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Viewing Album: PRR: Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ 1981
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
9/22/1981 - 9/22/1981
Album Info:
Here are the front cover and a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." They appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, pages 4-20. All of the photos were taken during the Inspection Trip and, as such, were not part of the original booklet. "With over 1,800 railroad fans and enthusiasts from Philadelphia, New York, Newark, Harrisburg, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburgh, and Chicago in attendance, one of the biggest, longest, and fastest 'Off the Beaten Track' excursions in the history of these unique railroad trips was operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad on Sunday, May 16, 1937." (Page 20) The Round-Trip Fare from New York City was $5.25!
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Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Front Cover, 1981
Description:
Here is the front cover associated with a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared on the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine. Photo Caption: "Three great PRR 'fans' pose with the 1223 at the Altoona Open House on May 16, 1937: left, E. Howard Askew; center, Joe Lovell; right, Charles Chaney." PRR engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 2:42:28 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:
535
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 4, 1981
Description:
Here is page one of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 4. Reprinted here is the original public invitation for the PRR's "Altoona Shops Inspeciton Tour," including schedules for both train times and fares.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 2:47:10 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 5, 1981
Description:
Here is page two of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 5. Reprinted here are the front cover of the original "Inspection Trip" booklet and a welcome message from the PRR's President, Martin W. Clement.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 2:49:18 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 6, 1981
Description:
Here is page three of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 6. Photo Caption: "K5 No. 5699 handled one of the sections of the Inspection Trip from New York. Photographed at Paoli, No. 5699 is ready to get under way to Altoona." #5699 is a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after just 24 years of active service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 2:51:31 AM
Location:
Paoli, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:
432
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 7, 1981
Description:
Here is page four of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 7. Photo Caption: "This amazing photograph was taken by Charles B. Chaney from the inspection car at the rear of the train pulled by K-5 No. 5699. Another section of the Inspection Trip is about to pull up and pass Chaney's train. This section was hauled by two K-4s locomotives, with No. 3768 in the lead." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 2:53:51 AM
Location:
Parkesburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
485
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 8, 1981
Description:
Here is page five of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 8. Partial Caption: "No. 5699, K-5 rolling into the old station at Harrisburg, Pa....Photo by Bruce D. Fales." #5699 is a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after just 24 years of active service. Note the absence of overhead catenary; the PRR's electrification project had not yet reached Harrisburg ~ hence the change from electric to steam power at Paoli, not Harrisburg.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:12:49 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:
498
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 9, 1981
Description:
Here is page six of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 9. Partial Caption: "No. 3768 pulling into Altoona. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1920 and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:16:42 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
565
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 10, 1981
Description:
Here is page seven of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 10. Partial Caption: "The PRR opened the Test Plant and had K-4s No. 5341 set up for tests...Photos by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:20:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 11, 1981
Description:
Here is page eight of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 11. Revised Caption: "The various displays at Altoona on May 16 [1937] included the latest in freight equipment. N-5 No. 477224 had, as did each piece of equipment, a plaque identifying the class and giving a description. The PRR went all out to be a gracious and informative host."
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:22:39 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
314
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 12, 1981
Description:
Here is page nine of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 12. Partial Caption: "This series of photos shows the placement of K-4s No. 5341 on the Test Plant." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:49:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:
432
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 13, 1981
Description:
Here is page ten of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 13. Partial Caption: "Two test engineers are ready to show off K-4s No. 5341. The PRR put on quite a show. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:51:48 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:
361
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 14, 1981
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 14. Partial Caption: "The PRR had several locomotives on display without tenders, including . . . M-1a No. 6744. Ladders were provided so the 'fans' could view the cabs. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #6744 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959. Photo taken in front of the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. The map includes a "Key" to Colonial Battlefields along the eastern PRR.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:53:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6744(4-8-2)
Views:
395
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 15, 1981
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 15. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5451, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in February of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1528, an L-1S (2-8-0) "Mikado" built in Juniata during 1915 and retired in September of 1948 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:56:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
PRR 5451(4-6-2)
PRR 1528(2-8-2)
Views:
700
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 16, 1981
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 16. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Bill Grant was at Altoona on May 16th and took this photo of I-1s 4484." #4484 is an I-1S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1943, and retired in March of 1950. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6926, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain' built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in September of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after just 23 years of active service. At the bottom is an annotated diagram of the "Layout of Equipment": 11 locomotives in nine different wheel arrangements.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:58:50 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4484(2-10-0)
PRR 6926(4-8-2)
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
669
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 17, 1981
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 17. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "H-6sb No. 1 . . . was equipped with a 60S66 tender and assigned to the Altoona Works." #1 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "A-5s No. 1098 was the smallest locomotive on display." #1098 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1950. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 4:39:37 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
PRR 1098(0-4-0)
Views:
762
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 18, 1981
Description:
Here is page 15 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 18. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "From a 'Fan's' perspective, E-3sd No. 5011 was perhaps the most interesting locomotive on display at Altoona. No. 5011 was one of the few, and very likely the only, E-3sd's to retain the old style cylinders while being equipped with the new steel pilot beam." #5011 is an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1910, rebuilt as an E-3SD in June of 1913, and retired in April of 1940. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Assigned to the Altoona Works, No. 436 was one of several B-8a's employed in the Altoona area." #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 4:42:00 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5011(4-4-2)
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
726
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 19, 1981
Description:
Here is page 16 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 19. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #68, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in July of 1949 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 4:44:18 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
PRR 68(4-4-2)
Views:
660
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 20, 1981
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 20. Reprinted here is an article entitled "Visit Altoona Shops" that appeared originally in the June 1937 issue of "The Mutual Magazine."
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 4:46:23 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
252
Comments:
0
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