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Title:
PRR 2796, B-8A, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2796, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-8 (0-6-0) during 1905, later rebuilt in Juniata as a B-8A (0-6-0T), and retired in July of 1955 after 50 years of faithful service. It's pictured on the turntable within "The World's Largest Roundhouse" ~ 50 stalls in all!
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
12/27/2019 8:37:24 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2796(0-6-0)
Views:
534
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4314, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4314, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. Nice view of the Turntable Operator's cabin.
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
7/12/2022 11:09:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4314(2-10-0)
Views:
230
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6743, M-1A, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6743, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
6/25/2022 7:13:11 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6743(4-8-2)
Views:
256
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Prominent here are the Locomotive Ready Tracks associated with the Pennsylvania Railroad's 55-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. The westbound Ready Tracks are at the right; it's populated with a few live steam engines poised for their next assignments. The eastbound Ready Tracks are at the left; it's populated with nothing but fireless locomotives awaiting oblivion. Visible in the middle distance is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. Photo taken from#atop the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
6/27/2022 8:43:13 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2796, B-8A, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2796, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-8 (0-6-0) during 1905, later rebuilt in Juniata as a B-8A (0-6-0T), and retired in July of 1955 after 50 years of faithful service. It's pictured in the midst of "The World's Largest Roundhouse" ~ 50 stalls in all!
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 6:34:06 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2796(0-6-0)
Views:
759
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4262, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4262, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1943, and retired in February of 1956. Better keep them oil caps filled, or else!
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 6:35:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4262(2-10-0)
Views:
529
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6793, M-1A, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. On the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6793, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959. Note the presence of another "Mountain" on the left, while the East Altoona Coaling Tipple dominates the background.
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 6:37:51 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
972
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5818, BH-50, 1955
Description:
ARB. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1955. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5818 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5818 was built in January of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here and the exact date are not recorded. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
10/10/1955
Upload Date:
10/29/2020 10:01:20 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5818(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
386
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6734, M-1B, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1955. Shown here at the East Altoona Roundhouse is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6734, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1955
Upload Date:
9/19/2024 5:45:12 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6734(4-8-2)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4524, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4524, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in November of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. In this context, it's parked adjacent to the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/11/1955
Upload Date:
10/23/2022 10:51:15 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4524(2-10-0)
Views:
214
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a night time-exposure by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6782, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
7/22/2022 11:11:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6782(4-8-2)
Views:
277
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5817, BH-50, c. 1956
Description:
Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Martin Zak that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5817 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5817 was constructed in December of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
2/2/1956
Upload Date:
5/30/2018 11:58:08 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
754
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2796, B-8A, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2796, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-8 (0-6-0) during 1905, later rebuilt in Juniata as a B-8A (0-6-0T), and retired in July of 1955 after 50 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
3/21/1956
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 3:51:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2796(0-6-0)
Views:
629
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1871, B-6SA, c. 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1871, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in August of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport Delaware.
Photo Date:
3/22/1956
Upload Date:
3/9/2023 8:14:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1871(0-6-0)
Views:
185
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6429, J-1A, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 31 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/31/1956
Upload Date:
1/11/2024 7:59:23 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6429(2-10-4)
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Makes Machines," Front Cover, 1956
Description:
Here is the front cover of a three-page cover article entitled "Altoona Makes Machines To Hold Work In Shops." It was published originally on the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Cover Caption: "Fred W. Heiss, machinist at Altoona Diesel Shop, adjusts valve seat of diesel unit. On PRR 36 years, he's 54. One of his sons is also a machinist in the Diesel Shop. His hobby: coin collecting."
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
5/1/2022 10:31:15 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
27
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Makes Machines," Page 15, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page cover article entitled "Altoona Makes Machines To Hold Work In Shops." It was published originally in the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "Eugene G. Weston, machinist, makes top deck inspection of overhauled diesel engine, prior to four-hour full load test."
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/25/2022 1:17:33 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
20
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Makes Machines," Page 16, 1956
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page cover article entitled "Altoona Makes Machines To Hold Work In Shops." It was published originally in the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 16. "These photos show PRR men at work in Erecting & Machine Shops, Juniata."
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/25/2022 1:20:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
18
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Makes Machines," Page 17, 1956
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page cover article entitled "Altoona Makes Machines To Hold Work In Shops." It was published originally in the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 17. "These photos show PRR men at work in Erecting & Machine Shops, Juniata."
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/25/2022 1:23:23 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
25
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4300, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956. William P. Nixon Collection #50184.
Photo Date:
4/17/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2018 10:52:48 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:
581
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4651, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4651, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1938, and retired in September of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50223.
Photo Date:
4/17/1956
Upload Date:
9/4/2018 11:46:32 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4651(2-10-0)
Views:
440
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8320, H-10S, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8320, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1913 and retired in February of 1958. The smokestack in the background emanates from the powerhouse at the 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. William P. Nixon Collection #50551.
Photo Date:
4/17/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2018 10:55:36 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8320(2-8-0)
Views:
448
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5813, BH-50, c. 1956
Description:
Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5813 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5813 was constructed in May of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/11/1956
Upload Date:
7/12/2022 10:02:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5813(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
203
Comments:
1
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Front Cover, 1956
Description:
Here is the front cover of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally on the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "K-4s. Courtesy of Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
10/9/2022 5:40:19 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 44, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. Both of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. On The Left: #5495 was built during 1928 and retired in April of 1956. On The Right: #3877 was built during 1923 and retired in April of 1956.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:22:23 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 3877(4-6-2)
Views:
514
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 45, 1956
Description:
Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. On The Left: #3731 was built in 1920 and retired in August of 1952. Second From Left: #3681 was built in 1918 and retired in October of 1950. Third & Fourth From Left: Both are of #5495, which was built in 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Incidentally, the builder's plate depicted at the top of the page belongs to engine #5495.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:25:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3731(4-6-2)
PRR 3681(4-6-2)
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
780
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 46, 1956
Description:
Here is page three of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Both photos are of PRR engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1914, renumbered "3750" in 1956, and retired in February of 1960. #1737 is the original K-4S.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:28:51 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1737(4-6-2)
Views:
571
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 48, 1956
Description:
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1067, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-6 and numbered "5075"during 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950. Second Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #8656, a K-3S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1913 and retired in July of 1947. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #868, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1917 and retired in January of 1950. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1929 and retired in October of 1950 after just 21 years of active service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:35:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1067(4-4-2)
PRR 8656(4-6-2)
PRR 868(2-8-2)
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
909
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 49, 1956
Description:
Here is page six of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:38:02 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
240
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 52, 1956
Description:
Here is page nine of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 52. Both of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. Top Photo: #1737 was built during 1914, renumbered "3750" in 1956, and retired in February of 1960. Bottom Photo: #5495 was built during 1928 and retired in April of 1956.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:48:23 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 1737(4-6-2)
Views:
1129
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 53, 1956
Description:
Here is page ten of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 53. Both of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo: #1120 was built in Juniata during 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:51:32 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1120(4-6-2)
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
827
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 54, 1956
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 54. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Left-Hand Photo: #5473 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927, reconditioned in 1944, and retired in February of 1956. Top Right-Hand Photo: #3876 was built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in April of 1950. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: #5385 was built in Juniata during 1924 and retired in June of 1948. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: #1139 was built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:54:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5473(4-6-2)
PRR 3876(4-6-2)
PRR 5385(4-6-2)
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
843
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 58, 1956
Description:
Here is page 15 of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 58. Photo Caption: "Today's version of a proud Pacific finds K-4 front end with relocated generator and headlight, front-end throttle, drop-coupler solid pilot." Shown here is PRR engine #5481, a K-4SA built in Juniata as a K-4S in 1927, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 2:08:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5481(4-6-2)
Views:
324
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8582, ES-15M, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 14 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8587, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Partially visible in the left background is a portion of Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/14/1956
Upload Date:
7/20/2020 8:54:10 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8582(GP7)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2040, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
Swartz. Here is a photo by William A. Swartz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2040, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during December of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 41 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#2 of 8)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/8/2021 7:20:48 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2040(2-10-0)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4335, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
Swartz. Here is a photo by William A. Swartz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4335, an I-1SA -2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 8)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/8/2021 7:22:32 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4335(2-10-0)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4402, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4402 and #6732. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4402 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built as an I-1S in March of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1941, and retired in September of 1959. #6732 is an M-1B built as an M-1A in May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. They're being stored in serviceable condition near the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2022 10:38:02 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4402(2-10-0)
PRR 6732(4-8-2)
Views:
288
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4644, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4464, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in February of 1960 after 37 years of service. Note the unidentified Hostler refilling its sand dome at the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2022 10:39:58 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4644(2-10-0)
Views:
187
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6403, J-1A, c. 1956
Description:
Swartz. Here is a photo by William A. Swartz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6403, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#4 of 8) (#8,000)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/9/2021 8:53:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6417, J-1A, c. 1956
Description:
Swartz. Here is a photo by William A. Swartz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6417, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 8)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/9/2021 8:55:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6417(2-10-4)
Views:
255
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6726, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the recycling center. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#54 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:23:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6726(4-8-2)
Views:
176
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8607, APS-24MS, c. 1956
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8607 and #8610. Both are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. #8607 was constructed in December of 1955, while #8610 was built one month later. Note the passenger-service air hoses just to the right of the coupler. Partially visible in the right background are portions of Juniata's 17th Street Bridge and the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
12/16/2023 11:39:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 8607(RSD7)
PRR 8607(RSD7)
PRR 8610(RSD7)
Views:
246
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8615, AS-24M, c. 1956
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8615, an AS-24M built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. In the right background, note the two steam locomotives workin' the yard!
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
12/16/2023 11:38:48 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8615(RSD15)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Deadline, c. 1956
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives ~ one old, one new. The vintage "Consolidation" on the left is hauling away the virtually-new "Duplex" on the right. It's a sad, sad sight. The locomotive numbers, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #40 of 40.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
3/18/2018 4:20:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
457
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR J-1, "Texas," c. 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's yards in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is a "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" that's parked near the East Altoona Coaling Tipple, facing West toward the Roundhouse. The photographer's name, the locomotive's number, and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/12/2022 9:04:54 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4253, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Coaling Tipple in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4253, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/17/2022 11:23:13 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4253(2-10-0)
Views:
211
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4393, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4393, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during February of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1942, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. This Roundhouse has 50 working stalls!
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/17/2022 11:21:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4393(2-10-0)
Views:
229
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4393, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4393, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during February of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1942, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. In the background is a portion of Juniata's 17th Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
1/10/2024 10:06:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4393(2-10-0)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6170, J-1, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. Much like its coal-fired brethern pictured here, #6170 has been "mothballed" pending recall orders. ("LouisFols"; #7 of 21)
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
5/15/2020 10:15:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6170(2-10-4)
Views:
394
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6761, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6761, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in July of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. This Roundhouse has 50 working stalls!
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/28/2022 11:30:15 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6761(4-8-2)
Views:
151
Comments:
0
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