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PRR 7688, H-10S, 1954
Title:  PRR 7688, H-10S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7688, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during January of 1915 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  10/17/1954  Upload Date: 3/30/2019 11:05:41 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0)
Views:  1072   Comments: 0
PRR 7688, H-10S, 1968
Title:  PRR 7688, H-10S, 1968
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1968. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7688, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1915 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1968  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 9:40:42 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
Pennsy's Historical Collection, #1 of 2, 1968
Title:  Pennsy's Historical Collection, #1 of 2, 1968
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page camera study that was published originally in the September 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. This photo was taken by Don Wood at the Northumberland Roundhouse on Monday, 13 May 1968. Partially visible here (L to R) are three former Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that will soon be transferred to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg: #94, #7688, and #2846. #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during January of 1917. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. And #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913.
Photo Date:  9/1/1968  Upload Date: 4/13/2022 7:49:48 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 94(0-4-0) PRR 7688(2-8-0) PRR 2846(2-8-0)
Views:  812   Comments: 0
Twyla Jean King, 1973
Title:  Twyla Jean King, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is my friend Ms. Twyla Jean King of Middletown, Pennsylvania, posing on a four-wheel handcar that was built around 1890 and owned by the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. Partially visible in the background is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7688, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1915.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 3:46:22 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0)
Views:  852   Comments: 0
PRR 7688, H-10S, 1973
Title:  PRR 7688, H-10S, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7688, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1915.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 3:48:19 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0)
Views:  803   Comments: 0
PRR "Power To Burn," Page 12, 1976
Title:  PRR "Power To Burn," Page 12, 1976
Description:  Here is page 12 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "PRR Class H-10s [#7688] was shown at Juniata prior to being sent to the Railroad Museum at Strasburg, Pa." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "PRR Class H-6s [#2846] was shown at Juniata prior to being sent to the Railroad Museum at Strasburg, Pa." Engine #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. And #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:20:27 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0) PRR 2846(2-8-0)
Views:  1126   Comments: 0
PRR 7688, H-10S, c. 1992
Title:  PRR 7688, H-10S, c. 1992
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1992. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7688, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during January of 1915 and still on display outside the Museum. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1992  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 6:50:44 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
"PRR's Historical Collection," Front Cover, 1996
Title:  "PRR's Historical Collection," Front Cover, 1996
Description:  Here is the front cover of a six-page cover article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection." It was published originally on the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails" magazine. Partial Caption: "Don Wood's photo shows three historic Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in the Northumberland Roundhouse." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7688, #2846, and #460; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913. And #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914.
Photo Date:  9/22/1996  Upload Date: 7/14/2017 5:53:44 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0) PRR 2846(2-8-0) PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:  1127   Comments: 0
"PRR's Historical Collection," Page 83, 1996
Title:  "PRR's Historical Collection," Page 83, 1996
Description:  Here is page four of a six-page cover article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection." It was published originally in the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails" magazine, page 83. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #94, #7688, #2846, and #460; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913. And #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914. Photo by Don Wood (1966).
Photo Date:  9/22/1996  Upload Date: 8/30/2022 8:00:14 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 94(0-4-0) PRR 7688(2-8-0) PRR 2846(2-8-0) PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:  766   Comments: 0
"Vintage Rails" Magazine, 1996
Title:  "Vintage Rails" Magazine, 1996
Description:  Wood. Here is a photo by Don Wood that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on Monday, 13 May 1968. It comes from an article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection" that was published in the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails," pages 82-83. Partial Caption: "In the roundhouse, Nos. 460, 2846, 7688, and 94 shine brightly as afternoon sunlight shows off the new paint jobs." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #460, #2846, #7688, and #94; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914. #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. And #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917.
Photo Date:  9/23/1996  Upload Date: 7/15/2017 4:04:40 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 460(4-4-2) PRR 2846(2-8-0) PRR 7688(2-8-0) PRR 94(0-4-0)
Views:  1558   Comments: 0
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 69, 2004
Title:  "Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 69, 2004
Description:  Here is page four of a six-page article by William D. Volkmer entitled "The Pennsy At Northumberland: 1964-1968." It was published originally in the January 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 69. Top Photo Caption: "Northumberland's roundhouse became a museum of sorts in the 1960s for a variety of preserved PRR steam power. In repose in January 1966 are a pair of 2-8-0s, H10s 7688 and H6b 2846, and E6s 4-4-2 460." Bottom Photo Caption: "Baldwin DS4-4-660 9113 looks fresh out of the paint shop on March 16, 1965, but thanks to its mechanical unreliability, it will be retired in a little more than a year." Engine #9113 is a BS-6A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1948, rated at 660 horsepower, and retired in May of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  1/1/2004  Upload Date: 12/8/2021 10:06:40 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0) PRR 2846(2-8-0) PRR 460(4-4-2) PRR 9113(DS44-660)
Views:  860   Comments: 0
PRR 7234, H-10S, 1956
Title:  PRR 7234, H-10S, 1956
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by William K. Viekman that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1956. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania H-10's, 2-8-0's, Nos. 7234, 9989, 9895, and 8173, Sandusky, Ohio, 1956." Shown here are four Pennsylvania Railroad "Consolidations" built by four different firms. #7234 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "7234" during December of 1913, renumbered "7563" in 1958, and retired in October of 1958. #9989 was built in Juniata as Vandalia H-8C number "419" during February of 1912, rebuilt by Vandalia as H-8SC number "361" in September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8824" in 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in November of 1920, renumbered "9889" in 1951, later renumbered "9989," and retired in August of 1957. #9895 was built by the American Locomotive Company during June of 1913 and retired in October of 1957. #8173 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1915 and retired in October of 1957. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam Power ~ East and West" that's produced by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (816-11).
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/28/2019 3:06:51 PM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7234(2-8-0) PRR 9989(2-8-0) PRR 9895(2-8-0) PRR 8173(2-8-0)
Views:  874   Comments: 1
PRR 8173, H-10S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 8173, H-10S, c. 1957
Description:  Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #8173, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1915 and retired in October of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #23 of 31)
Photo Date:  8/15/1957  Upload Date: 6/9/2025 7:56:05 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8173(2-8-0)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
PRR 8280, L-1S, 1949
Title:  PRR 8280, L-1S, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8280, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as number "7628" during November of 1917, renumbered "8280" in August of 1919, converted to an oil-burner by 1948, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/17/1949  Upload Date: 3/4/2024 8:52:03 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8280(2-8-0)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
PRR 8407, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 8407, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 9. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8407, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1915 and retired in March of 1954 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#7 of 14)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 12/31/2021 7:54:46 AM
Location:  Lima, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8407(2-8-0)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
PRR 8407, H-10S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 8407, H-10S, c. 1950
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8407, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1915 and retired in March of 1954 after 39 years of faithful service. The number of the curtained and trainphone-equipped N-5 caboose is not recorded. The date is an approximation.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/29/2018 12:03:02 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8407(2-8-0)
Views:  969   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Page 42, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Page 42, 1975
Description:  Here is page one of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Shown here is a portion of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/16/2017 9:56:51 PM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2) PRR 8797(2-8-0)
Views:  858   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Pages 42-43, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Pages 42-43, 1975
Description:  Here is a slightly-cropped version of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." It was utilized as part of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 42-43. Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 1:50:46 AM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2) PRR 8797(2-8-0)
Views:  813   Comments: 0
PRR 8801, H-10S, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 8801, H-10S, c. 1945
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8801, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Company as Vandalia number "163" during October of 1915, renumbered PRR "8801" in 1917, and retired in October of 1949 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#13 of 40)
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 5/17/2025 7:15:49 AM
Location:  Lima, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8801(2-8-0)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
PRR 8816, H-10S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 8816, H-10S, c. 1948
Description:  Here is a steam locomotive portrait by D.W. Eldridge that was taken in Peoria, Illinois, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8816, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia Lines number "425" during September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8816" in 1917, renumbered "8004" in 1951, and retired in 1955 after 39 years of faithful service. (#10 of 20)
Photo Date:  8/8/1948  Upload Date: 2/12/2025 1:00:21 AM
Location:  Peoria, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8816(2-8-0)
Views:  188   Comments: 0

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