| Here is the illustration on page iii of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "A group of freight locomotives are posed in this view of the Western Roundhouse of the Altoona Machine Shops, circa 1882." This Roundhouse is located near the intersection of 9th Avenue & 17th Street. The locomotive in the forefront is PRR engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service. |
| Date:
1/1/1984 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map  |
Views:
386 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Steam,Track |
This picture is part of album: PRR: "Altoona Machine Shops: 1866-1904" |