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7/1/2025
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Title:
PRR 640, L-1S, c. 1941
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #640, an L-1S (2-8-0) "Mikado" built in Juniata during July of 1915 and retired in 1955 after 40 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
3/21/1941
Upload Date:
2/9/2025 3:22:08 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 640(2-8-2)
Views:
184
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#25 of 43)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/16/2025 12:05:31 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
113
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, c. 1956
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#15 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/11/2025 12:45:03 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
227
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. It's just entering the old yard at Marysville, which once held trains waiting to cross the PRR's earlier bridge across the Susquehanna River. ("Stoneborobranch"; #27 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/21/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 6:59:15 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. It's stopped in the old yard in Marysville, awaiting a "Proceed" signal, and then will continue on to the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #28 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/21/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 7:00:24 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
464
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 780, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:
Aziz. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #780, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during October of 1914 and retired in July of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/23/2022 10:28:38 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 780(2-8-2)
Views:
440
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 809, L-1S, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #809 and #5522. Both were built in Juniata. #809 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed during May of 1917 and retired in October of 1948, while #5522 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in May of 1946 and retired March of 1952. They're about to enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels with a passenger train bound for Johnstown and points West. Once past the tunnel, #809 will be uncoupled and head back down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona for yet another helper run. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/24/1948
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 8:54:10 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 809(2-8-2)
PRR 5522(4-4-4-4)
Views:
534
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 818, L-1S, c. 1942
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #2679. Caption On Reverse: "The Pennsylvania Railroad engines leaving the Enola Yards, near Harrisburg, show the feminine touch." Prominent here is PRR engine #818, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in February of 1917 and retired in November of 1949 after 32 years of service. The names of the photographer and the three Railroaders pictured here, as well as the date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #20 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
6/8/2022 11:30:59 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 818(2-8-2)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Page 7
Description:
Here is page seven of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." Depicted here are PRR engines #952, #4530, and #4179. Engine #952 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957. Engine #4530 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1942, and retired in September of 1953. And engine #4179 is a B-6SB built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:
7/1/1926
Upload Date:
6/26/2022 6:57:13 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 952(2-8-2)
PRR 4530(2-10-0)
PRR 4179(0-6-0)
Views:
551
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 952, L-1S, c. 1938
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. It's just returned from a helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin where it was uncoupled and returned here, to be turned around, for yet another run up "The Mountain." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
8/26/2020 5:48:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
618
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 11
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #9915 and #952. Engine #9915 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as an H-8C during October of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in August of 1915, and retired in May of 1951. Engine #952 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:09:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 9915(2-8-0)
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
652
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 56, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page seven of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:25:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
1039
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 952, L-1S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50072.
Photo Date:
4/13/1957
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 5:09:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
1379
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1141, L-1S, 1946
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1946. Shown here are 15 unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen servicing engine #1141, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in July of 1915 and retired in June of 1950 after 35 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/8/1946
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 11:26:53 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1141(2-8-2)
Views:
385
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1159, L-1S, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1159, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1917 and retired in December of 1953 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:49:28 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1159(2-8-2)
Views:
599
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1192, L-1S, c. 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marylville, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1192, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in!February of 1955 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's running backwards across the Bridge toward the Enola Yards with a string of empty hopper cars.
Photo Date:
10/29/1954
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 4:56:28 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas#C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1192(2-8-2)
Views:
556
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1286, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1286, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1916 and retired in September of 1952 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1947
Upload Date:
2/9/2025 9:36:25 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1286(2-8-2)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1349, L-1S, 1953
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Ed Kelsey that was taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 14 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1349, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in August of 1959 after 44 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/14/1953
Upload Date:
6/29/2021 7:19:21 PM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1349(2-8-2)
Views:
549
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1349, L-1S, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Price that were taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 8 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1349, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in August of 1959 after 44 years of faithful service. Just ahead of it is PRR N-5 cabin car #477243. Wave to the Conductor! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
5/8/1956
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:05:10 AM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1349(2-8-2)
Views:
85
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1349, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Price that were taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 8 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1349, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in August of 1959 after 44 years of faithful service. Just ahead of it is PRR N-5 cabin car #477243. Note the trusty water plug at the right.
Photo Date:
5/8/1956
Upload Date:
3/8/2019 10:27:44 AM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1349(2-8-2)
Views:
578
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1360, L-1S, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 21 January 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1360, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915. The road number of the other locomotive pictured here is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/21/1935
Upload Date:
3/1/2023 8:50:06 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1360(2-8-2)
Views:
477
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1369, L-1S, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in June of 1959 after 44 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
5/29/2022 7:11:40 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1369(2-8-2)
Views:
419
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1429, L-1S, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1429, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in September of 1959 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#32 of 33)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/15/2025 4:56:23 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1429(2-8-2)
Views:
116
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1442, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1442, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired in March of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 8:25:29 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1442(2-8-2)
Views:
360
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 15, 1981
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 15. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in March of 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5451, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in February of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1528, an L-1S (2-8-0) "Mikado" built in Juniata in August of 1915 and retired in September of 1948.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:56:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
PRR 5451(4-6-2)
PRR 1528(2-8-2)
Views:
1151
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1596, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a time-exposure via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1596, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in November of 1958 after 43 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #10 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/28/2022 11:22:52 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1596(2-8-2)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1596, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1596, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in November of 1958 after 43 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #16 of 25.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/23/2018 1:18:24 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1596(2-8-2)
Views:
1414
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1596, L-1S, 1956
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Hagerstown, Maryland, on 9 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1596, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in November of 1958 after 43 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/9/1956
Upload Date:
8/3/2019 8:44:04 PM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1596(2-8-2)
Views:
465
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1598, L-1S, 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by Thomas Marty that was taken at the Hawthorne Enginehouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on 26 December 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1598, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during February of 1918 and retired in October of 1956 after 38 years of service. Note that the main rods have been removed.
Photo Date:
12/26/1955
Upload Date:
8/4/2019 10:21:49 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1598(2-8-2)
Views:
383
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1635, L-1S, 1954
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in January of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1635, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in March of 1955 after 38 years of faiuhful service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1954
Upload Date:
9/6/2018 9:02:57 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1635(2-8-2)
Views:
389
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4396, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1955
Description:
BYC. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken at the Brick Yard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1955. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4396 and #1638. #4396 is an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during February of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1943, and retired in March of 1956. #1638 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in November of 1958. They are hauling a mineral train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
7/23/1955
Upload Date:
4/6/2018 2:17:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Brickyard), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4396(2-10-0)
PRR 1638(2-8-2)
Views:
1123
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1638, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 20 January 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1638, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in November of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/20/1957
Upload Date:
2/9/2019 2:59:02 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1638(2-8-2)
Views:
518
Comments:
1
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 28, 1946
Description:
Here is page 28 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Steam Locomotive Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." Depicted at the lower left is PRR engine #1671, an L-1S built in Juniata during July of 1916 and retired in May of 1957 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:17:17 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1671(2-8-2)
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1752, L-1S, 1914
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1914. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1752, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions. This is the very first L-1S. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1914
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 3:02:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1752(2-8-2)
Views:
469
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 53, 1973
Description:
Here is page 53 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Partial Caption: "The most notable locomotive built at Altoona Works was the first Class K4s No. 1737 in 1914. The first Class L1S No. 1752 was also built that year." Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in February of 1960. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1752, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/31/2022 11:06:12 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1737(4-6-2)
PRR 1752(2-8-2)
Views:
483
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Power To Burn," Page 11, 1976
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 1752, a Class L-1s engine, was a Mikado-type engine for heavy freight service. The first was built in 1914." #1752 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. It's the very first "Mikado" built in Juniata.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 5:18:33 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1752(2-8-2)
Views:
687
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1768, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Price that were taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 12 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1768, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during June of 1915 and retired in September of 1955 after 40 years of faithful service. Also visible are PRR N-6B cabin car #980122 and Southern stock car #45997.
Photo Date:
10/12/1956
Upload Date:
3/6/2019 1:45:27 PM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1768(2-8-2)
Views:
1059
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 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:
8/9/1947
Upload Date:
10/4/2023 11:05:09 PM
Location:
Aloquin, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
383
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1955
Description:
Nyman. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of service. Looks like it's involved with maintenance-of-way activities. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/9/1947
Upload Date:
1/16/2025 11:00:36 AM
Location:
Aloquin, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
185
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1947
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that includes Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's involved with cleaning up some sort of wreck. Note the Flagman riding atop the B&O boxcar. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/9/1947
Upload Date:
3/26/2025 12:01:46 AM
Location:
Aloquin, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
194
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at KENDALL Tower near Elmira, New York, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, the Tower Operator has just "hooped" orders to the locomotive's Fireman. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
10/8/2021 6:02:57 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
491
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 18 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. It's poised for action on a lazy Saturday afternoon. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 7:02:14 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
518
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4249, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4249 and #2369. #4249 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957. #2369 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:27:20 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #23 of 34)
Photo Date:
8/19/1956
Upload Date:
10/6/2020 3:36:12 PM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
546
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR New Portage Wreck, 1916
Description:
Here is a photo and a brief article that were published originally in the Monday, 7 November 1966, issue of the "Altoona Mirror." Partial Caption: "Fifty Years Ago Sunday ~ It was 50 years ago, Nov. 6, 1916, that the above disastrous freight wreck occurred near the Wye Switches at Duncansville. An eastbound freight train, No. 2736, went out of control descending the New Portage branch from Gallitzin to Hollidaysburg and ran away to crash into engines, Nos. 2477, 2759, 2665, and 971, standing near the Wye Switches. Seven trainmen were killed in the wreck." At the left, note the "Standing of the Crews" for the Pennsylvania Railroad's Pittsburgh and Middle Divisons.
Photo Date:
11/6/1916
Upload Date:
3/7/2025 2:24:56 AM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2736(2-8-0)
PRR 2477(2-8-0)
PRR 2759(2-8-2)
PRR 2665(2-8-0)
PRR 971(2-8-0)
Views:
192
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3280, L-1S, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3280, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in October of 1950 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#26 of 43)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/16/2025 12:08:16 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3280(2-8-2)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3600, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 27 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3600, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/27/1957
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 11:11:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3600(2-8-2)
Views:
405
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3600, L-1S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3600, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50139.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:07:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3600(2-8-2)
Views:
442
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 201, B-6SA, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #201, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as number "6052" during February of 1914, renumbered "201" in August of 1915, and retired in April of 1950. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #3603, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in March of 1917 and retired in February of 1950. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 36)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/13/2025 10:04:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 201(0-6-0)
PRR 3603(2-8-2)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4030, L-1S, 1956
Description:
Prophet. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John M. Prophet III that was taken in Renovo, Pennsylvania, in October of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4030, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in August of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is a portion of the Renovo Enginehouse. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 10:26:03 AM
Location:
Renovo, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4030(2-8-2)
Views:
644
Comments:
0
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