| 17th Street. Here is an image of a photo by J.J. Young of the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine ladder and ready tracks near the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This photo was taken during the early 1940's. Gone are the&roundhouse and all of the steam locomotives waiting to be serviced or to be of service. They have been replaced by acres and acres of materiel used in the production of freight cars and cabin cars at the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops in the background. Also of note is an unidentified "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive heading a westbound freight train and the Altoona Passenger Station's trainshed a bit further East. So, too, the many commercial buildings that once populated 10th Avenue have behn demolished and replaced by parking lots. William E Burket Collection. |
| Date:
8/9/1938 |
Location:
Altoona, PA |
Views:
401 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Yard,Steam,Track |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Old-Time PRR in Altoona, PA ~ 17th Street |