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Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1939. Shown here in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop is engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1939
Upload Date:
8/4/2022 3:52:24 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
282
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 February 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/8/1939
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 3:47:28 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Photo Data: "E11448, S1, 2-8-39." Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #23 of 29.
Photo Date:
2/8/1939
Upload Date:
7/23/2018 1:21:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
878
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Juniata Shops, 1939
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 February 1939. Shown here is an interior view at one the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Shops. In this context, two steam locomotive boilers are being constructed. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/20/1939
Upload Date:
8/4/2022 12:53:40 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by Tom Lyman that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. In this photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge, the "Big Engine" is about to be towed backward to Flushing, New York, and put on display at the New York World's Fair. Note the photographer's shadow visible at the right. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1939
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 10:21:48 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
381
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 7
Description:
Here is page seven of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #68 and #1961. Both were built in Juniata. Engine #68 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built during March of 1914 and retired in July of 1949. Engine #1961 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in October of 1923 and retired in March of 1950.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:04:41 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 68(4-4-2)
PRR 1961(4-6-0)
Views:
635
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 8
Description:
Here is page eight of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #5495 and #3768. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Engine #5495 was built during February of 1928 and retired im April of 1956. Engine #3768 was built in June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:06:06 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
766
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 10
Description:
Here is page ten of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:08:45 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
625
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 11
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." !Depicted here are PRR engines #9915 and #952. Engine #9915 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Works as an H-8C during October of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in August of 1915, and retired in May of 1951. Engine #952 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:09:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 9915(2-8-0)
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
453
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 12
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #4179 and #6556. Both were built in Juniata. Engine #4179 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built during March of 1924 and retiree in 1955. Engine #6556 is a C-1 (0-8-0) switcher built in May of 1925 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:11:06 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4179(0-6-0)
PRR 6556(0-8-0)
Views:
564
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 13
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #3910 and #4780. Both were built in Juniata. Engine #3910 is a B-1 (0-C-0) switcher built in Juniata during June of 1926 and rated at 570 horsepower. Engine #4780 is a P-5A(M) (2-C-2) built in December of 1934, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:12:16 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 3910(BP4)
PRR 4780(P-5)
Views:
470
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 14
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR engine #4869, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:13:40 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
292
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1187, H-3E, 1939
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 October 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1187, an H-3E (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1888 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, perhaps it's been prepared for display at the New York World's Fair. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/19/1939
Upload Date:
7/27/2022 9:54:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:
388
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6903, M-1, 1940
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6903, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/24/1940
Upload Date:
11/20/2022 10:37:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3662, I-1S, 1940
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3662, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during April of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in December of 1948, and retired in November of 1953 after 34 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/1/1940
Upload Date:
8/7/2024 11:56:52 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3662(2-10-0)
Views:
62
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5442, K-4S, 1940
Description:
Here is a photo by Clarence R. Weaver that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1940. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5442, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1949 after 22 years of faithful service. Note the long-distance tender. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/1/1940
Upload Date:
9/12/2022 8:04:49 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5442(4-6-2)
Views:
366
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3850, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in June of 1948 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:
7/10/1940
Upload Date:
4/2/2019 8:34:27 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3850(4-6-2)
Views:
512
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Erecting & Machine Shop Yard, c. 1940
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #2575. Caption On Reverse: "A scrap yard of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Altoona, Penna." In the background, note the four steam locomotives being deconstructed. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1940
Upload Date:
6/8/2022 10:40:15 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen, Page 22, #1 of 2, 1940
Description:
BRT-174. Here is the first of two photos included on page 22 of the program for the "Fifty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration of United Lodge Number 174, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen." The celebration was held at the Penn-Alto Hotel in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 September 1940. Posing here on the gasoline-powered yard scooter is "No. 61 Crew, Juniata Scales." The Brothers use the axe-handles to help turn the brake wheels of freight cars that are coasting down the hump.
Photo Date:
9/30/1940
Upload Date:
6/24/2022 7:49:52 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen, Page 22, #2 of 2, 1940
Description:
BRT-174. Here is the second of two photos included on page 22 of the program for the "Fifty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration of United Lodge Number 174, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen." The celebration was held at the Penn-Alto Hotel in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 September 1940. Posing here at the wooden Juniata Scales Building is "No. 11 Crew." Note that some of the Brothers are identified only by their nicknames.
Photo Date:
9/30/1940
Upload Date:
6/24/2022 7:51:22 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
76
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "No. 61 Crew, Juniata Scales," 1940
Description:
BRT-174. Posing here on the gasoline-powered yard scooter is "No. 61 Crew, Juniata Scales," during 1940. Photo by W.F. Mahon of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The Brothers use the axe-handles to help turn the brake wheels of freight cars that are coasting down the hump.
Photo Date:
9/30/1940
Upload Date:
6/24/2022 7:54:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
69
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 51, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 51. Shown here pulling "The Jeffersonian" is PRR engine #5338, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:39:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5338(4-6-2)
Views:
480
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 52, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 30-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 52. P`rtial Caption: "Experimental locomotives which were not sufficiently successful to warrant duplication are the two K5 Pacifics built in 1929. This is Number 5698, as she appeared immediately after leaving the Juniata Erecting Shop." #5698 is a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:41:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 53, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 53.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:43:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
263
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 55, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 16 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 55. Photo Caption: "Number 3700 was the largest steam locomotive ever built for the Road, and the first articulated engine ever to be equipped with four single-expansion cylinders. Designated as Class HC1s, she boasted a tractive force of 147,640 pounds!" #3700 is an HC-1S (2-8-8-0) "Articulated" built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:47:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3700(UNKNOWN)
Views:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 56, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:49:51 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
263
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6744, M-1A, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1944. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6744, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/8/1941
Upload Date:
9/19/2024 9:26:50 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6744(4-8-2)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 89, SEP 1941
Description:
Here is page 19 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 89. Photo Caption: "Chicago-Bound. The world's largest steam passenger locomotive wheels the 'Manhattan Limited' on the last leg of a run. Although the '6100' has been in service for almost a year, this is the first action photo to be released by the Railroad." #6100 is an S-1 (6-4-4-6) locomotive built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:
9/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 5:28:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
516
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 91, SEP 1941
Description:
Here is page 21 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 91.
Photo Date:
9/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 5:34:04 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
250
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 93, SEP 1941
Description:
Here is page 23 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 93. Photo Caption: "Among the largest eight-wheeled switchers ever built is the Pennsylvania's C1 Class. Designed at the same time as the L1s Mikado, it has many parts in common with the heavier road engine." Alas, the road number of the locomotive depicted here is not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 5:38:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
282
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 94, SEP 1941
Description:
Here is page 24 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 94.
Photo Date:
9/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 5:40:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
249
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 61, OCT 1941
Description:
Here is page 27 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 61.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 6:00:39 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
297
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 63, OCT 1941
Description:
Here is page 29 of a 34-page article (Un five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 63.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 6:05:05 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
242
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 64, OCT 1941
Description:
Here is page 30 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 isske of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the PRR's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 6:07:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
681
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Llcomotive Roster, Page 51, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page two of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 51. Depicted here is Mr. Martin W. Clement, 11th President of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company; he presided from 1935 throrgh 1948.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:12:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
242
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 52, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page three of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 52. Shown here is PRR engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:15:16 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
658
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 53, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page four of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1951 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 53. Photo Caption: "Birthplace of behemoths is the somber Juniata Erecting Shop, with its capacity of sixteen new steam or electric locomotives per month. It is the largest of the sixteen buildings comprising the Plant, which had its beginnings in 1889."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:18:02 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
292
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 56, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page seven of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:25:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
749
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0
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PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 57, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page eight of a 34-page article8(in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 57. Top Photo: Shown here is PRP engine #6356, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1950. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #7649, a CC-2S (0-8-8-0) "Articulated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works!during June of 1919 and retired in April of 1948.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:27:39 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6356(0-6-0)
PRR 7649(2-8-8-0)
Views:
722
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0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 58, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page nine a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published owiginally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 58. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4369, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive!Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1935, and retired in November of 1951. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6855, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in September of 1949. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #7345, an N-1S (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the American Locomotive Company during March of 1919 and retired in April of 1949.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:29:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4369(2-10-0)
PRR 6855(4-8-2)
PRR 7345(2-10-2)
Views:
831
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0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 59, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page ten of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 59. Partial Caption: "The Road's 1-Spot is of the 2-8-0 wheel arrangement." PRR engine #1 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in April of 1913, and retired in April of 1949. Correction #1 ~> Omitted are the specifications for E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantics": 22x26-inch cylinders; 80-inch drivers; 195 pounds of boiler pressure; 55.5 square feet of grate area; 2,041 square feet of heating surface; 412 square feet of superheating surface; 127,200 pounds, weight on drivers; 196,600 pounds, total weight; as well as 26,072 pounds of tractive effort. Correction #2 ~> The tractive effort of the K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" class is actually 54,675 pounds, not "64,675."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:33:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1(2-8-0)
Views:
659
Comments:
0
Title:
"Welded Units," Page 33, 1941
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Welded Units." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 33. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6845, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1926 and retired in February of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
11/7/1941
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:05:26 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6845(4-8-2)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
"Welded Units," Page 34, 1941
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Welded Units." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 34.
Photo Date:
11/7/1941
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:08:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
85
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:
Here is an illustration by Mr. Geoffrey Biggs that was published originally on the front cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/13/2019 8:11:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
476
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:
Here is a photo that was published originally on the back cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/13/2019 8:00:40 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
488
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4911, GG-1, 1942
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 January 1942. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4911, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/13/1942
Upload Date:
7/27/2022 7:18:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4911(GG1)
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6456, J-1, 1944
Description:
Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6456, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name is not recorded; the date is Thursday, 31 December 1942. (#16 of 24)
Photo Date:
12/31/1942
Upload Date:
11/18/2021 7:28:11 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6456(2-10-4)
Views:
227
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6474, J-1, 1943
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 21 February 1943. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6474, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during February of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of revenue service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/21/1943
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 7:54:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6474(2-10-4)
Views:
317
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Juniata Shops, 1943
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1943. Shown here is an interior view at one the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Shops. In this context, a pair of steam locomotive cylinder castings are ready for movement into the annealing furnace. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/17/1943
Upload Date:
8/4/2022 12:54:09 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Coaling Tipple, 1943
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 November 1943. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 1,250-ton capacity East Altoona Coaling Tipple. It was built during the early days of World War II and demolished in April of 1968. Four steam locomotives could be replenished with both coal and sand simultaneously! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/4/1943
Upload Date:
3/12/2021 8:31:14 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
146
Comments:
0
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