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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:6/20/1964 - 12/21/1967
Album Info:Here are 33 original photos that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains and property on the mainline between the Horseshoe Curve and the Brickyard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, between 1964 and 1967.
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PRR 7072, EFS-17M, 1964
Title:  PRR 7072, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here is PRR engine #7072, an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. It is pulling a single PRR hopper car: #181055. Perhaps this is some sort of test involving one of the new H-43 100-ton capacity hopper cars.
Photo Date:  6/20/1964  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 4:01:51 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  PRR 7072(GP9)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
PRR 7214, EFS-17M, 1964
Title:  PRR 7214, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7214, #7246, and #7118. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7214 and #7118 were built in 1957, but #7246 was built in 1959. They are pulling a 107-car eastbound merchandise freight with caboose #477763.
Photo Date:  6/20/1964  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 4:04:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 7214(GP9) PRR 7246(GP9) PRR 7118(GP9)
Views:  508   Comments: 1
PRR 7014, EFS-17M, 1964
Title:  PRR 7014, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7014, #7245, #7249, #7126, and #7217. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7014 was built in 1955; #7245 and #7249 were built in 1959; #7126 and #7217 were built in 1957. They are pulling a 116-car eastbound coal train with caboose #477027.
Photo Date:  6/20/1964  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 4:06:21 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7014(GP9) PRR 7245(GP9) PRR 7249(GP9) PRR 7217(GP9) PRR 7126(GP9)
Views:  850   Comments: 2
PRR 7077, EFS-17M, 1964
Title:  PRR 7077, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7077 and #9830. Both were built by EMD. #7077 is an EFS-17M built in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #9830 is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are rockin' 'n' rollin' up the Allegheny Mountains with N-5 caboose #477526.
Photo Date:  6/20/1964  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 4:07:56 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  PRR 7077(GP9) PRR 9830(F7A)
Views:  556   Comments: 1
PRR 7154, EFS-17M, 1964
Title:  PRR 7154, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7154 and #9657. Both were built by EMD. #7154 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #9657 is an EF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling ~ or, rather, braking ~ a 71-car eastbound coal train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  6/20/1964  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 4:09:31 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7154(GP9) PRR 9657(F7A)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
EMD Rear-End "Brakes," 1964
Title:  EMD Rear-End "Brakes," 1964
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here are two unidentified EMD "F" units acting as rear-end "brakes" for a 71-car eastbound coal train as it proceeds down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  6/20/1964  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 4:10:44 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Mid-Mountain Vista, 1966
Title:  Mid-Mountain Vista, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. From this perspective, Altoona is to the right/rear while the Horseshoe Curve and Gallitzin are to the left/front. The slope of the Curve's upper end is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:29:32 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
PRR 9797, EF-15A, 1966.
Title:  PRR 9797, EF-15A, 1966.
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9797 and two other "B" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9797 is an EF-15A built in 1951. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:47:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9797(F7A)
Views:  311   Comments: 1
PRR 6311, AF-27, 1966
Title:  PRR 6311, AF-27, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6311, #6056, and another unit whose number is not visible. #6311 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. #6056 is an EF-30A built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:49:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6311(C628) PRR 6056(SD40)
Views:  818   Comments: 1
PRR 2282, EF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2282, EF-25, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2282, #2260, and another unit whose number is not legible. #2282 and #2260 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. The slope of the Horseshoe Curve's upper end is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:51:32 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 2282(GP35) PRR 2260(GP35)
Views:  2743   Comments: 3
PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6027 and another unit whose number is not visible. Both were built by EMD. #6027 is an EF-25A built in 1965. They are returning to East Altoona for another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:53:46 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 6027(SD35)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
PRR 2651, GF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2651, GF-25, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2651 and two unidentified EMD GP-9 "B" units. #2651 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Wave to the fireman!
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:55:48 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 2651(U25B)
Views:  413   Comments: 1
PRR 6040, EF-30A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6040, EF-30A, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6040 and #6055. Both are EF-30A's built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:57:55 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6040(SD40) PRR 6055(SD40)
Views:  1138   Comments: 1
PRR 7140, EFS-17M, 1966
Title:  PRR 7140, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #7140 and another unit whose number was not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #7140 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound train of empty hopper cars up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 12:52:53 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7140(GP9)
Views:  323   Comments: 1
PRR 6307, AF-27, 1966
Title:  PRR 6307, AF-27, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6307 and two other units whose numbers were not recorded. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound train of empty hopper cars up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 12:56:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6307(C628)
Views:  450   Comments: 1
PRR 9687, EH-15, 1966
Title:  PRR 9687, EH-15, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #9687 and four other "F" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9687 is an EH-15 built in 1949. They are pulling an eastbound coal train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Wave to the engineer!
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 12:57:58 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9687(F3A)
Views:  376   Comments: 2
Rockin' 'n' 'Rollin,' 1966
Title:  Rockin' 'n' 'Rollin,' 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here are some fully-loaded hopper cars and the brake-shoe smoke of an eastbound coal train as they're rockin' 'n' rollin' down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Also visible is four-track Signal Bridge #2398.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:00:46 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
PRR 9851, EFP-15, 1966
Title:  PRR 9851, EFP-15, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9851 and three GP-9's whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #9851 is an EFP-15 built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2398 with a westbound merchandise freight train. Also visible are Brush Mountain in the mid-distance and Lock Mountain in the far distance.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:03:21 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9851(FP7A)
Views:  400   Comments: 2
PRR 9851, EFP-15, 1966
Title:  PRR 9851, EFP-15, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9851 and three GP-9's whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #9851 is an EFP-15 built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound merchandise freight train.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:05:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9851(FP7A)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
PRR 2225, EF-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 2225, EF-22, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #2225 and two other units whose numbers were not recorded. #2225 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2397 with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:41:10 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 2225(GP30)
Views:  490   Comments: 1
PRR 5707, EP-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 5707, EP-22, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5707 and four other "E" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5707 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mail/express train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Wave to the engineer!
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:46:18 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 5707(E8A)
Views:  426   Comments: 1
PRR 6000, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6000, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #6000 and another unit whose number was not recorded. #6000 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. After passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2397, they are returning to East Altoona for another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:50:08 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 6000(SD35)
Views:  379   Comments: 1
PRR 9837, EFP-15, 1966
Title:  PRR 9837, EFP-15, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9837 and two GP-9's whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #9837 is an EFP-15 built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:52:13 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9837(FP7A)
Views:  393   Comments: 1
PRR 9837, EFP-15, 1966
Title:  PRR 9837, EFP-15, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9837 and two GP-9's whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #9837 is an EFP-15 built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains and are about to pass under four-track Signal Bridge #2397. Clear Board Ahead!
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:54:12 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9837(FP7A)
Views:  340   Comments: 1
PRR 7137, EFS-17M, 1966
Title:  PRR 7137, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #7137 and four other GP-9's whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7137 was built in 1957. They are pulling a westbound TrucTrain up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. A portion of the PRR's South Altoona Shops is visible in the distance.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 2:36:29 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  PRR 7137(GP9)
Views:  403   Comments: 2
PRR 8655, AS-18AM, 1966
Title:  PRR 8655, AS-18AM, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #8655 and another unit whose number was not recorded. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #8655 was built in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound TrucTrain up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains. The slope of the Horseshoe Curve's upper end is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 2:39:15 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 8655(RSD12)
Views:  341   Comments: 1
PRR 6049, EF-30A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6049, EF-30A, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #6049 and four other units whose numbers were not recorded. #6049 is an EF-30A built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 2:40:45 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6049(SD40)
Views:  537   Comments: 1
PRR 7256, EFS-17M, 1967
Title:  PRR 7256, EFS-17M, 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7256, #2656, and an unidentified EMD "F" unit. #7256 is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #2656 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Note Milepost 240 on the far left.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:23:21 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 7256(GP9) PRR 2656(U25B)
Views:  502   Comments: 2
PRR 6028, EF-25A, 1967
Title:  PRR 6028, EF-25A, 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6028 and #6054. Both were built by EMD. #6028 is an EF-25A built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6054 is an EF-30A built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are in the middle of a westbound mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:25:37 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 6028(SD35) PRR 6054(SD40)
Views:  786   Comments: 0
PRR 4273, EP-22, 1967
Title:  PRR 4273, EP-22, 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4273 and two other "E" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #4273 is an EP-22 built in 1952. It has been re-numbered in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger; its original number was "5703." They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East on a frigid, flurry-filled afternoon.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:27:59 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4273(E8A)
Views:  565   Comments: 1
PRR 6102, EF-30A, 1967
Title:  PRR 6102, EF-30A, 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6102 and another whose number was not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #6102 is an EF-30A built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:30:23 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 6102(SD40)
Views:  1413   Comments: 0
PRR 6124, EF-36, 1967
Title:  PRR 6124, EF-36, 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6124 and three other units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #6124 is an EF-36 built in 1966 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:33:08 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 6124(SD45)
Views:  1063   Comments: 2
"Millie," 1967
Title:  "Millie," 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took while photographing Pennsylvania Railroad trains on the mainline West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here is my pet dog "Millie," who's wearing her little blue coat to help keep her warm on such a cold Winter's day! This photo taken in the front seat of my 1959 Ford "Fairlane" 500.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:35:07 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  153   Comments: 1


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