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PRR in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, c. 1920's |
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Here is an image of a photo that was taken of Frankstown, Pennsylvania, during the 1920's. Notable here (B to T) are the Pennsylvania Railroad's water tower, an actual train heading East on the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch line, Tower F, and the Eastbound Classification Yard. The Eastbound and Westbound Yards were constructed in 1902-1903, and were built over the old Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. US Route 22 ~ the "William Penn Highway" ~ bisects the town: East to Huntingdon toward the bottom, West to Hollidaysburg toward the top. Photo Credit: Jim Snyder, Jr. (#6,300) |
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4/16/1920 Upload Date: 5/27/2020 8:13:51 AM |
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Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Bridge,Yard |
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PRR L-1S, "Mikado," c. 1945 |
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Frankstown. Here is an undated photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken near Frankstown, Pennsylvania. It was published originally in his 1986 book entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1940's-1950's," page 134. Photo Caption: "At left, we are looking off Route 22 at an L-1s switching a cut of cars into the Hollidaysburg Yard. The line east, behind the tender, comes off the main at PETE Interlocking near Petersburg." |
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11/14/1945 Upload Date: 12/27/2016 3:35:04 PM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Winter,Steam |
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PRR 2, FF-2, 1962 |
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Frankstown. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company for the Great Northern Railroad as number "5012" in October of 1927, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "2" in August of 1956, and retired in March of 1962 after 34 years of faithful service. Note that the pantographs have already been removed in preparation for its being scrapped at the PRR's Reclamation Plant. |
| Photo Date: |
1/23/1962 Upload Date: 11/12/2020 9:03:20 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
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PRR 2(Boxcab) |
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PRR 4721, P-5A, 1965 |
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Frankstown. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via the Houser Collection that was taken in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 5 July 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4721 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4721 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932 and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of service. Next Stop: The Scrapper! |
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7/5/1965 Upload Date: 8/18/2023 9:16:22 PM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
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PRR 4721(Boxcab) |
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PRR 7923, ES-12, 1964 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original photo that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, around noon on 11 July 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7923, an ES-12 switcher built by GM-EMD in November of 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. It's about to cross the unpaved road leading to the PRR's Reclamation Plant with three H-43A covered hopper cars that have recently been filled with sand. |
| Photo Date: |
7/11/1964 Upload Date: 9/15/2016 3:00:15 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
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PRR 7923(SW1200) |
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PRR 7923, ES-12, 1964 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original photo that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, around noon on 11 July 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7923, an ES-12 switcher built by GM-EMD in November of 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. It's crossing the unpaved road leading to the PRR's Reclamation Plant with three H-43A covered hopper cars that have recently been filled with sand. The names of the Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
7/11/1964 Upload Date: 6/27/2016 8:40:22 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
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PRR 7923(SW1200) |
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PRR Frankstown-Petersburg Secondary Line, 1965 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original telephoto view that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, around noon on 17 October 1965. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's double-tracked Frankstown-Petersburg Secondary line. Notable are the "FRANK" block limit sign and telephone box in the middle of the photo, as well as the back of a whistle post at the right. The H&P Branch line was built around 1903 and was torn-up around 2003. A bicycle path now occupies the space where Consolidateds and Decapods, Mikados and Mountains once roamed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/1965 Upload Date: 6/27/2016 8:46:46 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Track |
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Juniata River Highway Bridge; 1965 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original photo that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, around noon on 17 October 1965. The two tracks at the left are the very western end of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Hollidaysburg-Petersburg Branch line. Also visible are the Juniata River at the far left, the bridge over the River, US Route 22 at the right, and some buildings in the Village of Frankstown in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/1965 Upload Date: 6/27/2016 8:43:39 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Bridge,Yard,Track |
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"The Blue Juniata," 1965 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original photo that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, around noon on 17 October 1965. Shown here is a small portion of the West Branch of the Juniata River. From this point eastward, American Indians could travel by canoe to the Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/1965 Upload Date: 4/18/2025 10:56:46 PM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 5898, EP-22, 1965 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original telephoto view that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, just after noon on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. In this context, they're pulling the very first "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. A small portion of the West Branch of the Juniata River is visible at the lower right. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/1965 Upload Date: 4/18/2025 10:57:13 PM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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PRR 5898(E8A) |
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PRR Reclamation Plant, 1966 |
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Frankstown. Here is an original telephoto view that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, in March of 1966. Shown here is an overall view of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Recycling Plant. In the foreground is a small portion of US Route 22. Just beyond it are the two tracks leading up to the Westbound Hump into the Hollidaysburg Yards. |
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3/21/1966 Upload Date: 4/18/2025 10:58:04 PM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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