East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4375, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in December of 1953 after 31 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop. |