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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:BLW DR12-8-1500/2Built As:PRR 5832A1 (DR12-8-1500/2)
Serial Number:73385A1Order No:
Frame Number: Built:2/1948
Notes:PRR Class BH-50.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
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PRR 5832, BH-50, 1953
Title:  PRR 5832, BH-50, 1953
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 22 August 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5832 was constructed in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're ascending the Allegheny Mountains and rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for the Conway Yards. The deep burbling sound of their motors echoes off of the Mountains for 15 minutes before the train actually navigates the Curve! (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/22/1953  Upload Date: 7/31/2021 10:01:46 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
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PRR 5832, BH-50, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5832, BH-50, c. 1954
Description:  Aziz. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken just West of the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5832 was constructed in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're serving as rear-end helpers on a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible at the left is PRR N-8 cabin car #478171.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2022 2:56:13 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR 5832, BH-50, 1954
Title:  PRR 5832, BH-50, 1954
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 15 August 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BP-50's for freight and helper service. #5832 was constructed in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. The number of the N-5 cabin car are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 26)
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 10:29:17 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
"Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 29, 1957
Title:  "Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 29, 1957
Description:  Here is page 14 of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Baldwin Centipede takes on sand at Gallitzin loop track." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1948, originally rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, downgraded to 2,500 horsepower for freight service, and retired in April of 1962.
Photo Date:  4/1/1957  Upload Date: 6/13/2018 1:39:03 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
PRR 5832, BH-50, 1958
Title:  PRR 5832, BH-50, 1958
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 7 January 1958. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Baldwin DR 12-8-3000 #5832, 3000-hp, at Philadelphia, Pa." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5832 and another "Centipede" whose number is not recorded. #5832 is a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 3,000 horsepower BP-60A in February of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,500 horsepower BH-50, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-26).
Photo Date:  1/7/1958  Upload Date: 4/28/2018 4:43:53 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  622   Comments: 0
PRR 5832, BH-50, 1964
Title:  PRR 5832, BH-50, 1964
Description:  Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 24 October 1964. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 3,000 horsepower BP-60A in February of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,500 horsepower BH-50, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of service. It's just a week or so away from being scrapped.
Photo Date:  10/24/1964  Upload Date: 6/24/2019 4:13:18 PM
Location:  Frankstown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
"On Behalf Of Baldwin," Page 30, 1967
Title:  "On Behalf Of Baldwin," Page 30, 1967
Description:  Here is page nine of a nine-page cover article by Jerry A. Pinkepank entitled "On Behalf Of Baldwin." It was published originally in the December 1967 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Photo by Philip E. Hastings. Partial Caption: "Atop the Alleghenies, Baldwin Centipede helper units 5822-5832 take on fuel at AR Tower before descending the grade back to Altoona, Pa." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5832, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1948, originally rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, downgraded to 2,500 horsepower for freight/helper/pusher service, and retired in April of 1962.
Photo Date:  12/1/1967  Upload Date: 7/23/2018 3:40:25 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
Centipede Celebration, Page 23, 1973
Title:  Centipede Celebration, Page 23, 1973
Description:  Here is page one of a six-page camera study celebrating the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Centipede" locomotives. It was published originally in the May-June 1973 issue of "PC Railroader" magazine, page 23. All of these locomotives were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5832, built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962. Middle Photo: On the left is PRR engine #5823, built in March of 1947 and retired in September of 1962. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5826, built in September of 1948 and retired in September of 1962.
Photo Date:  5/1/1973  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 4:03:14 AM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  516   Comments: 0
Centipede Celebration, Page 25, 1973
Title:  Centipede Celebration, Page 25, 1973
Description:  Here is page three of a six-page camera study celebrating the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Centipede" locomotives. It was published originally in the May-June 1973 issue of "PC Railroader" magazine, page 25. All of these locomotives were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5812, a BH-50 built in April of 1947, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962. Middle Photo: On the left is PRR engine #5833, a BP-60 built in February of 1948, rated at 3,000 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5832, a BH-50 built in February of 1948, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962.
Photo Date:  5/1/1973  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 4:07:40 AM
Location:  Dayton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 5812(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5833(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  692   Comments: 0

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