| Here is page three of an 18-page article entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona: 1849-1949." It was published originally in the "Altoona Centennial Booklet" dated August of 1949, page 16. Top Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad station and train shed in the early days." Photo by William H. Rau. Partially visible behind the station and train shed is the west wing of the Logan House. Passing over all seven tracks is the 12th Street Footbridge. In the foreground is PRR engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. |
| Date:
8/7/1949 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map  |
Views:
155 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona," 1949 |