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PRR 5075, E-6, c. 1911 |
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Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Test Plant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1911. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5075, the very first E-6 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" during December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950 after 40 years of faithful service. Photo Credit: Mr. Jud Powell; http://towns-and-nature.blogspot.com/2016/01/altoona-pa-prrs-car-shops-roundhouse-2.html |
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10/7/1911 Upload Date: 7/12/2022 10:05:52 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5075(4-4-2) |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 52, 1973 |
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Here is page 52 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Top Left Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5075, an E-6 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" during December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950 after 40 years of faithful service; it's the very first Pennsy E-6. Right Photo, Partial Caption: "In this building at Altoona, Pa., recently built and equipped at a cost of more than a quarter of a million dollars, the Test Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad is housed." (To locate this structure, refer to pages 37 and 38.) |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/31/2022 11:04:07 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5075(4-4-2) |
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51 Comments: 0 |
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