"Power To Burn," Page 13, 1976         
Here is page 13 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "An [ALCo] K-29 [#3395] experimental engine is shown on the rack at the Altoona Locomotive Test Plant." #3395 is the K-29 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the American Locomotive Company as a K-29 in October of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as a K-29S in August of 1913, and retired in September of 1929. Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "A PRR Class C-1 [#6552], known as the W.F. Kiesel engine, named for the designer, is shown in an official photograph." #6552 is a C-1 (0-8-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1925 and retired in May of 1951.
Date: 8/29/1976 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 581 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3395(4-6-2) PRR 6552(0-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Power To Burn," Page 13, 1976
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