Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 94. Partial Caption: "Bridge structure as used in 1902 supports upper quadrant signals as train No. 11, westbound St. Louis-Southwestern Mail passes under it. Train is climbing grade leading to Horseshoe Curve, and pulled by an M1 class engine No. 6884...." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6884, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in October of 1949 after 23 years of faithful service. |
Date:
1/1/1974 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map ![Show Altoona on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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!["Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 94, 1974](/pictures\143844\Westing_91_A-Pb.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Westing ~> Pennsy Steam & Semaphores |