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Title:
PRR "Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car," Page 10, 1928
Description:
Here is page ten of a 12-page booklet entitled "The Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car From This Railroad." It was published originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1928. Reprinted by Harry P. Albrecht in 1978. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Gasoline-electric rail motor car, used on branch lines where the service does not warrant the operation of an entire train." Shown here is PRR "Doodlebug" #4731, a J.G. Brill-250 built in 1925. Pictured below is fire-tested PRR P-70 coach #1724.
Photo Date:
6/21/1928
Upload Date:
2/24/2022 9:30:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4731(Doodlebug)
Views:
257
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car," Page 11, 1928
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 12-page booklet entitled "The Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car From This Railroad." It was published originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1928. Reprinted by Harry P. Albrecht in 1978. Bottom Illustration, Partial Caption: "The standard all-steel box car widely used in handling express goods in trains operating on passenger schedules." Shown here is PRR-ARE all-steel X-29 box car #2518. Note that it's equipped with both signal and steam-heat pipelines.
Photo Date:
6/21/1928
Upload Date:
2/24/2022 9:32:40 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
199
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car," Back Cover, 1928
Description:
Here is the reprinter's back cover on a 12-page booklet entitled "The Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car From This Railroad." It was published originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1928. Reprinted by Harry P. Albrecht in 1978. Shown here is PRR all-steel passenger car #1696, a P-70 built in the Altoona Car Shops.
Photo Date:
6/21/1928
Upload Date:
2/24/2022 2:05:12 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1929
Description:
iStation. Here is a photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad men putting a block of ice into the bunker for this car's "air conditioning" system. Note the "Altoona" sign reflected in the car's window! The names of the photographer and the railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
1/9/2022 12:09:53 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, #2 of 2, c. 1929
Description:
iStation. Here is the second of two photos that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here are the iron gates separating the Passenger Station from the tracks, some of which are visible in the background. Many embraces were shared in this sacred space! The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 12:15:51 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
76
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1929
Description:
iStation. Here is a photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. At the left is the iron fencing separating the tracks from the Passenger Station. Beyond the fencing is the wooden shelter between the Trainshed (on the left) and the Station proper (on the right). Many embraces were shared in this sacred space! The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
1/9/2022 12:09:25 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2643, H-6A, c. 1929
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing several Pennsylvania Railroad employees posing with engine #2643, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1905 and retired in May of 1939 after 34 years of faithful service. Photo Caption: "Third Man from Right ~ Grandpap Rush Locke." The names of these employees and of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
2/15/2021 9:00:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2643(2-8-0)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Altoona Shops, c. 1929
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here is one of the buildings constituting the Pennsylvania Railroad's South Altoona Shops and Foundry. Everything from car wheels to brass bells to electricity was produced here. In the foreground are the tracks of the Hollidaysburg Branch line. From 1850 until the Horseshoe Curve was completed in 1854, these tracks served as the mainline between Altoona and the PRR's connection with the Allegheny Portage Railroad in Duncansville. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
7/31/2022 7:49:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
87
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1929
Description:
iStation. Here is a photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Partially visible here is the interior of the trainshed at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station. The trainshed was constructed in the 1870's and stood until April of 1961. The photographer's name and the road number of the N-6B cabin car pictured at the right are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
8/5/2022 9:48:59 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9997
Description:
Date, location and photographer unknown - Negative purchased from an estate sale
Photo Date:
1/1/1930
Upload Date:
10/31/2008 7:16:13 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Mary Rae McPherson
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 9997(4-6-2)
Views:
1334
Comments:
1
Title:
17th Street Bridge, c. 1930
Description:
17th Street. Here is a photo of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks near the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1930. Shown here is the trolley-bearing 17th Street Brifge. This span replaced the one demolished during a runaway train wreck on Wednesday, 29 November 1925. Here's one account: "Freight train 1262 is heading down the mountain when the ait brakes fail. The brakemen tighten the brakes by hand, but the train still crashes; engineer and fireman are killed." Also visible are the PRR's Test Plant Building at the far right and various steam locomotives situated on the ready tracks awaiting their next runs up "The Mountain." JK (later renamed ALTO) Tower is to the photographer's rear. Photo credit: John R. Conlon & Jenny Lynn (his daughter).
Photo Date:
8/15/1930
Upload Date:
12/7/2016 9:14:38 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
378
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Machine Shop," 1931
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "12th Street from 11th Avenue, showing Bridge and Machine Shop, by night, Altoona, Pa." Postmarked: 15 August 1931. Among other things, the Altoona Machine Shops produced 2,289 steam locomotives and tenders in the 38 years from the time it first opened in December of 1866 until it ceased production in January of 1904. The Civil War-era, wrought-iron, 12th Street Footbridge was replaced in December of 1965! The artist's name is not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1931
Upload Date:
3/26/2023 3:05:40 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Machine Shops, 1931
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 27 December 1931. Prominent here are the still-smoldering ruins of several structures belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Machine Shops. The fire-damaged structures were razed and never replaced. Partially visible in the center are portions of the cast-iron 12th Street Footbridge and Erecting Shop #3. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/27/1931
Upload Date:
8/16/2020 7:28:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:
222
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station Wreck, 1933
Description:
iStation. Here is an image of a photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 1 August 1933. Shown here is a Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive that derailed near tse Passenger Station while pulling the eastbound "Liberty Limited." It split a switch, overturned, and demolished FG Tower. Engineman Frank Buck died in the process. Here, a sling has been placed around the engine's smokebox to begin rerailing it. The names of the photographer and the Supervisor pictured here, plus the numbers of the locomotive and the wrecking crane, are not recorded. Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/1/1933
Upload Date:
8/6/2022 6:26:58 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Fire Department, Truck No. 7, c. 1933
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1933. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fire Department, Truck No. 7, a 1917 Buick. At the wheel is Fire Chief Louis Pielmeier. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1933
Upload Date:
7/30/2022 11:08:12 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Triple-Header, c. 1933
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken near the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1933. Shown here is a trio of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives pulling a freight train that's about to pass SLOPE Tower on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/19/1933
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 11:45:59 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 24th Street Turntable, c. 1933
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1933. It was used to turn locomotives returning to Altoona after making helper/pusher runs up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. Visible in the middle distance are several engines awaiting their next assignments. In the far distance are two structures and twin smokestacks belonging to the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/19/1933
Upload Date:
2/15/2021 9:40:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
340
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Finishing Roundhouse, c. 1934
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1934. Shown here is an interior view of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Finishing Roundhouse, located near the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and 1st Street. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/1/1934
Upload Date:
8/2/2022 10:19:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Finishing Roundhouse, 1934
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 1 August 1934. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Finishing Roundhouse, located near the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and 1st Street. Looks to me like it's turntable replacement time! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/1/1934
Upload Date:
8/2/2022 10:18:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5076, A-3A, 1934
Description:
Here is a photo via Karl E. Schlachter that was taken in Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, in November of 1934. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5076, an A-3A (0-4-0T) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad A-3 (0-4-0) number "76" during October of 1901, renumbered PRR "5076" in 1903, rebuilt as an A-3A (0-4-0T) in June of 1917, and sold to the Arkon & Barberton Belt Railroad in December of 1934. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1934
Upload Date:
2/22/2023 11:23:38 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5076(0-4-0)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Car Shops, c. 1935
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1935. Shown here is an interior view at one the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Car Shops. In the foreground is a partially-completed freight car underframe. Photo taken during the noisy old days of riveting! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1935
Upload Date:
8/2/2022 7:57:40 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Passenger Car Shops, c. 1935
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1935. Shown here is an interior view of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Car Shop #1. The Shopmen pictured here are actually on catwalks; there are more men working underneath them at ground level. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1935
Upload Date:
8/2/2022 8:02:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Title Page, 1935
Description:
Here is the title page of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally by M.A. Donohue & Company during 1935.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/19/2022 10:30:19 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
166
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 28, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 28 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "First locomotive in America driven by steam upon a track. Built and run by John Steven in 1825." Shown here is the replica of the "John Stevens" that was built in the PRR's Altoona Works during 1925 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/20/2022 4:49:10 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR JOHNSTEVEN(0-4-0)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 30 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 30 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The 'John Bull,' oldest original locomotive in America ~ built in 1831." Shown here is the replica of the "John Bull" that was built in the PRR's Altoona Works in 1927 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/20/2022 4:57:53 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:
357
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 32, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 32 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "'Pioneer' locomotive of the old Cumberland Valley, now part of the Pennsylvania Railroad." This locomotive was in use from 1851 to 1880. It burned wood but could attain speeds of 70 miles per hour!
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/20/2022 5:01:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
Views:
353
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 33, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 33 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty riding in their Pullman seat on the Limited."
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
1/30/2025 9:03:09 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
22
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Credits Page, 1935
Description:
Here is the credits page of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Childrens Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
1/30/2025 9:58:49 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
15
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR SLOPE Tower, 1935
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1935. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's SLOPE Tower. Note the double slip switch in the foreground. In the middle distance is the six-track signal bridge with semaphore signals. And at the right are the East Slope Helper Ready Tracks and the 24th Street Turntable. Photo taken from the 24th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
8/9/2022 6:43:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 91, 1936
Description:
Here is page one of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 91.
Photo Date:
8/1/1936
Upload Date:
1/4/2024 3:38:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
56
Comments:
0
Title:
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 92, 1936
Description:
Here is page two of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 92.
Photo Date:
8/1/1936
Upload Date:
1/4/2024 3:43:54 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 93, 1936
Description:
Here is page three of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 93. Photo Caption: "The First of the Pennsylvania's Fleet of Mountain Type Engines, No. 4700, Undergoing Tests at the Altoona Plant." PRR engine #4700 is the original M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923 and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1936
Upload Date:
1/4/2024 3:44:59 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 94, 1936
Description:
Here is page four of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 94. Notable here is a "Transverse View of the Altoona Testing Plant."
Photo Date:
8/1/1936
Upload Date:
1/4/2024 3:45:28 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
79
Comments:
0
Title:
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 95, 1936
Description:
Here is page five of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 95. Notable here is a three-quarter-page piece by Alden E. Miller entitled "100th Anniversary of the Chicago & North Western"
Photo Date:
8/1/1936
Upload Date:
1/4/2024 3:46:11 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
54
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8021, B-6, c. 1936
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8021, a B-6 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during 1906. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
4/5/2023 7:11:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8021(0-6-0)
Views:
113
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Freight Train Crewman, c. 1936
Description:
WB. Here is an original photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train crewman and his lovely friend as he prepares to leave home for an overnight run. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 7:33:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 2-3, 1937
Description:
Here are pages two and three of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Page 2, Top Photo Caption: "'The Pioneer' in use 1851-1880. A wood burner, but could attain a speed of 70 miles per hour." Page 2, Bottom Photo Caption: "The GG1 of 1937 ~ a Pennsylvania Railroad giant." Shown here is PRR engine #4843, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. On page three is a "Foreword" by the PRR's 11th President, Mr. Martin Washington Clement, who occupied that office from 1935 through 1948.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/25/2021 11:38:41 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4843(GG1)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 4-5, 1937
Description:
Here are pages four and five of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here begins a detailed description of the journey from Pennsylvania Station in New York City to Altoona, Pennsylvania. (#7,500)
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/25/2021 11:40:02 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 6-7, 1937
Description:
Here are pages six and seven of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here begins the section entitled "Into Pennsylvania."
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/25/2021 11:41:35 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 8-9, 1937
Description:
Here are pages eight and nine of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here begins the section entitled "Approaching The Mountains."
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/25/2021 11:42:59 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
285
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 10-11, 1937
Description:
Here are pages 10 and 11 of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here begins the section entitled "Altoona ~ The Pennsylvania's Mountain Workshop."
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/26/2021 8:06:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 12-13, 1937
Description:
Here are pages 12 and 13 of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Included here are sections entitled "Altoona Works," "Test Department," as well as "Locomotive Test Plant."
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/26/2021 8:08:38 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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99
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PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Key To Historical Points, 1937
Description:
Here is the "Key To Historical Points" that's included in a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Timetable: Depart NYP at 7:50 A.M. and arrive in ALT at 1:40 P.M., then depart ALT at 4:10 P.M. and arrive in NYP at 10:15 P.M.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/26/2021 8:12:16 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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125
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PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, 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. In this context, it's part of the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #5 of 29.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
8/3/2018 3:25:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
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904
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0
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PRR 436, B-8A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Photo taken during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
2/9/2025 3:20:43 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 436(0-6-0)
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29
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0
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PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
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WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956. In this context, they're on display during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." [See separate albums using the RRPA "Search" function: Altoona Shops Inspection Trip] William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
7/23/2022 10:41:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
PRR 436(0-6-0)
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410
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0
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PRR 68, E-6S, c. 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #68, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during March of 1914 and retired in July of 1949 after 35 years of faithful service. Photo taken during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
2/10/2025 1:59:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 68(4-4-2)
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31
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0
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PRR Engine Ladder, c. 1938
Description:
17th Street. Here is an image of a photo by J.J. Young of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks near the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This photo was taken during the early 1940's. Gone are the&roundhouse and all of the steam locomotives waiting to be serviced or to be of service. They have been replaced by acres and acres of materiel used in the production of freight cars and cabin cars at the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops in the background. Also of note is an unidentified "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive heading a westbound freight train and the Altoona Passenger Station's trainshed a bit further East. So, too, the many commercial buildings that once populated 10th Avenue have behn demolished and replaced by parking lots. William E Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
8/9/1938 12:00:00 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:
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414
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PRR "From 24th Street Bridge," c. 1938
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Looking East From 24th Street Bridge, Altoona, Pa." No Postmark. Back Caption: "Main line Pennsylvania Railroad entering Altoona, Pa." Depicted at the left is SLOPE Tower, in the center distance are the 12th Street Car Shops, and at the right is the turntable for turning returning locomotives for their next helper/pusher runs up The Alleghenies. Brush Mountain dominates the horizon.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
10/18/2019 12:48:48 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Track
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Views:
187
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0
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PRR 1159, L-1S, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1159, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1917 and retired in December of 1953 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:49:28 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1159(2-8-2)
Views:
480
Comments:
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