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PRR "Allegheny Portage Railroad," Front Cover, 1997 |
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Here is the front cover of Charles S. Roberts' 1997 book entitled "Triumph I: Altoona To Pitcairn 1846-1996." Partial Cover Caption: "Bitter winter weather remains another obstacle to any mountain crossing, no less so for PRR on this or any other day. On 10 February 1968, units 6046, 2425, 2503, and 2205 with a westbounder have just topped the grade as they exit Allegheny Tunnel, PRR's first bore at Gallitzin. The summit is precisely at the portal behind the locomotives." Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central engines #6046, #2425, #2503, and #2205. #6046 is an SD-40 built by GM-EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #2425 is a C-425 built by the American Locomotive Works in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2503 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2205 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. |
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1/1/1997 Upload Date: 1/10/2018 1:42:31 PM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Winter |
| Locomotives: |
PC 6046(SD40) PC 2425(C425) PC 2503(U25B) PC 2205(GP30) |
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821 Comments: 0 |
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PC 1904, F7A, 1968 |
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Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in 1968. Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central engines #1904 and #2513. #1904 is an F7A built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "9660" in March of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and renumbered "1904" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #2513 is a U25B constructed for the New York Central Railroad as number "2513" in May of 1964 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a manifest freight out of Conway to the Enola Yards. Just beyond those houses is the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River. (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1968 Upload Date: 8/11/2021 9:37:52 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PC 1904(F7A) PC 2513(U25B) |
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447 Comments: 0 |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 20 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "Penn Central TV-2 drifts down the Curve on a bitter cold March day. The PRR K-4s sits beside the track near the center of the picture. This view offers a super photo location. Photo by Bill Rettburg." Prominent here are Penn Central engines #6176 and #2563. PRR "Pacific" #1361 rusts away in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:26:53 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PC 6176(SD45) PC 2563(U25B) PRR 1361(4-6-2) |
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| Title: |
"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 20 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "Penn Central TV-2 drifts down the Curve on a bitter cold March day. The PRR K-4s sits beside the track near the center of the picture. This view offers a super photo location. Photo by Bill Rettburg." Prominent here are Penn Central engines #6176 and #2563. PRR "Pacific" #1361 rusts away in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1976 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 1:59:14 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PC 6176(SD45) PC 2563(U25B) PRR 1361(4-6-2) |
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297 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PC 2636, U25B, c. 1971 |
| Description: |
PC Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Penn Central Railroad engine #2636 plus two Southern Pacific Railroad units whose road numbers are not recorded. #2636 is a U25B built by General Electric for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "2536" in February of 1965, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and renumbered "2636" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Partially visible in the hazy distance is the "Gateway to the West" arch in St. Louis, Missouri. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols" B; #4 of 4) |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1971 Upload Date: 4/26/2020 9:43:48 AM |
| Location: |
East St. Louis, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
| Locomotives: |
PC 2636(U25B) |
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401 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PC 2638, U-25B, 1973 |
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Hazy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Penn Central Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (R to L) are PC engine #2638 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2638 is a U-25B built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower; its original PRR number was "2538." They are pulling a merchandise freight train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve through Altoona to Enola and points East. The famous Brick Plant is just up around the curve, to the left. Photo taken just West of the 24th Street Bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
7/14/1973 Upload Date: 10/7/2016 4:17:01 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Track |
| Locomotives: |
PC 2638(U25B) |
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| Title: |
PC 2638, U-25B, 1973 |
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Hazy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Penn Central Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (R to L) are PC engine #2638 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2638 is a U-25B built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower; its original PRR number was "2538." They are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge with a merchandise freight train on their way through Altoona to Enola and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
7/14/1973 Upload Date: 10/7/2016 4:18:47 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Signal,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PC 2638(U25B) |
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359 Comments: 0 |
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