"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 14, 1978         
Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "The World's Largest Railroad Shops." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 14. Partial Caption: "This is Pennsy's very first set of EMD F-3's (9500-A, 9500-B, 9501-B, 9501-A) backing to its train where it will begin its trip west." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9501, #9501-B, #9500-B, and #9500. All are EF-15's built by GM-EMD in July of 1947 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. Photo by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 4th Street Footbridge. Notable here is a list of "the four separate and distinct units and sub-units" of the PRR's Altoona Works.
Date: 4/1/1978 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 70 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 9501(F3A) PRR 9501-B(F3B) PRR 9500-B(F3B) PRR 9500(F3A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 14, 1978
Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Largest Railroad Shops" ~ April 1978
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