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PRR "World's Largest Freight Car," Page 14, 1952 |
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Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "The World's Largest Freight Car." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 14. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 16-axle flat car #470245, the FD-2 built in the Altoona Car Shops during April of 1952, rated at 250-Tons Capacity, and presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 3/31/2022 7:33:59 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "World's Largest Freight Car," Page 15, 1952 |
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Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "The World's Largest Freight Car." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 16-axle flat car #470245, the FD-2 built in the Altoona Car Shops during April of 1952, rated at 250-Tons Capacity, and presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 3/31/2022 7:36:36 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Pictorial Review Of Progress," Page 20, 1953 |
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Here is page 20 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Bottom Photo Caption: "Below is the largest and strongest freight car ever built, a 'super' flat car to carry extra heavy industrial units, such as the turbo-generator shown on the car, weighing up to 250 tons. More than 124 feet long, it is one of a number of heavy-duty special cars to serve modern industry." Shown here is PRR FD-2 "super" flat car #470245; it's presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 11:15:26 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 14, 1996 |
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Here is page one of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 14. Shown here is a partial view of PRR flat car #470245, an FD-2 built in Altoona during April of 1952 and now on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona. |
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6/21/1996 Upload Date: 12/6/2017 2:56:52 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 15, 1996 |
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Here is page two of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "In April 1952, FD-2 #470245 was unveiled. To the right of the circled keystone is Clair Clugh, making a point to John Hengstler, Supervisor of Welding. The FD-2 could carry 500,000 lbs. on main line track." |
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6/21/1996 Upload Date: 12/6/2017 2:27:00 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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