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4/29/2025
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Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 76, 1976
Description:
Here is page 76 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: "This Baldwin engine, built in 1854 as the 'Bedford,' was rebuilt in Altoona Machine Shops in 1866 as PRR No. 98, 2-8-0."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/10/2019 11:08:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR BEDFORD(2-8-0)
PRR 98(2-8-0)
Views:
725
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1, H-6SB, c. 1941
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by Dr. Walter Teskey that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during March of 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949 after 43 years of faithful service. (#1 of 10)
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:40:14 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
Views:
894
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 59, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page ten of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 59. Partial Caption: "The Road's 1-Spot is of the 2-8-0 wheel arrangement." PRR engine #1 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Correction #1 ~> Omitted are the specifications for E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantics": 22x26-inch cylinders; 80-inch drivers; 195 pounds of boiler pressure; 55.5 square feet of grate area; 2,041 square feet of heating surface; 412 square feet of superheating surface; 127,200 pounds, weight on drivers; 196,600 pounds, total weight; as well as 26,072 pounds of tractive effort. Correction #2 ~> The tractive effort of the K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" class is actually 54,675 pounds, not "64,675."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:33:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
Views:
763
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 15, 1981
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 15. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in March of 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5451, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in February of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1528, an L-1S (2-8-0) "Mikado" built in Juniata in August of 1915 and retired in September of 1948.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:56:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
PRR 5451(4-6-2)
PRR 1528(2-8-2)
Views:
1045
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 17, 1981
Description:
Here is page 14 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 17. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "H-6sb No. 1 . . . was equipped with a 60S66 tender and assigned to the Altoona Works." #1 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in March of 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "A-5s No. 1098 was the smallest locomotive on display." #1098 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in November of 1917 and retired in April of 1950. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 4:39:37 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
PRR 1098(0-4-0)
Views:
1090
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 60, 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 60. Photo Caption: "A railroad crew with their lanterns along side a locomotive at the Altoona Shops in the early 1900s." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #33, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1905 and retired in November of 1928 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1996
Upload Date:
11/23/2017 8:00:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 33(2-8-0)
Views:
584
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR 101, H-10S, c. 1945
Description:
The electrified third-rail at the far right of this photo suggests that this is a Long Island Rail Road scene. Mr. Robert Hess writes that "Enlarging this photo, the number plate on the smokebox front appears to show the engine No. as 101. This would be Long Island RR H10s No. 101 ~ one of a group of 19 former P.R.R. H10s engines sold to the L.I.R.R. in 1928-29, and renumbered by the new owners in a block from 101 to 119. L.I.R.R. No. 101 was originally built by Baldwin in 1913 as P.R.R. H10s No. 7148 and was sold to the L.I.R.R. in July 1928. So this supports your comment regarding the location being on the Long Island RR, but I can't identify where this is myself." The photographer's name, the tower's identifier, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("KaseyJones999" B; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
7/8/2023 11:11:08 PM
Location:
Babylon, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
LIRR 101(2-8-0)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR 106, H-10S, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Morris Park, New York, c. 1952. Shown here is Long Island Rail Road engine #106, an H-10S (2-8-0) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "7140" during November of 1913. Partially visible at the right is one of the LIRR's ALCo-built Class RS-1 diesel-electric locomotives. #9 of 11.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
4/22/2018 9:47:44 AM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
LIRR 106(2-8-0)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR 106, H-10S, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Morris Park, New York, c. 1952. Shown here is Long Island Rail Road engine #106, an H-10S (2-8-0) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "7140" during November of 1913. Partially visible at the right is one of the LIRR's ALCo-built Class RS-1 diesel-electric locomotives. #10 of 11.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
4/22/2018 9:48:48 AM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
LIRR 106(2-8-0)
Views:
330
Comments:
0
Title:
"Long Island Rail Road," Page 36, 1960
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Long Island Rail Road: Roster compiled by Savas Stavropoulos." It was published originally in the August 1960 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 36. Photo Caption: "No. 108 on Cold Spring Harbor Hill." #108 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as Pennsylvania Railroad number "7152" during August of 1915.
Photo Date:
8/1/1960
Upload Date:
1/16/2017 11:55:06 PM
Location:
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
LIRR 108(2-8-0)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Long Island Railroad," Page 88, 1936
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Locomotives Of The Long Island Railroad." It was published originally in the May 1936 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 88. Top Photo: LIRR engine #7 is a G-54SA (4-6-0) "Camelback" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902. Middle Photo: LIRR engine #1 is an E-51SA (4-4-2) "Camelback" built by Baldwin in 1901. Bottom Photo Caption: "No. 118, one of the Long Island's Class H-10s, the heaviest steam engines on the road." Engine #118 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by Baldwin as PRR number "8527" in December of 1913 and renumbered "118" upon delivery to the LIRR in June of 1929.
Photo Date:
5/1/1936
Upload Date:
12/18/2021 5:06:35 AM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
LIRR 7(4-6-0)
LIRR 1(4-4-2)
LIRR 118(2-8-0)
Views:
403
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 297, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Here is duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #297, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt as an H-8SB in July of 1919, later rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in February of 1960 after 49 years of faithful service. Produced and distributed by Marlo Industries of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ("LouisFols"; #2 of 16)
Photo Date:
10/11/1957
Upload Date:
6/3/2019 3:17:17 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 297(2-8-0)
Views:
572
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 313, H-9S, 1913
Description:
Portraits 7. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #313, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1913 and retired in June of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#9 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/15/1913
Upload Date:
10/21/2021 9:21:13 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 313(2-8-0)
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 400, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #400, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in November of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. 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. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
3/24/2019 8:03:44 PM
Location:
Modena, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 400(2-8-0)
Views:
792
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 553, H-9S, 1949
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 9. Partial & Revised Caption: "H-9s, No. 553, waiting with double-headed H-10, No. 8259, and H-9 engine [#3097] along with circus train. Engines will be backing circus train onto Cardington Branch. Photo by Don Kehl; June 10, 1949." All three locomotives are 2-8-0 "Consolidateds." #553 is an H-9S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1913 and retired in April of 1951. #8259 is an H-10S built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1916 and retired in February of 1959. #3097 is an H-9S "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B in December of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in June of 1917, and retired in December of 1954. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 10.
Photo Date:
6/10/1949
Upload Date:
3/10/2018 4:12:12 AM
Location:
Angora, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 553(2-8-0)
PRR 8259(2-8-0)
PRR 3097(2-8-0)
Views:
887
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 581, H-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #581, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in September of 1914, and retired in June of 1947 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 16.
Photo Date:
10/7/1946
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 11:33:49 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 581(2-8-0)
Views:
539
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 716, H-9S, 1936
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in October of 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #716, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "362" during September of 1913, renumbered "6253" in 1915, renumbered "716" in 1917, and retired in September of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
3/11/2023 6:56:57 AM
Location:
Bellefonte, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 716(2-8-0)
Views:
266
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 778, H-6B, 1952
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Al Withiam that was taken in Marion, Ohio, on 4 January 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #778, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1906 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in January of 1917.
Photo Date:
1/4/1952
Upload Date:
9/1/2018 9:59:52 AM
Location:
Marion, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 778(2-8-0)
Views:
941
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 869, H-9S, c. 1948
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #869, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in December of 1923, and retired in April of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 16.
Photo Date:
5/22/1948
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 12:30:31 PM
Location:
Modena, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 869(2-8-0)
Views:
496
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 915, H-9S, 1956
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in June of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #915, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "1578" in August of 1913, renumbered "6295" in 1915, renumbered "915" in 1917, and retired in October of 1956 after 43 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/21/1956
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 5:51:20 PM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 915(2-8-0)
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR New Portage Wreck, 1916
Description:
Here is a photo and a brief article that were published originally in the Monday, 7 November 1966, issue of the "Altoona Mirror." Partial Caption: "Fifty Years Ago Sunday ~ It was 50 years ago, Nov. 6, 1916, that the above disastrous freight wreck occurred near the Wye Switches at Duncansville. An eastbound freight train, No. 2736, went out of control descending the New Portage branch from Gallitzin to Hollidaysburg and ran away to crash into engines, Nos. 2477, 2759, 2665, and 971, standing near the Wye Switches. Seven trainmen were killed in the wreck." At the left, note the "Standing of the Crews" for the Pennsylvania Railroad's Pittsburgh and Middle Divisons.
Photo Date:
11/6/1916
Upload Date:
3/7/2025 2:24:56 AM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2736(2-8-0)
PRR 2477(2-8-0)
PRR 2759(2-8-2)
PRR 2665(2-8-0)
PRR 971(2-8-0)
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 975, H-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #975, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in November of 1946 after 40 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 9:21:06 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 975(2-8-0)
Views:
287
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1101, H-6A, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1101, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1905 and retired in February of 1932 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the pedigree of the "B" Class (0-6-0) switcher pictured at the left, and the exact date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 30.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
6/18/2022 10:52:26 PM
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Lyers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1101(2-8-0)
Views:
295
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1130, H-9S, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1130, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1913 and retired in October of 1958. Note that its main driving rods have been removed. Partially visible at the far right is PRR engine #6864, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain built by Baldwin in October of 1926 and retired in December of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/15/2021 5:30:33 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1130(2-8-0)
PRR 6864(4-8-2)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1144, H-9S, c. 1950
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on 15 April 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1144, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1913 and retired in August of 1952 after 39 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #5 of 25.
Photo Date:
4/15/1950
Upload Date:
7/30/2018 9:09:09 AM
Location:
Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1144(2-8-0)
Views:
756
Comments:
0
Title:
PRSL Atlantic City, #3 of 10, 1948
Description:
Here is the third of ten original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 21 February 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1146, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SB in June of 1920, rebuilt as an H-9S in January of 1928, and retired in September of 1950 after39 years of faithful service. In this context, it's shifting cars at the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Line Passenger Station. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
2/21/1948
Upload Date:
10/20/2022 7:50:07 AM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1146(2-8-0)
Views:
216
Comments:
0
Title:
PRSL Atlantic City, #4 of 10, 1948
Description:
Here is the fourth of ten original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 21 February 1948. Shown here is&Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1146, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SB in June of 1920, rebuilt as an H-9S in January of 1928, and retired in September of 1950 after39 years of faithful service. In this context, it's shifting cars at the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Passenger Station. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
2/21/1948
Upload Date:
10/20/2022 7:50:50 AM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1146(2-8-0)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1273, H-9S, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1273, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1913 and retired in December of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #34 of 34)
Photo Date:
11/10/1956
Upload Date:
10/6/2020 3:34:21 PM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1273(2-8-0)
Views:
672
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station Wreck, #1 of 2, 1899
Description:
iStation. Here is the first of two images of photos by unidentified photographers taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 21 December 1899. Shown here is the carnage of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train that derailed near the Passenger Station. The train lost its brakes while descending the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains, jumped the tracks near 14th Street, and demolished another freight on an adjacent track. Several PRR men died in the process. Here, PRR engine #1280 assists in the recovery effort; it's an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1888 and retired in July of 1913 after 25 years of service. The Station's trainshed is at the right; discernable through the haze is the cathedral-like Middle Roundhouse. Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
8/6/2022 6:28:06 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1280(2-8-0)
Views:
284
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1486, H-3, 1891
Description:
Portraits 7. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1486, an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a Class "R" Vauclain compound during 1891, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-3B before July of 1910, and retired in March of 1916 after 25 years of faithful service. Note the link-and-pin coupler, the fancy cab, and the firewood in the tender. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#4 of 20)
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
10/20/2021 10:22:24 PM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1486(2-8-0)
Views:
257
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1584, H-3A, 1912
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Roundhouse in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, in 1912. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1584, an H-3A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1892 and retired in November of 1915 after 23 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1912
Upload Date:
7/27/2022 7:19:51 AM
Location:
Bellwood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1584(2-8-0)
Views:
289
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1659, H-9S, c. 1952
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1659, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in August of 1957 after 44 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. This photo comes from a slide set that's produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
12/8/2018 1:56:58 AM
Location:
Elida, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1659(2-8-0)
Views:
643
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1659, H-9S, c. 1952
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1659, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in August of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. Note the water tower and the suspended water plug. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:39:52 AM
Location:
Elida, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 1659(2-8-0)
Views:
676
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroads Of Wilmington," Page 19, 1949
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page camera study by R.H. Braun & W.P. Fisher entitled "Railroads Of Wilmington." It was published originally in the September 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "A proud PRR K-4 Pacific accelerates the Norfolk-bound 'Del-Mar-Va Express' out of Wilmington for the Old Dominion State." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3733, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "A wide-firebox Consolidation [#1673] brings the Reading's local freight to the Sixth Avenue Yard limit."
Photo Date:
9/1/1949
Upload Date:
4/25/2022 7:48:32 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3733(4-6-2)
RDG 1673(2-8-0)
Views:
364
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1743, H-9S, 1956
Description:
Allen. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Logansport, Indiana, on 14 July 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1743, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during December of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in June of 1923, and retired in November of 1957 after 47 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/14/1956
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 7:16:47 AM
Location:
Logansport, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1743(2-8-0)
PRR 1796(2-8-0)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1770, H-9S, 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 #1770, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in March of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/29/1916
Upload Date:
6/3/2021 7:57:47 PM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1770(2-8-0)
Views:
315
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1770, H-9S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1770, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in March of 1954 after 41 years of service.
Photo Date:
8/29/1953
Upload Date:
3/6/2019 1:48:19 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1770(2-8-0)
Views:
663
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1777, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by D.R. McCulloch that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1777, #784, #5379, #3747, and #6391. #1777 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1916, and retired in October of 1958. #784 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Condoslidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B and numbered "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S and renumbered "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958. #5379 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958. Barely visible just to the right of center is #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. And #6391 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:
9/3/1957
Upload Date:
11/28/2018 2:11:18 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1777(2-8-0)
PRR 784(2-8-0)
PRR 5379(4-6-2)
PRR 3747(4-6-2)
PRR 6391(0-6-0)
Views:
887
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1823, H-6, 1899
Description:
Portraits 7. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1823, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1899 and retired in May of 1926 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name is not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. (#5 of 20)
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
10/20/2021 10:21:22 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1823(2-8-0)
Views:
278
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1926, H-6A, c. 1915
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Sherman, New York, c. 1915. Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1926, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1902 and retired in June of 1930 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the horse-drawn taxi at the left! Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #1 of 25.
Photo Date:
8/15/1915
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:41:04 AM
Location:
Sherman, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1926(2-8-0)
Views:
376
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1931, H-9S, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1931, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in September of 1925, and retired in June of 1954 after 43 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. ("LouisFols"; #5 of 21)
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
5/29/2020 6:59:28 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1931(2-8-0)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroads Of Pennsylvania," Page 19, 1942
Description:
Here is page eight of a 22-page article by William Moedinger, Jr., entitled "Railroads Of Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Partial Caption: "When the Philadelphia & Reading was built in 1838, the 1931-foot Black Rock Tunnel was a major engineering project. The main line crosses to the north bank of the river as it leaves the tunnel, and proceeds upon its way to Reading and the anthracite mining districts around Pottsville and Mahoney City."
Photo Date:
10/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/18/2019 12:36:37 PM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
RDG 2011(2-8-0)
Views:
421
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR New Portage Wreck, 1916
Description:
Here is a photo of the fatal wreck at the Pennsylvania Railroad's New Portage Junction in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1916. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #2115, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1902 and retired in June of 1927 after 25 years of faithful service. William E Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/6/1916
Upload Date:
3/8/2025 10:26:53 PM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2115(2-8-0)
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR New Portage Wreck, 1916
Description:
Here is a photo of the fatal wreck at the Pennsylvania Railroad's New Portage Junction in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1916. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #2115, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1902 and retired in June of 1927 after 25 years of faithful service. William E Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/6/1916
Upload Date:
3/8/2025 10:16:31 PM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2115(2-8-0)
Views:
69
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 52, 1997
Description:
Here is page 14 of an 18-page excerpt from Charles S. Roberts' 1997 book entitled "Triumph I: Altoona To Pitcairn 1846-1996," page 52. The photo and text provide details of a runaway-train wreck that occurred on the Pennsylvania Railroad's New Portage Branch line in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1916. Partially visible at the far right is PRR engine #2115, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in June of 1902 and retired in June of 1927 after 25 years of faithful service. (For more on this, see my RRPA album entitled "Wreck At New Portage Junction ~ NOV 1916" at http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/archiveThumbs.aspx?id=116648)
Photo Date:
1/1/1997
Upload Date:
10/15/2022 10:47:21 AM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2115(2-8-0)
Views:
185
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2356, H-6A, 1931
Description:
Here is an original photo by W.J.B. Gwinn that was taken in Aetnaville, Ohio, on 15 July 1931. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania RR. Co. 2356 2-8-0 type steam locomotive on the third section of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train unloading animals near Aetnaville, Ohio, Jul. 15, 1931." Visible at the right is PRR engine #2356, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1903 and retired in March of 1933 after 30 years of faithful service. ("Hammel611" B; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
7/15/1931
Upload Date:
4/24/2022 5:32:05 PM
Location:
Aetnaville, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2356(2-8-0)
Views:
284
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2366, H-6SA, 1922
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in the Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, in September of 1922. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2366, an H-6SA (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6A during 1903, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SA in January of 1919, and retired in April of 1930 after 27 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1922
Upload Date:
4/19/2019 8:16:24 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2366(2-8-0)
Views:
400
Comments:
1
Title:
Tale Of #2500, #1 of 3, c. 1925
Description:
Here is the first of three vintage postal cards depicting the tale of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2500, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1903 and retired in January of 1929 after 26 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/25/1925
Upload Date:
3/14/2018 2:39:22 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2500(2-8-0)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
Tale Of #2500, #2 of 3, c. 1925
Description:
Here is the second of three vintage postal cards depicting the tale of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2500, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1903 and retired in January of 1929 after 26 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/25/1925
Upload Date:
3/14/2018 2:40:23 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2500(2-8-0)
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
Tale Of #2500, #3 of 3, c. 1925
Description:
Here is the third of three vintage postal cards depicting the tale of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2500, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1903 and retired in January of 1929 after 26 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/25/1925
Upload Date:
3/14/2018 2:41:15 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2500(2-8-0)
Views:
407
Comments:
0
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