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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/30/1946 - 10/30/1946
Album Info:Here are the complete contents of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." This report was prepared for an inspection of the Altoona Works by the PRR's Board of Directors on 30 October 1946. "This huge plant represents an investment of $27,408,000 and employs 12,638 men."
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Title Page, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Title Page, 1946
Description:  Here is the title page of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:29:08 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Index Page, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Index Page, 1946
Description:  Here is the index page of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:30:15 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 1, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 1, 1946
Description:  Here is page one of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Provides an overview of the PRR's Altoona Works.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:31:32 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 2, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 2, 1946
Description:  Here is page two of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Provides an overview of the PRR's Altoona Works ~ including the "Twelfth Street Car Shops," and the "Altoona Car Shops."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:32:25 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 3, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 3, 1946
Description:  Here is page three of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Provides an overview of the PRR's Altoona Works ~ including the "Juniata Shops" and the "South Altoona Foundries."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:33:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#1 of 4), 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#1 of 4), 1946
Description:  Here is the first of four portions of a map constituting page four of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." At the right, note the "Itinerary of Inspection Trip, Board of Directors, Altoona Works" dated "October 30, 1946."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:35:02 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#2 of 4), 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#2 of 4), 1946
Description:  Here is the second of four portions of a map constituting page four of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:35:55 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#3 of 4), 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#3 of 4), 1946
Description:  Here is the third of four portions of a map constituting page four of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:36:55 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#4 of 4), 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#4 of 4), 1946
Description:  Here is the fourth of four portions of a map constituting page four of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 8:37:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 5, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 5, 1946
Description:  Here is page five of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Photo Caption: "Altoona - Year 1850."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 10:50:18 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 6, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 6, 1946
Description:  Here is page six of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Notable here is an "Historic Sketch of Altoona Works."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 10:51:17 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 7, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 7, 1946
Description:  Here is page seven of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Photo Caption: "Juniata Shops."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 10:59:47 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 8, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 8, 1946
Description:  Here is page eight of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Photo Caption: "South Altoona Foundries."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/25/2023 11:01:01 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 9, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 9, 1946
Description:  Here is page nine of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Continued here is an "Historic Sketch of Altoona Works."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:36:56 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 10, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 10, 1946
Description:  Here is page ten of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Photo Caption: "Altoona - 1941, Twelfth Street Car Shops. Aerial View by C.R. Hoser." Pictured at the bottom left are the Pennsylvania Railroad's ALTO Tower, the lead to the Hollidaysburg Branch, the 17th Street Bridge, and the Test Plant Buildings. Beyond them are the 12th Street Car Shops, the Passenger Station and Trainshed, the 12th Street Footbridge, the Freight Station, and the 9th Street Footbridge. Just past the 7th Street Bridge are the PRR's Passenger Car Shops, the 4th Street Footbridge, and the Finishing Roundhouse. Steam engines are still present in and about the Yards.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:38:45 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 11, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 11, 1946
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Photo Caption: "Altoona - 1941, Altoona Car Shops. Aerial View by C.R. Hoser." Pictured at the bottom left is the 7th Street Bridge. Beyond it is the Transfer Table servicing the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Car Shops to the left and right of it. In the center is the 4th Street Footbridge; both SOUTH and WORKS Towers are situated underneath it. Next over are more Passenger Car Shops. At the far right are the Finishing Roundhouse and the Steel Car Shops. In the foreground, a steam locomotive is pulling a fully-loaded mineral train into the Eastbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:40:11 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 12, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 12, 1946
Description:  Here is page 12 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Partial Caption: "from the year 1921 to and including September 30, 1946, Altoona Works has turned out to service the following units of New Equipment." Included here are "Steam Locomotives" and "Extra Steam Locomotive Tenders."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:40:57 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 13, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 13, 1946
Description:  Here is page 13 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Implied Caption: "from the year 1921 to and including September 30, 1946, Altoona Works has turned out to service the following units of New Equipment." Included here are "Other Locomotives" and "Passenger Train Cars."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:41:41 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 14, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 14, 1946
Description:  Here is page 14 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Implied Caption: "from the year 1921 to and including September 30, 1946, Altoona Works has turned out to service the following units of New Equipment." Included here are "Freight Train Cars."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:42:40 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 15, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 15, 1946
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Implied Caption: "from the year 1921 to and including September 30, 1946, Altoona Works has turned out to service the following units of New Equipment." Included here are "Containers and Automobile Truck Trailers," as well as "Work Equipment."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:43:19 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 16, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 16, 1946
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "New Equipment Program, Years 1946 and 1947."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 6:43:59 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 17, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 17, 1946
Description:  Here is page 17 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 5:46:07 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 18, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 18, 1946
Description:  Here is page 18 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #4869, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 5:47:25 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 4869(GG1)
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 19, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 19, 1946
Description:  Here is page 19 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building 21,000 Gallon Capacity Steam Locomotive Tenders."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 5:48:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 20, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 20, 1946
Description:  Here is page 20 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building 21,000 Gallon Capacity Steam Locomotive Tenders." The construction number of the 21,000-gallon capacity, eight-axle tender depicted at the lower right is not recorded.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 5:49:32 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 21, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 21, 1946
Description:  Here is page 21 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class G27, 70-tons Capacity All-steel Gondola Cars."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 5:50:23 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 22, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 22, 1946
Description:  Here is page 22 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class G27 Steel Gondola Cars." Depicted at the lower right is PRR G-27 gondola #344500.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 5:51:40 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 23, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 23, 1946
Description:  Here is page 23 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class H30, 70-tons Capacity All-steel Covered Hopper Cars."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 10:38:41 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 24, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 24, 1946
Description:  Here is page 24 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class H30, All-steel Covered Hopper Cars." Depicted at the lower right is PRR H-30 covered hopper #254651.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 10:40:06 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 25, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 25, 1946
Description:  Here is page 25 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Special L.C.L. Containers, Class HB2."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 10:40:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 26, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 26, 1946
Description:  Here is page 26 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class HB2 Containers." Depicted at the lower right is PRR G-22 gondola #775416 loaded with one-dozen HB-2 containers.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2023 10:42:02 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 27, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 27, 1946
Description:  Here is page 27 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Equipment Class Repaired at Altoona from 1921 to and including the year 1945." Included here are 34,546 "Steam Locomotives," 63,966 "Freight Cars," and 13,855 "Passenger Cars."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 6:56:11 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 28, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 28, 1946
Description:  Here is page 28 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Steam Locomotive Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." Depicted at the lower left is PRR engine #1671, an L-1S built in Juniata during July of 1916 and retired in May of 1957 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 6:57:07 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1671(2-8-2)
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 29, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 29, 1946
Description:  Here is page 29 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Class Repairs - Juniata Shops." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #604, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1916 and retired in October of 1951 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 6:58:20 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 604(2-8-2)
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 30, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 30, 1946
Description:  Here is page 30 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Freight Car Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." N.B.: "Approximately two years ago, a 24-stall enginehouse in Hollidaysburg was dismantled and the steel salvaged."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 6:59:04 AM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 31, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 31, 1946
Description:  Here is page 31 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Altoona Works - New Passenger Car Program."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 6:59:41 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 32, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 32, 1946
Description:  Here is page 32 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Passenger Car Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." Depicted at the lower right is PRR P-80 passenger coach #3840.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 7:00:33 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 33, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 33, 1946
Description:  Here is page 33 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Renovizing and Air Conditioning Passenger Cars - Altoona Car Shops." Depicted in the top photo is PRR P-56 passenger coach #4269.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 10:24:33 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 10:30:17 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 35, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 35, 1946
Description:  Here is page 35 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work ~ Altoona Works."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 11:24:41 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 36, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 36, 1946
Description:  Here is page 36 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work ~ Juniata Shops." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #6944, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in May of 1949 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 11:25:57 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6944(4-8-2)
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 37, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 37, 1946
Description:  Here is page 37 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Freight Car Work ~ Altoona Works."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 11:27:11 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 38, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 38, 1946
Description:  Here is page 38 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Brass Foundry and Finishing Shop - Located at South Altoona Foundries." Shown here is a "Permanent molding machine for journal boxes - Electric furnace in background."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 9:33:57 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 39, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 39, 1946
Description:  Here is page 39 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Views of Machines and Operations at Brass Foundry and Brass Finishing Shop - Located at South Altoona Foundries."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 9:35:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 40, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 40, 1946
Description:  Here is page 40 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Spring Shop - Located at South Altoona Foundries."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 9:35:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 41, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 41, 1946
Description:  Here is page 41 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Travograph Machines." N.B.: "The 'travograph' machine is a multiple oxyacetylene cutting machine which, by the use of templates, eliminates the necessity for laying out each piece to be cut separately and permits cutting one to sixteen pieces simultaneously."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:57:31 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 42, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 42, 1946
Description:  Here is page 42 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Miscellaneous Views - Altoona Works."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/28/2023 10:58:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 43, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 43, 1946
Description:  Here is page 43 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Miscellaneous Views - Altoona Works." Shown here is the "Locomotive Stripping Shed."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/29/2023 3:09:03 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 44, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 44, 1946
Description:  Here is page 44 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Miscellaneous Views - Altoona Works." Shown here is the "Modern Cafeteria - South Altoona."
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/29/2023 3:11:19 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0


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