"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 29, 1957         
Here is page 14 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Baldwin Centipede takes on sand at Gallitzin loop track." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1948, originally rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, downgraded to 2,500 horsepower for freight service, and retired in April of 1962.
Date: 4/1/1957 Location: Gallitzin, PA   Map Show Gallitzin on a rail map Views: 287 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 29, 1957
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