"Modern Railroads," Page 54, 1956          
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 54. Revised Caption: "New 2400-HP units are used in [passenger] helper service west of Altoona." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8608, #8609, and #8606. All are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each.
Date: 11/14/1956 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 756 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 8608(RSD7) PRR 8609(RSD7) PRR 8606(RSD7)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Modern Railroads," Page 54, 1956
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Modern Railroads" Reprint ~ November 1956
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