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"Altoona Machine Shops," Front Cover, 1984 |
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Here is the front cover of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Cover painting by Mr. James E. Kranefeld. Depicted here (L to R) are PRR engines #184 and #260. Both are Class K (4-4-0) "Americans" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1881. #184 was retired in July of 1906, while #260 was sold to E.H. Wilson & Co. in March of 1906. |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 12:50:37 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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"Altoona Machine Shops," Page IV, 1984 |
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Here is page iv of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "Three great Pennsylvania Railroad 'fans' pose with the 1223 at the Altoona Open House on May 16, 1937. From left, E. Howard Askew, author J.D. Lovell, and Charles Chaney." PRR engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 12:55:56 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard,Steam,Passenger |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page VI, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page vi of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "In this view looking East, the Altoona Machine Shop complex is seen at right. The Pennsylvania Railroad's mainline cuts through the center of the scene, while the small train shed of the Altoona Passenger Station is seen at left. The era of this photograph is probably in the 1890's." The Station's train shed is adjacent to the Logan House, located near the intersection of 11th Avenue & 12th Street. |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 12:59:27 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track |
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257 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page III, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page iii of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "A group of freight locomotives are posed in this view of the Western Roundhouse of the Altoona Machine Shops, circa 1882." This Roundhouse is located near the intersection of 9th Avenue & 17th Street. The locomotive in the forefront is PRR engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service. |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:01:39 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam,Track |
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399 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 1, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page one of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 142, built December [6th] 1866, was the first locomotive to emerge from the Altoona Machine Shops." |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 8:04:54 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 142(4-4-0) |
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400 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page V, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page v of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Implied Caption: "The official list also omits Odd Class A engine No. 101 (straight boiler and 62" drivers). Official photographs of it are extant, on which (with a magnifying glass) 'Altoona Shops, Nov. 1868' is easily discernible on the badge plate." (Page V) |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 8:06:47 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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324 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 5, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page five of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 247, built November 1870, is an example of Class G which was designed for light passenger service." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 8:08:16 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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279 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 9, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 11 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 910, a 0-6-0 saddle tank switcher of Class F, is shown here at Pottsville, Pa., passenger station in the late 1880's" |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 8:10:22 AM |
| Location: |
Pottsville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 13, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 13 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 923 was built in July 1873 as Class C Anthracite." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:01:56 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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229 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 17, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 17 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 925 was built in September 1873 and represents Class B." |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:03:30 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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194 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 21, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 21 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 940 was built in December 1873 and is a representative of Class H, a 0-6-0 separate tender design for switching service." |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:05:29 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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211 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 25, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 25 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 723 was built in July 1875 and illustrates Class C Anthracite with an extended smokebox applied." |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:07:38 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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254 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 45, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 45 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No 402 of Class P was built in December 1884 and scrapped in May 1909." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 2:48:13 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard,Steam |
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310 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 49, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 49 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 435, Class P, was built in June 1885." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 2:50:09 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 435(4-4-0) |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 53, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 53 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "Northern Central No. 156 was a Class R Consolidation built in January 1887." |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 11:00:38 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 156(2-8-0) |
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342 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 57, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 57 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "West Jersey & Seashore No. 10 was built in April 1890 as West Jersey No. 10. This engine is of Class P, later Class D-12a. Note the Belpaire firebox which was becoming a standard fixture at this time." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 11:04:33 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 10(4-4-0) |
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400 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 61, 1984 |
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Here is the illustration on page 61 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 940 of Class Q, a four-wheel saddletank switcher design, was built in July 1892 and scrapped in July 1915. This class later became Class A-2a." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 11:08:21 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 940(0-4-0) |
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227 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 65, 1984 |
| Description: |
Here is the upper illustration on page 65 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 1502, a Class A-3 four-wheel switcher, was built in February 1900. This engine's classification reflects the new system instituted around the turn of the century in which the letter indicates the wheel arrangement and not a separate class of engine as the previous system did." |
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1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 11:11:28 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1502(0-4-0) |
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336 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 69, 1984 |
| Description: |
Here is the lower illustration on page 69 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "Shown at an unknown location is No. 287, a Class M 0-6-0 switcher. The locomotive was built in November 1893 and later became Class B-4a." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1984 Upload Date: 11/25/2018 11:16:45 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 287(0-6-0) |
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319 Comments: 0 |
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