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Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, 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 Locomotive Ready Tracks: eastbound at the left, westbound at the right. Obscured by the wind-blown smoke and steam are the 50-stall East Altoona Roundhouse and Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. Photo taken from atop the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/4/1943
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 11:59:20 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
155
Comments:
0
Title:
"Juice Jacks," Page 36, 1944
Description:
Here is page 29 of a 32-page cover article entitled "Juice Jacks: The Electric Locomotive Comes Of Age." It was published originally in the July 1944 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 36. Partial Caption: "Smooth running results from use of quill drive."
Photo Date:
7/1/1944
Upload Date:
12/22/2021 7:36:52 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
122
Comments:
0
Title:
"Juice Jacks," Page 37, 1944
Description:
Here is page 30 of a 32-page cover article entitled "Juice Jacks: The Electric Locomotive Comes Of Age." It was published originally in the July 1944 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 37.
Photo Date:
7/1/1944
Upload Date:
12/22/2021 7:38:15 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
"Juice Jacks," Page 38, 1944
Description:
Here is page 31 of a 32-page cover article entitled "Juice Jacks: The Electric Locomotive Comes Of Age." It was published originally in the July 1944 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 38.
Photo Date:
7/1/1944
Upload Date:
12/22/2021 7:39:34 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Description:
Here is the 19th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Forward." It was published originally in 1944. Depicted here is PRR engine #6402, 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.
Photo Date:
8/15/1944
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 8:30:04 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:
484
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Q-2 "Duplex" Press Release, 1944
Description:
Extra Board. Here is a one-page press release published by the Pennsylvania Railroad on 15 September 1944, announcing the production of twenty-five Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" steam locomotives at the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania..
Photo Date:
9/15/1944
Upload Date:
11/17/2023 8:02:41 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Partial Caption: "Here is the first Pennsylvania Railroad Class Q-2 4-4-6-4 steam freight locomotive, of which 25 more are now being built at company shops in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1944
Upload Date:
9/24/2019 1:31:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
544
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 99th Annual Report, Page 23, 1945
Description:
Here is page 23 of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Notable here is a table entitled "Net Reduction in System Debt in Hands of Public."
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
6/16/2017 10:34:35 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
165
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Photo taken on Saturday, 17 August 1946.
Photo Date:
2/2/1946
Upload Date:
1/2/2025 7:55:26 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5524, T-1, 1946
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5524, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. This is the very last locomotive ~ of any type ~ produced in Altoona. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1946
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 10:22:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5524(4-4-4-4)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1141, L-1S, 1946
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1946. Shown here are 15 unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad shopmen servicing engine #1141, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in July of 1915 and retired in June of 1950 after 35 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/8/1946
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 11:26:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1141(2-8-2)
Views:
219
Comments:
1
Title:
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Description:
Here is the 21st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 11:32:05 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4904(GG1)
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:
554
Comments:
0
Title:
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Description:
Here is the 21st of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:32:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4904(GG1)
Views:
201
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1200, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1200, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during October of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in September of 1953 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#15 of 43)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2021 10:37:57 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1200(2-10-0)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1442, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1442, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired in March of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 8:25:29 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1442(2-8-2)
Views:
220
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1661, A-5S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1661, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1916 and retired in January of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the polished brass bell! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 7:34:10 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1661(0-4-0)
Views:
207
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:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3620, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3620, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1913 and retired in October of 1955 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 7:40:37 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3620(2-8-0)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3744, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3744, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the Hostler pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/13/2022 10:22:22 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3744(4-6-2)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5034, B-8A, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5034, a B-8A (0-6-0T) switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-8 during 1903 and rebuilt in Juniata as a B-8A in March of 1927. The names of the photographer and of the two Railroaders pictured here, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 9:19:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5034(0-6-0)
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5296, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5296, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in March of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/13/2022 10:23:35 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5296(4-6-2)
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6981, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #24 of 30.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/22/2022 8:21:35 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6981(4-8-2)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 975, H-6SB, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #975, 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 November of 1946 after 40 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/12/2022 9:21:06 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 975(2-8-0)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Steam Locomotive Backhead, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by Wm. J. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is the fireman's side of a Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive's backhead. "So, Sonny Boy, ya think firein's easy?" The Fireman's name, the locomotive's class and number, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/11/2022 12:26:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/17/1946
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:20:23 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona & Logan Valley #54, c. 1946
Description:
ALV. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is here is Altoona & Logan Valley Electric Railway streetcar #54. "Car 54, where are you?" "Eighth Street, Juniata!" The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1946
Upload Date:
12/31/2024 3:39:33 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Transit
Locomotives:
ALV 54(Trolley)
Views:
44
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 4, Map (#1 of 4), 1946
Description:
Here is the first of four portions of a map constituting page four of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." At the right, note the "Itinerary of Inspection Trip, Board of Directors, Altoona Works" dated "October 30, 1946."
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/25/2023 8:35:02 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
103
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 7, 1946
Description:
Here is page seven of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Photo Caption: "Juniata Shops."
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/25/2023 10:59:47 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 17, 1946
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives."
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/26/2023 5:46:07 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
87
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 17, 1946
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives."
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:12:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 18, 1946
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives." Depicted at the lower right 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:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:13:22 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
62
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 18, 1946
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives." Depicted at the lower right 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:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/26/2023 5:47:25 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 28, 1946
Description:
Here is page 28 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Steam Locomotive Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." Depicted at the lower left is PRR engine #1671, an L-1S built in Juniata during July of 1916 and retired in May of 1957 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:17:17 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1671(2-8-2)
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 28, 1946
Description:
Here is page 28 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Steam Locomotive Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." Depicted at the lower left is PRR engine #1671, an L-1S built in Juniata during July of 1916 and retired in May of 1957 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 6:57:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1671(2-8-2)
Views:
132
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 29, 1946
Description:
Here is page 29 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Class Repairs - Juniata Shops." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #604, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1916 and retired in October of 1951 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 6:58:20 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 604(2-8-2)
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 29, 1946
Description:
Here is page 29 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Class Repairs - Juniata Shops." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #604, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1916 and retired in October of 1951 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:17:41 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 604(2-8-2)
Views:
64
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:
Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." 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:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:20:05 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
40
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:
Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." 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:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 10:30:17 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 35, 1946
Description:
Here is page 35 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work ~ Altoona Works."
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:20:29 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 36, 1946
Description:
Here is page 36 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work ~ Juniata Shops." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #6944, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in May of 1949 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 11:25:57 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6944(4-8-2)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 36, 1946
Description:
Here is page 36 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work ~ Juniata Shops." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #6944, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in May of 1949 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:20:52 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6944(4-8-2)
Views:
45
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 43, 1946
Description:
Here is page 43 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Miscellaneous Views - Altoona Works." Shown here is the "Locomotive Stripping Shed."
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/29/2023 3:09:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
52
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #14 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 March 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad's engine #422, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it awaits scrapping while parked in the storage yard at the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. Note the cracked "422" keystone on the smokebox. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/12/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:22:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
334
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6363, B-6SB, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a postal card which could be titled "Pennsylvania 6363." No Postmark. Stamped On Reverse: "James F. Byrne; East McKeesport, Pa." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6363, a B-6SB switcher built in Juniata during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1951 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/13/1947
Upload Date:
3/9/2019 10:22:36 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6363(0-6-0)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6853, M-1, 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1947. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the left background is the East Altoona Roundhouse; the smokestack of the Roundhouse Power Plant is visible at the right. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/4/1947
Upload Date:
11/20/2022 10:36:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6853(4-8-2)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modified T-1 Class," Page 84, 1947
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "PRR's Modified T-1 Class: Locomotive Of The Month." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 84. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/1/1947
Upload Date:
9/30/2017 3:54:51 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:
706
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modified T-1 Class," Page 85, 1947
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "PRR's Modified T-1 Class: Locomotive Of The Month." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 85. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of service. Note: In the "Specifications" Box ~> Actually, the PRR built "5500-5524," while the Baldwin Locomotive Works built "5525-5549."
Photo Date:
12/1/1947
Upload Date:
9/30/2017 3:56:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:
576
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Steam Action, c. 1948
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Prominent here is a Pennsylvania Railroad "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive heading toward the East Altoona Roundhouse. Behind it are several cabin cars awaiting their next assignments; beyond them is a remnant of the ramp which led up to the old coaling wharf. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/8/1948
Upload Date:
5/4/2021 8:30:40 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
151
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3658, H-9S, c. 1948
Description:
AW. Here"is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3658, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consoligated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "1271" during August of 1913, renumbered "5389" in 1918, renumbered "3658" in 1921, and retired in October of 1949 bfter 36 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is Juniata's 8th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
7/7/2022 8:18:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3658(2-8-0)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4678, I-1SA, c. 1948
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here taking a spin on the East Altoona Turntable is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4678, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1948, and retired in October of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
7/7/2022 12:10:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4678(2-10-0)
Views:
232
Comments:
0
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