"Altoona Shops," Page 53, 1996         
Here is page 36 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 53. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #8546, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #2040, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in October of 1959. Bottom Photo: Shown here are PRR engines #2004 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2004 is a BF-16 built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Photo taken from the 7th Street Bridge.
Date: 9/22/1996 Location: Altoona, PA Views: 933 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 8546(GP7) PRR 2040(2-10-0) PRR 2004(RF-16A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Altoona Shops," Page 53, 1996
Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard,Steam,Track This picture is part of album:  PRR: Lynch ~> "Altoona Shops" ~ 1996
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