NYC
Empire State Express |
These photos come from the collection of Harold K. Vollrath. Mr. Vollrath
has an extensive collection of railroad photographs of all Class 1 railroads
up to the 1940s. While most of his collection is of steam power, it also
includes diesels, equipment and structures. He also has photographs of short
line, logging, and industrial roads.
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ALCO 4-6-4
Class J3a # 5426 and WB Empire State Express
Peekskill, NY
December, 1941
Built Schenectady 1937 |
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ALCO 4-6-4 Class J3a
# 5426 and WB Empire State Express
Oscawanna, NY
December, 1946
Built Schenectady, NY 1937 |
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ALCO 4-6-4 Class J3a
# 5426 and WB Empire State Express
Hudson, NY
March, 1947
Built Schenectady, NY 1937 |
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ALCO 4-6-4 Class J3a
# 5429 and WB Empire State Express
Cold Spring, NY
December, 1941
Built Schenectady, NY 1937 |
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ALCO 4-6-4 Class J3a
# 5429 and WB Empire State Express
Cold Spring, NY
December, 1941
Built Schenectady, NY 1937 |
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ALCO 4-6-4 Class J3a
# 5429 and WB Empire State Express
West Albany, NY
December, 1941
Built Schenectady, NY 1937 |
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For railroad enthusiasts, hobbyists, model builders, and others, nothing
beats high-quality photographic imagery. Besides his photograph collection,
Harold has extensive research material and all prints will be identified
as to location, date and other pertinent information, if known. To obtain
a list of railroad photographs, specify the line and any special requirements,
and send $1.00 plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the following
address:
Mr. Harold K. Vollrath
1000 West 97th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64114 |
