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Viewing Album: PRR: Hilker ~> The H&P Branch ~ 2007
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
4/16/2007 - 4/16/2007
Album Info:
Here is a 21-page article by Mr. Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, pages 40-60. There's lots of information, maps, and photos about Hollidaysburg and Blair County history herein!
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 40, 2007
Description:
Here is page one of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 40. Notable here is a map depicting (in red) the lines of the PRR's Middle Division in 1941.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:19:05 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 41, 2007
Description:
Here is page two of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 41. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Bridge #16.53, spanning the Juniata River east of Williamsburg on the Lower Trail. This was one of four times the Petersburg Branch crossed the river."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:22:14 AM
Location:
Williamsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 42, 2007
Description:
Here is page three of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 42. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Looking east at Canal St. toward Williamsburg in 1939. The station is in the middle distance."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:24:23 AM
Location:
Williamsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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515
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 43, 2007
Description:
Here is page four of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 43. Partial Photo Caption: "The Petersburg Branch, looking toward Ganister, in 1939." A small portion of the Juniata River is visible at the far right.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:26:32 AM
Location:
Williamsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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430
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 44, 2007
Description:
Here is page five of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 44. According to this Middle Division passenger service timetable dated 25 September 1921, "local" train #6250 covered the 7.6 miles from Altoona to Hollidaysburg in 23 minutes ~ but "express" train #6372 covered the same distance in just 15 minutes!
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:28:49 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
417
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 45, 2007
Description:
Here is page six of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 45.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:44:00 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
332
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 46, 2007
Description:
Here is page seven of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 46. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "1919 view of overhead girder bridge #26.60 on the Petersburg Branch at Reese, Pa."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:46:37 AM
Location:
Reese, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 47, 2007
Description:
Here is page eight of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 47. Top Photo Caption: "Built in 1904, this small 8'-6" x 12' station was located at Wertz, the first stop south of Ganister on the Springfield Branch."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:49:30 AM
Location:
Wertz, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
349
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 48, 2007
Description:
Here is page nine of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 48. Photo Caption: "D16B and passenger train at Oreminea on the Springfield Branch." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #268, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A during 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in July of 1902, and retired in March of 1918 after 20 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:51:58 AM
Location:
Oreminea, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 268(4-4-0)
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551
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 49, 2007
Description:
Here is page ten of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 49. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Twin 35,000-gallon wood water tanks and pump house at Ganister."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:54:21 AM
Location:
Ganister, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:
330
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 50, 2007
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 50. Partial Photo Caption: "'SJ' tower at Ganister controlled the junction with the Springfield Branch as well as sidings. Juniata River is behind the tower."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:05:26 AM
Location:
Ganister, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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349
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 51, 2007
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 51. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Early 1900s eastward view through Alexandria."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:08:06 AM
Location:
Alexandria, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
306
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 52, 2007
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 52. Partial Photo Caption: "A mid-1990 view of Frankstown."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:11:03 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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275
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 53, 2007
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 53.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:13:23 AM
Location:
Oreminea, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
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Views:
374
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 54, 2007
Description:
Here is page 15 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 54.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:15:42 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
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Views:
331
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 55, 2007
Description:
Here is page 16 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 55. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The crew of a local freight train that served the Springfield Branch, January 1942."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:24:51 AM
Location:
Williamsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
340
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 56, 2007
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 56. Photo Caption: "Muleshoe Curve on the New Portage Branch in the 1920s. The helper pushing a westbound train is heading toward the main line at Tunnel Hill."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:26:36 AM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
418
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 57, 2007
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 57. Partial Photo Caption: "An early 1900s postcard view of the station complex at Petersburg, looking eastward."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:28:39 AM
Location:
Petersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
328
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 58, 2007
Description:
Here is page 19 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 58.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:30:48 AM
Location:
Petersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
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Views:
289
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 59, 2007
Description:
Here is page 20 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 59. Shown here is a photo by Philip R. Hastings of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6894, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in May of 1956. Photo Caption: "M-1 #6894 and westbound freight train near Alexandria, Pa., in [September] 1955."
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:33:14 AM
Location:
Alexandria, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6894(4-8-2)
Views:
465
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Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 60, 2007
Description:
Here is page 21 of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 60. Top Photo Caption: "I-1sa #1753 pushing on the rear of a freight train on the H&P Branch in September 1955. The Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River (which the Petersburg Branch follows much of the way) is in the foreground." Shown here are two photos by Philip R. Hastings of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1753, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during October of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in September of 1947, and retired in October of 1958 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 1:35:44 AM
Location:
Canoe Creek, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1753(2-10-0)
Views:
447
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