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PRR Photographer's Train, c. 1892 |
| Description: |
WR. Here is the image of a photo by William H. Rau that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Parked at the Station's trainshed is the photographer's train. It's powered by engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. Partially visible in the background is the Logan House. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/14/2022 8:37:47 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 452(4-6-0) |
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"The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona," Page 16, 1949 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of an 18-page article entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona: 1849-1949." It was published originally in the "Altoona Centennial Booklet" dated August of 1949, page 16. Top Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad station and train shed in the early days." Photo by William H. Rau. Partially visible behind the station and train shed is the west wing of the Logan House. Passing over all seven tracks is the 12th Street Footbridge. In the foreground is PRR engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. |
| Photo Date: |
8/7/1949 Upload Date: 12/4/2022 10:02:06 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 452(4-6-0) |
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87 Comments: 0 |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 43, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 43 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here (L to R) are the Altoona Passenger Station and its train shed, the Logan House behind them, and the 12th Street Footbridge at the far right. In the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. (To identify these buildings, refer to pages 37 and 38.) |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/30/2022 9:52:03 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 452(4-6-0) |
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62 Comments: 0 |
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