PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960         
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8906, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in April of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 4th Street Footbridge.
Date: 5/5/1960 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 435 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 8906(RS3)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Altoona's 4th Street Footbridge ~ '46-'68
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