PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #1 of 6, c. 1953         
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.
Date: 2/2/1953 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 16 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Rolling Stock: PRR 256639 (Open Hopper) Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #1 of 6, c. 1953
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: D.C. Jones ~> Altoona Adventures - Roundhouse (R)
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