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PRR "Scrap And Reclamation," Page 11, 1957 |
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Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Scrap And Reclamation." It was published originally in the January 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. Top Left Photo, Partial Caption: "Scrap by trainload reaches Hollidaysburg for sorting and reclamation." In this photo, the photographer is facing toward Frankstown ~ and beyond it toward the double-tracked Hollidaysburg-Petersburg Branch line. The gondolas in the foreground are parked on what were once the Eastbound Dispatch Tracks, while the boxcars at the far left are parked on what were once the Westbound Receiving Tracks. This was once the right-of-way for the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. |
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1/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/26/2022 8:25:57 AM |
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Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
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PRR "Scrap And Reclamation," Page 12, 1957 |
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Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Scrap And Reclamation." It was published originally in the January 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 12. Top Left Photo Caption: "Altoona Engine Shop: PRR men rebuild huge J-1 steam engine largely with reclaimed materials and save money on maintenance." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6404, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in this very Shop in June of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of service. |
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1/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/26/2022 8:29:07 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 6404(2-10-4) |
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PRR "Scrap And Reclamation," Page 13, 1957 |
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Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Scrap And Reclamation." It was published originally in the January 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 13. Center Row, Left Photo Caption: "Altoona: Ray Maurer, machinist, turning tires and axle of 72-inch wheels of J-1; both are suitable for continued service." |
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1/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/26/2022 8:31:55 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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