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"Worlds Largest Freight Car," Page 14, 1952 |
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Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "The World's Largest Freight Car." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 14. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad 16-axle flat car #470245, the FD-2 built in the Altoona Car Shops during April of 1952, rated at 250-Tons Capacity, and presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 3/31/2022 7:33:59 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Worlds Largest Freight Car," Page 15, 1952 |
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Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "The World's Largest Freight Car." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad 16-axle flat car #470245, the FD-2 built in the Altoona Car Shops during April of 1952, rated at 250-Tons Capacity, and presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 3/31/2022 7:36:36 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 20 |
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Here is page 20 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Bottom Photo Caption: "Below is the largest and strongest freight car ever built, a 'super' flat car to carry extra heavy industrial units, such as the turbo-generator shown on the car, weighing up to 250 tons. More than 124 feet long, it is one of a number of heavy duty special cars to serve modern industry." Shown here is PRR FD-2 "super" flat car #470245; it's presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 5:44:00 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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"Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 14, 1996 |
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Here is page one of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published!originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 14. Shown here is a partial view of PRR flat car #470245, an FD-2 built in Altoona during April of 1952 and now on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona. |
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6/21/1996 Upload Date: 12/6/2017 2:56:52 AM |
| Location: |
Blachleyville, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 15, 1996 |
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Here is page two of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "In April 1952, FD-2 #470245 was unveiled. To the right of the circled keystone is Clair Clugh, making a point to John Hengstler, Supervisor of Welding. The FD-2 could carry 500,000 lbs. on main line track." |
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6/21/1996 Upload Date: 12/6/2017 2:27:00 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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RollingStock |
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327 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
| Description: |
Pennsylvania Railroad Flat Car/Stage 470245 |
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7/2/2008 Upload Date: 7/13/2008 5:44:08 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Kevin Owens |
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RollingStock |
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632 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bandstand |
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This heavyweight car is now used as a bandstand at the museum in Altoona PA. |
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7/11/2008 Upload Date: 1/23/2009 4:26:09 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
john kloczkowski |
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RollingStock |
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537 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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7/12/2008 Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:44:31 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Michael Rujak |
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RollingStock |
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258 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
| Description: |
Railroaders Memorial Museum |
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7/13/2008 Upload Date: 7/17/2008 7:14:25 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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RollingStock |
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230 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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I suppose this is one way to use the flatcar. |
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7/15/2008 Upload Date: 7/24/2008 6:26:56 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Neil Stutzman |
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RollingStock |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 used as a stage at the Railroaders Memorial Museum |
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10/17/2008 Upload Date: 10/20/2008 12:24:42 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Greg Wiltsie |
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RollingStock |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 used as a stage at the Railroaders Memorial Museum |
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10/17/2008 Upload Date: 10/20/2008 12:24:46 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Greg Wiltsie |
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113 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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10/26/2008 Upload Date: 11/14/2008 4:21:20 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Collin Reinhart |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
At least they found a good use for it |
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Depressed flat now used as a stage |
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6/28/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 11:26:06 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Brandon Kaback |
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RollingStock |
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256 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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6/28/2009 Upload Date: 6/30/2009 7:39:05 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Eric Kreszl |
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RollingStock |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
| Description: |
Railroaders Memorial Museum |
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9/14/2009 Upload Date: 9/16/2009 6:03:36 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Kevin Painter |
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186 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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Pennsylvania Flat Car/Stage 470245 sits in the museum yard. |
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7/2/2010 Upload Date: 7/7/2010 12:57:16 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
John Owens |
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250 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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7/27/2010 Upload Date: 8/12/2010 2:28:15 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Geoff Devers |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
| Description: |
Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum |
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5/17/2012 Upload Date: 5/24/2012 7:00:07 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Stephen Grekulak |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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10/13/2012 Upload Date: 11/22/2012 10:29:46 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Joshua Harner |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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6/22/2014 Upload Date: 11/20/2014 7:12:22 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
G Gerard |
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194 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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A PRR flat car sits on display at the museum. This car has been converted into an Ampa Theatre. Local music and other townwide events are held on this stage weekly. |
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7/24/2015 Upload Date: 5/17/2018 9:28:34 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Werling |
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104 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Flat |
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At the museum in Altoona. |
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8/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 3:27:17 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
scott crotwell |
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176 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 7814 |
| Description: |
Roster shot of CSX 7814 as it trailed on Q388. |
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6/3/2017 Upload Date: 12/21/2017 9:31:35 PM |
| Location: |
Bound Brook, NJ |
| Author: |
Steven Talarsky |
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58 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 470245 |
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| Photo Date: |
10/20/2022 Upload Date: 1/24/2023 11:23:14 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Zachary Walters |
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Roster,RollingStock |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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