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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 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:  244   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: 
Views:  194   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:  181   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:  238   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: 
Views:  277   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 in 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) PRR 6171(2-10-4)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
PRR 6172, J-1, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6172, J-1, c. 1956
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:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 3/18/2021 9:52:12 PM
Location:  Pitcairn, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6172(2-10-4) PRR 6172(2-10-4)
Views:  320   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:  193   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:  283   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:  390   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:  184   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:  144   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:  142   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:  183   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:  170   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: 
Views:  196   Comments: 0


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