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Viewing Album: PRR: Morgan ~> "Busiest Mountain Railroad" ~ 1957
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
4/1/1957 - 4/1/1957
Album Info:
Here are the front cover and a 15-page cover article by Mr. David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." They were published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 16-30. Photos by Dr. Philip R. Hastings taken during September of 1956. "Railroad traffic seldom warrants more than a single track, particularly in this day of longer, fewer trains wrought by dieselization. Four-track mains are scarce: a few miles out of Chicago, a dwindling score on New York Central, the great arteries feeding into Manhattan. As scarce, say, as mountain railroading is common. And yet here, high on the slope of the Allegheny Mountains and laid on the consequential grade of 1.85 per cent, there runs a railroad with tracks numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. Not spurs or sidings or passing tracks but 100 per cent high iron ~ busy track, seldom quiet, never asleep." (Page 17) Also included is Mr. Morgan's "Second Section," wherein he presents some background information vis-s-vis his week-long visit to the PRR's Pittsburgh Division.
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Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Front Cover, 1957
Description:
Here is the front cover of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally on the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "The big photo on the cover depicts, on a misty night, one of those rare occassions when AR Tower ~ on Pennsy at the summit of the Allegheny crossing ~ is quiet." (Page 64)
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/10/2018 2:26:41 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
170
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 16, 1957
Description:
Here is page one of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Partially visible in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5859, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It is heading a mail and express train up and around the Horseshoe Curve on its way to Gallitzin and points West. On the right are two GM-EMD GP-9 pushers on the rear end of the train.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 1:32:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5859(E7A)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 17, 1957
Description:
Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. On the right are two GM-EMD GP-9 pushers on the rear end of the train.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 1:36:13 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5859(E7A)
Views:
193
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 18, 1957
Description:
Here is page three of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 18. Photos by Philip R. Hastings.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:15:45 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 19, 1957
Description:
Here is page four of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Carriage house entrance marks Pennsylvania Station, Pittsburgh; 12-story office behind houses region's HQ." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5991, an ES-6 switcher built by GM-EMD in March of 1948 and rated at 600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:19:04 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5991(SW1)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 20, 1957
Description:
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Cutoff man waves away 'Liberty's' helper." Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5853 and #8610. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #8610 is an APS-24MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1956 and rated at 2,400 HP.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:22:48 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5853(E7A)
PRR 8610(RSD7)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 21, 1957
Description:
Here is page six of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Spout on overhead bridge at Johnstown will quench 2-10-4's thirst as Geeps of piggyback TT-1 hurry past."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:25:26 AM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 22, 1957
Description:
Here is page seven of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Photo by Philip R. Hastings; taken on Friday, 7 September 1956. Photo Caption: "Hot job: third-trick operator at AR Tower."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:28:17 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
Views:
125
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 23, 1957
Description:
Here is page eight of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, p. 23.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 5:59:29 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 24, 1957
Description:
Here is page nine of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Revised Caption: "'CLEAR!' on track 2 as 'St. Louisan' overtakes a 2-10-4 helper, meets a ['Shark'] diesel helper returning downgrade light."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 6:02:55 AM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 25, 1957
Description:
Here is page ten of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Revised Caption: "'CLEAR!' on track 2 as 'St. Louisan' overtakes a 2-10-4 helper, meets a ['Shark'] diesel helper returning downgrade light."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 6:05:56 AM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
155
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 26, 1957
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:32:35 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 27, 1957
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Position-light signal flips to STOP as 'Manhattan Limited' flashes past AR, under bridge, down to Altoona."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:36:11 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
161
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 28, 1957
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Roomful of dispatchers in Pittsburgh: four of them handle trains on 113.8 miles of main and its tributaries."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:39:49 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 29, 1957
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Baldwin Centipede takes on sand at Gallitzin loop track." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1948, originally rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, downgraded to 2,500 horsepower for freight service, and retired in April of 1962.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 1:39:03 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
285
Comments:
0
Title:
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 30, 1957
Description:
Here is page 15 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "What the helper crew sees ot the train it assists." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5867, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in March of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Barely visible in the distance is the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:44:34 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5867(E7A)
Views:
267
Comments:
0
Title:
"Second Section," Page 64, 1957
Description:
Here is David P. Morgan's column entitled "Second Section," wherein he offers some background information vis-s-vis his week-long visit to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Pittsburgh Division in 1956. It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 64. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Upgrade toward Allegheny summit on TT-1."
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/12/2018 12:46:54 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
120
Comments:
0
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