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Pictures taken in Gallitzin, PA
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Title:
PRR Allegheny Tunnel, c. 1875
Description:
iLocations. Here is an image showing the western face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's double-tracked Allegheny Tunnel in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1875. At the right is the Gallitzin Station, which also serves as an interlocking tower. The photographer's name is located in the lower right-hand corner of the photo, but I can't decipher it.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
2/17/2021 7:56:08 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Station,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
331
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR New Portage Tunnel, c. 1890
Description:
iLocations. Here is an image showing the western portal of the Pennsylvania Railroad's New Portage Tunnel in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1890. Photo by William H. Rau. This bore was completed in 1856 for the State-owned Allegheny Portage Railroad, later owned but little used by the PRR, and virtually abandoned for almost 50 years. Around 1903, however, it was renovated and double-tracked, and became the PRR's primary tunnel for eastbound traffic.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
8/28/2020 8:21:43 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
Views:
507
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Gallitzin Tunnels, #1 of 2, c. 1902
Description:
iLocations. Here is the first of two images showing the western faces of two Pennsylvania Railroad tunnels in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1902. At the right, steam locomotive smoke drifts out of the double-tracked Allegheny Tunnel, completed during 1854. From then until 1904, this was the PRR's only tunnel for both east- and westbound traffic. At the left, work has just begun on the Gallitzin Tunnel. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1902
Upload Date:
8/26/2020 8:03:07 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
Views:
374
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Gallitzin Tunnels, #2 of 2, c. 1904
Description:
iLocations. Here is the second of two images showing the western portals of two Pennsylvania Railroad tunnels in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1904. At the right, steam engine smoke drifts out of the now single-tracked Allegheny Tunnel. At the left, work has now been completed on the single-tracked Gallitzin Tunnel. These two tunnels are used primarily for westbound traffic. Eastbound traffic now flows through the recently-renovated, double-tracked New Portage Tunnel ~ which was completed in 1856 for the New Allegheny Portage Railroad, later owned but little used by the PRR, and virtually abandoned for almost 50 years. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1902
Upload Date:
8/26/2020 8:03:40 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
Views:
527
Comments:
0
Title:
WWI Tunnel Defenses, Gallitzin, c. 1917
Description:
WWI. Here is an image showing military forces defending two of the Pennsylvania Railroad's tunnels in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1917. Shattering the stillness is a westbound steam locomotive as it erupts from the Gallitzin Tunnel. The designation of the soldiers' unit, the photographer's name, and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1917
Upload Date:
8/27/2020 7:36:45 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1125, B-8, #1 of 3, c. 1922
Description:
iLocomotives. Here is the first of three images that were taken by an unidentified photographer in Glen White, Pennsylvania, c. 1922. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1125, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1907 and retired in December of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. Posing with the locomotive are Ralph and Thomas Eichenlaub. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Photo Date:
2/2/1922
Upload Date:
12/21/2024 8:26:36 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1125(0-6-0)
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1125, B-8, #2 of 3, c. 1922
Description:
iLocomotives. Here is the second of three images that were taken by an unidentified photographer in Glen White, Pennsylvania, c. 1922. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1125, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1907 and retired in December of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. Posing with the locomotive are Ralph and Thomas Eichenlaub. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Photo Date:
2/2/1922
Upload Date:
12/21/2024 8:27:27 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1125(0-6-0)
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1125, B-8, #3 of 3, c. 1922
Description:
iLocomotives. Here is the third of three images that were taken by an unidentified photographer in Glen White, Pennsylvania, c. 1922. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1125, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1907 and retired in December of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. Pictured on the running boards are Ralph and Thomas Eichenlaub. Note the coke ovens at the far left. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Photo Date:
2/2/1922
Upload Date:
12/21/2024 8:28:00 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1125(0-6-0)
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3700, HC-1S, c. 1925
Description:
New Portage. Here is an original photo by Bruce D. Fales. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3700, an HC-1S (2-8-8-0) "Articulated" built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929 after just a decade of service. In this context, the Flagman may have just uncoupled #3700 from the train after a successful "pusher" run up the New Portage Branch line. Note the antique truck on the N-5 cabin car. The Flagman's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#8,800)
Photo Date:
5/5/1925
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 10:34:01 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3700(UNKNOWN)
Views:
365
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Horseshoe Curve," Page 28, 1941
Description:
Here is page one of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Partial Caption: "Pennsy fast freight, behind an [unidentified] M-1a Mountain type, dives into the west portal of the double-track New Portage Tunnel at Gallitzin, crest of the Alleghenies. This bore was originally part of the New Portage RR., route of Pennsylvania trains before Horseshoe Curve was built in 1854."
Photo Date:
3/1/1941
Upload Date:
7/16/2016 12:56:27 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
301
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1941
Description:
Here is page four of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 23. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "A Pennsy Mikado rolling westward out of the single-track [Allegheny] tunnel at Gallitzin." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3474, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikako" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
11/3/1941
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:54:14 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3474(2-8-2)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 24, 1941
Description:
Here is page five of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 24. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "Pennsy fast freight, behind an M-1a Mountain type, dives into the west portal of the double-track New Portage Tunnel at Gallitzin, crest of the Alleghenies."
Photo Date:
11/3/1941
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:56:40 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Steam Power Trifecta, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Freight Station in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here are three unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives: two K-4S "Pacifics" and one T-1 "Duplex." They've just pulled a passenger train out of Altoona up the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains and passed through one of the tunnels in Gallitzin. Shortly, however, the two "Pacific" helpers will be uncoupled and returned down "The Mountain" to Altoona for further assignments while the "Duplex" will resume its daylight run to Pittsburgh and points West. ("Xroads13"; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
8/6/2024 10:51:32 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #1 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:46:00 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #2 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Partially visible here is the Pullman "East Alton." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:46:44 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
360
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
300
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #3 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Partial "Altoona Mirror" Caption: "In the foreground is the East Alton, Pullman, which had hung half-over the embankment and after being cleared of passengers and luggage was [later] pushed down onto the bank to make room for the rebuilding operations." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:49:37 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #4 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." The car at the upper right is the Pullman "East Alton." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:50:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #5 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:51:36 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #6 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." Just imagine being injured in a train wreck, freezing, trying to find your way about in the dark in the middle of nowhere! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:32:28 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #7 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Partial "Altoona Mirror" Caption: "In the foreground is the East Alton, Pullman, which had hung half-over the embankment and after being cleared of passengers and luggage was [later] pushed down onto the bank to make room for the rebuilding operations." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:33:12 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are Pullman "Shraders," PRR engine #3771, and PRR Coach #4289. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:34:04 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
186
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #9 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 10:16:19 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #10 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow." Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960 and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 10:17:05 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #11 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 10:18:01 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #2 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of the front page of the "Altoona Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Partial Caption: "Work of clearing away wreckage and restoring the westbound tracks began with daylight yesterday at Bennington Curve." Photo by Jim Shafer. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:25:04 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #3 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an undated article by John Manocchio entitled "1947 Red Arrow Train Wreck Recalled." Partial Text: "Twenty-seven people lost their lives and 105 were injured in the Red Arrow train wreck on Feb. 18, 1947. // At 3:25 a.m., the Red Arrow leapt the tracks on Bennington Curve, plunging the first half of the train down 150 feet into Gum Tree Hollow." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:25:55 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #3 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in late February of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. This is probably PRR Passenger Coach #4289; it came to rest upside down and backwards at the very edge of the embankment! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/25/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:47:33 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #4 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in late February of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. This is probably PRR Passenger Coach #4289; it came to rest upside down and backwards at the very edge of the embankment! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/25/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:48:13 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
184
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #3771 has been recovered and placed upon the rails once again. #3771 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:23:54 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
370
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #6 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:20:50 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #7 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:21:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
250
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947. PRR engine #3771 has already been recovered and is visible at the upper right of the photo; it's a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:22:35 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #9 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is being pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:23:25 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
308
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #10 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been pulled up the embankment, almost level with trackside. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:56:48 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
230
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #11 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been pulled up the embankment and the cables are being removed. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:57:47 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
282
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #12 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:58:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
240
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #13 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:21:15 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Description:
Here is the photo from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:
3/3/1947
Upload Date:
1/23/2023 12:46:31 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
276
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Text, 1947
Description:
Here is the text from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. The author is not identified.
Photo Date:
3/3/1947
Upload Date:
1/23/2023 12:49:50 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3481, I-1Sa, 1947
Description:
New Portage. Here is an original photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in June of 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3481, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during January of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in October of 1941, and retired in January of 1952 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just passed through the New Portage Tunnel with a mixed-cargo freight train and is about to enter "The Slide" on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona. The girder bridge spans the westbound leg of the New Portage Branch line. The name of the person at the right is not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/21/1947
Upload Date:
4/23/2022 11:05:09 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3481(2-10-0)
Views:
371
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6173, J-1, 1947
Description:
New Portage. Here is an original photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in June of 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6173, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. In this context, this westbound train is about to pass under "The Slide" and enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels after a successful climb up the Allegheny Mountains via the New Portage Branch line. Note the middle part of the train rounding the curve at the left, just above the J-1's tender. Wave to the Fireman!
Photo Date:
6/21/1947
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 10:32:40 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6173(2-10-4)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Hippo Pushers," 1947
Description:
New Portage. Here is an original photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in June of 1947. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" serving as "pushers" on a westbound train that's already part way through one of the Gallitzin Tunnels after a successful climb up the Allegheny Mountains via the New Portage Branch line. The "pushers" will uncouple on the other side of the Tunnel and return to Altoona for their next runs.
Photo Date:
6/22/1947
Upload Date:
1/20/2022 6:10:53 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
227
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 809, L-1S, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #809 and #5522. Both were built in Juniata. #809 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed during May of 1917 and retired in October of 1948, while #5522 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in May of 1946 and retired March of 1952. They're about to enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels with a passenger train bound for Johnstown and points West. Once past the tunnel, #809 will be uncoupled and head back down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona for yet another helper run. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/24/1948
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 8:54:10 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 809(2-8-2)
PRR 5522(4-4-4-4)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Interlude," Page 68, 1949
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 14-page camera study by W.A. Feibelman entitled "Altoona Interlude." It was published originally in his (1979) monograph entitled "Rails To Pittsburgh: 1945-1970," page 68. Top Photo, Amended Caption: "We have come to a complete stop and the helper cuts loose while a long string of empty hoppers rattles by [west]bound."
Photo Date:
2/2/1949
Upload Date:
10/26/2019 4:07:20 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
242
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5833, BP-60, c. 1949
Description:
Celebration. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5833 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-60'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. #5833 was constructed in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they've just passed through the New Portage Tunnel with a passenger train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. The signal at the far left is for the eastbound track of the New Portage Secondary line.
Photo Date:
5/5/1949
Upload Date:
8/9/2024 1:42:31 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5833(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
130
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9558, EF-15, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Revised Caption: "Twin-unit Electro-Motive diesel emerging from [New Portage] Tunnel on downgrade to Altoona. Summer, 1949." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9558 and another "EF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9558 is an EF-15 built in September of 1948 and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service. In the right foreground is the turnout to the eastbound New Portage Secondary Track. This photo comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-63).
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
5/5/2018 1:38:23 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
PRR 9558(F3A)
Views:
640
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4494, I-1SA, c. 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Photo Caption: "2-10-0, Class I-1, nearing Gallitzin after coming upgrade from Altoona. Another 2-10-0 is on the rear. Westbound train." Shown here is PRR engine #4494, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-74).
Photo Date:
9/22/1949
Upload Date:
2/1/2024 1:19:41 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4494(2-10-0)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
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