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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:1/1/1959 - 12/31/1967
Album Info:Here are several original photos that I took at or near the 12th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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PRR 9767, EF-15A, 1959
Title:  PRR 9767, EF-15A, 1959
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad trains that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Fall of 1959. Shown here is PRR engine #9767, an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. It is about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train.
Photo Date:  9/22/1959  Upload Date: 6/1/2016 11:44:19 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 9767(F7A)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 8670, AS-18AM, 1959
Title:  PRR 8670, AS-18AM, 1959
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Fall of 1959. Shown here is PRR engine #8670, an AS-18AM built by ALCO in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. It is heading East under the 12th Street Bridge on its way to East Altoona to couple onto another train for the push over the Allegheny Mountains. Also visible is another AS-18AM, #8656, along with the shadow of the Passenger Station's Train Shed in the background.
Photo Date:  9/22/1959  Upload Date: 6/1/2016 11:53:56 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 8670(RSD12) PRR 8656(RSD12)
Views:  720   Comments: 0
PRR 8678, AS-18AM, 1960
Title:  PRR 8678, AS-18AM, 1960
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Spring of 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8678 and two other units whose numbers are not legible. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train under the 12th Street Bridge. Also visible is PRR N-5 Caboose #477704. The large structre in the middle distance is the Freight Station.
Photo Date:  3/15/1960  Upload Date: 6/1/2016 11:59:07 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 8678(RSD12)
Views:  602   Comments: 0
PRR 9806, EF-15A, 1961
Title:  PRR 9806, EF-15A, 1961
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1961. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #9806 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #9806 is an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past the 1870's-era Passenger Trainshed on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Also visible in the background are portions the 12th Street Bridge and the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:  4/16/1961  Upload Date: 9/26/2016 2:32:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 9806(F7A)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
PRR 7119, EFS-17M, 1962
Title:  PRR 7119, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original (fuzzy) photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1962. Shown here are PRR engines #7119, #7193, and #7174. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train under the 12th Street Bridge, on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible in the background are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:  9/24/1962  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 6:35:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 7119(GP9) PRR 7193(GP9) PRR 7174(GP9)
Views:  494   Comments: 0
PRR 7143, EFS-17M, 1962
Title:  PRR 7143, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1962. Shown here are PRR engines #7143, #7219, #7221, and #7116. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train under the 12th Street Bridge, on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Photo taken from an unidentified caboose that was part of a static display of PRR locomotives and rolling stock at the Passenger Station.
Photo Date:  9/24/1962  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 6:45:04 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  PRR 7143(GP9) PRR 7219(GP9) PRR 7221(GP9) PRR 7116(GP9)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
PRR 2005, BF-16, 1962
Title:  PRR 2005, BF-16, 1962
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1962. Shown here are PRR engines #2005, #9705-B, and #9724. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2005 and #9724 are BF-16's built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9705-B is a BF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are stopped in front of the Altoona Passenger Station, while the crew awaits permission to proceed up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West..
Photo Date:  9/24/1962  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 12:24:12 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  PRR 2005(RF-16A) PRR 9705-B(DR4-4-15) PRR 9724(RF-16A)
Views:  1384   Comments: 0
PRR 5900, EP-20, 1962
Title:  PRR 5900, EP-20, 1962
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1962. Shown here is PRR engine #5900 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #5900 is an EP-20 built in 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound passenger train into the Altoona Station; its platform is visible in the foreground. Incidentally, this was the first "E" Series passenger locomotive purchased and operated by the PRR!
Photo Date:  9/24/1962  Upload Date: 7/1/2016 2:42:09 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A)
Views:  739   Comments: 0
PRR 8661, AS-18AM, 1964
Title:  PRR 8661, AS-18AM, 1964
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 July 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8661, #8657, #8667, #9690, and #9776. #8661, #8657, and # 8667 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8661 and #8667 were built in 1958, but # 8657 was built in 1957. #9690 is an EH-15 built by EMD in 1949 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #9776 is an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 59-car westbound freight train with caboose #477806. They have just passed under the 12th Street Bridge and are right in front of the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:  7/28/1964  Upload Date: 8/11/2016 5:06:48 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 8661(RSD12) PRR 8667(RSD12) PRR 9690(F7A) PRR 9776(F7A)
Views:  1108   Comments: 0
PRR 2252, EF-25, 1965
Title:  PRR 2252, EF-25, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2252, #2286, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2252 and #2286 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past the Altoona Passenger Station on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The time is approximately 2:00 A.M.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 4:59:16 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 2252(GP35) PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
PRR 5803, EP-22, 1965
Title:  PRR 5803, EP-22, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5803 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5803 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a New York City-bound passenger train into the Altoona Station, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve from Pittsburgh. The time is approximately 2:22 A.M.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 10/12/2016 5:02:49 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5803(E8A)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
PRR 6002, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6002, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an orignal photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #6002 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #6002 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are parked at the Altoona Passenger Station, awaiting their next passenger train "helper" assignment up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return to the Station for yet another westbound "helper" assignment.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 6:10:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6002(SD35)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
PRR 5886, EP-22, 1965
Title:  PRR 5886, EP-22, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5886 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #5886 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are stopped at the Altoona Station with a New York City-bound passenger train, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve from Pittsburgh.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 1:25:19 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5886(E8A)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
PRR 5886, EP-22, 1965
Title:  PRR 5886, EP-22, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5886 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #5886 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are stopped at the Altoona Station with a New York City-bound passenger train, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve from Pittsburgh. Note the antique and modern versions of the 12th Street Bridge, as well as the Father & Son watching the mail being loaded into the farthest car on the right.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 1:26:47 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5886(E8A)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
PRR Passenger Station, 1965
Title:  PRR Passenger Station, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here are the Passenger Station's tarmac in the foreground, some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings on the left and center, the modern and antique versions of the 12th Street Bridge spanning the mainline, as well as the 17th Street Bridge in the distance. Also note the rubber-tired crane parked on the tarmac; it's being used to construct the modern version of the Bridge.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 1:30:29 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
PRR Passenger Station, 1965
Title:  PRR Passenger Station, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original time-exposure photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here are the Passenger Station's cobblestone platform in the foreground, the antique and modern versions of the 12th Street Bridge spanning the mainline, as well as one of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings on the right.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 1:32:27 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
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Views:  115   Comments: 0
Eastbound Freight, 1966
Title:  Eastbound Freight, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during January of 1966. Shown here is an Enola-bound mixed-cargo freight train parked under the 12th Street Bridge. Its crew is waiting for permission to proceed after coming down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve. Also visible are an EMD engine switching cars, the corner of one of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings, as well as portions of Altoona and Brush Mountain in the distance.
Photo Date:  1/23/1966  Upload Date: 10/16/2016 1:25:49 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Station,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  154   Comments: 0
Eastbound Freight, 1966
Title:  Eastbound Freight, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during January of 1966. Shown here is an Enola-bound mixed-cargo freight train parked under the 12th Street Bridge. Its crew is waiting for permission to proceed after coming down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve. Also visible are an EMD engine switching cars, the 7th Street Bridge, as well as portions of Altoona and Brush Mountain in the distance.
Photo Date:  1/23/1966  Upload Date: 10/16/2016 1:27:56 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Station,Signal
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Views:  123   Comments: 0
PRR Power Plant, 1966
Title:  PRR Power Plant, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during January of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are three components of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop complex: the Master Mechanic's Building (now the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum), the Power Plant (in the process of being demolished), and one of the Car Shop Buildings (soon to be demolished). Also visible on the other side of 9th Avenue are the steeples of two of Altoona's many churches.
Photo Date:  1/23/1966  Upload Date: 10/16/2016 1:29:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter
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Views:  118   Comments: 0
PRR 8606, APS-24MS, 1966
Title:  PRR 8606, APS-24MS, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during January of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #8606, an APS-24MS built by the American Locomotive Company in 1955 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. It is about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge on its way back to East Altoona, after making a helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  1/23/1966  Upload Date: 10/16/2016 1:32:33 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 8606(RSD7)
Views:  534   Comments: 0
PRR 6311, AF-27, 1966
Title:  PRR 6311, AF-27, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #6311, an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. It is pulling a special cargo freight train past the Altoona Station on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Visible in the background are three of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 2:48:32 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 6311(C628)
Views:  553   Comments: 2
PRR Gantry Crane, 1966
Title:  PRR Gantry Crane, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here is a long-unused gantry crane erected in front of one of the long-unused 12th Street Car Shop buildings. The smoke stack in the background belongs to the long-unused, coal-fired power plant. This photo taken directly in front of the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 2:50:17 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station
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Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR 5842, EP-20, 1966
Title:  PRR 5842, EP-20, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5842, a unit whose number is not recorded, and #5760. All were built by EMD. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound passenger train under the 12th Street Bridge and are about to stop in front of the Altoona Station. During this stop, not only will passengers get off or board the train, but both engine and train crews will change as well.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 3:17:30 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5842(E7A) PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:  568   Comments: 0
PRR 5760, EP-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 5760, EP-22, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5842, a unit whose number is not recorded, and #5760. All were built by EMD. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Along with their westbound passenger train, they have stopped in front of the Altoona Station. During this stop, not only will passengers get off or board the train, but both engine and train crews will change as well. Visible in the distance is the 17th Street Bridge, as well as three other PRR locomotives; the one in the middle is engine #6513, which will serve as this train's helper up the Allegheny Mountains.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 3:19:26 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5842(E7A) PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:  655   Comments: 0
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6513 and #5842. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this photo, #6513 is in the process of coupling with #5842 to help pull the passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin ~ whereupon #6513 will uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up the Mountains. Note the railroader on the other side of the tracks, who will couple all of the necessary hoses.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 3:21:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5842(E7A) PRR 6513(U25C)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6513 and #5842. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Their crews are waiting for orders to proceed with their passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, whereupon #6513 will uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up the Mountains. Visible in the distance are the 12th Street Bridge and two of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 4:04:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 6513(U25C) PRR 5842(E7A)
Views:  430   Comments: 1
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6513 and #5842. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Their crews have received orders to proceed with their passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, whereupon #6513 will uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up the Mountains. Visible on the right is a portion of one of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 4:06:37 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5842(E7A) PRR 6513(U25C)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
14th Street Interlocking, 1973
Title:  14th Street Interlocking, 1973
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1973. In the foreground are the Penn Central Railroad's tracks and interlocking at 14th Street. In the near-distance is the 17th Street Bridge; in the far-distance are the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains. Visible at the far right is preparatory construction for the new 10th Avenue Expressway. Photo taken from the 12th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  6/21/1973  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 2:38:11 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track
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Views:  298   Comments: 0
PRR 12th Street Shop Area, 1973
Title:  PRR 12th Street Shop Area, 1973
Description:  12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1973. Shown here is the space that was once occupied by the Pennsylvania Railroad's 12th Street Car Shops, soon to be transformed into another mindless mall. Once upon a time, long ago and far away, this was the site of three active roundhouses and THE Altoona Works ~ where they made everything from steam locomotives and tenders to freight cars. Also visible at the far right is the Altoona Test Plant, where stationary steam locomotives were once tested at speeds up to 100 miles per hour on a dynamometer. Photo taken from the new 12th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  6/21/1973  Upload Date: 10/13/2016 2:39:46 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  179   Comments: 0


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