Logo
 
 
12/26/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:1/24/1953 - 1/24/1953
Album Info:Here are several original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad subjects by Mr. Douglas C. Jones that were taken at and near the East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1953. The actual order of succession is not recorded. All of these images come from negatives that I purchased during several eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Jeffrey K. Frangione in May, June, and July of 2021.
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
PRR 1071, I-1SA, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 1071, I-1SA, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1071, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in August of 1959 after 41 years of revenue service. In the foreground is the creek bed for the northern branch of the Juniata River on its way to Tyrone.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/16/2021 9:53:53 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1071(2-10-0)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, c. 1953
Title:  PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is the southwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. Visible in the left foreground is the access ramp connecting the Bridge (not shown at the left) with the Roundhouse. The tall smokestack in the center marks the location of the Roundhouse Power Plant.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 12:34:50 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  217   Comments: 0
PRR 4250, I-1SA, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 4250, I-1SA, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Parked in front of the southwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse is engine #4250, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1943, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Visible at the left is the access ramp connecting the Bridge with the Roundhouse.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/10/2021 8:03:00 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4250(2-10-0)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
PRR 4266, I-1SA, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 4266, I-1SA, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Moving away from the southwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse and about to pass under the Bridge is engine #4266, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1949, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Visible at the left is the access ramp connecting the Bridge with the Roundhouse; beyond it is another "Decapod," scurrying about.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/20/2021 10:26:31 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4266(2-10-0)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
PRR Access Ramp, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Access Ramp, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground is the access ramp connecting the Bridge (to the photographer's rear) with the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. The tall smokestack at the right marks the location of the Roundhouse Power Plant.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/10/2021 6:51:13 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
PRR Rounding The Roundhouse, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Rounding The Roundhouse, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In this context, an unidentified "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain" is rounding the Roundhouse on its way to the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/22/2021 4:35:18 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  139   Comments: 0
PRR Rounding The Roundhouse, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Rounding The Roundhouse, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In this context, an unidentified "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive is rounding the Roundhouse on its way toward the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. Partially visible at the right is one of the Roundhouse Water Tanks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/22/2021 4:36:15 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  139   Comments: 0
PRR 6159, J-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6159, J-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is engine #6159, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service. Partially visible at the left is the single-lane 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 6:57:11 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6159(2-10-4)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
PRR 6159, J-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6159, J-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is engine #6159, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service. Partially visible at the left is the underside of the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 6:58:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6159(2-10-4)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
PRR M-1, "Mountain," #1 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR M-1, "Mountain," #1 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is an unidentified Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive parked at the 17th Street Bridge, waiting to enter the Roundhouse. Partly visible at the right is engine #6159, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 12:15:35 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6159(2-10-4)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
PRR 6945, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6945, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is engine #6945, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is the underside of the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 6:59:15 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6945(4-8-2)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
PRR East Altoona Ash Pit, c. 1953
Title:  PRR East Altoona Ash Pit, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. At the left, cabin cars await their next assignments, In the center, steam locomotives are being serviced at the Ash Pit; the gantry crane is used to scoop the ashes out of the pits and dump them into waiting hopper cars. At the right, freshly-serviced engines await their next assignments on the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/22/2021 7:29:49 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 6803, M-1, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6803, M-1, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6803, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in December of 1955. Partially visible in the foreground is engine #6821, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/22/2021 12:43:20 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  190   Comments: 0
PRR 6821, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 6821, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1952
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6821, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956. Partially visible in the background is engine #6803, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in August of 1926 and retired in December of 1955.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/22/2021 12:44:49 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  208   Comments: 0
PRR 6821, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6821, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6821, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/11/2021 2:04:53 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  167   Comments: 0
PRR 6432, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6432, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. In this context, it's exiting the East Altoona Roundhouse but will soon stop short of the Bridge. Note the shadow silhouette on the ground to the left of it. At the right is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/20/2021 10:21:38 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6432(2-10-4) PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
PRR 9889, H-10S, #1 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9889, H-10S, #1 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Parked in the foreground (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6835, #9889, #267, and the tender of another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6835 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. #9889 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958. And #267 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in December of 1917 and retired in June of 1957. Over in the Westbound Classification Yard, an unidentified Class I-1S (2-10-0) scurries about. To the left of its tender, the "Scooter" operator transports Yard Brakemen back to the top of the westbound hump at HOMER Tower (not shown at right).
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/11/2021 9:16:51 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6835(4-8-2) PRR 9889(2-8-0) PRR 267(2-8-2)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
PRR 9889, H-10S, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9889, H-10S, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Visible in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6835, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. To the left of it is engine #9889, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958; note that its cylinder covers have been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible at the far right is the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/11/2021 8:25:34 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  193   Comments: 0
PRR 9889, H-10S, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9889, H-10S, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Parked in the right foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9889, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958. To the left of it is engine #267, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in December of 1917 and retired in June of 1957; note that its main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. In the background, several other steam locomotives scurry about on a crisp Winter's morning.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/11/2021 8:26:43 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9889(2-8-0) PRR 267(2-8-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four 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 Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is heading toward the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:21:51 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of four 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 Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is about to pass under the Bridge on it way to the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:23:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the third of four 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 Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is has just passed under the Bridge on it way to the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/20/2021 10:23:10 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and has now arrived at the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:24:42 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR 6899, M-1, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6899, M-1, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6899, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. Above and to the left of it is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Above and to the right of it is PRR engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 12:33:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6899(4-8-2) PRR 6722(4-8-2) PRR 6727(4-8-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Note that the main driving rods have been removed. The road numbers of the other deadlined locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/21/2021 6:40:37 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6727(4-8-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
PRR Running Light, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Running Light, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive. The tender's depleted coal bunker leads me to believe that it's on its way to be serviced after completing a successful run to Altoona. The road numbers of the deadlined steam locomotives pictured in the foreground are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/21/2021 6:42:08 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 6733, M-1B, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6733, M-1B, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Situated in the very center is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/12/2021 8:35:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #1 of 8, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #1 of 8, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of eight 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 are numerous Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives parked on the Engine Ready Tracks. None of their road numbers are recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/11/2021 9:17:06 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  156   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #2 of 8, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #2 of 8, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive about to pass under the Bridge on its way to the East Altoona Roundhouse. Partially visible in the hazy distance is the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/16/2021 9:55:10 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  154   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #3 of 8, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #3 of 8, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the third of eight 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 are numerous Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives parked on the Engine Ready Tracks. None of their road numbers are recorded. In the left foreground, note that this locomotive's driving rods have been tossed into its tender's coal bunker in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/15/2021 10:03:41 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  154   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #4 of 8, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #4 of 8, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/12/2021 8:36:18 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  217   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #7 of 8, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #7 of 8, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the seventh of eight 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 are numerous Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives parked on the Engine Ready Tracks. None of their road numbers are recorded. Note the K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" hauling a hopper filled with cinders!
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/11/2021 9:18:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #1 of 6, c. 1953
Title:  PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #1 of 6, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of six 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. At one time, it was billed as "The World's Largest Roundhouse." The tall smokestack in the background marks the location of the Roundhouse Power Plant. Also note the photographer's shadow on the Bridge's wooden railing!
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/15/2021 10:02:34 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  109   Comments: 0
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #5 of 6, c. 1953
Title:  PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, #5 of 6, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fifth of six original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Partially visible at the right is the northwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse. To the left of it are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. At the far left are the Westbound Hump and HOMER Tower.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:05:42 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  114   Comments: 0


Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
  Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net