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Viewing Album:  PRR: Davis ~> Cab Ride In T-1 #6111 ~ JUL 1943 (R)
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:7/1/1943 - 7/1/1943
Album Info:Here is an eight-page article by Mr. Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 32-39. "Underneath, the big drivers slowly make their first turn. Almost tenderly, [Engineman H.P.] Wian inches the throttle open and the big engine ~ like a sleeping ogre coming to life and still a bit dazed by it all ~ trembles and then bears down. The over-all rumbling increases to a steady thump, thump, thump. There is a roaring from the exhaust that sounds like the interior of a volcano, troubled for the moment with a slight gastric disturbance, and No. 6111 is on its way." (Page 34) * Repaired Album *
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"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 32, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 32, 1943
Description:  Here is page one of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of service. It's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/25/2019 5:50:49 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  624   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 33, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 33, 1943
Description:  Here is page two of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Photo Caption: "From left to right at the side of 6111 are: Harry Bowers, special engineman; O.W. Kirsch, assistant trainmaster; Albert J. Johnston, station master; John Ashcroft, fireman on the new locomotive; and H.P. Wian, engineer on the first leg of the trip."
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/25/2019 5:52:43 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  567   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 34, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 34, 1943
Description:  Here is page three of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. Photo Caption: "Ready to leave Pittsburgh. No. 6111 at the head end of the 'Juniata.' Engineman Wian is at the window with Fireman Ashcroft and author Russ Davis Davis in the doorway." Partially visible here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/25/2019 5:54:38 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  539   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 35, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 35, 1943
Description:  Here is page four of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of service. In this context, it's just coupled onto the eastbound "Juniata" in Pittsburgh. "All ABOARD!"
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/25/2019 5:56:39 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  597   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 36, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 36, 1943
Description:  Here is page five of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36.
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 7/1/2025 6:10:20 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 37, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 37, 1943
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Photo Caption: "The T-1 is not articulated." Partially visible here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 7/1/2025 6:10:49 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 38, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 38, 1943
Description:  Here is page seven of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Horseshoe Curve." Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kittanning Point Passenger Station. Photo taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 7/1/2025 6:11:20 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
"Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 39, 1943
Title:  "Riding The Pennsy T-1," Page 39, 1943
Description:  Here is page eight of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39.
Photo Date:  7/1/1943  Upload Date: 7/1/2025 6:11:49 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  66   Comments: 0

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