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Title:
"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 2
Description:
Here is page two of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Photo Caption: "New and repaired freight cars rolling to service." Prominent here (L to R) are PRR engines #6816 and #9576. #6816 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. #9576 is a BF-15 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in August of 1964.
Photo Date:
3/1/1953
Upload Date:
7/15/2020 1:25:17 PM
Location:
Mill Creek, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
PRR 9576(DR4-4-15)
Views:
201
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6816, M-1, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides by Nelson Bowers that were taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. The head-end brakeman has made the cut between the tender, and will soon throw the switch so as to pick-up the boxcar on the left.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 11:43:31 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6816, M-1, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides by Nelson Bowers that were taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 11:45:10 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
376
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6816, M-1, #2 of 3, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. At the right is MIFFLIN Tower; partially visible at the far left is the Mifflin Freight Station. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
10/1/2020 7:05:26 AM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
247
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Leolyn, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6779 and #6816. Both are Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" locomotives. #6779 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6816 is an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. They're pushing a northbound coal train on a very cold day. Note the N-5 cabin car: it's lucky number 477777! This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-2).
Photo Date:
12/2/1956
Upload Date:
9/24/2016 12:59:27 AM
Location:
Leolyn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
758
Comments:
0
Title:
Locomotives Of The PRR, Front Cover, 1959
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in Paul T. Warner's book entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1834-1924," front cover. Photo Caption: "No. 6816, M-1, 4-8-2, eastbound with 100 cars of freight at Duncannon, Pa., on October 25, 1956." Photo by Harold Stirton. Shown here is PRR engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1959
Upload Date:
12/3/2017 6:45:50 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
324
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, c. 1954
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. The photographer's name is not recorded. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #9766, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in January of 1951, rated at 1,500 horsepower, renumbered "1467" in 1966, and retired in August of 1967. Photo taken from Juniata's 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/23/1954
Upload Date:
5/6/2023 11:42:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
PRR 9766(F7A)
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, 1955
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Enola, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
4/16/1955
Upload Date:
7/5/2021 10:05:17 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
182
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, #3 of 3, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of service. At the right is the Mifflin Passenger Station; partially visible at the left is the eastbound passenger shelter. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
10/1/2020 6:50:17 AM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in March of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. It's crossing the Bridge with PRR N-5C cabin car #477903, on their way to the Enola Yards. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/23/1956
Upload Date:
3/16/2019 9:02:41 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
415
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6821, M-1, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6821, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other steam locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/14/2021 4:25:03 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6821(4-8-2)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6821, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6821, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 2:04:53 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6821(4-8-2)
Views:
120
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6822, M-1, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 59th Street Yard in Chicago, Illinois, on 27 August 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6822, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/27/1937
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 5:27:49 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6822(4-8-2)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6822, M-1, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6822, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge over the Susquehanna River with a mixed-cargo freight train and is heading toward the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 6:44:43 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6822(4-8-2)
Views:
40
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6824, M-1, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in October of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6824, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in September of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. It's crossing the Bridge with a five-car freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
10/15/1956
Upload Date:
4/9/2019 6:03:32 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6824(4-8-2)
Views:
367
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train into the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
9/1/1955
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 9:24:03 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. Ii this context, it's about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a manifest freight bound for Altoona and points West. A small portion of the eastward-flowing Susquehanna River is visible at the far left, while a hawk surveys the scene at the upper right. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
10/2/2020 6:14:32 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
404
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1956
Description:
Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 8 November 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. It's departing the Enola Yard with a merchandise freight train. Note the two railroaders at the right, heading toward their cabin car for another run to Altoona or Renovo.
Photo Date:
11/8/1956
Upload Date:
4/11/2019 1:32:56 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
231
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 June 1958. Prominent here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #6825 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, they've been placed in temporary storage pending a recall to active duty.
Photo Date:
6/16/1958
Upload Date:
5/7/2022 8:39:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
149
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6826, M-1, 1943
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 November 1943. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6826, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, it's riding the new 125-foot turntable that's located just beyond the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
11/3/1943
Upload Date:
8/24/2020 5:23:34 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6826(4-8-2)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6827, M-1, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6827, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just traversed the Middle Division from Altoona with a fully-loaded mineral train, and is about to cross the Rockville Bridge on its way to Harrisburg. ("LouisFols"; #14 of 15)
Photo Date:
12/21/1955
Upload Date:
4/9/2020 8:01:46 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6827(4-8-2)
Views:
276
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6829, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6829, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 13.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/19/2022 10:45:51 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6829(4-8-2)
Views:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6829, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6829, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a 15-car eastbound troop train.
Photo Date:
11/14/1946
Upload Date:
1/21/2022 6:55:34 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6829(4-8-2)
Views:
236
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. After having been turned around on the East Altoona Turntable, it's now heading back toward the Tipple and the East Altoona Roundhouse. Partially visible at the left is engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 6:40:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6831, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 11:49:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Turntable, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. In the center ~ taking a spin on the East Altoona Turntable ~ is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. Visible at the left is the front end of engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955. The shadow in the foreground is cast by the massive Tipple.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/25/2021 6:28:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the right is engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 11:50:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6831, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. The numbers of the other equipment pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/19/2021 7:36:19 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
205
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6832, M-1, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. Note its reflection in the water of the nearest trackpan! The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 2:37:45 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
74
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Manifest, c. 1946
Description:
Baera HC. Here is the seventh of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of service. In this context, it's pulling a manifest freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/8/2023 4:35:49 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6832, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1948
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 9:25:36 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6832, M-1, 1952
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Newport, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's passing through the Newport Passenger Station with a string of empty hopper cars on their way back to Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/30/1952
Upload Date:
10/3/2020 7:06:28 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1973
Description:
Here is page 23 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 10:14:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6833, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6833, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1948
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 9:26:23 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6833(4-8-2)
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6833, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in June of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6833, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1948
Upload Date:
10/1/2022 9:24:19 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6833(4-8-2)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9889, H-10S, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Visible in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6835, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. To the left of it is engine #9889, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958; note that its cylinder covers have been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible at the far right is the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 8:25:34 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
PRR 9889(2-8-0)
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, #2 of 4, 1953
Description:
Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is the "coast-to-coast" tender assigned to Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they've just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse but have stopped short of the Bridge.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 5:52:03 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
PRR 9889(2-8-0)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J--1A, #3 of 4, 1953
Description:
Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse but has stopped short of the Bridge. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 5:50:46 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
PRR 9889(2-8-0)
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9889, H-10S, #1 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Parked in the foreground (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6835, #9889, #267, and the tender of another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6835 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. #9889 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958. And #267 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in December of 1917 and retired in June of 1957. Over in the Westbound Classification Yard, an unidentified Class I-1S (2-10-0) scurries about. To the left of its tender, the "Scooter" operator transports Yard Brakemen back to the top of the westbound hump at HOMER Tower (not shown at right).
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 9:16:51 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
PRR 9889(2-8-0)
PRR 267(2-8-2)
Views:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6835, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in October of 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6835 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountains." #6835 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. They're passing through the Duncannon Passenger Station with an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #24 of 56)
Photo Date:
10/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/28/2020 9:49:03 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1946
Description:
Baera HC. Here is the fifth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6836, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in February of 1950 after 24 years of service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/8/2023 1:23:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6836(4-8-2)
Views:
46
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, c. 1938
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken from the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. The water tank (at the far right) supplied the standpipe associated with the turntable (at the far left) that was used to turn returning helper units for another run up "The Mountain." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
8/3/2020 4:26:41 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
Views:
309
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and the mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #25 of 56)
Photo Date:
11/7/1956
Upload Date:
10/2/2020 6:16:16 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, 1957
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. Parked near the 17th Street Bridge is PRR engine #9766, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in January of 1951, rated at 1,500 horsepower, renumbered "1467" in 1966, and retired in August of 1967.
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 6:39:19 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
PRR 9766(F7A)
Views:
479
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original photo by Paul Carleton that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. Tracks of the Westbound Classification Yard pass under the 17th Street Bridge at this point.
Photo Date:
8/29/1957
Upload Date:
9/18/2019 1:50:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
Views:
952
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4-8-2 #6842 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Here is another good example of a 1926 Baldwin built Mountain-type locomotive. Specifics - class M1, 72" drivers, impressive 250 lb psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 385,850 lb, tractive effort of 64,547 lb. No exact date, location or photographer was given for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
11/19/2014 9:21:11 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 6842(4-8-2)
Views:
800
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4592, I-1S, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1935. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4592 and #6843. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4592 is an I-1S constructed during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1936, and retired in February of 1952. #6843 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. In this context, they're pulling a westbound mail and express train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the "Decapod" will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/10/1935
Upload Date:
10/5/2022 4:58:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4592(2-10-0)
PRR 6843(4-8-2)
Views:
192
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6843, M-1, 1940
Description:
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6843 and an "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" whose road number is not recorded. #6843 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, they're passing the Kittanning Point Station with a manifest freight train that's about to round the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible in the center is four-track Signal Bridge #2415. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 14.
Photo Date:
7/7/1940
Upload Date:
5/18/2022 9:37:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6843(4-8-2)
Views:
87
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6851, M-1, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken near Bellwood, Pennsylvania, in September of 1938. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Nos. 6851 & 6845, 4-8-2's with an eastbound mixed freight at Bellwood, Pa., Sept. 1938." Engines #6851 and #6845 are both M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926. #6851 was retired in October of 1955, while #6845 was retired in February of the same year. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1938
Upload Date:
11/19/2022 8:32:32 PM
Location:
Bellwood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6851(4-8-2)
PRR 6845(4-8-2)
Views:
149
Comments:
1
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:
214
Comments:
0
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