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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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PC 2428, C425, c. 1969 |
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Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Memphis, Tennessee, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Alco C425 #2428, 2500-hp, at Memphis, Tenn." Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #2428, a C-425 road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company as PRR number "2428" in February of 1965, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and retained the number "2428" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-40). |
| Photo Date: |
9/9/1969 Upload Date: 10/30/2018 12:27:40 PM |
| Location: |
Memphis, TN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
PC 2428(C425) |
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607 Comments: 0 |
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PC "Penn Central Freight Train," c. 1970 |
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Here is a postal card entitled "Penn Central Freight Train." No Postmark. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6125, #2432, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #6076 is an SD-40 built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 for the PRR and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #6125 is an SD-45 constructed by GM-EMD in November of 1966 for the PRR and rated at 3,600 horsepower. And #2432 is a C425 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1965 for the PRR and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a maifest freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#10,700) |
| Photo Date: |
4/16/1970 Upload Date: 7/10/2023 11:43:33 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PC 6076(SD40) PC 6125(SD45) PC 2432(C425) |
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PC Power Poised for Action, 1972 |
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Everyday. Here is an original telephoto view that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in March of 1972. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #9035, #9020, and #2436. #9035 is an SW7 built by GM-EMD in May of 1950 and rated at 1,200 horsepower; its original PRR number was "9365." #9020 is a SW1200 built by GM-EMD in November of 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower; its original PRR number was "7920." #2436 is a C425 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower; its original PRR number was the same. Visible in the background (L to R) are Bald Hill and the Samuel Rea Shop; also visible on the right are two box cars marshalled for reconditioning in the Shop. Photo taken at the Jones Street crossing and entryway. (Photo by Thomas C. Ayers.) |
| Photo Date: |
3/21/1972 Upload Date: 10/6/2016 3:47:10 AM |
| Location: |
Hollidaysburg, PA |
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| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PC 9035(SW7) PC 9020(SW1200) PC 2436(C425) PC 9020(SW1200) PC 9035(SW7) PC 2436(C425) |
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PC Samuel Rea Shop, 1972 |
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SRS. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Penn Central Railroad's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during March of 1972. Shown here (R to L) are PC engine #2436 and two GM-EMD units whose road numbers are not recorded. #2436 is a C425 built by the American Locomotive Company as Pennsylvania Railroad number "2436" in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. On the right are several double-door boxcars that have been marshalled for reconditioning in the Shop. In the foreground is a vintage derail device. Photo taken from the Jones Street crossing and entryway. |
| Photo Date: |
3/21/1972 Upload Date: 9/16/2016 4:18:06 AM |
| Location: |
Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PC 2436(C425) |
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PC 7948, GP38-2, 1972 |
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Agnes. Here is the first of two successive original photos that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1972. Shown here near the 4th Street Footbridge are Penn Central engines #7948 and #2438. They're departing the Yard on their way up the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains with a "high-and-wide extra" bound for Pittsburgh and points West. It's just about the only thing moving out of Altoona in the wake of Hurricane Agnes. In this context, the Fireman has just received train orders from the WORKS Tower Operator. When the end of the train and the cabin car reach this point, the train's Conductor will also receive orders by the same means. The elaborate light tower depicted at the right was constructed originally for the New York World's Fair in 1939 and was re-erected here after the Fair closed. |
| Photo Date: |
6/24/1972 Upload Date: 4/17/2025 9:01:10 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PC 7948(GP38-2) PC 2438(C425) PC 5451(RS3) |
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PC 2438, C425, 1972 |
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Agnes. Here is the second of two successive original photos that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1972. Shown here near the 4th Street Footbridge are Penn Central engines #7948 and #2438. They're about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge on their way up the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains with a "high-and-wide extra" bound for Pittsburgh and points West. It's just about the only thing moving out of Altoona in the wake of Hurricane Agnes. |
| Photo Date: |
6/24/1972 Upload Date: 4/17/2025 9:01:37 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PC 7948(GP38-2) PC 2438(C425) |
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