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PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Back Cover |
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Here is the back cover of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." General Caption: "Views of Altoona Works, the Principal Shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad." Of special note is caption number three: "Locomotive on testing plant, Altoona, Pa." Shown here is engine #790, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata in December of 1916, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in August of 1956 after 40 years' service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1926 Upload Date: 6/27/2022 11:44:04 AM |
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Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 790(2-10-0) |
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PRR 790 I-1SA, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #790, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata in December of 1916, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in August of 1956 after 40 years of service. It's returning to East Altoona following another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back. Photo taken just East of the 4th Street Footbridge. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/18/2025 11:28:51 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 790(2-10-0) |
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