Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 8974 - BLW AS616

ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M road switcher built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. "It's just another day in the Yard!" Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. ("PrrFan18n")

Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.

Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.

Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 17 July 1961. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Its crew is in the process of switching cars at the Juniata River Railroad Bridge, just East of the Hollidaysburg Passenger Station. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)

Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 27 October 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8974, a BS-16M built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Its crew is in the process of switching cars in the Hollidaysburg Yard, adjacent to the Yard Master's Office at the very eastern end of South Juniata Street. Visible at the far right are the venerable water tower and the western end of the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop. Partially visible in the far left is "Bald Hill."