PRR 5824, BH-50, 1960         
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5824 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5824 was constructed in May of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Date: 3/30/1960 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 240 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1960
Picture Categories: Winter,Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Altoona's "Red Bridge" ~ '46-'68
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