PRR Engine Ladder, 1903         
17th Street. Here is an image of an official photo of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks near the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This photo was taken during 1903. Shown here are several steam locomotives heading for service in the Western Roundhouse (to the right, not showh), as well as numerous locomotives poised for East Slope helper or pusher service on the left. Also of note are the PRR's Altoona Machine Shop buildings and the twin smoke stacks of the Power Plant; these supplanted Roundhouse #2. William E Burket Collection.
Date: 8/15/1903 Location: Altoona, PA Views: 423 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR Engine Ladder, 1903
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam,Track This picture is part of album:  PRR: Old-Time PRR in Altoona, PA ~ 17th Street
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