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6/19/2025
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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." Prominent 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:
480
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." Prominent here is PRR engine #1463, an H-3A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" 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:
496
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1512, H-3A, c. 1915
Description:
Hollidaysburg. Here is a detailed portion of an official Pennsylvania Railroad photo that was taken from atop the wooden coaling wharf in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1915. Shown here is PRR engine #1512, an H-3A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1892 and retired in May of 1915. It will soon be scrapped. In the early 1950's, a Reclamation Plant (aka scrap dock) was built in the Frankstown section of the Hollidaysburg Yards. William E Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/4/1915
Upload Date:
11/30/2016 12:33:10 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1512(2-8-0)
Views:
762
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 460. E-6S, c. 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #460, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during August of 1914 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. This is the "Lindburgh Locomotive." Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #10 of 30.
Photo Date:
8/19/1939
Upload Date:
8/4/2018 1:17:21 PM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 460(4-4-2)
PRR 1516(2-8-0)
Views:
1062
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 August of 1909, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in March of 1952 after 43 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact 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:
448
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1781, H-8SB, c. 1936
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1781, an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during April of 1912 and retired in October of 1937 after 25 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the Engineman pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
12/28/2024 11:10:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1781(2-8-0)
Views:
184
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:
241
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1920, H-9S, c. 1956
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1920 and another locomotive whose road 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. Visible in the distance is the concrete Coaling Tipple. ("Stoneborobranch"; #48 of 69)
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
6/10/2025 8:45:10 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1920(2-8-0)
Views:
20
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1920, H-9S, c. 1956
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1956. The photographer is not identified. 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"; #47 of 69)
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
6/10/2025 8:38:23 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1920(2-8-0)
Views:
19
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 Enginehouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 6 July 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6704, #3159, #2370, and two more locomotives whose road 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. And #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/žð)
Views:
756
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:
479
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3197, H-8S, c. 1916
Description:
Classics. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3197, an H-9S built in Juniata as an H-8 in 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 service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck, refilling the reservoir. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/29/1916
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:54:06 AM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3197(2-8-0)
Views:
51
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, the exact date, and the location are 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:
339
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) is 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're 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 C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3273(2-8-0)
Views:
545
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:
333
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:
318
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:
760
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:
582
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:
335
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:
1089
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:
628
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, headlight, and main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping. 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:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 606(0-4-0)
PRR 3424(2-8-0)
Views:
332
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3437, H-9S, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Elmira, 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:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
574
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4268, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Elmira, 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. Many thanks to Mr. Clark Cone for two helpful comments. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 34)
Photo Date:
6/30/1956
Upload Date:
10/11/2020 10:34:47 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(2-10-0)
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
707
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4632, I-1SJ, 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 in 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 in 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:
RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4632(2-10-0)
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
921
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 in 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:
940
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 in 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 4632(2-10-0)
PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:
834
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 in 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 February of 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:
1045
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:
577
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "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 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)
Views:
909
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "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:
669
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:
597
Comments:
0
Title:
"From Baltimore To Harrisburg On The PRR," 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:
231
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 August of 1913 and retired in April of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the two Railroaders riding on the front steps of PRR N-6B cabin car #980723! 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:
801
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 Squbre 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 Cp. siding. 1941. Photo by Don Kehl." #3486 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during August of 1913 and retired in April of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. 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:
577
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 August of 1913 and retired in April of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. 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:
509
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 August of 1913 and retired in April of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. 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:
1053
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 August of 1913 and retired in April of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is PRR N-6B cabin car #980723. 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:
532
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 25. Partial Caption: "H-9s, with PT 35 freight, is about to pass over Eagle Road at Grassland.... Photo by Don Kehl; March 24, 1948." #3486 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during August of 1913 and retired in April of 1950 aafter 37 years of faithful service. Nearest to the photographer is PRR N-6B cabin car #980723. Roy Healey Collection; #7 of 10.
Photo Date:
3/24/1948
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 2:44:31 PM
Location:
Grassland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3486(2-8-0)
Views:
767
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3492, H-9S, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 10 March 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3492, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during August of 1913 and retired in August of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/10/1935
Upload Date:
3/11/2023 6:59:04 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3492(2-8-0)
Views:
307
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3501, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3501, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during August of 1913 and retired in October of 1951 after 38 years of faithful service. Note the three men at the far right pushing the "Armstrong" turntable! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 16.
Photo Date:
10/7/1949
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 11:47:39 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3501(2-8-0)
Views:
499
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3505, H-9S, 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 #3505, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during August of 1913 and retired in November of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 68)
Photo Date:
9/22/1953
Upload Date:
6/10/2025 10:27:18 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3505(2-8-0)
Views:
18
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3514, H-9S, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide via Richard Fandell. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3514, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during September of 1913 and retired in March of 1956 after 43 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
11/14/1955
Upload Date:
6/4/2025 12:34:17 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3514(2-8-0)
Views:
27
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3520, H-9S, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Orangeville, Maryland, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3520, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during September of 1913 and retired in December of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/16/1953
Upload Date:
4/21/2018 5:02:04 AM
Location:
Orangeville, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3520(2-8-0)
Views:
498
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3522, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3522, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during September 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. (#8,700)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/18/2022 9:41:25 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3522(2-8-0)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops," Page 42, 1996
Description:
Here is page 25 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 42. Middle Left-Hand Photo Caption: "H-9s #3536 is being lowered into the lye vat at the Altoona Machine Shop on October 17, 1936." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3536 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata in October of 1913 and retired in September of 1955. Bottom Left-Hand Photo Caption: "H-9s #3523 in the lye vat on December 22, 1936." PRR engine #3523 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during September of 1913 and retired in January of 1950.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/18/2017 3:00:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3536(2-8-0)
PRR 3523(2-8-0)
Views:
523
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 6, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page six of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Here comes the fast freight!" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3526, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during September of 1913 and retired in September of 1956 after 43 years of faithful service. Note the semaphores and the "keystone" on a "Consolidated."
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/19/2022 5:40:33 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 3526(2-8-0)
Views:
356
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3529, H-9S, 1954
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in April of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3529, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during October of 1913 and retired in January of 1955 after 42 years of service. (#16 of 36)
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
1/16/2021 8:55:20 AM
Location:
Pottsville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3529(2-8-0)
Views:
368
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3530, H-9S, c. 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3530, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during October of 1913 and retired in July of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service. Wave to the Fireman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 29)
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
6/6/2025 12:35:18 AM
Location:
Pemberton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3530(2-8-0)
Views:
38
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3530, H-9S, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just West of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3530 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #3530 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during October of 1913 and retired in July of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service. Note that its main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/15/2021 12:30:06 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3530(2-8-0)
Views:
377
Comments:
0
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