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"Power To Burn," Page 79, 1976 |
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Here is page 79 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "This Baldwin, built in November of 1864, was rebuilt in Altoona Machine Shops in 1864, PRR No. 137, 4-6-0. Note draft pipe on stack." Bottom Photo Caption: "Ross Winnan's 'Pluto,' built in 1853, was rerbuilt in Altoona Machine Shops during 1869. A lead truck was added for the 4-6-0" |
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8/29/1976 Upload Date: 3/10/2019 11:12:40 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 137(4-6-0) PRR PLUTO(2-6-0) |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 5, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page five 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 Caption: "An eastbound freight, with engine No. 222, appears to be awaiting a 'clear board' so that it may proceed and work its way down the 'hill' to Altoona, sometime about the late 1860ies." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #222, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1861 and retired in June of 1872 after just 11 years of revenue service. Note the Head-End Brakeman sitting atop the first car of the train. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/27/2022 11:41:10 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 222(4-6-0) |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Broadway Limited," Page 21, 1962 |
| Description: |
Here is page six of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The Limited [or "Yellow Kid'] with PFW&C 4-6-0 260." |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1962 Upload Date: 10/7/2022 6:28:07 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 260(4-6-0) |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 50, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 50 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 Caption: "Some motive power of about the 1870ies. These locomotives are at the western [or Pittsburgh Division] roundhouse." In the forefront is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service. The names of the two Hostlers pictured here are not recorded. (To locate this structure, refer to pages 37 and 38.) |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/31/2022 7:17:03 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 344(4-6-0) |
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50 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page III, 1984 |
| Description: |
Here is the illustration on page iii of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "A group of freight locomotives are posed in this view of the Western Roundhouse of the Altoona Machine Shops, circa 1882." This Roundhouse is located near the intersection of 9th Avenue & 17th Street. The locomotive in the forefront is PRR engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:01:39 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 344(4-6-0) |
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340 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Photographer's Train, c. 1892 |
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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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197 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"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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| Title: |
"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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