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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:9/6/1946 - 9/6/1946
Album Info:Here are 43 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 Tuesday, 16 March 2021. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number, the date, and the location are cited when available.
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PRR 549, A-5S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 549, A-5S, c. 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #549, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1917 and retired in May of 1952 after 35 years of faithful service. (#1 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/23/1948  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 9:28:08 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 549(0-4-0)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
PRR 7722, B-6, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 7722, B-6, c. 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Cleveland, Ohio, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7722, a B-6 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during 1903 and retired sometime in the 1940's. (#2 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/23/1948  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 9:29:15 AM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7722(0-6-0)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
PRR 7691, B-6S, 1948
Title:  PRR 7691, B-6S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 17 April 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7691, a B-6S (0-6-0) switcher built by the Lima Locomotive Works as a B-6 during November of 1913, rebuilt in Juniata as a B-6S in April of 1927, and retired in March of 1952 after 39 years of faithful service. (#3 of 43)
Photo Date:  4/17/1948  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 9:30:06 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7691(0-6-0)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
PRR 8699, B-6S, 1947
Title:  PRR 8699, B-6S, 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in July of 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8699, a B-6S (0-6-0) switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-6 during June of 1913, rebuilt in Juniata as a B-6S in January of 1927, and retired in June of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. (#4 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/7/1947  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 1:49:14 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8699(0-6-0)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
PRR 8700, B-6S, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 8700, B-6S, c. 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8700, a B-6S (0-6-0) switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-6 during June of 1913, rebuilt in Juniata as a B-6S in August of 1926, and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. (#5 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/7/1947  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 1:50:00 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8700(0-6-0)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
PRR 31, B-6SB, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 31, B-6SB, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #31, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in January of 1950 after 33 years of service. In this context, it's waiting to service the next train that stops at Altoona's Passenger Station. The structure in the background is the Railway Express Office, located at the junction of 10th Avenue and 11th Street. (#6 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 11:21:35 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 31(0-6-0)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR 34, B-8, 1946
Title:  PRR 34, B-8, 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Orangeville, Maryland, in March of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #34, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1907 and retired in July of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. (#7 of 43)
Photo Date:  3/21/1946  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 11:22:22 PM
Location:  Orangeville, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 34(0-6-0)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR 955, E-3SD, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 955, E-3SD, c. 1929
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #955, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata as an E-3D during May of 1908, rebuilt as an E-3SD in October of 1912, and retired in September of 1935 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the open-vestibule passenger cars. (#8 of 43)
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 3/26/2021 9:23:15 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 955(4-4-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR 230, E-6S, 1948
Title:  PRR 230, E-6S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Morris Park, New York, on 1 June 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #230, an E-6S (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during August of 1914 and retired in May of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's leased to the Long Island Rail Road. (#9 of 43)
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 3/26/2021 9:40:54 PM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 230(4-4-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
PRR 435, E-6S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 435, E-6S, c. 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, an E-6S (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during February of 1914 and retired in September of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 43)
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 3/26/2021 9:42:07 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
PRR 1689, G-5S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1689, G-5S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by B.H. Nichols that was taken in Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1689, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1923 and retired in May of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. (#11 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 9:23:05 AM
Location:  Grand Rapids, MI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1689(4-6-0)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
PRR 9895, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9895, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9895, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during June of 1913 and retired in October of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. (#12 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 9:24:47 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9895(2-8-0)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
PRR 9900, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9900, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9900, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as an H-8C during September of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in August of 1916, and retired in November of 1949 after 39 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mac!" The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#13 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/16/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 9:25:34 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9900(2-8-0)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
PRR 6335, I-1S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6335, I-1S, c. 1955
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6335, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during August of 1919 and retired in December of 1955 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#14 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 10:39:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6335(2-10-0)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
PRR 1200, I-1SA, c. 1946
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:  206   Comments: 0
PRR 6155, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6155, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. 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 #6155, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. (#16 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:22:32 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6155(2-10-4)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
PRR 6435, J-1, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6435, J-1, c. 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6435, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#17 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:23:44 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6435(2-10-4)
Views:  825   Comments: 0
PRR 6439, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6439, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 17 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6439, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#18 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/17/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:24:43 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6439(2-10-4)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
PRR 6492, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6492, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. 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 #6492, 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. (#19 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 3:09:06 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6492(2-10-4)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
PRR 6494, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6494, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. 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 #6494, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of service. (#20 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/20/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 3:10:10 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6494(2-10-4)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #23, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1910, later rebuilt as a K-2S, and retired in November of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#21 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 8:07:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 23(4-6-2)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
PRR 86, K-2SA, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 86, K-2SA, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #86, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during December of 1911 and retired in June of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#22 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 8:08:22 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 86(4-6-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#23 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/29/2021 8:04:52 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
PRR 137, L-1S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 137, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #137, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during June of 1916 and retired in October of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. The open door of the baggage car leads me to believe that this is one of the Pennsy's famous "Off The Beaten Path" railfan excursion trains. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#24 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/29/2021 8:05:55 AM
Location:  Glen Moore, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 137(2-8-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 762, L-1S, 1947
Title:  PRR 762, L-1S, 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. (#25 of 43)
Photo Date:  4/13/1947  Upload Date: 3/29/2021 10:21:44 PM
Location:  Thorndale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
PRR 3280, L-1S, 1938
Title:  PRR 3280, L-1S, 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via William L. Colburn that was taken in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, on 21 January 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3280, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in October of 1950 after 35 years of faithful service. (#26 of 43)
Photo Date:  1/21/1938  Upload Date: 4/6/2021 8:35:27 PM
Location:  Conshohocken, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3280(2-8-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
PRR 3631, L-1S, 1948
Title:  PRR 3631, L-1S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 16 July 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3631, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1916 and retired in April of 1955 after 39 years of service. (#27 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/16/1948  Upload Date: 3/29/2021 10:23:28 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3631(2-8-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
PRR 6272, L-1S, 1954
Title:  PRR 6272, L-1S, 1954
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in Hagerstown, Maryland, in July of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6272, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1917 and retired in February of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. (#28 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/7/1954  Upload Date: 3/31/2021 9:29:22 PM
Location:  Hagerstown, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6272(2-8-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
PRR 9627, L-2S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9627, L-2S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9627, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the American Locomotive Company as G.R. & I. number "108" during March of 1919, renumbered "9627" in 1921, and retired in November of 1948 after 29 years of faithful service. It was designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the height of World War I. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#29 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/30/2021 8:07:22 AM
Location:  Dunkirk, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9627(2-8-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
PRR 9627, L-2S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9627, L-2S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9627, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the American Locomotive Company as G.R. & I. number "108" during March of 1919, renumbered "9627" in 1921, and retired in November of 1948 after 29 years of faithful service. It was designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the height of World War I. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#30 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/30/2021 8:09:05 AM
Location:  Dunkirk, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9627(2-8-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
PRR 9628, L-2S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9628, L-2S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9628, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the American Locomotive Company as G.R. & I. number "109" during March of 1919, renumbered "9628" in 1921, and retired in March of 1948 after 29 years of faithful service. It was designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the height of World War I. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#31 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/31/2021 8:25:21 AM
Location:  Dunkirk, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9628(2-8-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
PRR 9630, L-2S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9630, L-2S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9630, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Light Mike" built by the American Locomotive Company as G.R. & I. number "111" during March of 1919, renumbered "9630" in 1921, and retired in March of 1948 after 29 years of faithful service. It was designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the height of World War I. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#32 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/31/2021 8:26:49 AM
Location:  Dunkirk, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9630(2-8-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
PRR 6699, M-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6699, M-1, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6699, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as number "4700" during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years faithful service. This is the Pennsy's original M-1. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#33 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 7:10:24 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6699(4-8-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
PRR 6813, M-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 6813, M-1, 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 19 January 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6813, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in August of 1956 after 30 years of service. (#34 of 43)
Photo Date:  1/19/1947  Upload Date: 4/2/2021 7:08:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6813(4-8-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
PRR 6926, M-1, 1940
Title:  PRR 6926, M-1, 1940
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via William L. Colburn that was taken in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6926, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in September of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. (#35 of 43)
Photo Date:  6/26/1940  Upload Date: 3/24/2021 10:28:25 PM
Location:  Conshohocken, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6926(4-8-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
PRR 6776, M-1A, 1939
Title:  PRR 6776, M-1A, 1939
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sometime in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6776, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1946, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. (#36 of 43)
Photo Date:  4/11/1939  Upload Date: 4/3/2021 11:28:25 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6776(4-8-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR 6784, M-1A, 1946
Title:  PRR 6784, M-1A, 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 11 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6784, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of service. (#37 of 43)
Photo Date:  4/11/1946  Upload Date: 4/3/2021 11:29:47 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6784(4-8-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR 6792, M-1A, 1935
Title:  PRR 6792, M-1A, 1935
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, sometime in 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6792, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in November of 1947, and retired in November of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. (#38 of 43) (#7,400)
Photo Date:  4/11/1935  Upload Date: 4/3/2021 7:32:53 PM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6792(4-8-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
PRR 6700, M-1B, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6700, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1944, and retired in June of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the first M-1A ever produced. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#39 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 7:11:17 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
PRR 6711, M-1B, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 6711, M-1B, c. 1951
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6711, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in April of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the railroader standing by the pillar, takin' five! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/2/2021 7:07:32 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6711(4-8-2)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#41 of 43)
Photo Date:  5/30/1948  Upload Date: 4/4/2021 8:18:48 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
PRR 6184, Q-2, 1948
Title:  PRR 6184, Q-2, 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 30 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. (#42 of 43)
Photo Date:  5/30/1948  Upload Date: 4/4/2021 8:21:21 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
PRR 6193, Q-2, 1947
Title:  PRR 6193, Q-2, 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Columbus, Ohio, on 19 December 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6193, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during May of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. (#43 of 43)
Photo Date:  12/19/1947  Upload Date: 4/4/2021 8:22:22 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6193(UNKNOWN)
Views:  192   Comments: 0


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