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"Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959 |
| Description: |
Here is page five of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Altoona version of T-1 had a shorter nose for easier construction, as well as raised skirts for greater accessibility." PRR engine #5511 is a T-1 built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Paint flakes off her flanks and grime accumulates upon her running gear as the 5546, still a youngster, stands in storage at Altoona." PRR engine #5546 is a T-1 built by Balding during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. (Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.) |
| Photo Date: |
11/1/1959 Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:42:34 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5511(4-4-4-4) PRR 5546(UNKNOWN) |
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"Where 14,000 Labored," Page 24, 1987 |
| Description: |
Here is page 12 of a 16-page article by Mark Smith & Michelle Giroux entitled "Where 14,000 Labored." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 24. Partial Photo Caption: "A mere child, eight-year-old T1 No. 5546 awaits scrapping at East Altoona." Photo by Don Wood. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5546 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of revenue service. Partially visible in the left distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1987 Upload Date: 10/17/2024 9:33:10 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5546(UNKNOWN) |
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18 Comments: 0 |
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