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"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 62, 1974 |
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Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 62. Photo Caption: "Engine 2761 finished its days in 'snapper' service helping passenger trains climb the grade from Altoona to Gallitzin. No. 2761 is seen rounding the famed Horseshoe Curve as it returned light to Altoona." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2761, a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/16/2022 10:34:49 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2761(2-6-2) |
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259 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 63, 1974 |
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Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 63. Partial Caption: "Alco's Cole compound No. 2760 built for the road east of Pittsburgh on the point of a westbound triple-header rounding the Horse Shoe Curve." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2760, the E-29 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905 and retired in February of 1917 after just 12 years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/16/2022 10:36:07 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2760(4-4-2) |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 142, 1974 |
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Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 142. Photo Caption: "Empty hopper cars returning to the coal mines round the Horseshoe Curve with a Baldwin built I1s at the head end. On this section, the going was rough and the engineer had to run of a long cut-off. That is where the 50 per cent cut-off in full gear paid off and produced money saving economies." Photo by Fred Westing. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4317, an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1942, and retired in June of 1953 after 31 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/17/2022 2:07:23 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4317(2-10-0) |
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111 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 145, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 145. Revised Caption: "A couple of Decapod pushers approach the east end of Gallitzin Tunnel as they help lift a heavy freight train about 1,000 feet from Altoona to Gallitzin in less than twelve miles. The two tunnels are at the crest of the [Allegheny] mountains." The road numbers of these I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" and the exact date are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/17/2022 2:08:47 PM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam,Signal |
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86 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 149, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 149. Partial Caption: "In 1921, the Southern Pacific Company ordered 50 locomotives of the 2-10-2 type. These engines were completed in 1922, and Samuel Vauclain thought this a fine opportunity to provide a demonstration of American industry. A group of twenty of these giant locomotives were, therefore, herded together to form a train that was known as the Prosperity Special." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #121, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during December 1917 and retired in February of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Note the railroader standing atop #121's tender! |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/17/2022 6:05:00 PM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 121(2-8-2) |
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205 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 148, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 148. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Another view of the Prosperity Special getting ready to leave on its long trek to the west coast." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #121, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during December 1917 and retired in February of 1958. Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "The author [viz., Fred Westing at the New York World's Fair in 1939] points to the vacuum relief valve on M1a class engine No. 6759." Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/17/2022 6:07:03 PM |
| Location: |
Flushing, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 121(2-8-2) PRR 6759(4-8-2) |
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273 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 178, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 178. Partial Caption: "This was a publicity shot of the 'Broadway Limited' taken in September 1920, and shows the kind of engine Ollie Keller was driving at the time. Picture was taken at Cornwells, Pa., (now Cornwells Heights) opposite Michells Seed Gardens, and close to Cornwells interlocking tower, known as 'CO' and long since removed. Engine was No. 3758 of the K4s class built in 1920." Engine #3758 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1950 after 30 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 1/13/2024 1:13:40 AM |
| Location: |
Cornwells Heights, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3758(4-6-2) |
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78 Comments: 0 |
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