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PRR "Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 27, 1947 |
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Here is page one of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Partially visible at the left is the passenger shelter at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kiskiminetas Junction Station. At the right is AJ Tower. |
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5/1/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2025 9:32:32 AM |
| Location: |
Kiskiminetas Junctio, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Signal |
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| Title: |
PRR "Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 28, 1947 |
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Here is page two of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Top Right Photo Caption: "Engine 6777 noses off the Allegheny bridge toward the junction." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6777, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2025 9:33:01 AM |
| Location: |
Kiskiminetas Junctio, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6777(4-8-2) |
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21 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 29, 1947 |
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Here is page three of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Top Photo Caption: "Westbound VC-1, the Enola-Cleveland hotshot headed by engine 6956, is about to cross the bridge." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6956, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December of 1926 and retired in November of 1949. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #515, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata in October of 1918 and retired in January of 1960. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2025 9:33:36 AM |
| Location: |
Kiskiminetas Junctio, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6956(4-8-2) PRR 515(2-10-0) |
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20 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 30, 1947 |
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Here is page four of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Top Photo Caption: "Bound for Altoona with an extra freight, engine 6777 crosses the Allegheny River bridge which links Freeport with Kiskiminetas Junction." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6777 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957. Bottom Photo Caption: "A head-end brakeman enters his tender cupola as engine 4265 begins to pull westward from Kiski." PRR engine #4265 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1956. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2025 9:34:08 AM |
| Location: |
Kiskiminetas Junctio, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6777(4-8-2) PRR 4265(2-10-0) |
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24 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 31, 1947 |
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Here is page five of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 31. Bottom Photo Caption: "During the winter of 1945, PRR leased 'Baby Mike' 207 from the Pittsburgh & Shawmut. Here she sits on northwest leg of the wye at Kiski Junction. Freeport Junction is in background across river." |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2025 9:34:42 AM |
| Location: |
Kiskiminetas Junctio, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PS 207(2-8-0) |
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20 Comments: 0 |
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