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PRR "Altoona Interlude," Page 63, 1949 |
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Here is page seven of a 14-page camera study by W.A. Feibelman entitled "Altoona Interlude." It was published originally in his (1979) monograph entitled "Rails To Pittsburgh: 1945-1970," page 63. Top Photo Caption: "Having arrived at Altoona, the fireman is leaving the mirror-shiny Sharknose 5785, which is less than a year old." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5785 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, rebuilt as a BF-16Z freight unit rated at 1,600 horsepower in 1952, and retired in 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Note the steam locomotive parked near the 12th Street Footbridge. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1949 Upload Date: 2/2/2025 5:57:36 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000) |
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2 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5785, BF-16Z, 1958 |
| Description: |
Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania, on 24 August 1958. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5785 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #5785 was constructed as a BP-20 passenger unit in November of 1948 (rated at 2,000 horsepower), rebuilt in 1952 as a BF-16Z freight unit (rated at 1,600 horsepower), and retired in 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/24/1958 Upload Date: 6/1/2018 2:16:49 AM |
| Location: |
Erie, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000) |
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6696 Comments: 1 |
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PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 29, 1996 |
| Description: |
Here is page 16 of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 29. Top Photo Caption: "BF-16 #2015, in original paint, leads a merchandise consist westbound, across Rockville Bridge, December 1954." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2015 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #2015 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Bottom Photo Caption: "Two PRR BF-16Z, including #5785. These were formerly classed BP-20 before regearing in 1952 for freight service. South Amboy, N.J., 1957." Photo by Don Wood. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1996 Upload Date: 12/6/2017 4:44:30 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2015(RF-16A) PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000) |
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6202 Comments: 0 |
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