013 8:38:35 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jim Appleman |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
683 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 1361 |
| Description: |
The tail end of an eastbound coal train with helpers rounds Horseshoe Curve. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/1981 Upload Date: 3/4/2013 8:42:47 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jim Appleman |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 6332(SD40) CR 6448(SD40-2) |
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1348 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 6473 and "Friends" |
| Description: |
Here's an interesting mix of Conrail power in the early morning Altoona yard - CR SD40-2 #6473, GP40-2 #3277, CP3802 #8120, SD40-2 #6511, & B23-7 #1994. Conrail #6473 in the lead became CSX 8842. The color slide was taken by CR conductor Ken Taylor. |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1981 Upload Date: 5/8/2020 6:19:54 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6473(SD40-2) CR 3277(GP40-2) CR 8120(GP38-2) CR 6511(SD40-2) CR 1994(B23-7) |
| Views: |
695 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR Altoona Yards |
| Description: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
| Photo Date: |
5/9/1981 Upload Date: 11/10/2020 2:42:19 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Randy Curlin Collection |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6351(SD40) CR 6505(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
381 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
CR Alco C425 #5066 |
| Description: |
Alco, 3/1965, serial #3403-08, ex-CR 2429, exx-PC, 2429, nee-PRR 2429, Retired 03/16/81 Ken Taylor slide |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1981 Upload Date: 1/22/2025 5:34:39 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 5066(C425) |
| Views: |
57 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR Alco C425 #5067 |
| Description: |
Alco, 3/1965, serial #3403-10, ex-CR 2431, exx-PC, 2431, nee-PRR 2431, Retired 12/22/80 Ken Taylor slide |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1981 Upload Date: 1/22/2025 5:34:40 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CR 5067(C425) |
| Views: |
55 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Frontispiece, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is the frontispiece of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Illustration Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive Which Hauled the Train of the Prince of Wales in 1860." Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #166, a D (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1872, rebuilt as a DA (G-1A) in November of 1879, then sold to the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad and renumbered "102" by November of 1882. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:44:40 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 166(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
328 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 2, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Mr. Albrecht's concise history of the development of the "American" class steam locomotive. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:47:50 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 5, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page five of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #138, a D-2A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during May of 1881 and retired in July of 1896 after just 15 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:54:19 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 138(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
329 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 6, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page six of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Both of these images are of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #573, a D-3 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1872, then sold to the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad and renumbered "56" in June of 1883. In 1876, this locomotive was assigned to pull the Jarrett & Palmer Theatrical Train out of Jersey City. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/28/2022 10:45:10 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 573(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
240 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 7, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page seven of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #14, a D-3 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during February of 1876, then sold to the West Jersey Railroad and renumbered "31" in November of 1887. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/28/2022 10:47:17 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 14(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
321 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 20, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 20 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1103, a D-8 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1884 and retired in June of 1904 after 20 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/31/2022 12:27:07 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1103(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
239 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 26, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 26 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1060, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1883 and retired in November of 1907 after 24 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/1/2022 5:08:24 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1060(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
209 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 29, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 29 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1253, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1888 and retired in February of 1909 after 21 years of faithful service. Note that there are two different types of wheels in the pony truck: one spoked, the other solid. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/2/2022 5:58:17 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1253(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
222 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 36, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 36 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6013, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "1329" during August of 1889, sold to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "13" in December of 1897, renumbered PRR "6013" in 1903, rebuilt as a D-13A in May of 1904, renumbered "06013" in June of 1918, renumbered "6013" in February of 1921, and sold to Luria Brothers in June of 1921 after 32 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/3/2022 8:36:45 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6013(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
148 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 38, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 38 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is the left portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1883 and retired in July of 1901 after just 18 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:39:02 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1053(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
24 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 39, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 39 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is the right portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1883 and retired in July of 1901 after just 18 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:39:33 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1053(4-4-0) |
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26 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Pages 38-39, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here are pages 38-39 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "This is the only PRR locomotive to have had its tender lettered in full: 'Pennsylvania Railroad.'" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1883 and retired in July of 1901 after just 18 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:40:08 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1053(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
25 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 44, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 44 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1000, a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "86" during May of 1893, became Middle Division Special Engine number "1000" in July of 1910, then sold to the Baltimore, Chesapeake, & Atlantic Railway and renumbered "20" in October of 1920. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/5/2022 5:45:34 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1000(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
215 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 45, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 45 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8527, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built by the Dennison Locomotive Works as PC&StL number "62" during 1887, renumbered PCC&StL "X1062" in April of 1902, renumbered PRR "8527" in June of 1904, and retired in November of 1914 after 27 years of faithful service. (5 February 2022: My first use of Mr. Robert Hess's "PRR Numerical Roster ~ Steam & Electric Locomotives.") |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/5/2022 5:48:14 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8527(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 50, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 50 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "As you carefully study this picture, you will note the English influence ~ including the 6 wheel tender." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1515, the D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905 after just 13 years of service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/6/2022 8:11:36 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1515(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
230 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Back Cover, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is the back cover of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/9/2022 8:38:29 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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51 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR SD45 6203 and SD40-2 6494 run light |
| Description: |
CR SD45 6203 and SD40-2 6494 run light at Horseshoe on August 21, 1981. With permission. |
| Photo Date: |
8/21/1981 Upload Date: 10/30/2017 4:32:55 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6203(SD45) CR 6494(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
452 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
CR SD45 6212 and an SD40 push hard up the hill |
| Description: |
CR SD45 6212 and an SD40 push hard up the hill at Horseshoe Curve on August 21, 1981. With permission. |
| Photo Date: |
8/21/1981 Upload Date: 10/30/2017 4:29:12 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6212(SD45) |
| Views: |
268 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CR SD45 6203 and SD40-2 6494 push hard on an N5B caboose |
| Description: |
CR SD45 6203 and SD40-2 6494 push hard on ex-PRR N5B caboose CR 22888 on track 1 of Horseshoe on August 21, 1981. With permission. |
| Photo Date: |
8/21/1981 Upload Date: 10/30/2017 4:26:46 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6203(SD45) CR 6494(SD40-2) |
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CR SD45 helper pair 6191 and 6218 glide down track 4 for another pusher run |
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CR SD45 helper pair 6191 and 6218 glide light down Horseshoe track 4 for another pusher run on August 21, 1981. CR 6191 showed an interesting reddish snow plow. Another railfan behind is also enjoying the action. With permission. |
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8/21/1981 Upload Date: 10/30/2017 4:20:06 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
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Action |
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CN 2977(ES44AC) CR 6191(SD45) CR 6218(SD45) |
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CR SD45 6139 and GP38 7909 brake down the hill |
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CR SD45 6139 and GP38 7909 brake down the hill at Horseshoe on August 21, 1981. |
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8/21/1981 Upload Date: 10/30/2017 4:17:28 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
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Roster,Action |
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CR 6139(SD45) CR 7909(GP38) |
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CR SD40-2 6408 and SD45 6217 provide much needed braking assist to a hot TV train |
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CR SD40-2 6408 and SD45 6217 give braking assist to a hot TV train led by GP40 3271 and GP40-2 3277(ex-RDG 3673) at Horseshoe on August 21, 1981. With permission. |
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8/21/1981 Upload Date: 10/30/2017 4:15:08 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
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Scenic,Action |
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CR 6408(SD40-2) CR 6217(SD45) CR 3277(GP40-2) CR 3271(GP40) |
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842 Comments: 1 |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Front Cover, 1981 |
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Here is the front cover associated with a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared on the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine. Photo Caption: "Three great PRR 'fans' pose with the 1223 at the Altoona Open House on May 16, 1937: left, E. Howard Askew; center, Joe Lovell; right, Charles Chaney." PRR engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 2:42:28 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 1223(4-4-0) |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 4, 1981 |
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Here is page one of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 4. Reprinted here is the original public invitation for the PRR's "Altoona Shops Inspection Tour," including schedules for both train times and fares. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 2:47:10 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 5, 1981 |
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Here is page two of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 5. Reprinted here are the front cover of the original "Inspection Trip" booklet and a welcome message from the PRR's President, Martin W. Clement. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 2:49:18 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 9, 1981 |
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Here is page six of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 9. Partial Caption: "No. 3768 pulling into Altoona. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:16:42 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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PRR 3768(4-6-2) |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 10, 1981 |
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Here is page seven of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 10. Partial Caption: "The PRR opened the Test Plant and had K-4s No. 5341 set up for tests...Photos by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of service. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:20:32 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5341(4-6-2) |
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476 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 12, 1981 |
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Here is page nine of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 12. Partial Caption: "This series of photos shows the placement of K-4s No. 5341 on the Test Plant." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:49:33 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 5341(4-6-2) |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 13, 1981 |
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Here is page ten of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 13. Partial Caption: "Two test engineers are ready to show off K-4s No. 5341. The PRR put on quite a show. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of service. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:51:48 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 5341(4-6-2) |
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PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 15, 1981 |
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Here is page 12 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 15. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in March of 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5451, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in February of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1528, an L-1S (2-8-0) "Mikado" built in Juniata in August of 1915 and retired in September of 1948. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:56:26 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR 1(2-8-0) PRR 5451(4-6-2) PRR 1528(2-8-2) |
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| Title: |
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 16, 1981 |
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Here is page 13 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 16. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Bill Grant was at Altoona on May 16th and took this photo of I-1s 4484." #4484 is an I-1S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1943, and retired in March of 1950. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6926, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain' built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in September of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. At the bottom is an annotated diagram of the "Layout of Equipment": 11 locomotives in nine different wheel arrangements. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:58:50 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4484(2-10-0) PRR 6926(4-8-2) PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
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