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Title:
PRR 5, H-6, 1899
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #802. No Caption. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in November of 1924 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 44.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/7/2022 10:00:41 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5(2-8-0)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 725, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 725 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class H-6 Consolidation type freight locomotive, built at Altoona in 1899." Shown here is PRR engine #5, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in November of 1924 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 2:47:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5(2-8-0)
Views:
527
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 153, Class R, c. 1900
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #153, a Class R (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1891, later reclassified as an H-3, and retired in October of 1912 after 21 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the Yard Crew, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (#1 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 9:13:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 153(2-8-0)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 53, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page 53 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "Northern Central No. 156 was a Class R Consolidation built in January 1887."
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/25/2018 11:00:38 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 156(2-8-0)
Views:
290
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 173, H-1, c. 1875
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #799. No Caption. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #173, an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875 and retired in April of 1896 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #10 of 44.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/7/2022 9:57:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 173(2-8-0)
Views:
149
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 722, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 722 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class I (H-1) Consolidation type, built at Altoona Shops about 1875. This class locomotive was for heavy freight service." Shown here is PRR engine #173, an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875 and retired in April of 1896 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 2:45:10 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 173(2-8-0)
Views:
386
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 54, 1973
Description:
Here is page 54 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. Left Side, Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #142, an Odd Class A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops (AMS) in December of 1866 and retired in 1888; it's the first locomotive built in Altoona. Left Side, Middle Photo: Engine #173 is an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in AMS in November of 1875 and retired in April of 1896. Left Side, Bottom Photo: #963 is a B-3 (0-6-0) switcher built in AMS in December of 1882 and sold to E.H. Wilson in March of 1905. Right Side, Top Photo: Engine #1515 is a D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in AMS in October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905. Right Side, Middle Photo: Engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata in 1905 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Right Side, Bottom Photo: Engine #1067 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" in December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, and retired in June of 1950.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/31/2022 11:07:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
PRR 173(2-8-0)
PRR 963(0-6-0)
PRR 1515(4-4-0)
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
PRR 1067(4-4-2)
Views:
192
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 33, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page 33 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 173 of Class I was built in November 1875. Class I (later Class H-1) was the first of a long line of PRR-designed Consolidations."
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/24/2018 6:57:51 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 173(2-8-0)
Views:
271
Comments:
0
Title:
W.H. Brown & The Great Flood, Page 20, 1989
Description:
Here is page three of a six-page article by Charles Meyer entitled "William H. Brown And The Great Flood." It was published originally in the "National Railway Bulletin," Volume 54, Number 5, 1989, page 20. Depicted below is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #173, an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875 and retired in April of 1896 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/2/1989
Upload Date:
3/11/2022 8:28:30 AM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 173(2-8-0)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 30, 2004
Description:
Here is page four of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 30. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "G-4s #162 (Juniata, c/n 660, 03/00) is taking water at the coal wharf while H-6a #214 (Juniata, c/n 601, 08/99) sits beside her." PRR engine #162 is a G-4S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata as a G-4 in 1900, rebuilt as a G-4S in August of 1916, and retired in November of 1927. PRR engine #214 is an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in February of 1926. Bottom Photo Caption: "Fresh out of the shop, E-2a #1416 (Juniata, c/n 934, 09/02) is being broken in. An H-6a 'smooth bore' with a freight train is taking water."
Photo Date:
12/21/2004
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 11:26:21 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 162(4-6-0)
PRR 214(2-8-0)
PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:
1002
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 236, H-6A, c. 1903
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #236, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1902, renumbered "8957" in April of 1904, renumbered "7957" in March of 1917, and retired in August of 1927 after 25 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is a non-PRR steam locomotive. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#2 of 25)
Photo Date:
1/23/1903
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 9:14:35 AM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 236(2-8-0)
Views:
245
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-8-2 #267 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Standing ready to roll is another example of the PRR class L1s "Mikado", the freight hauling champion of the PRR and one of the very largest groups of engines owned by the PRR. The road numbers were scattered from #2 to #9866.
Photo Date:
6/1/1930
Upload Date:
1/11/2014 5:15:56 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 267(2-8-0)
Views:
787
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 303, H-9S, 1953
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #303, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in May of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in February of 1955 after 46 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 69)
Photo Date:
8/23/1953
Upload Date:
11/9/2020 6:05:45 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 303(2-8-0)
Views:
239
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 303, H-9S, c. 1954
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in February of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #303, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in May of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in February of 1955 after 46 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1954
Upload Date:
12/23/2020 10:15:06 PM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 303(2-8-0)
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-8-0 #337 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Puffing as it moves down the tracks, this 1913-14 class H8s Consolidation shows how it was a workhorse for the Pennsylvania. The day in August, 1937, is approximate. John C. LaRue photo credit
Photo Date:
8/1/1937
Upload Date:
1/29/2014 7:12:44 AM
Location:
Pavonia, NJ
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 337(2-8-0)
Views:
607
Comments:
0
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:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Horse Shoe Curve," 1907
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Horse Shoe Curve ~ Penna. R.R." Postmarked: 23 May 1907. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #348, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1899, renumbered "2004" in March of 1924, and retired in July of 1926 after 27 years of faithful service. It's hauling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona.
Photo Date:
5/23/1907
Upload Date:
12/15/2018 2:40:07 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 348(2-8-0)
Views:
501
Comments:
1
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 1973
Description:
Here is page 32 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. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #348, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1899, renumbered "2004" in March of 1924, and retired in July of 1926 after 27 years of faithful service. It's hauling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. Note the two-bore tunnel at the base of the Burgoon Run fill. (Part 1 of a two-part centerfold photo.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 10:27:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 348(2-8-0)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Works," Pages 6-7, 1925
Description:
Here are pages six and seven of a 16-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad System: Altoona Works." It was issued in conjunction with a "Visit of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers: October 5-7, 1925." Right Photo Caption: "Locomotive Test Plant ~ Altoona Machine Shops." Shown here is PRR engine #387, an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S in June of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in December of 1912, and retired in December of 1955 after 46 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/5/1925
Upload Date:
11/15/2017 4:13:33 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 387(2-8-0)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 387, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #387, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S in June of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in December of 1912, and retired in December of 1955 after 46 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #1 of 16.
Photo Date:
10/7/1949
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 11:32:01 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 387(2-8-0)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Black Wall," Page 28, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article by Helen Thomson entitled "The Black Wall." It was published originally in the March 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 28. Illustration Caption: "Pennsylvania's class R Consolidation was only four years old when the water took its toll." Illustrated here is PRR engine #400, a Class R (2-8-0) built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1885 and retired in July of 1914 after 29 years of extraorinary service.
Photo Date:
3/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/4/2019 4:21:21 PM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 400(2-8-0)
Views:
251
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 430, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #430, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during November of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1916, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1918, and retired in November of 1951 after 43 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/29/2022 8:18:02 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 430(2-8-0)
Views:
107
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 723, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 723 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class I (H-1) Consolidation type, built at Altoona in 1881, with extended smokebox, straight stack, and air brake equipment. This class was standard for heavy freight service until about 1885." Shown here is PRR engine #433, an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1881 and retired in March of 1904 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 2:46:11 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 433(2-8-0)
Views:
243
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 93, 1976
Description:
Here is page 93 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops, in September 1873, listed class G (D-5) PRR No. 930, 4-4-0, as a special engine." Bottom Photo Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops, in 1881, built this class I (H-1) PRR No. 433, 2-8-0."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/14/2019 3:44:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 930(4-4-0)
PRR 433(2-8-0)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 31, 1996
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 31. With two excpetions (built in Juniata), all of the locomotives pictured on this page were built in the PRR's Altoona Machine Shops. Top Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #433, Class I, 2-8-0, "Consolidated," built in 1881, retired in March of 1904. Third Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #129, Class Q, 0-4-0, switcher, built in 1892, sold in February of 1905. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #835, Class F-3C, 2-6-0, "Mogul," built in 1902, retired in November of 1926. Top Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #380, Class Q, 0-4-0, switcher, built in 1885, rebuilt as a 0-4-0 "Tank" in September of 1897, sold in September of 1899. Second Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #1000, Class D-13C, 4-4-0, "American," built in 1893, sold in October of 1920. Third Photo Down: PRR engine #420, 4-4-0, "American," built in Juniata as a Class L during 1895, rebuilt as a Class D-16 (with 68" driving wheels) in May of 1906, renumbered "0420" in 1918, retired in June of 1922.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/17/2017 7:10:57 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 433(2-8-0)
PRR 129(0-4-0)
PRR 835(2-6-0)
PRR 380(0-4-0)
PRR 1000(4-4-0)
PRR 420(4-4-0)
Views:
1101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 437, H-3, c. 1886
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #823. Photo by H.G. Colyer of Altoona, Pennsylvania. No Caption. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #437, an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1886 and sold in September of 1910 after 24 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #17 of 44.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/8/2022 7:02:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 437(2-8-0)
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 724, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 724 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class R (H-3) Consoldiation type locomotive. The first locomotives of this Class were built at Altoona in 1885." Shown here is PRR engine #437, an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1886 and sold in September of 1910 after 24 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 2:46:57 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 437(2-8-0)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 37, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page 37 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "Class I No. 462 is seen here in the mud after derailment at Port Clinton, Pa., along the PRR's Schuylkill Valley line circa 1888." (4,400)
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/24/2018 6:59:45 AM
Location:
Port Clinton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 462(2-8-0)
Views:
462
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1705, H-8SB, c. 1915
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing several Pennsylvania Railroad employees posing with engines #1705 and #486. #1705 is an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during December of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in July of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1916, and retired in October of 1956. #486 is an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" constructed in Juniata in June of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1923, and retired in June of 1950. The names of the crew members and of the photographer, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. (#9,300)
Photo Date:
8/15/1915
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:12:14 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1705(2-8-0)
PRR 486(2-8-0)
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
Johnstown Flood & The PRR. Page 16, 1989
Description:
Here is page five of a six-page article entitled "100 Years Ago: The Johnstown Flood And The Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the "National Railway Bulletin," Volume 54, Number 5, 1989, page 16. Partial Caption: "This photograph of the stone bridge over the Conemaugh River at Johnstown shows cleanup work in progress after the Great Flood." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #490, an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1879 and sold to E.H. Wilson in January of 1904. Photo by E. Walter Histed.
Photo Date:
5/1/1989
Upload Date:
3/10/2022 10:42:12 PM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 490(2-8-0)
Views:
122
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5224, B-6SB, 1954
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 1 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5224, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1917 and retired in October of 1958. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #536, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in June of 1911, rebuilt as an H-8SB in March of 1914, rebuilt as an H-9S in January of 1917, and retired in December of 1957. ("Stoneborobranch"; #21 of 69)
Photo Date:
8/1/1954
Upload Date:
11/10/2020 6:39:02 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5224(0-6-0)
PRR 536(2-8-0)
Views:
319
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2-8-0 #543
Description:
This smart looking Consolidation started out as a product of the PRR Juniata Shops in January, 1909, as class H8b member. Subsequently it was rebuilt as an H8sb in February, 1915, rebuilt again as H9s in September, 1923 and finally retired in August of 1948 with 40 years of service as its achievement. Max Miller reprint photo
Photo Date:
5/8/1946
Upload Date:
11/3/2015 5:33:47 AM
Location:
Blissville, NY
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 543(2-8-0)
Views:
446
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 580, H-9S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Treasford, Indiana, on 26 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #580, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during September of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in July of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1922, and retired in January of 1950 after 41 years of service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
5/26/1948
Upload Date:
3/30/2019 11:19:19 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 580(2-8-0)
Views:
278
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 673, H-6, 1904
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a photo from Robert L. Emerson's 1984 book entitled "Allegheny Passage: An Illustrated History Of Blair County," page 56. Photo Caption: "The crew of Engine 673 posed in 1904. Each crew member ~ from left to right, engineer, fireman, conductor, and the two brakemen ~ holds a tool of his trade. Courtesy of the Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #673, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in August of 1926 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1904
Upload Date:
9/30/2017 2:23:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 673(2-8-0)
Views:
1010
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, #1 of 6, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the first of six successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the hostler are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #62 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/15/2020 10:27:41 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, #2 of 6, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the second of six successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958. Partially visible at the left is Reading Railroad engine #563, an AS16 road switcher built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #53 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/15/2020 10:28:41 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
RDG 563(AS16)
Views:
236
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, #3 of 6, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the third of six successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the hostler, as well as the road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here, are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #64 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/15/2020 2:35:37 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
114
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, #4 of 6, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the fourth of six successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the road number of the Baldwin-built switcher at the far left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #65 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/15/2020 4:34:38 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, #5 of 6, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the fifth of six successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. "Looks like it's tons of yard work today!" ("Stoneborobranch"; #66 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/16/2020 8:08:56 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, #6 of 6, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the sixth of six successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of service. "Looks like it's tons of yard work today!" ("Stoneborobranch"; #67 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/16/2020 8:10:22 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, 1958
Description:
Here is a photo by W. George Cook that was taken inside the roundhouse at Camden, New Jersey, in June of 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #3 of 18)
Photo Date:
6/15/1958
Upload Date:
3/22/2019 8:26:57 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
546
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 685, H-9S, 1958
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 30 July 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #2 of 10)
Photo Date:
7/30/1958
Upload Date:
7/24/2019 2:30:50 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:
364
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2-8-0 #720 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Here's another fine example of an H8b class Consolidation.
Photo Date:
9/1/1938
Upload Date:
1/29/2014 7:14:31 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 720(2-8-0)
Views:
361
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy," Page 4 (right), 1967
Description:
Here is the right-hand portion of a one-page article entitled "National Honor Comes To 113-year-old Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the 1 July 1967 issue of "The Pennsy," page 4. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The Curve went to two tracks in 1855, three tracks in 1898, four tracks in 1900. This photo was taken in the 1870's." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #751, an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1879 and sold to Torbert & Peckham in May of 1902. Also visible is the original Kittanning Point Station, along with the Station Master's house and his fenced-in/deer-proofed garden.
Photo Date:
7/1/1967
Upload Date:
10/10/2023 7:06:40 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 751(2-8-0)
Views:
56
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 6, 1973
Description:
Here is page six 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. Photo Caption: "This is sometime in the 1870ies when there were only two tracks on the Curve. Looking westbound, we can see the original Curve tower which controlled the switching operations at Kittanning Point. The engine, No. 751, was an early Consolidation Type Class 'H' locomotive." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #751 is an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during November of 1879 and sold to Torbert & Peckham in May of 1902.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/27/2022 11:04:20 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 751(2-8-0)
Views:
84
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 784, H-9S, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Camden, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #784, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8B number "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1917, renumbered as "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958 after 47 years of service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for clarifying this locomotive's pedigree. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/5/2023 11:58:48 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 784(2-8-0)
Views:
76
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1777, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by D.R. McCulloch that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1777, #784, #5379, #3747, and #6391. #1777 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1916, and retired in October of 1958. #784 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Condoslidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B and numbered "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S and renumbered "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958. #5379 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958. Barely visible just to the right of center is #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. And #6391 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:
9/3/1957
Upload Date:
11/28/2018 2:11:18 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1777(2-8-0)
PRR 784(2-8-0)
PRR 5379(4-6-2)
PRR 3747(4-6-2)
PRR 6391(0-6-0)
Views:
515
Comments:
0
Title:
NDEM 792
Description:
Photo Date:
1/1/2003
Upload Date:
1/3/2010 8:00:44 PM
Location:
Mexico City, MX
Author:
Otto Perry DPL Collection
Categories:
Locomotives:
NDEM 792(2-8-0)
Views:
396
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-8-2 #793 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
While the engineer watches, a crew member is in the process of setting out a group of cars at this siding.
Photo Date:
6/1/1938
Upload Date:
8/19/2013 8:30:23 AM
Location:
Youngwood, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 793(2-8-0)
Views:
570
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 858, H-9S, 1946
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #858, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in November of 1911, rebuilt as an H-8SB during November of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in September of 1918, and retired in February of 1960 after 49 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/7/1946
Upload Date:
1/2/2019 7:54:49 PM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 858(2-8-0)
Views:
377
Comments:
1
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