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5/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:9/5/1946 - 9/5/1946
Album Info:Here are 40 portraits of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. All of them come from 2.75" x 4.50" photos that I purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Nathan Dahms on Thursday, 04 March 2021. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when available.
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PRR 1316, B-6SA, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1316, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1316, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1913 and retired in June of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. (#1 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 10:58:00 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1316(0-6-0)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 1336, B-6SA, 1940
Title:  PRR 1336, B-6SA, 1940
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, in 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1336, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in June of 1950 after 37 years' service. Note the non-standard tender. (#2 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1940  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 10:58:41 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1336(0-6-0)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
PRR 1118, B-6SB, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1118, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1118, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in October of 1951 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 8:33:36 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1118(0-6-0)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
PRR 1660, B-6SB, 1946
Title:  PRR 1660, B-6SB, 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in August of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1660, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in February of 1916 and retired in December of 1955 after 39 years' service. (#4 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/15/2021 3:42:42 PM
Location:  Chambersburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1660(0-6-0)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR 1801, B-6SB, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1801, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Fred R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1801, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916 and retired in June of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/15/2021 3:44:02 PM
Location:  Chambersburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1801(0-6-0)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
PRR 27, B-8, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 27, B-8, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #27, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during June of 1912 and retired in August of 1938 after 26 years of faithful service. (#6 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/16/2021 9:34:56 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 27(0-6-0)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
PRR 2490, B-8A, 1938
Title:  PRR 2490, B-8A, 1938
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, in April of 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2490, a B-8A (0-6-0T) switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 (0-6-0) during 1904, rebuilt as a B-8A (0-6-0T) in April of 1928, reverted to a B-8 (0-6-0) in May of 1942, and retired in May of 1946 after 42 years of faithful service. (#7 of 40)
Photo Date:  4/16/1938  Upload Date: 3/16/2021 12:02:01 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2490(0-6-0)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
PRR 2796, B-8A, 1948
Title:  PRR 2796, B-8A, 1948
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 28 March 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2796, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-8 (0-6-0) during September of 1905, later rebuilt in Juniata as a B-8A (0-6-0T), and retired in July of 1955 after 50 years of faithful service. (#8 of 40)
Photo Date:  3/28/1948  Upload Date: 3/16/2021 12:03:01 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2796(0-6-0)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR 7641, B-28S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 7641, B-28S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Canton, Ohio, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7641, a B-28S (0-6-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company during November of 1918 and retired in August of 1948 after 30 years of faithful service. It was designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the height of World War I. (#9 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/16/2021 9:36:05 AM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7641(0-6-0)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
PRR 10, E-3SD, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 10, E-3SD, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #10, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during May of 1903, rebuilt as an E-3SD in November of 1912, and retired in February of 1939 after 36 years of faithful service. (#10 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 8:32:33 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 10(4-4-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
PRR 9454, H-8C, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 9454, H-8C, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9454, an H-8C (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during March of 1915 and retired in August of 1939 after 24 years of faithful service. (#11 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 7:39:40 AM
Location:  Youngwood, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9454(2-8-0)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
PRR 337, H-9S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 337, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #337, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during December of 1908, rebuilt as an H-9S in November of 1926, and retired in January of 1950 after 42 years of faithful service. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. (#12 of 40) (#7,300)
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 3/16/2021 10:22:43 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 337(2-8-0)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
PRR 8801, H-10S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 8801, H-10S, c. 1948
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8801, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia Lines number "163" during October of 1915, renumbered "8801" in 1917, and retired in October of 1949 after 34 years of faithful service. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#13 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 7:38:45 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8801(2-8-0)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
PRR 4607, I-1SA, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 4607, I-1SA, c. 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4607, 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 October of 1937, and retired in January of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. (#14 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/20/1957  Upload Date: 3/15/2021 9:52:12 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4607(2-10-0)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
PRR 4649, I-1SA, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 4649, I-1SA, c. 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4649, 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 1936, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. (#15 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/20/1957  Upload Date: 3/15/2021 9:53:25 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4649(2-10-0)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
PRR 6162, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6162, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6162, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#16 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 9:59:58 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6162(2-10-4)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR 6170, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6170, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. (#17 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 10:00:54 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6170(2-10-4)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
PRR 6171, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6171, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6171, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. (#18 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/18/2021 9:51:07 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6171(2-10-4)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
PRR 6172, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6172, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6172, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#19 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/18/2021 9:52:12 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6172(2-10-4)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
PRR 6401, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6401, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. 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. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. (#20 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 8:44:28 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6401(2-10-4)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6402 and #6403. Both are J-1A (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service each. (#21 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 9:54:40 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4) PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6402 and #6403. Both are J-1A (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service each. (#22 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 9:55:26 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4) PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6403, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6403, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#23 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 8:45:30 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
PRR 6410, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6410, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6410, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#24 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/20/1957  Upload Date: 3/21/2021 10:12:19 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6410(2-10-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
PRR 6414, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6414, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6414, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#25 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/21/2021 10:13:46 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6414(2-10-4)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
PRR 6423, j-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6423, j-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6423, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mac!" (#26 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/21/2021 2:51:41 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6423(2-10-4)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
PRR 6468, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6468, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6468, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during February of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#27 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/21/2021 2:52:39 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6468(2-10-4)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
PRR 2437, K-2S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 2437, K-2S, c. 1929
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2437, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during September of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in February of 1919, and retired in November of 1932 after 22 years of faithful service. Note the open-vestibule passenger cars. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#28 of 40)
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 9:22:31 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2437(4-6-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
PRR 3403, K-2SA, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 3403, K-2SA, c. 1929
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3403, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1912 and retired in November of 1938 after 26 years of faithful service. Note the Coaling Wharf in the background. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#29 of 40)
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 9:23:22 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3403(4-6-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
PRR 7792, K-3S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 7792, K-3S, c. 1929
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7792, a K-3S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1913 and retired in May of 1947 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#30 of 40)
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 9:24:06 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7792(4-6-2)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #122, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in November of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. (#31 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 2:58:27 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 122(4-6-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 1985, K-4SA, 1949
Title:  PRR 1985, K-4SA, 1949
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Baltimore, Maryland, on 25 September 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1985, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during March of 1918, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Note the hand-throttle mounted on the smokebox. (#32 of 40)
Photo Date:  9/25/1949  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 9:53:29 PM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1985(4-6-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
PRR 5361, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5361, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#33 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 9:54:35 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5361(4-6-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
PRR 5383, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5383, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5383, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in August of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling "The General." The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#34 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/23/2021 9:42:41 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5383(4-6-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
PRR 5447, K-4S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 5447, K-4S, c. 1949
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, on 1 October 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5447, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. (#35 of 40)
Photo Date:  10/1/1949  Upload Date: 3/23/2021 9:43:44 PM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5447(4-6-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 December 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5473, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927, rebuilt in Juniata in 1944, and retired in February of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. (#36 of 40)
Photo Date:  12/12/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2021 9:08:15 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
PRR 6848, M-1, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 6848, M-1, c. 1947
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait showing (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6848 and #5497. #6848 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in May of 1956. #5497 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1958. Note the fireman, takin' five next to the "Mountain's" pilot! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#37 of 40)
Photo Date:  1/10/1947  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 10:17:03 AM
Location:  Delphos, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6848(4-8-2) PRR 5497(4-6-2)
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PRR 8144, N-2SA, 1941
Title:  PRR 8144, N-2SA, 1941
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via William L. Colburn that was taken in Dunkirk, Ohio, on 6 August 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8144, an N-2SA (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the American Locomotive Company as N-2S number "7561" during March of 1919, rebuilt as N-2SA number "8144" before delivery, and retired in March of 1953 after 34 years' service. It was designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the height of World War I. (#38 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/6/1941  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 6:09:02 PM
Location:  Dunkirk, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8144(2-10-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
PRR 6130, Q-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 6130, Q-1, 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in June of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952 after just ten years of experimental service. (#39 of 40)
Photo Date:  6/21/1946  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 10:16:02 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6130(UNKNOWN)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
PRR 6111, T-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 6111, T-1, 1947
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken at Union Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 10 January 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. It's the second of the two prototype T-1's built by Baldwin. (#40 of 40)
Photo Date:  1/10/1947  Upload Date: 3/14/2021 10:14:56 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:  501   Comments: 0


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