Volkmer. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 5827." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 5827. Baldwin-built Centipedes at East Altoona, Pennsylvania, October 29, 1959. Originally purchased for passenger service, these unique locomotives were downgraded from 6000hp to 5000hp per semi-permanently coupled pair and placed into freight and helper service. Photo by William D. Volkmer." PRR engine #5827 was built in October of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after 14 just years of revenue service. Also visible are deadlined "Decapod" #4335 on the left and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple in the distance. |
Date:
10/29/1959 |
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Yard,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Pennsy Pix by Mr. William D. Volkmer |