Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8968, a BS-16M road switcher built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in June of 1951 and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. Partially visible in the left background is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. Brush Mountain dominates the hazy distance. |
Date:
8/15/1965 |
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Views:
20 |
Collection Of:
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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![PRR 8968, BS-16M, c. 1965](/pictures\117696\PRR_8968_52_A-Pb.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Bridge,Signal |
This picture is part of album: PRR-PC-CR: Altoona Diesel Action ~ 1946-1996 |