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"The Story Of Alco," Page 40, 1965 |
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Here is page one of a 14-page article by Jerry A. Pinkepank entitled "How To Survive In The Diesel Biz: The Story Of Alco ~ The Durable Competitor." It was published originally in the December 1965 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 40. Photo Caption: "Coast Line 2011 ~ first diesel with an A.C./D.C. transmission designed, built, and sold in the U.S." |
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12/1/1965 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 12:11:57 PM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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ACL 2011(C630) |
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347 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Story Of Alco," Page 41, 1965 |
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Here is page two of a 14-page article by Jerry A. Pinkepank entitled "How To Survive In The Diesel Biz: The Story Of Alco ~ The Durable Competitor." It was published originally in the December 1965 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. |
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12/1/1965 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 12:17:56 PM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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ACL 2011(C630) |
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337 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6319, AF-30, 1967 |
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Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Harry L. Juday that was taken in Toledo, Ohio, on 24 June 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6319, an AF-30 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. ("Tchowee"; #7 of 40) |
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6/24/1967 Upload Date: 5/19/2020 5:03:23 PM |
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Toledo, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
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PRR 6319(C630) |
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740 Comments: 0 |
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PC "Penn Central Passenger Train," 1970 |
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Here is a postal card entitled "Penn Central Passenger Train." No Postmark. C`ption On Reverse: "On September 13, 1970, a swift Penn Central westbound passenger train is nearing Horseshoe Curve behind two E-8A's. The train is passing a C-630/SD-45 helper set. Photo by David P. Oroszi." PC #4303 is ex-PRR #5903, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. PC #6319 is ex-PRR #6319, an AF-30 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. |
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9/13/1970 Upload Date: 8/28/2018 12:46:59 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PC 4303(E8A) PC 6319(C630) |
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1444 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6521, GF-28A, c. 1967 |
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Portraits 2. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6521, a GF-28A built by General Electric in September of 1966 and rated at 2,800 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#19 of 30) |
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8/15/1967 Upload Date: 5/7/2025 11:08:46 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
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PRR 6521(U28C) PRR 6321(C630) |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PC 6321, C630, c. 1968 |
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PC Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Penn Central engine #6321, a C630 built by the American Locomotive Company for the Pennsylvania Railroad in November of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 4) |
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11/14/1968 Upload Date: 6/5/2025 3:09:39 PM |
| Location: |
Conway, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PC 6321(C630) |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6326, AF-30, c. 1967 |
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Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6326 and #6208. #6326 is an AF-30 built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #6208 is an EF-36 built by GM-EMD in January of 1968 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1967 Upload Date: 3/22/2022 10:25:48 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
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PRR 6326(C630) PRR 6208(SD45) |
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620 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6326, AF-30, 1967 |
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Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Brick Yard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1967. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6326 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #6326 is an AF-30 built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. In this context, they're on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to East Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." ("LouisFols"; #2 of 26) |
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10/21/1967 Upload Date: 4/19/2020 9:48:01 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Brickyard), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6326(C630) |
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780 Comments: 0 |
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PC 6329, C630, c. 1969 |
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Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Syracuse, New York, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Alco C-630 #6329, 3000-hp, at Syracuse, N.Y." Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #6329, a C630 built by the American Locomotive Company as PRR number "6329" in December of 1966, rated at 3,000 horsepower, and retained the number "6329" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger; it was also the last of the PRR's super-ALCo's. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-43). |
| Photo Date: |
9/9/1969 Upload Date: 10/30/2018 7:46:42 PM |
| Location: |
Syracuse, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PC 6329(C630) |
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640 Comments: 1 |
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