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| Title: |
"Power To Burn," Page 86, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 86 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Revised Caption: "PRR No. 43 was built by Smith and Perkins of Alexandria, Va., and was named originally the 'Altoona.' Rebuilt in 1866, it was given the number 43." |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1976 Upload Date: 3/13/2019 9:00:50 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR ALTOONA(4-6-0) PRR 43(4-6-0) |
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| Title: |
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Pages 50-51, 1996 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, pages 50-51. Photo Caption: "The engine 'Altoona' after being rebuilt in the Altoona shops in 1866. It was built by Smith and Perkins of Alexandria, Va., in October 1852 [and] was placed on the Eastern Division in December 1852. It was originally a 2-6-0, but was rebuilt into a 4-6-0, as were others of this type. In the background is the Logan House, while at the left is the St. Charles Hotel, once a famous hostelry in Altoona." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1996 Upload Date: 11/23/2017 7:38:27 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR ALTOONA(4-6-0) PRR 43(4-6-0) |
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687 Comments: 0 |
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