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FM Demo TM-1 and TM-2
Title:  FM Demo TM-1 and TM-2
Description:  Builders photo-part of a garage sale purchase.
Photo Date:  1/1/1953  Upload Date: 5/20/2009 11:47:35 PM
Location:  Beloit, WI
Author:  Tim Turner
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  FM TM-1(H-24-66) FM TM-2(H-24-66)
Views:  5826   Comments: 12
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. The two steam locomotives on the right (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #5367. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #5367 was built in May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956. The brightly-colored diesel-electric locomotive on the left is Fairbanks-Morse "Trainmaster" demonstrator #TM-1, built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and auditioning with the Central Railroad of New Jersey. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  9/7/1953  Upload Date: 3/29/2018 11:16:42 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2) PRR 5367(4-6-2) FM TM-1(H-24-66)
Views:  1512   Comments: 1
"Train Master Tribute," Page 28, 1973
Title:  "Train Master Tribute," Page 28, 1973
Description:  Here is page one of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Bottom Photo Caption: "The prototype Train Masters, demonstrators TM-1 and TM-2, clank across IC diamonds at Wabic Tower in Decatur, Ill., with a 70-car westbound Wabash redball freight on November 30, 1953." Photo by Walter A. Peters.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 3:31:00 PM
Location:  Decatur, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FM TM-1(H-24-66) FM TM-2(H-24-66)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
"Train Master Tribute," Front Cover, 1973
Title:  "Train Master Tribute," Front Cover, 1973
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally on the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine. The bottom photo depicts Fairbanks-Morse demonstrator TM-2, an H-24-66 Train Master built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, purchased by Wabash and numbered "551," rebuilt with an Alco engine and renumbered "599," then absorbed by N&W and renumbered "3599."
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/2/2023 3:29:54 PM
Location:  Beloit, WI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  FM TM-2(H-24-66)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
VGN 54
Title:  VGN 54
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/30/1958  Upload Date: 10/4/2020 12:05:30 PM
Location:  Norfolk, VA
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VGN 54(H-24-66)
Views:  548   Comments: 0
VGN 56
Title:  VGN 56
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/1956  Upload Date: 2/23/2021 4:06:35 PM
Location:  Elmore, WV
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VGN 56(H-24-66)
Views:  466   Comments: 0
VGN 56
Title:  VGN 56
Description:  VGn 56 renumbered to 156 after merger with N&W
Photo Date:  5/25/2001  Upload Date: 4/1/2005 12:20:06 AM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VGN 56(H-24-66)
Views:  3312   Comments: 0
VGN 58
Title:  VGN 58
Description:  Another renumberedafter merger with N&W
Photo Date:  5/25/2001  Upload Date: 4/1/2005 12:23:51 AM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VGN 58(H-24-66)
Views:  3214   Comments: 1
"Train Master Tribute," Page 36, 1973
Title:  "Train Master Tribute," Page 36, 1973
Description:  Here is page nine of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36. Bottom Photo Caption: "One of the last Train Masters built and one of the last half dozen survivors on N&W, 172 works at Elmore, W.Va." Photo by Peter Rickershauser.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/3/2023 7:42:25 AM
Location:  Elmore, WV
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 3592(H-24-66) NW 3594(H-24-66) NW 156(H-24-66) NW 172(H-24-66)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
NW 159
Title:  NW 159
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/23/1970  Upload Date: 10/14/2020 12:44:18 PM
Location:  Mullins, WV
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 159(H-24-66)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
NW 160
Title:  NW 160
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/1965  Upload Date: 1/10/2021 12:54:29 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 160(H-24-66)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
VGN 168
Title:  VGN 168
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/30/1962  Upload Date: 1/19/2019 3:27:26 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  VGN 168(H-24-66) NW 168(H-24-66)
Views:  813   Comments: 0
NW 171
Title:  NW 171
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 4:55:44 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 171(H-24-66)
Views:  1372   Comments: 0
NW 171
Title:  NW 171
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 4:57:40 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 171(H-24-66)
Views:  1348   Comments: 0
N & W 171
Title:  N & W 171
Description:  Trainmaster getting some attention at Mullens
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:01:21 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 171(H-24-66)
Views:  1533   Comments: 0
NW Trainmaster
Title:  NW Trainmaster
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/17/1973  Upload Date: 1/22/2013 5:28:08 PM
Location:  Mullins, WV
Author:  Mike Ray
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 171(H-24-66)
Views:  1233   Comments: 3
NW 174
Title:  NW 174
Description:  NW 174
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 11/20/2019 5:48:35 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  John Beach
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66) NW 173(H-24-66)
Views:  526   Comments: 1
NW 173
Title:  NW 173
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:04:48 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 173(H-24-66)
Views:  986   Comments: 0
GArwood Trestle runby en route to destination
Title:  GArwood Trestle runby en route to destination
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:18:53 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 173(H-24-66) NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  1639   Comments: 0
NW 173
Title:  NW 173
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:24:37 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 173(H-24-66)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
N&W 174 and 173
Title:  N&W 174 and 173
Description:  Train prepares to leave Appomattox for Roanoke
Photo Date:  11/4/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:30:10 PM
Location:  Appomattox, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 173(H-24-66) NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  2602   Comments: 0
NW Trainmaster
Title:  NW Trainmaster
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/17/1973  Upload Date: 1/22/2013 5:26:57 PM
Location:  Mullins, WV
Author:  Mike Ray
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 173(H-24-66)
Views:  794   Comments: 2
NW 173 the brutish Trainmaster.
Title:  NW 173 the brutish Trainmaster.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2012  Upload Date: 2/19/2012 5:59:52 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Dennis Varian
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NW 173(H-24-66)
Views:  1163   Comments: 5
NW 174
Title:  NW 174
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:03:50 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  1580   Comments: 0
Amazing runby on Garwood trestle enroute to destination
Title:  Amazing runby on Garwood trestle enroute to destination
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:05:52 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  1103   Comments: 0
NW 174 and NW 173 F-M excursion arrives
Title:  NW 174 and NW 173 F-M excursion arrives
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:06:54 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  998   Comments: 0
Train poised to leave from
Title:  Train poised to leave from
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:07:56 PM
Location:  Mullens, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  801   Comments: 0
THAT'S ME on N&W 174
Title:  THAT'S ME on N&W 174
Description:  What I looked like in 1973.
Photo Date:  11/4/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:30:57 PM
Location:  Appomattox, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  1555   Comments: 1
An N&W westbound passed the F-M TM excursion
Title:  An N&W westbound passed the F-M TM excursion
Description:  Long-hood forward... both trains. N&W's style, indeed!
Photo Date:  11/4/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:34:58 PM
Location:  Appomattox, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  865   Comments: 0
Excursion train stretched out
Title:  Excursion train stretched out
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/4/1973  Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:35:55 PM
Location:  Appomattox, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 174(H-24-66)
Views:  1449   Comments: 1
"Train Master Tribute," Page 38, 1973
Title:  "Train Master Tribute," Page 38, 1973
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Second Photo Caption: "Pantographs are down on two M.U. cars as Reading Train Master 863 takes them out of Wayne Junction, Pa., on August 15, 1959." Photo by Aaron G. Fryer.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/3/2023 7:43:56 AM
Location:  Wayne Junction, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  RDG 201(H-24-66) RDG 863(H-24-66) SOU 6303(H-24-66) SOU 6304(H-24-66)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
RDG 203 Train Master
Title:  RDG 203 Train Master
Description:  Dead line at Reading,Pa.
Photo Date:  2/1/1970  Upload Date: 8/28/2011 1:41:33 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  bob gottschall
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  RDG 203(H-24-66)
Views:  2575   Comments: 1
Reading 260
Title:  Reading 260
Description:  At Rutherford Yard near Harrisburg
Photo Date:  5/31/1969  Upload Date: 12/26/2017 11:02:59 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Robert Farkas
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RDG 260(H-24-66)
Views:  515   Comments: 1
7 reading railroad train masters going to scrap
Title:  7 reading railroad train masters going to scrap
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/1970  Upload Date: 10/11/2011 9:35:17 AM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  bob gottschall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 867(H-24-66) RDG 265(H-24-66)
Views:  1972   Comments: 0
RDG 265 Reading Outer Station "Dead Line"
Title:  RDG 265 Reading Outer Station "Dead Line"
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/1970  Upload Date: 6/16/2018 9:25:39 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 265(H-24-66)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
WAB 550
Title:  WAB 550
Description:  x-Fairbanks-Morse "TRAINMASTER" demonstrator
Photo Date:  12/11/1960  Upload Date: 2/5/2023 4:56:22 PM
Location:  Decatur, IL
Author:  Fred Byerly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAB 550(H-24-66)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
WAB 551
Title:  WAB 551
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/1963  Upload Date: 10/6/2020 11:35:29 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAB 551(H-24-66)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
"Train Master Tribute," Page 43, 1973
Title:  "Train Master Tribute," Page 43, 1973
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Bottom Photo Caption: "Train Masters were maids of all work on the Wabash. No. 552A leads FA1 1202 and F7 1172 east on 98 near Tolono, Ill., on March 11, 1960." Photo by J.P. Lamb, Jr.
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/3/2023 1:29:01 PM
Location:  Tolono, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  WAB 552(H-24-66) WAB 1202(FA1) WAB 1172(F7A)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
NKP GP9 #804 - Nickel Plate Road
Title:  NKP GP9 #804 - Nickel Plate Road
Description:  Although mislabeled by the photographer J.W. Stubblefield as a GP30, this EMD built GP-9 was delivered to the Nickel Plate in January of 1959 (builder #25082). Through the different mergers, it was renumbered NW #2804 and then NS 1474. Behind it is Wabash unit #557 originally delivered by Fairbanks-Morse to the Wabash in May of 1956. It was re-engined by Alco and renumbered 597.
Photo Date:  6/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/19/2016 6:24:09 AM
Location:  Decatur, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NKP 804(GP9) WAB 557(H-24-66)
Views:  1383   Comments: 1
Wabash H24-66 594
Title:  Wabash H24-66 594
Description:  Here's a couple of gentlemen concered about the front truck of Wabash H24-66 594 at North Kansas City, Missouri on, January 31, 1965, photo by Lou Schmitz, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built as number 554 in May 1956 (c/n 24L895), it was renumbered in 1964 to 594, finally as N&W 3594. As built, it was powered by a 12-cylinder Opposed Piston diesel. In 1964, all eight of Wabash's Train Masters were re-engined by Alco with Model 251B prime movers, and rated at 2350 horsepower. The H24-66 production ran from 1953-1956, with a total of 105 copies produced in Beloit, Wisconsin, and 22 produced by the Canadian Locomotive Company (CLC) of Kingston, Ontario. When introduced as the Train Master in 1953, it was the most powerful single unit, single prime mover railroad locomotive available from any manufacturer, and initiated a horsepower race among all the builders. Four demonstrators were built (TM-1 through TM-4), and the first two became Wabash #550-551, and when re-engined by Alco became #598-599.
Photo Date:  1/31/1965  Upload Date: 2/24/2011 2:43:36 PM
Location:  North Kansas City, MO
Author:  Lou Schmitz
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  WAB 594(H-24-66)
Views:  4082   Comments: 1
RDG 800
Title:  RDG 800
Description:  This photo appears to have been taken in an unidentified Reading yard shortly after the 1953 Fairbanks-Morse unit was delievered to the Reading Co. Interesting, Wikipedia states "Touted by Fairbanks-Morse as "...the most useful locomotive ever built..." upon its introduction in 1953, the 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) H-24-66 Train Master was the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive available, legendary for its pulling power and rapid acceleration. While some railroads saw advantages in the Train Master's greater power, the perception on the part of others that the unit had too much horsepower (coupled with the difficulties inherent in maintaining the opposed-piston engine, inadequacies in the electrical system, and a higher-than-normal consumption of cooling water) contributed to poor marketplace acceptance of the Train Masters." This unit was the first of 17 built for the Reading. No photographer listed and the date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1953  Upload Date: 11/12/2015 8:36:28 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  RDG 800(H-24-66)
Views:  825   Comments: 1
RDG 804 Trainmaster & RDG 612 GP7
Title:  RDG 804 Trainmaster & RDG 612 GP7
Description:  Prior to being cut-up, date indicated is date the badly burnt Trainmaster was scrapped at the shops in Reading.
Photo Date:  4/1/1971  Upload Date: 1/5/2011 9:57:01 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 804(H-24-66) RDG 612(GP7)
Views:  2360   Comments: 2
"Train Master Tribute," Page 39, 1973
Title:  "Train Master Tribute," Page 39, 1973
Description:  Here is page 12 of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Notable here is a table entitled "Train Master: Comparing The Competition."
Photo Date:  8/1/1973  Upload Date: 10/3/2023 7:44:39 AM
Location:  Beloit, WI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8916(H-24-66) VGN 807(H-24-66) VGN 808(H-24-66) RDG 863(H-24-66)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
DL&W H-24-66 852
Title:  DL&W H-24-66 852
Description:  A Westbound local from Hoboken makes a station stop at the Kingsland station in Lyndhurst. The track on the right connected to Harrison Yard on the M&E. Photo by M. Pearlman.
Photo Date:  7/12/1959  Upload Date: 3/21/2009 10:09:44 AM
Location:  Lyndhurst, NJ
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DLW 852(H-24-66)
Views:  1535   Comments: 1
DLW 856 is new here.
Title:  DLW 856 is new here.
Description:  Thank you Paul.
Photo Date:  6/20/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 7:45:56 PM
Location:  Washington, NJ
Author:  Sturges & Folsom
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DLW 856(H-24-66)
Views:  1406   Comments: 3
DLW 857 is new here.
Title:  DLW 857 is new here.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/20/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 7:47:35 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Sturges & Folsom
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DLW 857(H-24-66)
Views:  1611   Comments: 6
RDG 861 FM Trainmaster
Title:  RDG 861 FM Trainmaster
Description:  Train #328 southbound through Perkasie Tunnel. Date unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 2:24:55 PM
Location:  Perkasie, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives:  RDG 861(H-24-66)
Views:  2122   Comments: 1
RDG 861
Title:  RDG 861
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/1964  Upload Date: 9/9/2017 12:08:57 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Short
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 861(H-24-66)
Views:  988   Comments: 0
RDG 862 Trainmaster
Title:  RDG 862 Trainmaster
Description:  130 car freight bound for Harrisburg crossing LV main line & Lehigh River on CNJ trackage. Date unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 2:24:55 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 862(H-24-66)
Views:  2595   Comments: 2
RDG FM Trainmaster 863 eastbound
Title:  RDG FM Trainmaster 863 eastbound
Description:  Photo by H. Westenberger
Photo Date:  2/12/1966  Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:22:04 PM
Location:  Cleona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 863(H-24-66)
Views:  927   Comments: 0


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