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"Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959 |
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Here is page five of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yacht, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Altoona version of T-1 had a shorter nose for easier construction, as well as raised skirts for greater accessibility." PRR engine #5511 is a T-1 built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Paint flakes off her flanks and grime accumulates upon her running gear as the 5546, still a youngster, stands in storage at Altoona." PRR engine #5546 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. (Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.) |
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11/1/1959 Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:42:34 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5511(4-4-4-4) PRR 5546(UNKNOWN) |
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Altoona ~ "Where 14,000 Labored," Page 24, 1987 |
| Description: |
Here is page 12 of a 16-page article by Mark Smith & Michelle Giroux entitled "Where 14,000 Labored." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 24. Partial Photo Caption: "A mere child, eight-year-old T1 No. 5546 awaits scrapping at East Altoona." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5546, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just a decade of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1987 Upload Date: 6/11/2025 9:42:46 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5546(UNKNOWN) |
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