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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/1/1953 - 10/1/1953
Album Info:Here is a two-page article by Mr. Tom Hollyman entitled "Two Weeks on a 'Sky Hook.'" It was published originally in the October 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, pages 10-11. "Our job was to photograph at minimum altitude the many postwar improvements and changes that have been made in Pennsylvania Railroad trackage, yards, coal and ore unloading facilities, engine houses, and other installations. The photographs are to be used for the promotion of the Railroad's business." (Page 10) Also included are some samples of his work that were taken over Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1953.
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Tom Hollyman's Odyssey, Page 10, 1953
Title:  Tom Hollyman's Odyssey, Page 10, 1953
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article by Tom Hollyman entitled "Two Weeks On A 'Sky Hook.'" It was published originally in the October 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Photo Caption: "Tom Hollyman aims his Rolleiflex camera from open door of [Bell] helicopter while the PRR below poses for its portrait."
Photo Date:  10/1/1953  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 11:21:43 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Tom Hollyman's Odyssey, Page 11, 1953
Title:  Tom Hollyman's Odyssey, Page 11, 1953
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page article by Tom Hollyman entitled "Two Weeks On A 'Sky Hook.'" It was published originally in the October 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. Top Photo Caption: "This view of Greenville Piers, with New York skyline in background, is typical of Mr. Hollyman's photography on PRR."
Photo Date:  10/1/1953  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 11:24:27 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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PRR Altoona Works, #1 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR Altoona Works, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:  Hollyman. Here is the first of three photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works. This photo was taken in August of 1953 by Tom Hollyman. In the foreground is the 7th Street Bridge, situated over the mainline tracks (Pittsburgh to the bottom, Harrisburg to the top). Sandwiched between 7th Street, Chestnut Avenue, and the mainline tracks are the Passenger Car Shops, the Finishing Roundhouse, and the Erecting & Machine Shop beyond them in the distance. The next landmark is the 4th Street Footbridge; situated under it are WORKS Tower (to the right of the mainline tracks) and SOUTH Tower (to the right of the yard tracks). Beyond the Bridge and adjacent to the mainline are the Westbound Dispatch Tracks (for locomotive crew changes); next over is the Eastbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 3/9/2022 6:16:03 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal
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PRR Altoona Works, #2 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR Altoona Works, #2 of 3, 1953
Description:  Hollyman. Here is the second of three photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works. This photo was taken in August of 1953 by Tom Hollyman. At the lower left is the 17th Street Bridge and the Hollidaysburg Branch curving under it; across the tracks is ALTO Tower. Just to the right of the Bridge are the PRR's Test Plant and the Locomotive Test Plant behind it. Paralleling the mainline tracks (Pittsburgh to the bottom, Harrisburg to the top) between the 17th Street Bridge and the 12th Street Footbridge are the Altoona Car Shops. This area was once home to the Altoona Machine Shops and three functioning roundhouses. At the left end of the 12th Street Footbridge are the Passenger Station and its venerable trainshed. Near the center is the 7th Street Bridge. Sandwiched between 7th Street, Chestnut Avenue, and the mainline tracks are the Passenger Car Shops, the Finishing Roundhouse, and the Erecting & Machine Shop beyond them in the distance. Just past the 4th Street Footbridge and to the immediate right of the mainline tracks are the Westbound Dispatch Tracks (for locomotive crew changes); next over is the Eastbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 3/9/2022 6:16:35 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
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PRR Altoona Works, #3 of 3, c. 1955
Title:  PRR Altoona Works, #3 of 3, c. 1955
Description:  Hollyman. Here is the third of three photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works. This photo was taken around 1955 by an unidentified photographer. At the lower left is the 17th Street Bridge and the Hollidaysburg Branch curving under it. Just to the right of the Bridge are the PRR's Test Plant and the Locomotive Test Plant behind it. Paralleling the mainline tracks (Pittsburgh to the left, Harrisburg to the right) between the 17th Street Bridge and the 12th Street Footbridge are the Altoona Car Shops. This area was once home to the Altoona Machine Shops and three functioning roundhouses. At the left end of the 12th Street Footbridge are the Passenger Station and its venerable trainshed. The next structure spanning the mainline is the 7th Street Bridge; the PRR's Passenger Car Shops are beyond it at the left.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 3/9/2022 6:17:13 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  51   Comments: 0


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