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Viewing Album:  Ligonier Valley Railroad Fan Trip August 12 1951
 
By:Lewis Schneider
Dates:8/12/1951 - 8/12/1951
Album Info:On Sunday morning August 12 I took the local from Greensburg to Latrobe to ride the Annual Fan Trip of the Penn-Ligonier RR Club. Motive power was Consolidation 807. Enjoy the trip to Ligonier and back.For more information on the railroad see www.lvrra.org
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To begin the day. A T-1 roars EB
Title:  To begin the day. A T-1 roars EB
Description:  See my PRR in the 1950s album for another T-1 shot
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:45:43 PM
Location:  Latrobe, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Views:  620   Comments: 1
The Fan Trip Special gets ready to leave
Title:  The Fan Trip Special gets ready to leave
Description:  Unfortunately the weather was very cloudy
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:22:49 PM
Location:  Latrobe, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  692   Comments: 1
Along the way from Latrobe to Ligonier
Title:  Along the way from Latrobe to Ligonier
Description:  Scenic view along Loyalhanna Creek. Part of the right of way is now US 30, the Lincoln Highway
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:26:46 PM
Location:  , PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Views:  505   Comments: 1
Getting ready for a photo shoot
Title:  Getting ready for a photo shoot
Description:  The 807 is about to go under Route 30, the Lincoln Highway
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:27:43 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  549   Comments: 1
Crossing under Route 30, the Lincoln Highway
Title:  Crossing under Route 30, the Lincoln Highway
Description:  This is a run-by, yet look at that crowd on the tender
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:28:48 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  699   Comments: 2
Brill Motor Car brings up the rear of the special
Title:  Brill Motor Car brings up the rear of the special
Description:  Perhaps this photo was taken at Idlewild Park but it may have been shot after the photo stop at Route 30. The rear motor car was Ligonier Valley M-1 built in 1924
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:57:24 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Views:  464   Comments: 1
The Complete Train including coach. gondola, and three motor cars
Title:  The Complete Train including coach. gondola, and three motor cars
Description:  The Ligonier Valley served the Mellons properties in Ligonier. All structures were surprisingly grand for a short line
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:31:31 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  965   Comments: 1
Posing on the head end. Anyone alive today recognize themselves?
Title:  Posing on the head end. Anyone alive today recognize themselves?
Description:  Unlikely to see this kind of action today on railfan trips. The headquarters to the right is still in use
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:42:40 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  734   Comments: 2
Ligonier 807 has plenty of attention
Title:  Ligonier 807 has plenty of attention
Description:  The trip was well attended. Note everyone swarming over the equipment
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:37:49 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  583   Comments: 1
Classic shot of the LV 807 at the water tank
Title:  Classic shot of the LV 807 at the water tank
Description:  No second class water tanks on this 10.3 mile short line
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:41:32 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 807(2-8-0)
Views:  853   Comments: 2
Another interesting shot
Title:  Another interesting shot
Description:  The infrastructure was magnificent. All long gone. The Ligonier Valley was abandoned in 1952
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:43:45 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Views:  578   Comments: 1
The 4025 switcher was also spotted for the faithful
Title:  The 4025 switcher was also spotted for the faithful
Description:  This locomotive was relatively modern having been built in 1942 for the U S Army
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:40:19 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 4025(0-6-0)
Views:  1201   Comments: 1
The 594 was spotted for the fans
Title:  The 594 was spotted for the fans
Description:  It was a wonderful day, but I don't remember eating!!! The 594 and the 807 were ex Southern Railway locomotives
Photo Date:  8/12/1951  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 9:38:48 PM
Location:  Ligonier, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
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Locomotives:  LV 594(2-8-0)
Views:  1239   Comments: 2

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