Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 June 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4499, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. |