"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 13, 1978         
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "The World's Largest Railroad Shops." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 13. Partial Caption: "An example of the Altoona Shops' work is that of the T-1 duplex-drive 4-4-4-4 #5521." Depicted in both photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5521, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) Duplex built in Juniata during May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Both photos by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 9th Street Footbridge.
Date: 4/1/1978 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 70 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5521(4-4-4-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 13, 1978
Picture Categories: Bridge,Steam,Signal This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Largest Railroad Shops" ~ April 1978
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