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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/21/1950 - 10/21/1950
Album Info:Here are 25 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad freight engines. All of them come from the estate of Mr. Henry C. Westenberger, an avid collector of railroad memorabilia. A lifelong resident of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he was also a member of the Lebanon County Historical Society. I purchased all of these items in a single eBay auction on Sunday, 8 July 2018.
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PRR 1926, H-6A, c. 1915
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
Locomotives:  PRR 1926(2-8-0)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
PRR 7770, H-6SB, 1947
Title:  PRR 7770, H-6SB, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 6 April 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7770, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as an H-6B during January of 1908, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in February of 1918, and retired in August of 1947 after 39 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #2 of 25.
Photo Date:  4/6/1947  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 9:05:54 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7770(2-8-0)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
PRR 7537, H-8A, 1938
Title:  PRR 7537, H-8A, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 6 June 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7537, an H-8A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in July of 1910 and retired in April of 1947 after 37 years of service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #3 of 25.
Photo Date:  6/6/1938  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 9:30:27 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7537(2-8-0)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
PRR 9923, H-8SC, 1946
Title:  PRR 9923, H-8SC, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 5 September 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9923, an H-8SC (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as an H-8C during October of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SC in December of 1925, and retired in September of 1949 after 39 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #4 of 25.
Photo Date:  9/5/1946  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 10:09:49 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9923(2-8-0)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
PRR 1144, H-9S, c. 1950
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:  578   Comments: 0
PRR 2897, H-9S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 2897, H-9S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2897, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8SB during November of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in October of 1957 after 47 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #6 of 25.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:42:00 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 2897(2-8-0)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
PRR 3534, H-9S, 1950
Title:  PRR 3534, H-9S, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 April 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3534, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during October of 1913 and retired in August of 1955 after 42 years of service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #7 of 25.
Photo Date:  4/15/1950  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 9:11:11 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3534(2-8-0)
Views:  494   Comments: 0
PRR 4180, H-9S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 4180, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on 5 September 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4180, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1913 and retired in June of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #8 of 25.
Photo Date:  9/5/1946  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 10:10:43 AM
Location:  Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4180(2-8-0)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
PRR 7459, H-10S, 1948
Title:  PRR 7459, H-10S, 1948
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Conway, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7459, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8A during June of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in January of 1919, and retired in May of 1952 after 42 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #9 of 25.
Photo Date:  9/10/1948  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 2:35:07 AM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7459(2-8-0)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
LIRR 113, H-10S, c. 1948
Title:  LIRR 113, H-10S, c. 1948
Description:  Here is a photo of Long Island Rail Road engine #113, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as Pennsylvania Railroad number "9732" during May of 1916, then sold to the LIRR and renumbered "113" in May of 1929. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #10 of 25.
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:34:55 AM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 113(2-8-0)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
PRR 3716, I-1SA, 1949
Title:  PRR 3716, I-1SA, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 29 May 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3716, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during June of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1944, and retired in May of 1950 after 31 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #11 of 25.
Photo Date:  5/29/1949  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 2:53:12 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3716(2-10-0)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
PRR 4331, I-1SA, 1949
Title:  PRR 4331, I-1SA, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cleveland, Ohio, on 25 August 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4331, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in September of 1955 after 33 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #12 of 25.
Photo Date:  8/25/1949  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 2:55:41 PM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4331(2-10-0)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
PRR "Duelin' Decapods," c. 1953
Title:  PRR "Duelin' Decapods," c. 1953
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapods" steam locomotives passing one another. The one on the left is heading downhill to Altoona and points East, while the one on the right is heading uphill to Gallitzin and points West. Classic Curve action! Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #13 of 25.
Photo Date:  3/3/1955  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 5:10:12 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  144   Comments: 0
PRR 6457, J-1, 1949
Title:  PRR 6457, J-1, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 3 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6457, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of revenue service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #14 of 25.
Photo Date:  7/3/1949  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 1:16:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6457(2-10-4)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
PRR 6401, J-1A, 1947
Title:  PRR 6401, J-1A, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 17 June 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6401, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #15 of 25.
Photo Date:  6/17/1947  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 9:13:46 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6401(2-10-4)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
PRR 1596, L-1S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1596, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1596, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in November of 1958 after 43 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #16 of 25.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 7/23/2018 1:18:24 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1596(2-8-2)
Views:  1186   Comments: 0
PRR 6808, M-1, 1950
Title:  PRR 6808, M-1, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 29 October 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6808, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in September of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #17 of 25.
Photo Date:  10/29/1950  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 2:57:24 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6808(4-8-2)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
PRR 6875, M-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 6875, M-1, 1948
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6875, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in January of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #18 of 25.
Photo Date:  8/29/1948  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 2:32:46 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6875(4-8-2)
Views:  1000   Comments: 0
PRR 6729, M-1B, 1949
Title:  PRR 6729, M-1B, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ernest, Pennsylvania, on 20 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6729, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in April of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #19 of 25.
Photo Date:  7/20/1949  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 1:18:23 AM
Location:  Ernest, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6729(4-8-2)
Views:  1174   Comments: 0
PRR 7228, N-1S, 1939
Title:  PRR 7228, N-1S, 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 12 August 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7228, an N-1S (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the American Locomotive Company during September of 1918 and retired in June of 1949 after 31 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #20 of 25.
Photo Date:  8/12/1939  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 1:20:42 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7228(2-10-2)
Views:  615   Comments: 0
PRR 7961, N-2S, 1949
Title:  PRR 7961, N-2S, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 21 June 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7961, an N-2S (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the American Locomotive Company as number "7558" during March of 1919, later renumbered "7961," and retired in January of 1950 after 31 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #21 of 25.
Photo Date:  6/21/1949  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 9:32:15 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7961(2-10-2)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
PRR 8940, N-2S, 1948
Title:  PRR 8940, N-2S, 1948
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 19 September 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8940, an N-2S (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the American Locomotive Company as number "20001" during June of 1919, later renumbered "8940," and retired in January of 1950 after 31 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #22 of 25.
Photo Date:  9/19/1948  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 9:35:02 AM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8940(2-10-2)
Views:  621   Comments: 0
PRR 9684, "Mogul," c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9684, "Mogul," c. 1953
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9684. a narrow-gauge 2-6-0 "Mogul." This locomotive was built by the American Locomotive Company as number "4" for the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad during May of 1916. When the PRR acquired the three-foot gauge WWRR in 1920, it was renumbered "9684." After being stored in the Northumberland Roundhouse for many years, it was put on display at the Green County Fairgrounds. Partially visible underneath is PRR F-30A flatcar #474511. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #23 of 25.
Photo Date:  3/3/1953  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:59:00 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9684(2-6-0)
Views:  806   Comments: 0
PRR 9684, "Mogul," c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9684, "Mogul," c. 1953
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9684. a narrow-gauge 2-6-0 "Mogul." This locomotive was built by the American Locomotive Company as number "4" for the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad during May of 1916. When the PRR acquired the three-foot gauge WWRR in 1920, it was renumbered "9684." After being stored in the Northumberland Roundhouse for many years, it was put on display at the Green County Fairgrounds. Partially visible underneath is PRR F-30A flatcar #474511. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #24 of 25.
Photo Date:  3/3/1953  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:59:41 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9684(2-6-0)
Views:  628   Comments: 0
Pastoral Scene, c. 1911
Title:  Pastoral Scene, c. 1911
Description:  Here is a photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad mixed-cargo freight train passing by a small dairy farm. Classic rustic railroading! The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #25 of 25.
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:40:52 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Tunnel,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  169   Comments: 0


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