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Viewing Album: PRR: Hollidaysburg, PA ~ MoW Equipment
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
2/9/1960 - 2/9/1960
Album Info:
Here are 15 original photos that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad maintenance-of-way equipment in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, between 1960 and 1965.
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Title:
PRR 38525, Mechanical Sythe, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in May of 1960. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's two-bladed mechanical scythe #38525. It's used for weed control along the tracks, in and around Hollidaysburg. Photo taken near the intersection of Jones and South Juniata Streets.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 12:59:39 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 493445, Bunk Car, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in May of 1960. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's wooden Bunk House Car #493445. The two smokestacks means that it's heated by coal stoves, and the wire running toward the hand brake means that it has electric lights inside. There is neither running water nor toilets, however, so its occupants are obliged to use the PRR's Freight Station (partially visible at the right). Hollidaysburg's historic Chimney Rocks are visible in the distance. Photo taken near the junction of Blair and South Juniata Streets.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:01:25 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
389
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0
Title:
PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two different functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. The PRR's Samuel Rea Shop is visible in the middle distance, while two more vehicles approach on the Bedford Secondary Track. Photo taken from the southern end of the Union Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:04:21 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
320
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7715, Motor Car, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here are three tank cars (carrying water) and Pennsylvania Railroad Motor Car #7715. They're following the Fairmont "flame thrower," and the Railroader up front is spraying water on any weeds that might still be burning. Note the numerous boxcars and hopper cars which have been marshalled for reconditioning in the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop. Photo taken from the Union Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:05:50 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7922, ES-12, 1960
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7922, an ES-12 switcher built by Gm-EMD in November of 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. It's pulling the daily "Bedford Local" to Altoona ~ but it's way behind schedule because it's been following the "weed burner" and the "water sprayer" since before time began! Note the strings of gondola and hopper cars that have been marshalled for reconditioning in the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop. Photo taken from the southern end of the Union Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:08:40 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7922(SW1200)
Views:
722
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0
Title:
PRR 6981, Crane, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's light-duty Railroad Crane #6981. The cab of this unit housed the operator's controls, as well as the motor which ran on gasoline. Also visible are an unidentified G-30 gondola and several N-5C cabin cars that have been marshalled for reconditioning in the PRR's Altoona Car Shops. Photo taken near the intersection of Allegheny and Blair Streets.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 12:49:33 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
484
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 497795, Snow Plow, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Snow Plow #497795. This unit was built by the Russell Snow Plow Company of Ridgeway, Pennsylvania, and was painted a bright yellow ~ like all MofW equipment. Partially visible in the background is the AIRCO plant, which produced great quantities of oxygen used in various operations at the Samuel Rea Shop. The access track to the Berwind-White Railroad Car Shops is visible at the lower right. Photo taken near the intersection of Allegheny and Blair Streets.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 12:57:14 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
225
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. Photo taken at the intersection of Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Broad, Newry, and Wall Streets ~ across the tracks from the Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:11:08 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station
Locomotives:
Views:
243
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7715, Motor Car, 1961
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1961. Shown here are two tank cars (carrying water) and Pennsylvania Railroad Motor Car #7715. These would follow the Fairmont "flame thrower" (pictured at left), and a Railroader would spray water on any weeds that were still burning. Photo taken at the intersection of Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Broad, Newry, and Wall Streets ~ across the tracks from the Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
7/15/1961
Upload Date:
6/12/2016 1:12:26 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station
Locomotives:
Views:
249
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 69020, Burro Crane, 1962
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 21 April 1962. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Burro Crane #69020. It's parked on the siding next to the Air Reduction plant, at the very eastern end of Blair Street. Also visible in the distance (L to R) are Bald Hill and the eastern portion of the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop.
Photo Date:
4/21/1962
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 4:23:02 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
553
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 38525, Mechanical Scythe, 1963
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's two-bladed mechanical scythe #38525. Visible on the left is a portion of South Juniata Street; the western terminus of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal System paralleled this Street. Also visible are the Union Street Bridge and some of the many freight cars which have been marshalled for reconditioning in the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 3:26:07 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
313
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9845, Fairmont, 1964
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1964. On the left is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fairmont "Flame Thrower" #9845. This machine has at least two functions, depending upon the season. In the winter, it is used to melt snow and ice that might foul switches. In the summer, it is used to burn track-side weeds. On the right are two tank cars (carrying water) and PRR Motor Car #7715. These would follow the "flame thrower" (pictured at left), and a Railroader would spray water on any still-burning weeds. All are parked adjacent to the PRR's Freight Station on South Juniata Street.
Photo Date:
8/8/1964
Upload Date:
8/11/2016 12:59:56 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Station
Locomotives:
Views:
522
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 492006, Cabin Car, 1965
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 3 July 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad car #492006. It was built as a wooden X-23 box car during September of 1913 and then converted into an NX-23 "War Emergency Cabin Car" during World War I. In later years, it was repurposed for Maintenance-of-Way service ~ but now it's on its way to be scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant in Frankstown.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
4/14/2017 3:26:03 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
375
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 499153, Tender, 1965
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 3 July 1965. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad cars #499153 and #499032. Both are former steam locomotive tenders that had been repurposed for Maintenance-of-Way service, but are now on their way to be scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant in Frankstown. Photo taken near the Yard Master's Office, at the very eastern end of South Juniata Street.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
7/25/2016 11:18:28 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
439
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 499032, Tender, 1965
Description:
MofW Equipment. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 3 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad cars #499032 and #499153. Both are former steam locomotive tenders that had been repurposed for Maintenance-of-Way service, but are now on their way to be scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant in Frankstown. Photo taken near the Yard Master's Office, at the very eastern end of South Juniata Street.
Photo Date:
7/3/1965
Upload Date:
7/25/2016 11:19:57 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
911
Comments:
0
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