PRR 8609, APS-24MS, 1964         
RR City. Here is an original photo that I took of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Railroad City Limited" in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 April 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8609, #8610, and #8606. All are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,400 horsepower each; #8609 and #8610 were built in 1956, but #8606 was built in 1955. They are pulling the 18-car "Railroad City Limited" out of Altoona on the Hollidaysburg Branch Line. The last cars of the "Limited" are visible around the "S" curve to the right. Also visible behind #8609 is the Crossing Gate Tower, located on 19th Street.
Date: 4/25/1964 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 861 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 8609(RSD7) PRR 8610(RSD7) PRR 8606(RSD7)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 8609, APS-24MS, 1964
Picture Categories: Passenger,Track This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Railroad City Limited" ~ 25 April 1964
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