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Viewing Album: PRR: Mann ~> Pennsy Altoona Prints
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
8/30/1951 - 8/30/1951
Album Info:
Here are several 8x10 prints of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives that were taken in and around Altoona, Pennsylvania. All of them are from the Brad Mann Collection. The photographer's name, the relevant road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when available.
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Title:
PRR 3554, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3554, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8B number "6605" during November of 1911, renumbered "3554" in 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1917, and retired in September of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to pass under the 9th Street Footbridge on its way to Altoona's Passenger Station. Visible in the background is the 7th Street Bridge. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/31/2025 12:10:52 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3554(2-8-0)
Views:
185
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5149, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5149, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "3581" during November of 1913, renumbered "5149" in 1917, and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman! Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/31/2025 7:24:57 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5149(2-8-0)
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4250, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4250, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1943, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Photo taken near Juniata's 8th Street Bridge. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/25/2026 11:30:27 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4250(2-10-0)
Views:
53
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4371, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken just East of the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4371 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4371 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1943, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. In this context, they're about to pass SLOPE Tower with a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Five tracks over and heading in the opposite direction, a passenger train with streamlined cars will shortly stop at Altoona's Passenger Station. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/1/2026 12:25:03 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4371(2-10-0)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4494, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Implied Caption: "2-10-0, Class I-1, nearing Gallitzin after coming upgrade from Altoona. Another 2-10-0 is on the rear. Westbound train." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4494, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/1/2026 12:26:06 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4494(2-10-0)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5432, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5432, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in November of 1954 after 27 years of faithful service. In this context, it's taking a spin on the 24th Street Turntable! Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/31/2025 7:25:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5432(4-6-2)
Views:
144
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5901, EP-20, 1949
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5901 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EF-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5901 was built in September of 1945. In this context, they're passing under four-track Signal Bridge 2416/7 with "The Juniata" on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1949
Upload Date:
1/26/2026 12:44:33 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5901(E7A)
Views:
76
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6736, M-1B, c. 1955
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Bruce G. Saylor. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6736, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
11/13/2025 2:27:28 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6736(4-8-2)
Views:
403
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5828, BH-50, c. 1955
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Joseph R. Quinn. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5828. It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in November of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper service, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of service. Wave to the Engineman! The exact date and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
11/9/2025 6:56:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5828(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
308
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9710, BF-16, c. 1956
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9710 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #9710 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in December of 1950, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 16 years of service. This A-A set is about to pass under the 17th Street Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Visible in the background are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/2/2026 11:56:51 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9710(RF-16A)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2017, BF-16, c. 1956
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2017 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #2017 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. This A-B-B-A set has just rounded the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/2/2026 11:57:28 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2017(RF-16A)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9869, EFP-15, c 1959
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by Martin S. Zak that was taken just West of SLOPE Tower near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9869 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9869 was built in August of 1952. In this context, they've just passed under the 24th Street Bridge with a train of empty hopper cars on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1959
Upload Date:
1/26/2026 12:45:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9869(FP7A)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8662, AS-18AM, c. 1959
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8662 and #8676. Both are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8662 was built in January of 1958 while #8676 was built in March of 1958. In this context, they're serving as tail end pushers on a mixed-cargo freight train that's heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the pushers will be uncouple and returned to East Altoona for further assignment. Also visible at the right are the old Crew Shack, the steel Water Tower, and the 7th Street Bridge in the distance. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
1/2/2026 10:55:07 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8662(RSD12)
PRR 8676(RSD12)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9772, EF-15A, c. 1966
Description:
A-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9772 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9772 is an EF-15A built in January of 1951. This A-B-B-A set is passing ALTO Tower with a mineral train on its way to Altoona's Eastbound Receiving Yard. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
1/5/2026 2:15:57 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9772(F7A)
Views:
155
Comments:
0
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