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Viewing Album: PRR: Baldwin "Centipedes" ~ 1960-1964 (R)
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
2/6/1960 - 5/17/1964
Album Info:
Here are eight original photos that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives between 1960 and 1964. * Repaired Album *
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Title:
PRR 5820, BH-50, 1960
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Summer of 1960. Prominent here is PRR engine #5820, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in February of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper duty, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Standing in front of it is Mr. Ken Sellers ~ a long-time resident of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, who worked as a Hostler for the PRR. Mr. Sellers was kind enough to give me an unofficial, inside look at several Diesel units stored next to the East Altoona Roundhouse ~ including #5820.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 4:58:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5820(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
702
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5818, BH-50, 1963
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took at the Erecting & Machine Shop storage yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5818, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in January of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper duty, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Note that its builder's badge has been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:
8/10/1963
Upload Date:
2/17/2025 1:59:45 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5818(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
22
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5819, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 16 March 1964. Shown here (L to R) are three drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5819-#5825, #5817-#5829, and #5815-#5830. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5825, #5817, & #5815) or 1948 (viz., #5819, #5829, & #5830). They're about to be scrapped after only 16 years of revenue service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's.
Photo Date:
3/16/1964
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 5:06:59 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5819(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5825(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5815(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5830(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1458
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5830, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 16 March 1964. Shown here (L to R) are three drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5830-#5%15, #5829-#5817, and #5825-#5819. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5815, #5825, & #5817) or 1948 (viz., #5830, #5819, & #5829). They're about to be scrapped after only 16 years of revenue service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's.
Photo Date:
3/16/1964
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 5:08:39 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5830(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5815(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5825(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5819(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1404
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5830, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5815-#5830. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works ~ #5815 in October of 1947 and #5830 in January of 1948. #5815 is in the process of being cut-up; #5830 awaits its turn; they are being scrapped after only 16 years of revenue service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's.
Photo Date:
5/17/1964
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 12:18:24 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5815(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5830(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
885
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5829, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (L to R) are two drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5829-#5817 and #5811-#5824. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5817, #5811, & #5824) or 1948 (viz., #5829). They are about to be scrapped after only 16 years of revenue service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's.
Photo Date:
5/17/1964
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 12:21:08 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1613
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (R to L) are two drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5824-#5811 and #5817-#5829. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5824, #5811, & #5817) or 1948 (viz., #5829). They are about to be scrapped after only 16 years of revenue service! These engines were built originally for passenger sfrvice; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's.
Photo Date:
5/17/1964
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 12:22:54 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1236
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (L to R) are two drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5824-#5811 and #5817-#5829. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5824, #5811, & #5817) or 1948 (viz., #5829). They are about to be scrapped after only 16 years of revenue service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's. Also visible in the foreground is my pet dog "Millie," who has just completed her own inspection tour of these soon-to-be-dispatched "Centipedes."
Photo Date:
5/17/1964
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 12:24:48 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
944
Comments:
1
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