I like that Shark on the next track
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| Posted by Jake B. on January 4, 2012 | |
Great contrast between steam and diesel. The J1 2-10-4s were incredible machines in both aesthetics and performance. I wish I could have seen one in person.
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| Posted by on January 4, 2012 | |
Excellent shot and amazing that a photo of such an age is so good. Colour is very realistic ..must have been some amazing film.The composition is interesting..the overhead bridge frames the locos perfectly and adds to the industrial feel. You Americans certainly knew how to build large steam locos. Makes all British stuff look tiny. How I wish I could go back to those days of steam.Nothing can ever beat the smell of a steam engine..and the smell of a whole yard full of them is beyond description. 'Im sure the photographer could never have imagined these pictures would still be being appreciated the world over 57 years later. Thankyou for the pleasure........ A British steam enthusiast
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Impressive as always, John!
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John's Altoona pictures show just how darn dirty engine terminals were in the days of steam.
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The old and the new.....a J-1 class steam locomotive and a shark nose diesel. That J-1 was one one Pennsy's finest steam locomotives. Unfortunately, none of them were preserved for future generations to enjoy. Plenty to look at in this photo...the round house (center background), another J-1 and shark nose (both in left background), and well cindered track work so much that you cannot see the ties in between the rails. Keep the Altoona steam photos coming....they're great!
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All the 1955 East Altoona photos were Kodachromes. I have more taken from 1955 to 1957. Enjoy!
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