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Viewing Album: PRR: Steam Action-East Altoona ~ 1903-1957
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
3/4/1946 - 11/25/1957
Album Info:
Here are several photos depicting Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive action in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, from 1903 through 1957.
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Title:
PRR "East Altoona Round House," c. 1904
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a postal card entitled "East Altoona Round House, Largest in the World. Altoona, Pa." No Postmark. This structure was constructed around 1903. Note all of the cabin cars at the left, awaiting their next assignments. View from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, facing East. The artist's name is not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/4/1904
Upload Date:
5/22/2021 9:26:52 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "East Altoona Railroad Yards," c. 1904
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a postal card entitled "East Altoona Railroad Yards. Altoona, Pa." No Postmark. Prominent here is the Westbound Classification Yard, notable for all of the empty hopper cars awaiting movement to the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Partially visible at the left is the ramp leading up to the East Altoona Coaling Wharf. Spanning the Yards in the distance is the 8th Street Bridge, aka "Red Bridge." View from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, facing West. The artist's name is not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/4/1904
Upload Date:
5/22/2021 9:29:16 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, c. 1911
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image that was taken on the western side of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall Roundhouse in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1911. Also visible (R to L) are a self-propelled derrick, several hopper cars filled with ashes that have been collected from ash pits, as well as the west- and eastbound through freight tracks (darker ties). Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, facing East. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/21/1911
Upload Date:
3/12/2021 8:29:19 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
147
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, c. 1915
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a close-up image that was taken on the northern side of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall Roundhouse in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1915. Also visible at the right is a small portion of the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, facing West. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1915
Upload Date:
3/12/2021 8:29:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
221
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, 1932
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image that was taken on the western side of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall Roundhouse in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1932. Prominent here (L to R) are two N-5 cabin cars, a Class B (0-6-0) switcher, a Class M (4-8-2) locomotive, and a Class L (2-8-2) steamer. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, facing East. The photographer's name, the road numbers of the locomotives pictured here, and the date are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1932
Upload Date:
8/9/2020 6:55:22 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Coaling Wharf, c. 1932
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image by an unidentified photographer of the southern side of the double-tracked Coaling Wharf in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1932. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3667, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in August of 1953 after 35 years of service. In this context, its tender is being replenished with fuel. On the tracks above it are several hopper cars about to have their contents emptied into the bins below. This structure was replaced by an all-concrete coaling tipple during World War II. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1932
Upload Date:
8/9/2020 6:54:20 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3667(4-6-2)
Views:
243
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Coaling Tipple, 1943
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 November 1943. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 1,250-ton capacity East Altoona Coaling Tipple. It was built during the early days of World War II and demolished in April of 1968. Four steam locomotives could be replenished with both coal and sand simultaneously! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/4/1943
Upload Date:
3/12/2021 8:31:14 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, 1943
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 November 1943. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Ready Tracks: eastbound at the left, westbound at the right. Obscured by the wind-blown smoke and steam are the 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse and Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. Photo taken from atop the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/4/1943
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 11:59:20 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4500, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4500, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1941, and retired in August of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
9/22/2020 8:17:57 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4500(2-10-0)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Steam Action, c. 1948
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Prominent here is a Pennsylvania Railroad "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive heading toward the East Altoona Roundhouse. Behind it are several cabin cars awaiting their next assignments; beyond them is a remnant of the ramp which led up to the old coaling wharf. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/8/1948
Upload Date:
5/4/2021 8:30:40 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4314, I-1SA, c. 1948
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4314, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
4/5/2020 2:01:27 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4314(2-10-0)
Views:
414
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8259, H-10S, c. 1948
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8259, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during August of 1916 and retired in February of 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
4/7/2021 8:26:44 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8259(2-8-0)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6166, J-1, c. 1948
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6166, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1948
Upload Date:
4/7/2021 8:25:13 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6166(2-10-4)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR I-1S and J-1, c. 1950
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original photo by Walter "Bub" Carberry that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, sometime during the early 1950's. Shown here are two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives near the Coaling Tipple, partially visible at the far right. Notable are the two "coast-to-coast" tenders and the water tank covered with icicles on what looks to be a very frigid day! Photo taken from the adjoining Westbound Receiving Yard. This photo was a gift to me from Mr. Carberry. He lived with his family on Bel Aire Road in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and was a career railroader who served in those Yards for many years.
Photo Date:
1/23/1950
Upload Date:
6/13/2016 9:23:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
1231
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4335, I-1SA, c. 1952
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. The photographer's name is not recorded. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4335, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. The tall smoke stack in the background belongs to the Power House associated with the East Altoona Roundhouse, partially visible at the far left.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
10/16/2020 6:30:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4335(2-10-0)
Views:
218
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4375, I-1SA, 1953
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4375, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in December of 1953 after 31 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop.
Photo Date:
5/5/1953
Upload Date:
3/29/2018 11:14:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4375(2-10-0)
Views:
605
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, c. 1953
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are two dozen unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that've had their fires dropped for the last time. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/4/1953
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 12:00:26 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
96
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image of a photo by Mike Zollitsch that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1954. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse and several adjacent structures. Although the diesel era has begun, there're still some of steam locomotives to be seen. The Powerhouse and its smokestack are not pictured. Partially visible at the far left is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1954
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 5:28:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
97
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Mike Zollitsch that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1954. Shown here are several Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives stored for future use on the Eastbound Locomotive Ready Tracks. Among them is engine #6810, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in February of 1958 after 32 years of faithful service. The sky-high smokestack marks the location of the Powerhouse for the East Altoona Roundhouse. Obscured by smoke and steam in the middle distance are HOMER Tower and the Westbound Hump.
Photo Date:
6/22/1954
Upload Date:
8/8/2020 5:50:15 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6810(4-8-2)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, c. 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. The photographer's name is not recorded. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #9766, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in January of 1951, rated at 1,500 horsepower, renumbered "1467" in 1966, and retired in August of 1967. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/23/1954
Upload Date:
5/6/2023 11:42:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
PRR 9766(F7A)
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Inertia, #1 of 2, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is the first of two successive images of photos (converted to B&W) by Mike Zollitsch that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1954. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse. In front of it are several stored steam locomotives, as well as one that's shifting two freight cars about the Yard. The sky-high smokestack marks the location of the Powerhouse. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/23/1954
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 10:00:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Inertia, #2 of 2, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is the second of two successive images of photos (converted to B&W) by Mike Zollitsch that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1954. Prominent here are numerous Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that have been stored for future use. Over by the Ash Pit, though, there's one engine that appears to be under power. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/23/1954
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 10:01:46 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 352, I-1SA, #1 of 3, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is the first of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Winter of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #352, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1942, and retired in January of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Parked on the ready track just West of the East Altoona Roundhouse, #352 is poised for action.
Photo Date:
12/21/1954
Upload Date:
11/15/2017 3:56:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 352(2-10-0)
Views:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 352, I-1SA, #2 of 3, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is the second of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Winter of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #352, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1942, and retired in January of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. On the left is the East Altoona Roundhouse, in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple, on the right is a portion of the Little Juniata River. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
12/21/1954
Upload Date:
11/15/2017 3:57:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 352(2-10-0)
Views:
611
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 352, I-1SA, #3 of 3, 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is the third of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Winter of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #352, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1942, and retired in January of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. In the center is HOMER Tower and the Westbound Classification Yard, to the right is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
12/21/1954
Upload Date:
11/15/2017 3:58:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 352(2-10-0)
Views:
936
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 533, L-1S, c. 1955
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #533, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1916 and retired in August of 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
8/3/2020 1:19:47 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 533(2-8-2)
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2796, B-8A, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2796, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-8 (0-6-0) during 1905, later rebuilt in Juniata as a B-8A (0-6-0T), and retired in July of 1955 after 50 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
3/21/1956
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 3:51:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2796(0-6-0)
Views:
517
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1871, B-6SA, c. 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1871, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in August of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport Delaware.
Photo Date:
3/22/1956
Upload Date:
3/9/2023 8:14:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1871(0-6-0)
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4300, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956. William P. Nixon Collection #50184.
Photo Date:
4/17/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2018 10:52:48 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:
466
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4651, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4651, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1938, and retired in September of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50223.
Photo Date:
4/17/1956
Upload Date:
9/4/2018 11:46:32 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4651(2-10-0)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8320, H-10S, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8320, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1913 and retired in February of 1958. The smokestack in the background emanates from the powerhouse at the 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. William P. Nixon Collection #50551.
Photo Date:
4/17/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2018 10:55:36 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8320(2-8-0)
Views:
378
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original photo by Bruce R. Meyer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 2 July 1956. Shown here during the waning days of the Steam Age are (L to R) the cabin car storage tracks, several fired-up steam locomotives positioned under the ash pit gantry cranes, as well as five idling diesel locomotives awaiting their next assignments. Discernable in the distance is the 8th Street Bridge. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge, facing West.
Photo Date:
7/2/1956
Upload Date:
9/18/2019 1:52:11 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
256
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR J-1, "Texas," c. 1956
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's yards in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is a "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" that's parked near the East Altoona Coaling Tipple, facing West toward the Roundhouse. The photographer's name, the locomotive's number, and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/12/2022 9:04:54 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
87
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1517, K-4S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1517, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in February of 1958 after 40 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection.
Photo Date:
4/13/1957
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 5:12:02 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1517(4-6-2)
Views:
443
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 952, L-1S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50072.
Photo Date:
4/13/1957
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 5:09:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
1048
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4658, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image that was taken on the western side of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall Roundhouse in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4658, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Photo taken from the 17th Bridge in Juniata. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
8/24/2020 11:46:14 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4658(2-10-0)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4362, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 7 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4362, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1943, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
6/7/1957
Upload Date:
7/3/2020 4:59:36 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4362(2-10-0)
Views:
246
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2945, I-1S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 27 July 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2945, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during January of 1919 and retired in August of 1959 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, its crew is humping loaded coal cars over the Juniata Scales into the Eastbound Classification Yard.
Photo Date:
7/27/1957
Upload Date:
10/8/2018 10:50:41 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2945(2-10-0)
Views:
440
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 113, B-6SB, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #113, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1916 and retired in February of 1959. William P. Nixon Collection #50036.
Photo Date:
8/13/1957
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:05:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 113(0-6-0)
Views:
422
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2040, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Homer G. Benton that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2040, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during December of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
3/16/2019 2:38:56 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2040(2-10-0)
Views:
418
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 304, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #304, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during January of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in October of 1940, and retired in August of 1959 after 40 years of faithful service. Also visible at the left is a small portion of the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
9/2/2020 12:38:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 304(2-10-0)
Views:
292
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1126, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1126, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during October of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 41 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50076.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
7/24/2018 11:43:20 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1126(2-10-0)
Views:
490
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1810, B-6SB, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original 35mm color slide by C.J. Dengler that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1810, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata durIng December of 1923 and retired in February of 1959 after 36 years of service.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2019 2:52:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1810(0-6-0)
Views:
351
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3600, L-1S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3600, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50139.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:07:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3600(2-8-2)
Views:
259
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4362, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4362, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1943, and retired in August of 1959 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 6:57:58 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4362(2-10-0)
Views:
529
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6761, M-1B, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6761, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in July of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Visible in the background are portions of the Westbound Receiving Yard. William P. Nixon Collection #50489.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
7/24/2018 11:45:30 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6761(4-8-2)
Views:
552
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6782, M-1B, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6782, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 7:00:03 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6782(4-8-2)
Views:
595
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6940, M-1, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6940, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in February of 1960 after 34 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50574.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
5/17/2018 3:42:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6940(4-8-2)
Views:
425
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6979, M-1, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original 35mm color slide by C.J. Dengler that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6979, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
5/5/2019 1:17:48 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6979(4-8-2)
Views:
449
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1138, L-1S, c. 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1138, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1916 and retired in February of 1960 after 44 years of faithful service. Its main driving rods have been removed, so it's been prepared for movement to the Recycling Center. Prominent in the background is the 17th Street Bridge; beyond it (at the far left) is the East Altoona Roundhouse. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/27/1957
Upload Date:
3/31/2021 9:31:10 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1138(2-8-2)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
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