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PRR 5519, T-1, #2 of 2, 1946 |
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WB. Here is the second of two images of official photos that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5519, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. In this context, it's on the turntable at the Finishing Roundhouse, located at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and 1st Street. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
4/11/1946 Upload Date: 7/29/2022 10:22:24 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5519(4-4-4-4) |
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154 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5519, T-1, 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5519, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/23/1948 Upload Date: 6/22/2023 6:07:53 PM |
| Location: |
Fort Wayne, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5519(4-4-4-4) |
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102 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5520, T-1, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5520, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#68 of 72) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 1/8/2023 10:21:48 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5520(4-4-4-4) |
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105 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5520, T-1, 1951 |
| Description: |
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5520, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Visible on the left is the northwestern corner of the Station's trainshed; on the right are some of the building constituting the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #5 of 6. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/1951 Upload Date: 11/6/2018 8:48:40 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5520(4-4-4-4) |
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594 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5521, T-1, c. 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5521, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1957 Upload Date: 7/9/2021 6:27:57 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5521(4-4-4-4) |
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235 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 13, 1978 |
| Description: |
Here is page two 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 13. Partial Caption: "An example of the Altoona Shops' work is that of the T-1 duplex-drive 4-4-4-4 #5521." Depicted in both photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5521, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) Duplex built in Juniata during May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Both photos by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 9th Street Footbridge. |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1978 Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:42:00 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5521(4-4-4-4) |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 809, L-1S, 1948 |
| Description: |
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #809 and #5522. Both were built in Juniata. #809 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed during May of 1917 and retired in October of 1948, while #5522 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in May of 1946 and retired March of 1952. They're about to enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels with a passenger train bound for Johnstown and points West. Once past the tunnel, #809 will be uncoupled and head back down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona for yet another helper run. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/1948 Upload Date: 7/3/2022 8:54:10 PM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 809(2-8-2) PRR 5522(4-4-4-4) |
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206 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 28, 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a two-page camera study by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Metamorphosis Of The T-1." It was published originally in the July 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Photo Caption: "T-1 No. 5523 ready to leave St. Louis with No. 66." Photo by Paul Gibbs. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5523, #5753, and another "PA" Class unit whose number is not recorded. #5523 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. #5753 is an AFP-20 built in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1951 Upload Date: 8/11/2019 1:19:31 PM |
| Location: |
St. Louis, MO |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5523(4-4-4-4) PRR 5753(PA1) |
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547 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5524, T-1, 1946 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5524, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. This is the very last locomotive ~ of any type ~ produced in Altoona. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1946 Upload Date: 7/29/2022 10:22:59 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5524(4-4-4-4) |
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199 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5524, T-1, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5524, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. It's the very last locomotive ~ of any type ~ produced in Altoona. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 40) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1953 Upload Date: 2/21/2021 9:51:34 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5524(4-4-4-4) |
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489 Comments: 0 |
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