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Viewing Album: PRR-PC-CR: Altoona Diesel Action ~ 1946-1996
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
1/25/1946 - 1/25/1946
Album Info:
Here are several photographs of railroad action that were taken in and about Altoona, Pennsylvania, from 1946 through 1996. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when available.
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Title:
PRR Juniata E&M Shop Yard, 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop storage yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1967. Prominent here is PRR engine #9914, an AS-10AMS built by the American Locomotive Company as number "8485" in May of 1952, rated at 1,000 horsepower, and later renumbered "9914" in preparation for the Pennsylvania-New York Central merger. Brush Mountain dominates the distance.
Photo Date:
7/7/1967
Upload Date:
9/26/2018 4:23:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9914(RS1)
Views:
653
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4270, EP-22, c. 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4270 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4270 was constructed as number "5805" in July of 1952 and later renumbered "4270" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-A-A set is waiting for a helper engine to couple on before pulling a passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. Partially visible at the left is the "new" 12th Street Footbridge; partially visible at the right are two structures that are part of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
4/11/2021 10:28:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4270(E8A)
Views:
327
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4268, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4268 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4268 is an EP-22 constructed as number "5768" in April of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4268" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-B-A set is parked near the 12th Street Footbridge. Its crew awaits the "Proceed" signal to resume pulling this passenger train to Harrisburg and points East.
Photo Date:
10/3/1967
Upload Date:
9/29/2024 3:08:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(E8A)
Views:
46
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, EF-36, 1968
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during January of 1968. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6180 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 3,600 horsepower each. #6180 is an EF-36 built in December of 1967. They have just rounded the Horseshoe Curve and are on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Enola, Pennsylvania, with a merchandise freight train.
Photo Date:
1/23/1968
Upload Date:
4/28/2018 4:49:08 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(SD45)
Views:
750
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6196, SD45, 1968
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Charles Houser that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 February 1968. Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central Railroad engines #6196 and #6142. Both are SD-45's built for the Pennsylvania Railroad by GM-EMD in January of 1968 and rated at 3,600 horsepower each. In this context, they're pulling a freight train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. ("Tchowee"; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
2/10/1968
Upload Date:
5/4/2020 7:12:21 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PC 6142(SD45)
PC 6196(SD45)
Views:
383
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6171, SD45, 1968
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Summer of 1968. Shown here are Penn Central Railroad engines #6171, #2330, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #6171 is an SD45 built by GM-EMD in December of 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. #2330 is a GP35 built by GM-EMD in January of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Wave to the engineman!
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 1:28:15 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6171(SD45)
PC 2330(GP35)
Views:
527
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4209, E7A, c. 1968
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1968. Shown here (R to L) is Penn Central Railroad engine #4209 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #4209 is an E7A constructed as Pennsylvania Railroad number "5849" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4209" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they've just passed under Juniata's 8th Street Bridge on their way to the Altoona Passenger Station and points West. At the right is position-light signal #2344.
Photo Date:
9/22/1968
Upload Date:
1/3/2025 10:56:22 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4209(E7A)
Views:
10
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4352, FP7A, 1969
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1969. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #4352 and #1514. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #4352 is an FP7A built as Pennsylvania Railroad number "9852" in June of 1952 and renumbered "4352" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #1514 is an F7A built as PRR number "9814" in April of 1951 and renumbered "1514" in for the merger. In this context, they're pulling some empty hopper cars up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Looks to me like both locomotives have seen better days! ("Tchowee"; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
4/16/1969
Upload Date:
5/4/2020 7:10:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 1514(F7A)
PC 4352(FP7A)
Views:
497
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 8955, RT-624, 1969
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Thomas H. Chenoweth that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1969. Shown here is Penn Central engine #8955, an RT-624 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "8955" in August of 1951 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. Partially visible at the right is PC engine #5577, an RS-3 built by the American Locomotive Company for the PRR as number "8477" in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/21/1969
Upload Date:
3/28/2019 1:49:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 8955(RT-624)
PC 5577(RS3)
Views:
648
Comments:
1
Title:
PC 6121, SD45, 1973
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original photo that I took from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1973. Shown here (F to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #6121, #8071, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #6121 is an SD45 delivered to the Pennsylvania Railroad in October of 1966 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. #8071 is a GP38-2. They're passing the Altoona Passenger Station with a long string of hopper cars that they've brought down the Allegheny Mountains from Gallitzin and points West. The large structure in the distance is the now-abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad Test Plant; a bit further to the right is the 17th Street Bridge; in the far distance are the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains.
Photo Date:
6/21/1973
Upload Date:
10/13/2016 3:12:24 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PC 6121(SD45)
PC 8071(GP38-2)
Views:
636
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6121, SD45, 1973
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original photo that I took from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1973. Shown here (F to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #6121, #8071, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #6121 is an SD45 delivered to the Pennsylvania Railroad in October of 1966 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. #8071 is a GP38-2. They're passing under the Footbridge with a long string of hopper cars that they've brought down the Allegheny Mountains from Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible at the right is one of the original ~ and last remaining ~ PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:
6/21/1973
Upload Date:
10/13/2016 3:14:08 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6121(SD45)
PC 8071(GP38-2)
Views:
560
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6123, SD45, 1973
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1973. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #6123, an SD45 built by GM-EMD and delivered to the Pennsylvania Railroad in October of 1966 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. It's pulling a local freight train to Hollidaysburg with materials destined for use in the Samuel Rea Shop. Partially visible in the distance is the black-colored 12th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
6/21/1973
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 5:43:36 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PC 6123(SD45)
Views:
516
Comments:
2
Title:
PC 8053, GP38-2, 1973
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #8053 and #7866. Both were built by GM-EMD. #8053 is a GP38-2 and #7866 is a GP-38. They're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past the Passenger Station and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible in the distance is the black-colored 12th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
6/21/1973
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 5:45:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PC 7866(GP38)
PC 8053(GP38-2)
Views:
648
Comments:
1
Title:
CR 6660, SD45-2, 1982
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by John C. Benson that was taken in Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 January 1982. Shown here is Conrail engine #6660, an SD45-2 that was built by GM-EMD as Erie-Lackawanna Railroad number "3675" in November of 1972, rated at 3,600 horsepower, and renumbered "6660" with the advent of Conrail.
Photo Date:
1/29/1982
Upload Date:
5/30/2020 6:36:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
CR 6660(SD45-2)
Views:
299
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9710, BF-16, 1996
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a photo that was published originally in Dan Cupper's 1996 monograph entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Its Place In History 1846-1996," page 14. Partial Caption: "With the buildings of the Altoona Machine Shop complex behind, a pair of Baldwin road freight 'sharknose' diesels leads a train of refrigerator cars west on the main line to Pittsburgh." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9710 and another "BF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. #9710 is a BF-16 built in December of 1950, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 16 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1996
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 2:03:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
PRR 9710(RF-16A)
Views:
670
Comments:
0
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