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"The Big Wheels," Front Cover, 1968 |
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Here is the front cover of a one-page cover article entitled "These Are The 'Big Wheels' Who Service The Big Wheels." It was published originally in the 01 February 1968 issue of "The Pennsy." Cover Caption: "Sparks fly as Herbert Louchs [welds a liner on] a journal box which is being reconditioned in the PRR's Wheel Shop at Altoona." This is the front cover of the very last issue of the magazine, in any format. Alas, the Pennsylvania Railroad was soon to be no more.... |
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2/1/1968 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:40:55 PM |
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Altoona(Juniata), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"The Big Wheels," Page 6 (top), 1968 |
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Here is the top portion of a one-page cover article entitled "These Are The 'Big Wheels' Who Service The Big Wheels." It was published originally in the 1 February 1968 issue of "The Pennsy," page 6. Photo Captions: "1. At left, L.C. Kustaborder removes the journal box cover of a wheel assembly. 2. Above, C.J. Siters checks the axle of the assembly for flaws with an electronic reflectoscope." |
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2/1/1968 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:36:21 PM |
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Altoona(Juniata), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"The Big Wheels," Page 6 (left), 1968 |
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Here is the left-hand portion of a one-page cover article entitled "These Are The 'Big Wheels' Who Service The Big Wheels." It was published originally in the 1 February 1968 issue of "The Pennsy," page 6. Top Photo Caption: "Raymond Blowers, left, and Joseph G. Gill, use a powerful press in taking the wheels off the assembly of an EMD diesel." |
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2/1/1968 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:36:44 PM |
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Altoona(Juniata), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"The Big Wheels," Page 6 (right), 1968 |
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Here is the right-hand portion of a one-page cover article entitled "These Are The 'Big Wheels' Who Service The Big Wheels." It was published originally in the 1 February 1968 issue of "The Pennsy," page 6. Bottom Photo Caption: "Completed assemblies from the System are stored in the yard awaiting shipment." |
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2/1/1968 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:37:11 PM |
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Altoona(Juniata), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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