| 17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Spring of 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8664, #8678, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8664 was built in February of 1958 while #8678 was built in April of 1958. In this context, they're serving as tail end pushers for a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assignment. Also visible is PRR N-5 cabin car #477770. Note the trainphone apparatus on the cabin car's roof. |
| Date:
4/16/1960 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map  |
Views:
1383 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: Rolling Stock: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Altoona Bridges ~ 17th Street (R) |