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These colorful & bright coffee mugs make a great gift for birthday, retirement, & any occasion. Perfect for Dad, Grandpa, Grandma or Mom. Our ceramic railroad mugs are printed on the front & back. Dishwasher & microwave safe. 11 oz.. Great for railroad enthusiasts. PROUDLY MADE in THE USA ! (Picture shows front & back. You will receive ONE mug. ) Pennsylvania railroad Altoona matching sign is sold separately: https://www.etsy.com/listing/113775652/pennsylvania-railroad-sign-altoona-train Learn more about this great little town in Pennsylvania called Altoona: Altoona Works (also known as Altoona Terminal) is a large railroad industrial complex in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1850 & 1925 by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), to supply the railroad with locomotives, railroad cars & related equipment. For many years, it was the largest railroad shop complex in the world. Current facilities: Today, Norfolk Southern runs a locomotive shop at Juniata with about 450 employees. There is also a Railroaders Memorial Museum next to Altoona Works. Major facilities (1920s) Altoona Machine Shops (renamed 12th St Car Shop in 1928) Built steam locomotives during 1866-1904 Later in the 20th century it handled locomotive repair & manufacture of engine parts Altoona Car Shops Built 1869 Manufactured freight cars & passenger cars Juniata Locomotive Shop Modern Juniata Locomotive Shop sign viewed from Chestnut Avenue Built 1888-1890; expanded 1924-25 Built steam & electric locomotives during 1891-1946 Included a paint shop, boiler shop, blacksmith shop, boiler house, erecting shop, two-story machine shop, electric & hydraulic house, two-story office & storeroom, paint storehouse & gas house, & hydraulic transfer table & pit. Repair work only in the mid-20th century Builds & remanufactures locomotives today South Altoona Foundries Manufactured cast iron & brass castings Train Coffee Mug - Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona
