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4/18/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:11/14/1957 - 11/14/1957
Album Info:Here is a five-page article by Mr. David P. Morgan entitled "The 2-10-0's That Thought They Could ~ And Did!" It was published originally in the November 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 24-28. Photos by Dr. Philip R. Hastings. "Once upon a time ~ September 14, 1956 ~ four Decapod, or 2-10-0 type, locomotives and their crews got into trouble while attempting to lift approximately 9000 gross tons of iron ore and train 500 feet of elevation in a route distance of 27.1 miles. That is to say, they stalled." (Page 24) Also included are two duplicate 35mm color slides of PRR engine #4616.
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"The 2-10-0's," Page 24, 1957
Title:  "The 2-10-0's," Page 24, 1957
Description:  Here is page one of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The 2-10-0's That Thought They Could ~ And Did!" It was published originally in the November 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Top Photo: Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4616 and #4243. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #4616 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1937, and retired in August of 1959. #4243 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1943, and retired in March of 1957.
Photo Date:  11/14/1957  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 4:04:20 AM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4616(2-10-0) PRR 4243(2-10-0)
Views:  374   Comments: 1
"The 2-10-0's," Page 25, 1957
Title:  "The 2-10-0's," Page 25, 1957
Description:  Here is page two of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The 2-10-0's That Thought They Could ~ And Did!" It was published originally in the November 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. Middle Photo: Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4616 and #4243. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #4616 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1937, and retired in August of 1959. #4243 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1943, and retired in March of 1957. Top & Bottom Photos: Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #3445 and #4268. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #3445 was built in Juniata as an I-1S during 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1947, and retired in November of 1958. #4268 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. Note that the helpers are ahead of the cabin car, PRR Class N-5 #477006!
Photo Date:  11/14/1957  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 4:16:53 AM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4616(2-10-0) PRR 4243(2-10-0) PRR 3445(2-10-0) PRR 4268(2-10-0)
Views:  499   Comments: 0
"The 2-10-0's," Page 26, 1957
Title:  "The 2-10-0's," Page 26, 1957
Description:  Here is page three of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The 2-10-0's That Thought They Could ~ And Did!" It was published originally in the November 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4616, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1937, and retired in August of 1959.
Photo Date:  11/14/1957  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 4:20:36 AM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4616(2-10-0)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
"The 2-10-0's," Page 27, 1957
Title:  "The 2-10-0's," Page 27, 1957
Description:  Here is page four of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The 2-10-0's That Thought They Could ~ And Did!" It was published originally in the November 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. Top Right-Hand Photos: Shown here is PRR engine #4616, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1937, and retired in August of 1959. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3445 and #4268. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #3445 was built in Juniata as an I-1S during 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1947, and retired in November of 1958. #4268 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. Note that the helpers are ahead of the cabin car, PRR Class N-5 #477006!
Photo Date:  11/14/1957  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 4:22:59 AM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3445(2-10-0) PRR 4616(2-10-0) PRR 4268(2-10-0)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
"The 2-10-0's," Page 28, 1957
Title:  "The 2-10-0's," Page 28, 1957
Description:  Here is page five of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The 2-10-0's That Thought They Could ~ And Did!" It was published originally in the November 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. Top & Bottom Photos: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3445 and #4268. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #3445 was built in Juniata as an I-1S during 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1947, and retired in November of 1958. #4268 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. Note that the helpers are ahead of the cabin car, PRR Class N-5 #477006!
Photo Date:  11/14/1957  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 4:25:24 AM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3445(2-10-0) PRR 4268(2-10-0)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
PRR 4616, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4616, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, on 14 September 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4616, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1937, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (For full story, click on "Album" below.)
Photo Date:  9/14/1956  Upload Date: 3/2/2022 8:54:48 PM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4616(2-10-0)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
PRR 4616, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4616, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4616, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1937, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  9/14/1956  Upload Date: 5/9/2023 10:42:09 PM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4616(2-10-0)
Views:  70   Comments: 0


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