Here is page two of a 15-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Soliloquy Of Altoona." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 17. Partial Caption: "K-4s #3872 accelerates a passenger train out of Altoona for points east. Taken from the 9th St. Bridge in 1947 by F.S. Gamber." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3872, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of service. |
Date:
4/1/1978 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map  |
Views:
272 |
Collection Of:

Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Yard,Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Pennypacker ~> "Soliloquy Of Altoona" (R) |