| Winter Day. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7262 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #7262 is an EFS-17M built in November of 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They're about to pass under the 4th Street Footbridge and into the Eastbound Receiving Yard with a fully-loaded mineral train. The westbound train of empty hopper cars pulled by engine #6046 is on the next track over. Visible in the distance is the 7th Street Bridge; beyond the Bridge are some of the PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings. The venerable black water tower ~ last vestige of the Age of Steam in this part of town ~ stands siltetly at the right. |
| Date:
2/3/1966 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map  |
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837 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Bridge,Winter |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Altoona, PA ~ Winter Day ~ February 1966 |