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7/9/2025
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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:
530
Comments:
0
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:
503
Comments:
0
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:
555
Comments:
0
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:
22
Comments:
0
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:
26
Comments:
0
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:
22
Comments:
0
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:
22
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3443. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad streamlined multiple-cylinder steam locomotive, Type T-1." Shown 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. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. Photo taken on 30 May 1945. The photographer's name is not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 44.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
6/9/2022 7:12:12 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
441
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:18:32 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
444
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, c 1945
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad 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 revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 40)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/17/2025 7:10:36 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1996
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a painting by Craig Staufer entitled "T-1 On the Curve." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, pages 32-33. Artist's Caption: "On a warm day in May 1942, T-1 #6111 works its way around Horseshoe Curve on her maiden voyage. The midday sun reflects brightly off the fresh paint as she flexes her muscles to climb the grade." Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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:
8/15/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 7:19:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
552
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6130, Q-1, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#39 of 40)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/17/2025 7:11:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6130, Q-1, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken on 30 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service. The location is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/30/1946
Upload Date:
10/10/2022 11:02:42 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
520
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6130, Q-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:46:10 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
841
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 730, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 730 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was compiled by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class Q-1. Four-cylinder freight locomotive built in 1942. It is the forerunner of the Q-2." Shown here is PRR engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:06:12 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
787
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 14, 1949
Description:
Here is page one of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 14. Photo Caption: "Pennsy's first duplex-drive freighter never warranted duplication; now the Q-1 opposed-cylinder 4-6-4-4 No. 6130 is unstreamlined." Shown here is PRR engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1949
Upload Date:
1/19/2025 10:03:39 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 23, 1959
Description:
Here is page eight of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23. Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/31/2019 1:53:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
1076
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Power To Burn," Page 16, 1976
Description:
Here is page 16 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: "The Class Q-1 was a four-cylinder freight locomotive built in 1942 for forthcoming heavy war freight service." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just a decade of experimental service.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
6/25/2025 11:27:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:
36
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Partial Caption: "Here is the first Pennsylvania Railroad Class Q-2 4-4-6-4 steam freight locomotive, of which 25 more are now being built at company shops in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1944
Upload Date:
9/24/2019 1:31:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
801
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 99th Annual Report, Page 3, 1945
Description:
Here is page three of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. The illustration is entitled "An Assembly Line 26,000 Miles Long."
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
6/16/2017 2:57:50 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
708
Comments:
0
Title:
"Transportation Progress," Pages 1-2, 1946
Description:
Here are pages one and two of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Right-Hand Illustration: Depicted here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
8/26/2022 12:18:09 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 731, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 731 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was compiled by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class Q-2. Four-cylinder freight locomotive, built in 1944, at Altoona Shops. This locomotive is capable of pulling a train of 125 loaded freight cars at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:07:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
663
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 12, 1949
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "For heavy, through service. Most powerful steam locomotive in the higher speed range ever built." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 5:54:05 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
367
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Steam From Altoona," Page 30, 1963
Description:
Here is page seven of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 30. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952. Builder's photo dated 24 August 1944. (#2,000)
Photo Date:
12/1/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2017 4:30:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
1042
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6175, Q-2, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6175, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The names of the photographer and of the Railroader pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/26/2025 4:09:17 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6175(UNKNOWN)
Views:
79
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6175, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6175, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#6 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:54:12 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6175(UNKNOWN)
Views:
619
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6176, Q-2, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6176, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/26/2025 4:09:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6176(UNKNOWN)
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6176, Q-2, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in Canton, Ohio, on 10 May 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6176, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of service. Wave to the Fireman! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/10/1949
Upload Date:
8/29/2024 4:45:23 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6176(UNKNOWN)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6176, Q-2, c. 1954
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6176, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In front of it are five more super steamers, all soon to be scrapped! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced by Evda Slides of Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
1/9/2019 2:45:12 AM
Location:
Sharpsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6176(UNKNOWN)
Views:
4468
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6177, Q-2, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 21 November 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6177, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/21/1948
Upload Date:
10/2/2022 10:15:37 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6177(UNKNOWN)
Views:
233
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6178, Q-2, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6178, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/26/2025 4:10:04 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6178(UNKNOWN)
Views:
79
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#58 of 72)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/12/2025 2:17:15 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1947
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Columbus, Ohio, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Wave to the Engineman! (Preas; #5 of 7)
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 5:30:37 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:
95
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1948
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#41 of 43)
Photo Date:
5/30/1948
Upload Date:
4/4/2021 8:18:48 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:
399
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 1 August 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. Partially visible at the far right is PRR engine #5453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in February of 1949. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/1/1949
Upload Date:
8/29/2024 4:46:13 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
PRR 5453(4-6-2)
Views:
287
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, 2001
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a photo that was published originally in Paul C. Dietz's 2001 book entitled "Firing On The Pennsy: A Fireman On The Pennsylvania Railroad Describes The 'Last Hurrah' Of The Steam Engine 1943-1947," page 88 and front cover. Photo by Paul Dietz. Photo Caption: "Waiting at Irondale for a pusher engine to attach to help our train up Salineville Hill." Shown here is PRR engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 ~ a mere eight years after it was out-shopped!
Photo Date:
1/1/2001
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 3:30:00 AM
Location:
Irondale, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:
596
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6181, Q-2, 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 13 September 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6181, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/13/1947
Upload Date:
10/2/2022 10:16:57 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6181(UNKNOWN)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, April 1946
Description:
Here is the front cover of "Railroad" magazine, the "1846 Pennsylvania Centennial Number 1946." It was published originally on the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine. The illustration is by Aurion M. Proctor and is entitled "From Eight-Wheeler to Duplex." Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Depicted in the background is an eight-wheeler crossing the Conemaugh Viaduct, a structure that was swept away by the Johnstown Flood of 31 May 1889.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2017 3:23:49 PM
Location:
Conemaugh, PA
Author:
Vhomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
463
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Working Partners," 1947
Description:
Here is the 22nd of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Working Partners." It was published originally in 1947. Depicted in the center is PRR engine #5901, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:32:38 AM
Location:
McVeytown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5901(E7A)
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
486
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1947
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 101st Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1947. Issued: 28 January 1948. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Progressive Power." Depicted in the foreground (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was built in September of 1945. Partially depicted at the right is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:
12/31/1947
Upload Date:
8/22/2017 4:10:22 AM
Location:
Aqueduct, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
805
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6184, Q-2, 1948
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 30 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. (#42 of 43)
Photo Date:
5/30/1948
Upload Date:
4/4/2021 8:21:21 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
499
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Progressive Power," 1948
Description:
Here is the 23rd of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Progressive Power." It was published originally in 1948. Depicted in the foreground (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:33:19 AM
Location:
Aqueduct, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
468
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6186, Q-2, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken at the 59th Street Yard in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6186, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
3/8/2024 11:32:18 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6186, Q-2, 1954
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 19 June 1954. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6186, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. ("SooSD60" B; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
6/19/1954
Upload Date:
12/16/2023 4:34:14 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
Views:
391
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6195, Q-2, #1 of 3, 1955
Description:
Here is the first of three successive original photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsy 4-4-6-4 Q-2 Class built in 1945 now scrapped at Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6195, #6197, and #6186. All were built in Juniata; none of them saw more than ten years of revenue service. #6195 was constructed in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956, #6197 was built in June of 1945 and retired in December of 1955, while #6186 was constructed in April of 1945 and retired in January of 1956.
Photo Date:
10/17/1955
Upload Date:
5/16/2022 9:05:20 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6197(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
Views:
653
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6195, Q-2, #2 of 3, 1955
Description:
Here is the second of three successive original photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad Q-2 Class scrapped at Crestline, Ohio, yards. October, 1955." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6195, #6197, and #6186. All were built in Juniata; none of them saw more than ten years of revenue service. #6195 was constructed in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956, #6197 was built in June of 1945 and retired in December of 1955, while #6186 was constructed in April of 1945 and retired in January of 1956.
Photo Date:
10/17/1955
Upload Date:
5/16/2022 9:06:13 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6197(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
Views:
621
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 49, 1979
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 2 ~ Why The M-1's Outlasted The Duplex Drives." It was published originally in the November 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Top Photo Caption: "If there was a sight more impressive than one M-1a in action it was that of two such machines; 6738 and 6795 shake up the south side of Chicago on April 10, 1947." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6738 and #6795. Both are M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6738 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6795 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Middle Photo Caption: "Q-2 4-4-6-4 6186 and M-1 6985 chatted in Fort Wayne, Ind., yard. Latter was destined to outlive the former thanks to simpler machinery." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6186 and #6985. #6186 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) duplex built in Juniata in April of 1945 and retired in December of 1955. #6985 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Lima in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2022 2:15:32 PM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 6795(4-8-2)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6985(4-8-2)
Views:
624
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6187, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6187, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1955 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#7 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:47:02 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6187(UNKNOWN)
Views:
581
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6191, Q-2, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6191, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#59 of 72)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/12/2025 2:18:11 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6191(UNKNOWN)
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6192, Q-2, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 59th Street Yard in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1947. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6192, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
3/8/2024 11:32:55 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6192(UNKNOWN)
Views:
178
Comments:
0
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