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PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1960 |
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MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during July of 1960. Shown here is Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two different functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. This photo was taken from the southern end of the old Union Street Bridge. The Samuel Rea Shop is visible in the middle distance, while two more vehicles approach on the Bedford Secondary Track. |
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7/25/1960 Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:04:21 PM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1961 |
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MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is a photo of Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. This photo was taken at the intersection of Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Broad, Newry, and Wall Streets ~ across the tracks from the Passenger Station. |
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7/15/1961 Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:11:08 PM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1964 |
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MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 08 August 1964. On the left is PRR Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. On the right are two tank cars (carrying water) and PRR Motor Car #7715. These would follow the "flame thrower" (pictured at left), and a worker would spray water on any weeds that were still burning. Photo taken at the intersection of South Juniata and Blair Streets, adjacent to the PRR's Freight Station. |
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8/8/1964 Upload Date: 8/11/2016 12:59:56 PM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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