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PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #9 of 9, c. 1953 |
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Here is the ninth of nine successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are numerous unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives parked on the Engine Ready Tracks. Notable in the center is the gantry crane at the Ash Pit. 0therwise, there's not a diesel in sight! |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/20/2025 6:04:38 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #1 of 6, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of six successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the western face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. In the foreground is PRR open hopper #256639, brimming to the top with cinders produced by voracious steam locomotives. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/19/2025 9:08:05 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Yard,Steam |
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| Title: |
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #2 of 6, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the second of six successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the western face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. At one time, it was billed as "The World's Largest Roundhouse." The tall smokestack in the background marks the location of the Roundhouse Power Plant. Also note the photographer's shadow on the Bridge's wooden railing! |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 7/15/2021 10:02:34 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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| Title: |
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #3 of 6, c. 1953 |
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Here is the third of six successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the northwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. Note the two distinctly different water tanks. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/19/2025 9:05:28 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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| Title: |
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #4 of 6, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the fourth of six successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the northwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/19/2025 9:08:21 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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| Title: |
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #5 of 6, c. 1953 |
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Here is the fifth of six successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Partially visible at the right is the northwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. To the left of it are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. At the far left are the Westbound Empties Hump and HOMER Tower. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/19/2025 9:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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| Title: |
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #6 of 6, c. 1953 |
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Here is the sixth of six successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Partially visible at the right is the northwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. To the left of it are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. At the far left are the Westbound Empties Hump and HOMER Tower. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:05:42 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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