Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "The World's Largest Railroad Shops." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 13. Partial Caption: "An example of the Altoona Shops' work is that of the T-1 duplex-drive 4-4-4-4 #5521." Depicted in both photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5521, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) Duplex built in Juniata during May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Both photos by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 9th Street Footbridge. Both photos taken from the 9th Street Footbridge around 1954 by F.S. Gamber. |
Date:
4/1/1978 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map  |
Views:
170 |
Collection Of:

Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: "Largest Railroad Shops" ~ April 1978 |