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Viewing Album: PRR: Hollidaysburg, PA ~ MoW Equipment
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
2/3/1960 - 12/31/1964
Album Info:
Here are nine original photos that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad maintenance-of-way equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, between 25 July 1960 and 15 July 1961.
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Title:
PRR 38525, Mechanical Sythe, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during May of 1960. Shown here is a two-bladed Mechanical Scythe, #38525. It is used for weed control along the tracks, in and around Hollidaysburg. This photo was taken near the intersection of Jones and South Juniata Streets.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 12:59:39 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
219
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0
Title:
PRR 493445, Bunk Car, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during May of 1960. Shown here is a wooden Bunk House Car, #493445. The two smoke stacks means it is heated by coal stoves, and the wire running toward the hand brake means that it has electric lights inside. There is neither running water nor toilets, however, so its occupants are obliged to use the Freight Station. This photo was taken near the intersection of Blair and South Juniata Streets. Chimney Rocks is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:01:25 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
346
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Title:
PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during July of 1960. Shown here is Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two different functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. This photo was taken from the southern end of the old Union Street Bridge. The Samuel Rea Shop is visible in the middle distance, while two more vehicles approach on the Bedford Secondary Track.
Photo Date:
7/25/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:04:21 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
263
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Title:
PRR 7715, Motor Car, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during July of 1960. Shown here are three tank cars (carrying water) and Motor Car #7715. They are following the Fairmont "flame thrower," and the railroader up front is spraying water on any weeds that might still be burning. This photo was taken from the southern end of the old Union Street Bridge. Also visible are box cars and hopper cars which have been marshalled for reconditioning at the Samuel Rea Shop.
Photo Date:
7/25/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:05:50 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
195
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Title:
PRR 7922, ES-12, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during July of 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #7922, an ES-12 switcher built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. It is pulling the daily "Bedford Local" to Altoona ~ but it's way behind schedule because it's been following the "weed burner" and the "water sprayer" since before time began! This photo was taken from the southern end of the old Union Street Bridge. Also note the strings of gondola and hopper cars that are marshalled for reconditioning at the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop.
Photo Date:
7/25/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:08:40 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:
PRR 7922(SW1200)
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Title:
PRR 6981, Crane, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is PRR light-duty Railroad Crane #6981. The cab of this unit housed the operator's controls, as well as the motor which ran on gasoline. Also visible are a WWII-era G-30 gondola (on the right) and several N-5C cabooses (one track over) that are marshalled for reconditioning at the PRR's Altoona Car Shops. This photo was taken near the intersection of Allegheny and Blair Streets.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 12:49:33 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
432
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Title:
PRR 497795, Snow Plow, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is PRR Snow Plow #497795. This unit was built by the Russell Snow Plow Company of Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, and was painted a bright yellow ~ like all MofW equipment. Also visible is the AIRCO plant, which produced great quantities of oxygen used in various operations at the Samuel Rea Shop. The access track to the Berwind-White Railroad Car Shops is visible at the lower right. This photo was taken near the intersection of Allegheny and Blair Streets.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 12:57:14 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
186
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0
Title:
PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is a photo of Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. This photo was taken at the intersection of Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Broad, Newry, and Wall Streets ~ across the tracks from the Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:11:08 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7715, Motor Car, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here are two tank cars (carrying water) and PRR Motor Car #7715. These would follow the Fairmont" flame thrower" (pictured at left), and a railroader would spray water on any weeds that were still burning. This photo was taken at the intersection of Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Broad, Newry, and Wall Streets ~ across the tracks from the Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:12:26 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 69020, Burro Crane, 1962
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 21 April 1962. Shown here is PRR #69020, a Burro Crane. It is parked on the siding next to the Air Reduction plant, at the very eastern end of Blair Street. Also visible in the distance (L to R) are Bald Hill and the eastern portion of the PRR's Samuel Rea Shops.
Photo Date:
4/21/1962
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 4:23:02 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
490
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 38525, Mechanical Scythe, 1963
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here is the PRR Maintenance-of-Way mechanical scythe #38525. Visible on the left is a portion of South Juniata Street; the western terminus of the Pennsylvania Canal System paralleled this Street. Also visible are the Union Street Bridge and some of the many freight cars which have been marshalled for reconditoning at the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 3:26:07 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
269
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1964
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 08 August 1964. On the left is PRR Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. On the right are two tank cars (carrying water) and PRR Motor Car #7715. These would follow the "flame thrower" (pictured at left), and a worker would spray water on any weeds that were still burning. Photo taken at the intersection of South Juniata and Blair Streets, adjacent to the PRR's Freight Station.
Photo Date:
8/8/1964
Upload Date:
8/11/2016 12:59:56 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
453
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 492006, Cabin Car, 1965
Description:
MoW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad rolling stock in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 03 July 1965. Shown here is PRR #492006. It was built as a wooden X-23 box car during September of 1913; it was converted into an NX-23 "War Emergency Cabin Car" during World War I; in later years, it was relegated to Maintenance-of-Way service ~ but now it's on its way to be scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant in Frankstown. Photo taken near the Yard Master's Office, at the very eastern end of South Juniata Street.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
4/14/2017 3:26:03 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 499153, Tender, 1965
Description:
MoW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad rolling stock in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 03 July 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR #499153 and #499032. Both of them are former steam locomotive tenders that have been relegated to Maintenance-of-Way service, but are now on their way to be scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant in Frankstown. Photo taken near the Yard Master's Office, at the very eastern end of South Juniata Street.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
7/25/2016 11:18:28 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
394
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 499032, Tender, 1965
Description:
MoW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad rolling stock in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 03 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR #499032 and #499153. Both of them are former steam locomotive tenders that have been relegated to Maintenance-of-Way service, but are now on their way to be scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant in Frankstown. Photo taken near the Yard Master's Office, at the very eastern end of South Juniata Street.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
7/25/2016 11:19:57 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
839
Comments:
0
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