Thomas C. Ayers's Collection
6/26/2025
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Title:
PRR 3, B-6SA, 1922
Description:
Here is a photo by Joseph Lavelle that was taken in Jersey City, New Jersey, on 29 October 1922. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman! Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
10/29/1922
Upload Date:
4/12/2023 9:10:12 AM
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3(0-6-0)
Views:
443
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Fred R. Kern that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. (#6 of 33)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/31/2021 6:21:06 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3(0-6-0)
Views:
521
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3, B-6SA, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, on 7 March 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
3/7/1949
Upload Date:
3/24/2019 2:56:58 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3(0-6-0)
Views:
1397
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 27, B-8, c. 1938
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #27, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during June of 1912 and retired in August of 1938 after 26 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#6 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
5/17/2025 5:55:20 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 27(0-6-0)
Views:
79
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 31, B-6SB, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #31, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in January of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#6 of 43)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/16/2025 12:00:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 31(0-6-0)
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 31, B-6SB, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 18 June 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #31, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in January of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
6/18/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:26:16 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 31(0-6-0)
Views:
400
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 34, B-8, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #34, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1907 and retired in July of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#7 of 43)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/16/2025 12:00:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 34(0-6-0)
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 34, B-8, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach that was taken near Baltimore, Maryland, on 28 July 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #34, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1907 and retired in July of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. The names of the two Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
7/28/1946
Upload Date:
5/10/2023 7:44:57 AM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 34(0-6-0)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 42, B-1, c. 1875
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #42, a B-1 (0-6-0T) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1869 and retired in November of 1896 after 27 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the two Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
3/21/2023 10:12:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 42(0-6-0)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 42, B-6SB, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 21 August 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #42, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916 and retired in May of 1949. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #9462, an FF-20 built by Fairbanks-Morse in January of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/21/1948
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:26:58 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 42(0-6-0)
PRR 9462(ERIE-A)
Views:
390
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 48, B-1, c. 1869
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #48, a B-1 (0-6-0T) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1869 and retired in September of 1891 after 22 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
3/21/2023 10:13:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 48(0-6-0)
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Power To Burn," Page 75, 1976
Description:
Here is page 75 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Revised Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops [1676], PRR No. 48, 0-6-0, was considered a switching engine." This locomotive was built in September of 1891.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/10/2019 11:06:49 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 48(0-6-0)
Views:
359
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 58, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #58, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired in September of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:27:36 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 58(0-6-0)
Views:
331
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 60, B-6SA, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach that was taken in South Philadelphia, on 5 December 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #60, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913, retired in September of 1952, and stored near Yorklyn, Delaware, as of November 2020. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
12/5/1949
Upload Date:
4/12/2023 9:11:05 AM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 60(0-6-0)
Views:
821
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 63, B-6SA, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #63, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in November of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#2 of 36)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/13/2025 10:02:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 63(0-6-0)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 63, B-6SA, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 2 October 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #63, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in November of 1949 after 36 years of service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #5 of 13.
Photo Date:
10/2/1949
Upload Date:
3/4/2025 8:08:30 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 63(0-6-0)
Views:
176
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 79, B-8, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Wilmington, Delaware, on 11 July 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #79, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during July of 1912 and retired in September of 1948 after 36 years of faithful service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
7/11/1948
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:21:55 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 79(0-6-0)
Views:
373
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 83, B-6SB, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in June of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #83, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1946
Upload Date:
4/18/2019 1:40:35 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 83(0-6-0)
Views:
535
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 83, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #83, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:28:24 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 83(0-6-0)
Views:
304
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 740, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 740 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 B-4a switching locomotive, 1898." Shown here is PRR engine #101, a B-4A (0-6-0) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1895 and retired in December of 1914 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:12:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 101(0-6-0)
Views:
614
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 112, B-4A, c. 1918
Description:
Here is a photo via the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #112, a B-4A (0-6-0) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops during March of 1903, renumbered "0112" in 1917, and sold to the General Equipment Company in April of 1918. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1918
Upload Date:
3/22/2023 11:12:59 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 112(0-6-0)
Views:
331
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 113, B-6SB, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #113, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1916 and retired in February of 1959. William P. Nixon Collection #50036.
Photo Date:
8/13/1957
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:05:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 113(0-6-0)
Views:
614
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 128, B-4A, 1914
Description:
Here is a photo via Joseph Lavelle that was taken near Camden, New Jersey, on 14 May 1914. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #128, a B-4A (0-6-0) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1893 and sold to the General Equipment Company in October of 1916. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
5/14/1914
Upload Date:
3/22/2023 11:14:01 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 128(0-6-0)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 134, B-6SB, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #134, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in November of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is the "US Department of Agriculture" building. #4 of 5.
Photo Date:
1/20/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2018 2:59:05 AM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 134(0-6-0)
Views:
695
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 134, B-6SB, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #134, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in November of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. #5 of 5.
Photo Date:
1/20/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2018 3:00:22 AM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 134(0-6-0)
Views:
748
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 134, B-6SB, c. 1953
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, C. 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #134, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in November of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 68)
Photo Date:
9/22/1953
Upload Date:
6/10/2025 8:11:18 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 134(0-6-0)
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 146, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #146, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:29:04 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 146(0-6-0)
Views:
274
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 147, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #147, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1916 and retired in May of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:29:44 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 147(0-6-0)
Views:
256
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 197, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #197, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in March of 1953 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:30:27 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 197(0-6-0)
Views:
274
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:
96
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Machine Shops," Page 113, 1984
Description:
Here is the lower illustration on page 113 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "Shown at an unknown location is No. 287, a Class M 0-6-0 switcher. The locomotive was built in November 1893 and later became Class B-4a."
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/25/2018 11:16:45 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 287(0-6-0)
Views:
531
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 288, B-4A, 1920
Description:
Here is a photo via Joseph Lavelle that was taken in Long Island City, New York, on 28 March 1920. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #288, a B-4A (0-6-0) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1893, renumbered "0288" in October of 1916, and sold to Luria Brothers in June of 1922. Partially visible at the far right is Long Island Rail Road engine #191, a B-53 (0-6-0) switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works about 1905. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
3/28/1920
Upload Date:
3/23/2023 9:17:18 AM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 288(0-6-0)
LIRR 191(0-6-0)
Views:
392
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 288, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #288, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during September of 1916 and retired in 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:31:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 288(0-6-0)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 330, B-4, c. 1915
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Camden, New Jersey, c. 1915. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #330, a B-4 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during 1892, renumbered "0330" in 1917, then sold to the Sand Springs Railway and renumbered "5" in January of 1918. Note the Belpaire firebox. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1915
Upload Date:
3/23/2023 9:18:08 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 330(0-6-0)
Views:
309
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 334, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #334, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in April of 1950. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #94, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:32:06 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 334(0-6-0)
Views:
510
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 338, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #338, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in October of 1951 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1946
Upload Date:
2/9/2025 3:20:15 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 338(0-6-0)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 344, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #344, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916 and retired in March of 1953 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/22/2023 7:32:43 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 344(0-6-0)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 355, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #355, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1916 and retired in August of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/23/2023 1:48:24 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 355(0-6-0)
Views:
308
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 396, B-4A, c. 1917
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #396, a B-4A (0-6-0) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops in June of 1895 and sold to Passaic Structural Steel in February of 1918. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1917
Upload Date:
5/19/2025 2:24:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 396(0-6-0)
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 428, B-6SB, 1940
Description:
Here is a photo via Max Miller that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #428, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1916 and retired in March of 1952 after 36 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman! Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
11/6/1940
Upload Date:
4/23/2023 8:43:17 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 428(0-6-0)
Views:
314
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 428, B-6SB, 1948
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 16 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #428, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1916 and retired in March of 1952 after 36 years of faithful service. (#4 of 36)
Photo Date:
5/16/1948
Upload Date:
1/14/2021 7:15:38 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 428(0-6-0)
Views:
352
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 436, B-8A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Photo taken during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
2/9/2025 3:20:43 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956. In this context, they're on display during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." [See separate albums using the RRPA "Search" function: Altoona Shops Inspection Trip] William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
7/23/2022 10:41:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
633
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 57, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 57. Photo Caption: "Thanks to her saddle tank, Number 436 can share the Harrisburg turntable with a 'dead' M1a charge." #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:51:51 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
735
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #4 of 10, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fourth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. The central section of the Shop is visible in the background. Partially visible in the center is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0) shop switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. To its right is an unidentified "AF" Class diesel-electric locomotive awaiting repairs. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels, tires, and axles ~ most of which will never be installed.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/20/2021 5:17:27 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 18, 1981
Description:
Here is page 15 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 18. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "From a 'Fan's' perspective, E-3sd No. 5011 was perhaps the most interesting locomotive on display at Altoona. No. 5011 was one of the few, and very likely the only, E-3sd's to retain the old style cylinders while being equipped with the new steel pilot beam." #5011 is an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D in February of 1910, rebuilt as an E-3SD in June of 1913, and retired in April of 1940. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Assigned to the Altoona Works, No. 436 was one of several B-8a's employed in the Altoona area." #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B in August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 4:42:00 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5011(4-4-2)
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
1098
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Motive Power Roster," Page 36, 1957
Description:
Here is page one of a seven-page article by Sy Reich entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Motive Power Roster." It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 36. Visible at the far right of the photo is PRR engine #439, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in October of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1957
Upload Date:
10/14/2017 1:56:16 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 439(0-6-0)
Views:
493
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 442, B-6SB, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo via Max Miller that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 1 July 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #442, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in August of 1952 after 36 years of faithful service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
7/1/1941
Upload Date:
4/23/2023 8:44:43 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 442(0-6-0)
Views:
315
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #491, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection. (#10,300)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/11/2023 11:16:39 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 491(0-6-0)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #491, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
12/5/1949
Upload Date:
4/12/2023 11:08:53 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 491(0-6-0)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
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