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Viewing Album: PRR: D.C. Jones ~> Altoona Adventures - City
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
1/23/1953 - 1/23/1953
Album Info:
Here are several original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad subjects by Mr. Douglas C. Jones that were taken in and about Altoona, Pennsylvania, circa 1953. They are organized according to location: from the 24th Street Turntable in the West to the Erecting & Machine Shop in the East. The actual order of succession is not recorded. All of these images come from negatives I purchased during several eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Jeffrey K. Frangione in May, June, and July of 2021.
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Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. In this context, it's on the Turntable having just returned to Altoona from a passenger helper run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin where it uncoupled and returned here, to be turned around, for yet another run up "The Mountain."
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:45:49 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the firebox backhead of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:42:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the engineman's view from Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Visible in the middle distance are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, where #646 will be moved to await its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." The twin smokestacks at the right mark the location of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:43:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,InCab,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fourth of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service. It's parked in the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, awaiting its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." Visible in the left background are several homes situated on Tenth Avenue.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:40:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4143, H-9S, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 7th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4143, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1913 and retired in March of 1953 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's servicing the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. Partially visible in the background is the Passenger Station's venerable trainshed.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/9/2021 10:13:52 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4143(2-8-0)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8506, ES-15M, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the 9th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8506, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in August of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. In the background, several passenger cars ~ recently reconditioned in Altoona's Passenger Car Shops ~ await their return to revenue service. In the foreground, snow flurries flutter to the frozen ground.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/9/2021 10:12:38 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8506(GP7)
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7th Street Bridge, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 7th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the left foreground are several diesel-electric locomotives awaiting their next helper/pusher assignments up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back; a couple of them are parked under one of the two vest-pocket coaling tipples. At the far left are several structures that are part of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops. In the center distance is the 4th Street Footbridge; under it is an unidentified steam locomotive servicing the Eastbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
5/19/2021 8:30:38 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7th Street Bridge, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 7th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground are several diesel-electric locomotives awaiting their next helper/pusher assignments up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. Beyond them are some passenger coaches awaiting refurbishing. In the background are several structures that are part of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
5/19/2021 8:31:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
183
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6168, J-1, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just to the East of the 7th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6168, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of the Classification Yard and will soon climb the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/9/2021 10:30:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6168(2-10-4)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4521, I-1SA, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just to the East of the 7th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4521, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1939, and retired in February of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. Visible in the right distance is the 4th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/9/2021 10:31:42 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4521(2-10-0)
Views:
225
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 790, I-1SA, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just to the East of the 4th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #790, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during December of 1916, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in August of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. Note the Brakeman riding on the pilot step.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/9/2021 10:32:52 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 790(2-10-0)
Views:
206
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1485, B-6SB, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just to the East of the 4th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1485, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916 and retired in August of 1957 after 41 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is one of the PRR's Passenger Car Shop buildings. At the right, an unidentified "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive scurries about with yard work.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
5/19/2021 8:33:05 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1485(0-6-0)
Views:
199
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #1 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the first of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Visible in the foreground are various and sundry replacement assemblies for steam locomotives. Beyond them is an unidentified Class AP-20 diesel-electric locomotive, along with several other engines awaiting repairs. Snow-covered Brush Mountain dominates the hazy distance.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/19/2021 1:49:53 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #2 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. The north wing of the Shop is visible in the background. In front of it, at the left, are two ALCo-built diesel-electric locomotives awaiting repairs. In the foreground is the Shop's Turntable.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 6:01:22 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #3 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the third of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. The north wing of the Shop is visible in the background. In front of it, in the center, are two ALCo-built diesel-electric locomotives awaiting repairs. In the foreground is the Shop's Turntable.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/20/2021 5:16:31 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #4 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fourth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. The central section of the Shop is visible in the background. Partially visible in the center is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0) Shop Switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. To its right is an unidentified "AF" Class diesel-electric locomotive awaiting repairs. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels, tires, and axles ~ most of which will never be installed.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/20/2021 5:17:27 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #5 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fifth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. The south wing of the Shop is visible in the background. Prominent here is PRR engine #2824, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during November of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in March of 1953 after 43 years of faithful service. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels, tires, and axles destined for the Recycling Center.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/20/2021 10:37:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2824(2-8-0)
PRR 4230(2-10-0)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #6 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the sixth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Prominent here is PRR engine #4230, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in this very Shop as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. In the middle foreground is Maintenance-of-Way flatcar #495955; stored on its deck is a new cast-steel trailing truck which, at this point in history, may never be installed. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels, tires, and axles ~ most of which will never be installed.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/19/2021 7:02:26 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(2-10-0)
PRR 2824(2-8-0)
Views:
314
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #7 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the seventh of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Partially visible at the top left is PRR engine #4230, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in this very Shop as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. In the center is Maintenance-of-Way flatcar #495955; stored on its deck is a new cast-steel trailing truck which, at this point in history, may never be installed. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels which have run their last miles and are soon headed to the Recycling Center.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 6:02:43 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(2-10-0)
PRR 2824(2-8-0)
Views:
296
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #8 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the eighth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. This photo was taken in the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Shown here are the firebox, ash pan, and trailing truck assemblies on the Engineman's side of PRR engine #6801, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in June of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/19/2021 1:10:07 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6801(4-8-2)
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #9 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the ninth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. This photo was taken in the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Shown here are the firebox, ash pan, and trailing truck assemblies on the Fireman's side of PRR engine #6959, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in December of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/18/2021 7:42:19 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6959(4-8-2)
Views:
113
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #10 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the tenth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Prominent here is PRR engine #3646, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1916 and retired in February of 1954 after 38 years of faithful service. It's a sad, sad sight!
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/20/2021 9:22:54 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3646(2-8-2)
Views:
125
Comments:
0
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