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PRR 8671, AS-18AM, 1959 |
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Muleshoe. Here is a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken at the Muleshoe Curve on the New Portage Branch Line west of Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 29 October 1959. It was published originally in his (2019) book entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad-Best Of Bill Volkmer: Volume 3-Altoona," page 81. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8671, #8674, and #8677. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pushing an iron-ore train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return to East Altoona for yet another run up "The Mountain." |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/1959 Upload Date: 1/12/2020 2:10:14 AM |
| Location: |
Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 8671(RSD12) PRR 8674(RSD12) PRR 8677(RSD12) |
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506 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8671, AS-18AM, 1960 |
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Sweetland. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in October of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8671, #8674, and #8663. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company during 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. In this context, they're pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train that is already passing through the Allegheny Tunnel; in a matter of minutes, though, they'll uncouple and return to East Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." In the left foreground is the link to the westbound New Portage Secondary Track. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1960 Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:59:06 AM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8671(RSD12) PRR 8674(RSD12) PRR 8663(RSD12) |
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840 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8674, AS-18AM, 1963 |
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AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8674 and #8675. Both are AS-18AM road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. In this context, they're pushing a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll uncouple and return to East Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." ("PrrFan18n") |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1963 Upload Date: 1/17/2021 7:10:54 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 8674(RSD12) PRR 8675(RSD12) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8667, AS-18AM, 1964 |
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24th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 November 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8678, #8674, and #8667. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pushing a 76-car mixed-cargo freight train (headed by engine #9657) up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and head back down the Alleghenies to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains. Photo taken from the steps of SLOPE Tower, partially visible on the right. |
| Photo Date: |
11/29/1964 Upload Date: 10/10/2016 4:10:36 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8678(RSD12) PRR 8674(RSD12) PRR 8667(RSD12) |
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383 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8674, AS-18AM, 1965 |
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Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8674, #8671, and #8667. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pulling an eastbound coal train toward ALTO Tower and the 17th Street Bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1965 Upload Date: 6/25/2016 4:25:23 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 8674(RSD12) PRR 8671(RSD12) PRR 8667(RSD12) |
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637 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8663, AS-18AM, 1966 |
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Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8663, an unidentified unit, and #8674. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pulling a fully-loaded coal train past SLOPE Tower, under the 24th Street Bridge, and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. This photo taken from the steps of SLOPE Tower. |
| Photo Date: |
2/19/1966 Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:35:27 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8663(RSD12) PRR 8674(RSD12) |
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505 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8674, AS-18AM, 1966 |
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Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8674, an unidentified unit, and #8663. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pulling a fully-loaded coal train past SLOPE Tower, under the 24th Street Bridge, and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. This photo taken from the steps of SLOPE Tower. |
| Photo Date: |
2/19/1966 Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:37:20 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Winter,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8674(RSD12) PRR 8663(RSD12) |
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508 Comments: 0 |
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