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5/9/2024
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Title:
PRR 1187, H-3E, 1939
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 October 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1187, an H-3E (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1888 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, perhaps it's been prepared for display at the New York World's Fair. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/19/1939
Upload Date:
7/27/2022 9:54:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1956
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Clarence R.Weaver. It was published originally in the December 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Photo Caption: "To entertain a recent model railroader convention in Baltimore, Md., the Pennsy de-mothballed the old-timers it keeps at Northumberland, Pa., and sent them down behind a Geep. From the GP-7 back, the train includes 2-8-0 No. 1187, 4-4-0 No. 1223, 4-4-2 No. 7002, the John Bull (on flats), and open-ended coaches." #8548 is an ES-15M road switcher built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:
1/1/1956
Upload Date:
8/10/2019 8:00:27 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8548(GP7)
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
PRR 7002(4-4-2)
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:
1336
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1187, H-3E, 1957
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original color photo (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1187, an H-3E (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1888 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:
10/20/1957
Upload Date:
10/16/2023 9:54:55 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:
108
Comments:
0
Title:
"A Shipper Talks To Railroaders," Page 26, 1955
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article by John L. DeLaney entitled "A Shipper Talks To Railroaders." It was published originally in the May 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 26. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1196, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during May of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1925, and retired in September of 1959 after 47 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/1/1955
Upload Date:
6/18/2020 9:52:20 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1196(2-8-0)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1196, H-9S, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1196, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during May of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1925, and retired in September of 1959 after 47 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
5/2/1955
Upload Date:
6/14/2020 2:29:09 PM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1196(2-8-0)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1941
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Granville Thomas. It was published originally in the January 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania-Reading sand and gravel train of 65 cars leaves Millville, N.J., behind engines of both roads." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1233, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built as an H-8B in Juniata during July of 1909, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1917, and retired in July of 1948.
Photo Date:
1/1/1941
Upload Date:
1/12/2017 2:29:38 AM
Location:
Millville, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1233(2-8-0)
RDG 301(4-4-2)
Views:
854
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1233, H-9S, 1945
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an undated photo by Granville Thomas that was taken near Millville, New Jersey. It was published originally in the March 1945 issue of "Model Railroader" magazine, page number not recorded. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1233, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built as an H-8B in Juniata during 1909, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1917, and retired in July of 1948. It is heading a Pennsylvania-Reading sand and gravel train of 65 cars.
Photo Date:
3/1/1945
Upload Date:
1/12/2017 2:31:11 AM
Location:
Millville, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1233(2-8-0)
RDG 301(4-4-2)
Views:
1248
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1259, H-9S, 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 20 August 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1259, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during September of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in January of 1920, and retired in 1955 after 36 years of faithful service. The numbers of the other locomotives pictured are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/20/1955
Upload Date:
3/29/2019 2:44:15 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1259(2-8-0)
Views:
211
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Description:
Here is the 17th of 32 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 "Partners In National Defense." It was published originally in 1942. Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958. Also depicted is PRR engine #1261, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 8:20:50 AM
Location:
Windber, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
PRR 1261(2-8-0)
Views:
277
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1261, H-9S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 25. Partial Caption: "No. 1261 pulls out of freight house siding at Grassland.... Photo by Don Kehl; March 24, 1948." #1261 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1948
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 3:56:50 AM
Location:
Grassland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1261(2-8-0)
Views:
746
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1297, H-8SB, c. 1911
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1297, an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1911, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1925, and retired in October of 1950 after 39 years of faithful service. The presence of all those shopmen suggests a special event, perhaps the outshopping of a brand-new locomotive. The photographer's name, the location, and the exact date are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1911
Upload Date:
8/20/2020 7:55:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1297(2-8-0)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
Title:
Johnstown Flood & The PRR. Page 13, 1989
Description:
Here is page two of a six-page article entitled "100 Years Ago: The Johnstown Flood And The Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the "National Railway Bulletin," Volume 54, Number 5, 1989, page 13. Partial Caption: "R-class Consolidation No. 1309 appears to have fared well during the flood, with only a pile of debris heaped against its front end." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1309 is an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1889 and retired in June of 1915 after 26 years of faithful service; it's barely five-months old when this disaster occurred.
Photo Date:
5/1/1989
Upload Date:
3/10/2022 10:37:59 PM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1309(2-8-0)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 75, 1996
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 75. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad employees with engine No. 1398 at the Altoona rail yards." Shown here is PRR engine #1398, an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1891 and retired in May of 1912 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1996
Upload Date:
11/24/2017 1:58:18 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1398(2-8-0)
Views:
279
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 57, 1996
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 57. Photo Caption: "Part of the train crew of the Pennsylvania Railroad at the Altoona rail yards in the early 1900s." Shown here is PRR engine #1463, an H-3A (2-8-0) "Consoldiated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1891 and retired in May of 1918 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1996
Upload Date:
11/23/2017 7:57:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1463(2-8-0)
Views:
295
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1512, H-3A, c. 1915
Description:
Old Time PRR. Here is an enlarged view of a portion of the photo taken from atop the coaling wharf in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Prominent here is PRR engine #1512, an H-3A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during 1892 and retired in May of 1915. [This data might be inaccurate.] It will soon be scrapped. In the early 1950's, a Reclamation Plant (aka scrap dock) was built in the southeastern portion of the Yard. William E Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/2/1915
Upload Date:
11/30/2016 12:33:10 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 1512(2-8-0)
Views:
534
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Gallitzin Tunnels, 1902
Description:
iLocations. Here is an image showing the eastern face of two Pennsylvania Railroad tunnels in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 3 July 1902. At the left, locomotive smoke drifts out of the double-tracked Allegheny Tunnel, completed during 1854. From then until 1904, this was the PRR's only tunnel for both east- and westbound traffic. At the right, work has just begun on the Gallitzin Tunnel. Also notable are "SF" Tower at the left, the interlocking for the westbound track of the New Portage Branch line, the two-track signal bridge with semaphores at the tunnel's mouth, as well as PRR engine #1699 in the foreground. #1699 is an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in September of 1925 after 26 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. Photo Credit: "Pennsylvania Railroads" (on Facebook).
Photo Date:
7/3/1902
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 8:34:58 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1699(2-8-0)
Views:
617
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1759, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1759, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during 1909, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in March of 1952 after 43 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 16.
Photo Date:
10/7/1949
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 11:39:03 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1759(2-8-0)
Views:
285
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1781, H-8SB, c. 1929
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1781, an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata in April of 1912 and retired in October of 1937 after 25 years of service. The names of the photographer and the two crewmen, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
7/21/2022 7:48:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1781(2-8-0)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6597, C-1, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 26 June 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6597, a C-1 (0-8-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1925 and retired in January of 1949. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #1803, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during July of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in November of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1923, and retired in June of 1948. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/26/1938
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 10:33:44 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6597(0-8-0)
PRR 1803(2-8-0)
Views:
41
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1920, H-9S, 1953
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 7 November 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1920, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during August of 1912, later rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in April of 1958 after 46 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 69)
Photo Date:
11/7/1953
Upload Date:
11/12/2020 10:07:35 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1920(2-8-0)
Views:
182
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1920, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 March 1957. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1920 and a "B" Class (0-6-0) switcher whose number is not recorded. #1920 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during August of 1912, later rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in April of 1958 after 46 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #47 of 69)
Photo Date:
3/3/1957
Upload Date:
11/12/2020 6:53:51 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1920(2-8-0)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6704, M-1A, 1952
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Bert Pennypacker that was taken at the Engine House in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 6 July 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6704, #3159, #2370, and two more locomotives whose numbers are not recorded. #6704 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in June of 1959. #3159 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed in Juniata during October of 1915 and retired in September of 1952. #2370 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during November of 1911, rebuilt as an H-8SB in September of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in March of 1919, and retired in November of 1955. (#33 of 33)
Photo Date:
7/6/1952
Upload Date:
2/2/2021 5:53:50 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6704(4-8-2)
PRR 3159(2-8-0)
PRR 2370(2-8-0)
Views:
397
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6306, L-1S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 2 May 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6306, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1917 and retired in August of 1959. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #2851, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in July of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in August of 1916, rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in 1950. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/2/1948
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 11:12:33 PM
Location:
Lancaster, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6306(2-8-2)
PRR 2851(2-8-0)
Views:
199
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3197, H-8S, 1916
Description:
Classics. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, on 29 August 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3197, an H-8S built in Juniata as an H-8 during January of 1907, rebuilt as an H-8S in October of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in March of 1923, and retired in October of 1956 after 49 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" (Gift of Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/29/1916
Upload Date:
7/4/2021 4:36:20 PM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3197(2-8-0)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3213, H-8, 1907
Description:
Portraits 7. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3213, an H-8 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during March of 1907, rebuilt as an H-8S in August of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in January of 1930, and retired in September of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#7 of 20)
Photo Date:
3/21/1907
Upload Date:
10/21/2021 2:27:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3213(2-8-0)
Views:
130
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3273, L-1S, 1948
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1948. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1948. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3273 and a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" whose road number is not recorded. #3273 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in August of 1949 after 34 years of faithful service. They are pulling the "Metropolitan" from New York City to Chicago. At Gallitzin, the crew of #3273 will uncouple "on the fly" and then head back to Altoona for yet another helper run up "The Mountain." This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Pennsy Steam Locomotives" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (109-6).
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
8/17/2016 1:29:04 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3273(2-8-0)
Views:
382
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3276, L-1S, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3276, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in January of 1950 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #20 of 30.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
6/21/2022 4:58:33 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 3276(2-8-0)
Views:
129
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3277, L-1S, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by Dick Ganger that was taken near Warren, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3277, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in June of 1956 after 41 years of faithful service. ("GTC-Collectibles"; #2 of 5)
Photo Date:
3/10/1949
Upload Date:
6/30/2023 9:41:17 AM
Location:
Warren, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3277(2-8-0)
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6951, M-1, 1955
Description:
Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Renovo, Pennsylvania, in September of 1955. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Nos. 6951 and 3277 at Renovo, Pennsylvania." In the center is PRR engine #6951, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1957. On the right is PRR engine #3277, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in June of 1956. Note the water plug in the foreground, the concrete coaling tipple in the center, and the ash pit on the right. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam In Indian Summer" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (772-52).
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
9/30/2018 3:05:01 AM
Location:
Renovo, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6951(4-8-2)
PRR 3277(2-8-0)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3277, L-1S, 1955
Description:
Miscellany. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Renovo, Pennsylvania, in September of 1955. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 2-8-2 No. 3277 ~ and oil cans ~ at Renovo, Pennsylvania." Shown here is the front portion of PRR engine #3277, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in June of 1956 after 41 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam In Indian Summer" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (772-54).
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
9/30/2018 3:08:48 AM
Location:
Renovo, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3277(2-8-0)
Views:
367
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3401, H-9S, 1936
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3401, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during June of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in October of 1924, and retired by 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/13/1936
Upload Date:
3/11/2023 6:57:52 AM
Location:
Bellefonte, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3401(2-8-0)
Views:
107
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3401, H-9S, 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, on 14 October 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3401, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during June of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in October of 1924, and retired by 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Note the giant Shamokin slag piles in the background!
Photo Date:
10/14/1954
Upload Date:
7/1/2018 11:46:14 PM
Location:
Shamokin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3401(2-8-0)
Views:
801
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3424, H-9S, 1932
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken in Perryville, Maryland, on 20 March 1932. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3424, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during October of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in December of 1948 after 36 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
3/20/1932
Upload Date:
4/21/2021 11:56:04 AM
Location:
Perryville, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3424(2-8-0)
Views:
355
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 606, A-5S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #606, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1917 and retired in December of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, the headlight, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/7/2023 2:57:33 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 606(0-4-0)
PRR 3424(2-8-0)
Views:
88
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3437, H-9S, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 30 June 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3437, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 34)
Photo Date:
6/30/1956
Upload Date:
10/6/2020 3:38:07 PM
Location:
Sodus Point, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
306
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4268, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 30 June 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4268 and #3437. #4268 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. #3437 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 34)
Photo Date:
6/30/1956
Upload Date:
10/11/2020 10:34:47 AM
Location:
Sodus Point, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(2-10-0)
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
393
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4632, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Elmira, New York, on 5 May 1957. At the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4632, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960. It's become disabled and is actually being towed at the end of a northbound coal train into the Elmira Yards. Also visible is PRR N-5C cabin car #477859. At the left is PRR engine #3437, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. It's waiting to tow engine #4632 to the roundhouse for repairs. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-21).
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
9/22/2016 3:59:57 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
605
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3437, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Elmira, New York, on 5 May 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3437 and #4632, along with N-5C cabin car #477859. #3437 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. #4632 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960. The "Consolidated" is towing the disabled "Decapod" to the roundhouse for repairs. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-23).
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
9/22/2016 4:04:33 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
Views:
640
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4632, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Elmira, New York, on 5 May 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3437 and #4632, along with N-5C cabin car #477859. #3437 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. #4632 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960. The "Consolidated" is towing the disabled "Decapod" to the roundhouse for repairs. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-24).
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
9/22/2016 4:06:22 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
Views:
527
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3437, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Elmira, New York, on 5 May 1957. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3437 and the tender of engine #4632. #3437 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. #4632 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960. The "Consolidated" is towing the disabled "Decapod" to the roundhouse for repairs. Partially visible between the steamer and the hopper is PRR engine #8629, an AS-18M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-25).
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
9/22/2016 4:37:31 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
PRR 8629(RS11)
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3437, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Elmira, New York, on 5 May 1957. Visible here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3437, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-26).
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
9/22/2016 4:39:28 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Case Of The I1," Page 38, 1981
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Case Of The I1 That Lost Her (Cylinder) Head." It was published originally in the June 1981 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. Bottom Right-Hand Photo Caption: "H9 3437 waits to help a limping steam sister." On the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3437, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. On the right is PRR engine #4632, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960.
Photo Date:
6/1/1981
Upload Date:
2/11/2020 8:07:07 AM
Location:
Snedekerville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
PRR 8626(RS11)
PRR 8620(RS11)
Views:
547
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Case Of The I1," Page 39, 1981
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Case Of The I1 That Lost Her (Cylinder) Head." It was published originally in the June 1981 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "In Elmira, the crippled 4632 is hauled away." Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4632 and #3437. #4632 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960. #3437 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB in January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957.
Photo Date:
6/1/1981
Upload Date:
2/11/2020 8:10:04 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
393
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Page 6
Description:
Here is page six of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." Depicted here are PRR engines #3677, #6800, and #3473. Engine #3677 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in October of 1948. Engine #6800 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1926 and retired in August of 1955. And engine #3473 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata in July of 1913, renumbered "5396" in 1918, and retired in August of 1952.
Photo Date:
7/1/1926
Upload Date:
6/26/2022 3:50:30 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3677(4-6-2)
PRR 6800(4-8-2)
PRR 3473(2-8-0)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
"From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 38, 1944
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page article by William Moedinger Jr., entitled "From Baltimore To Harrisburg On The PRR." It was published originally in the August 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "The Washington section of the 'Liberty Limited' is really double-heading, but the Consolidation helper completely hides the K-4 Pacific road engine." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3479, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during July of 1913 and retired in October of 1952 after 39 years of faithful service. In this context, they're pulling the Baltimore/Washington-bound section of the "Liberty Limited" through Freeland, Maryland.
Photo Date:
8/1/1944
Upload Date:
5/1/2022 6:45:51 AM
Location:
Freeland, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3479(2-8-0)
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3486, H-9S, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 24. Caption Paraphrase: Train has left Llanerch and is headed for Newtown Square. Photo by Don Kehl; 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3486, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1913 and retired in April of 1950. Roy Healey Collection; #6 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1941
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 2:46:46 PM
Location:
Llanerch, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3486(2-8-0)
Views:
611
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3486, H-9S, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 23. Photo Caption: "H-9s, No. 3486, backing into Llanerch Lumber & Coal Co. siding. 1941. Photo by Don Kehl." #3486 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1913 and retired in April of 1950. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1941
Upload Date:
3/13/2018 3:08:46 PM
Location:
Llanerch, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3486(2-8-0)
Views:
428
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3486, H-9S, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 22. Photo Caption: "H-9s, No. 3486, backs onto freight house siding at Llanerch. It is 1941. Photo by Don Kehl." #3486 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1913 and retired in April of 1950. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1941
Upload Date:
3/13/2018 3:12:20 PM
Location:
Llanerch, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3486(2-8-0)
Views:
355
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3486, H-9S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 15. Partial Caption: "On a bright, clear, early Spring day, March 24, 1948, H-9s No. 3486 crosses the intersection of Township Line Road and Lansdowne Avenue, approaching Llanerch as it heads for Newtown Square.... Photo by Don Kehl." #3486 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1913 and retired in April of 1950. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1948
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 2:39:43 PM
Location:
Llanerch, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3486(2-8-0)
Views:
862
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 3486, H-9S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo which first appeared in an article by Philip W. Klaus, Jr., entitled "The Newtown Square Branch." It was published in the Winter 1986-1987 issue of "The High Line" magazine, page 36. Partial Caption: "No. 3486, backing into the freight [station] at Llanerch. West side of freight station can be seen. Engine is facing Newtown Square. Photo by Don Kehl; March 24, 1948." #3486 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1913 and retired in April of 1950. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1948
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 2:42:02 PM
Location:
Llanerch, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3486(2-8-0)
Views:
377
Comments:
0
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