PRR Western Entrance to Altoona Yards, c. 1953         
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Here is a panoramic view of the western entrance to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Yards. Visible (L to R) are some of the Passenger Car Shops, two vest-pocket coaling/sanding stations, the 7th Street Locomotive Ready Tracks (now occupied exclusively by diesels), the 4th Street Footbridge, and a "Decapod" on the move. Photo taken from the 7th Street Bridge.
Date: 2/2/1953 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 22 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR Western Entrance to Altoona Yards, c. 1953
Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal This picture is part of album:  PRR: D.C. Jones ~> Altoona Adventures - City (R)
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