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"Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 2-3, 1937 |
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Here are pages two and three of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Page 2, Top Photo Caption: "'The Pioneer' in use 1851-1880. A wood burner, but could attain a speed of 70 miles per hour." Page 2, Bottom Photo Caption: "The GG1 of 1937 ~ a Pennsylvania Railroad giant." Shown here is PRR engine #4843, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. On page three is a "Foreword" by the PRR's 11th President, Mr. Martin Washington Clement, who occupied that office from 1935 through 1948. |
| Photo Date: |
5/16/1937 Upload Date: 4/25/2021 11:38:41 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN) PRR 13(UNKNOWN) PRR 4843(GG1) |
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| Title: |
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 27 |
| Description: |
Here is page 27 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Top Photo: PRR H-30 Covered Hopper #254351. Bottom Photo: PRR N-5A Cabin Car #477267. Both were built in the Altoona Car Shops. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1939 Upload Date: 7/12/2020 6:48:50 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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