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Title:
PRR T-1 #6110
Description:
O-Scale model seen in Findlay, Ohio 45840 at the Northwest Railway Preservation Society
Photo Date:
4/24/2010
Upload Date:
5/18/2010 11:54:20 AM
Location:
Findlay, OH
Author:
Ray Thibaut
Categories:
Model,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
968
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1942
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, on 4 April 1942. Shown here is a backhead view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. So you think running a steam locomotive was easy, do you? William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/4/1942
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:19:25 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 32, 1943
Description:
Here is page one of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. It's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:50:49 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
382
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 33, 1943
Description:
Here is page two of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Photo Caption: "From left to right at the side of 6111 are: Harry Bowers, special engineman; O.W. Kirsch, assistant trainmaster; Albert J. Johnston, station master; John Ashcroft, fireman on the new locomotive; and H.P. Wian, engineer on the first leg of the trip."
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:52:43 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 34, 1943
Description:
Here is page three of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. Photo Caption: "Ready to leave Pittsburgh. No. 6111 at the head end of the 'Juniata.' Engineman Wian is at the window with Fireman Ashcroft and author Russ Davis Davis in the doorway." Partially visible here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:54:38 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
335
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 35, 1943
Description:
Here is page four of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just coupled onto the eastbound "Juniata" in Pittsburgh. "All ABOARD!"
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:56:39 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
389
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3443. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad streamlined multiple-cylinder steam locomotive, Type T-1." Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. Photo taken on 30 May 1945. The photographer's name is not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 44.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
6/9/2022 7:12:12 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:18:32 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1996
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a painting by Craig Staufer entitled "T-1 On the Curve." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, pages 32-33. Artist's Caption: "On a warm day in May 1942, T-1 #6111 works its way around Horseshoe Curve on her maiden voyage. The midday sun reflects brightly off the fresh paint as she flexes her muscles to climb the grade." Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 7:19:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
344
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Partial Caption: "Here is the first Pennsylvania Railroad Class Q-2 4-4-6-4 steam freight locomotive, of which 25 more are now being built at company shops in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1944
Upload Date:
9/24/2019 1:31:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
482
Comments:
0
Title:
99th Annual Report, Page 3, 1945
Description:
Here is page three of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
6/16/2017 2:57:50 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
437
Comments:
0
Title:
"Transportation Progress," Pages 1-2, 1946
Description:
Here are pages one and two of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Right-Hand Illustration: Depicted here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
8/26/2022 12:18:09 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
116
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 731, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 731 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 Q-2. Four-cylinder freight locomotive, built in 1944, at Altoona Shops. This locomotive is capable of pulling a train of 125 loaded freight cars at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:07:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
346
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 12, 1949
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "For heavy, through service. Most powerful steam locomotive in the higher speed range ever built." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 5:54:05 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
26
Comments:
0
Title:
"Duplex-Drives," Page 23, 1959
Description:
Here is page eight of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23. Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6130, the Q-1 (4-6-4-4) built in Juniata during May of 1942 and retired in January of 1952. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952.
Photo Date:
11/1/1959
Upload Date:
10/31/2019 1:53:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
798
Comments:
1
Title:
"Steam From Altoona," Page 30, 1963
Description:
Here is page seven of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 30. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952. Builder's photo dated 24 August 1944. (#2,000)
Photo Date:
12/1/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2017 4:30:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
688
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6175, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6175, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#6 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:54:12 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6175(UNKNOWN)
Views:
425
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6176, Q-2, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in Canton, Ohio, on 10 May 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6176, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Wave to the Fireman! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/10/1949
Upload Date:
8/29/2024 4:45:23 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6176(UNKNOWN)
Views:
44
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6176, Q-2, c. 1954
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6176, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during January of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In front of it are five more super steamers, all soon to be scrapped! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced by Evda Slides of Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
1/9/2019 2:45:12 AM
Location:
Sharpsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6176(UNKNOWN)
Views:
4260
Comments:
2
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:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 1 August 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #5453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in February of 1949. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/1/1949
Upload Date:
8/29/2024 4:46:13 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
PRR 5453(4-6-2)
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, 2001
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a photo that was published originally in Paul C. Dietz's 2001 book entitled "Firing On The Pennsy: A Fireman On The Pennsylvania Railroad Describes The 'Last Hurrah' Of The Steam Engine 1943-1947," page 88 and front cover. Photo by Paul Dietz. Photo Caption: "Waiting at Irondale for a pusher engine to attach to help our train up Salineville Hill." Shown here is PRR engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 ~ a mere eight years after it was out-shopped!
Photo Date:
1/1/2001
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 3:30:00 AM
Location:
Irondale, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:
446
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Working Partners," 1947
Description:
Here is the 22nd of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Working Partners." It was published originally in 1947. Depicted in the center is PRR engine #5901, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:32:38 AM
Location:
McVeytown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5901(E7A)
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
38
Comments:
0
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:
245
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Progressive Power," 1948
Description:
Here is the 23rd of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Progressive Power." It was published originally in 1948. Depicted in the foreground (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:33:19 AM
Location:
Aqueduct, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:
37
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6195, Q-2, #1 of 3, 1955
Description:
Here is the first of three successive photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsy 4-4-6-4 Q-2 Class built in 1945 now scrapped at Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6195, #6197, and #6186. All were built in Juniata; none of them saw more than ten years of revenue service. #6195 was constructed in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956, #6197 was built in June of 1945 and retired in December of 1955, while #6186 was constructed in April of 1945 and retired in January of 1956.
Photo Date:
10/17/1955
Upload Date:
5/16/2022 9:05:20 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6197(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
Views:
309
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6195, Q-2, #2 of 3, 1955
Description:
Here is the second of three successive photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad Q-2 Class scrapped at Crestline, Ohio, yards. October, 1955." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6195, #6197, and #6186. All were built in Juniata; none of them saw more than ten years of revenue service. #6195 was constructed in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956, #6197 was built in June of 1945 and retired in December of 1955, while #6186 was constructed in April of 1945 and retired in January of 1956.
Photo Date:
10/17/1955
Upload Date:
5/16/2022 9:06:13 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6197(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
Views:
270
Comments:
0
Title:
Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 49, 1979
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 2 ~ Why The M-1's Outlasted The Duplex Drives." It was published originally in the November 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Top Photo Caption: "If there was a sight more impressive than one M-1a in action it was that of two such machines; 6738 and 6795 shake up the south side of Chicago on April 10, 1947." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6738 and #6795. Both are M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6738 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6795 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Middle Photo Caption: "Q-2 4-4-6-4 6186 and M-1 6985 chatted in Fort Wayne, Ind., yard. Latter was destined to outlive the former thanks to simpler machinery." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6186 and #6985. #6186 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) duplex built in Juniata in April of 1945 and retired in December of 1955. #6985 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Lima in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2022 2:15:32 PM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 6795(4-8-2)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6985(4-8-2)
Views:
282
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6187, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6187, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1955 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#7 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:47:02 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6187(UNKNOWN)
Views:
393
Comments:
0
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:
250
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6194, Q-2, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at an unidentified location on 17 June 1947. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6194, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 12 years of revenue service. At the far right, note the mail pouch that's ready for Railway Post Office collection. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/17/1947
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 7:52:11 AM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6194(UNKNOWN)
Views:
194
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6194, Q-2, 1947
Description:
Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 10 July 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6194, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during May of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/10/1947
Upload Date:
3/8/2024 11:33:31 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6194(UNKNOWN)
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
99th Annual Report, Front Cover, 1945
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
6/16/2017 2:48:26 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4904(GG1)
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:
882
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0
Title:
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1945
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
12/18/2017 8:48:34 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4904(GG1)
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:
769
Comments:
0
Title:
"Transportation Progress," Covers, 1946
Description:
Here are the back and front covers of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives from 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
8/26/2022 12:15:01 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4904(GG1)
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:
300
Comments:
0
Title:
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Description:
Here is the 21st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 11:32:05 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4904(GG1)
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:
467
Comments:
0
Title:
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Description:
Here is the 21st of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:32:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
PRR 4904(GG1)
PRR 5900(E7A)
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
Views:
29
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6195, Q-2, #3 of 3, 1955
Description:
Here is the third of three successive photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Crestline, Ohio, in October of 1955. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsy Q-2 scrap at Crestline, Ohio, yards. Oct. 1955." Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6195 and #6197. Both were built in Juniata; neither of them saw more than ten years of revenue service. #6195 was constructed in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956, while #6197 was built in June of 1945 and retired in December of 1955.
Photo Date:
10/17/1955
Upload Date:
5/16/2022 9:07:09 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6197(UNKNOWN)
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, June 1968
Description:
Here is a photo that was published originally in the June 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Photo Caption: "'All Muscle': Pennsy's Q2-class duplex-drive 4-4-6-4's had impressive specs, but they were overtaken by diesels before Altoona could iron out developmental design bugs." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6195, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956 after just 11 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/12/2022 8:52:25 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6195(UNKNOWN)
Views:
187
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, #1 of 2, c. 1946
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4075. Caption On Reverse: "The Pennsylvania Railroad's steam turbine locomotive shown in the Locomotive Test Plant at Altoona, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service. The names of the photographer and the eight Railroaders picture here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #27 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/9/2022 3:17:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, #2 of 2, c. 1946
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4077. Caption On Reverse: "The Pennsylvania Railroad's steam turbine locomotive undergoing tests in the railroad's Locomotive Test Plant at Altoona, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service. The names of the photographer and the eight Railroaders picture here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #28 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/9/2022 3:30:43 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
302
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, #1 of 2, c. 1946
Description:
WB. Here is the first of two images of photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after barely eight years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/24/2022 6:40:52 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, #2 of 2, c. 1946
Description:
WB. Here is the second of two images of photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after barely eight years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/24/2022 6:42:10 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
243
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Caption On Reverse: "'Broadway' in Chicago with #6200 Turbine." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #34 of 36.
Photo Date:
6/19/1947
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 2:23:22 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
324
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service. Caption On Reverse: "#6200. Warsaw, Ind. June 19,1947." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. Do you feel the WOOOSH! John S. Fisher Collection; #35 of 36.
Photo Date:
6/19/1947
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 2:30:10 PM
Location:
Warsaw, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
"Christmas Eve on the Broadway," Page 28, 1948
Description:
Here is page three of a five-page article by Al Rung entitled "Christmas Eve on the Broadway." It was published originally in the December 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Top Photo: Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5823 and another "Centipede" whose 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 service. #5823 was built during 1947 and retired in 1964. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, an S-2 (6-8-6) steam turbine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944 and retired in January of 1952.
Photo Date:
12/1/1948
Upload Date:
7/17/2016 2:32:07 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
948
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 11, 1949
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "The turbine, seen between the second and third driving wheels, drives the locomotive through gearing, in place of the cylinders, pistons, and driving rods of conventional engines." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 5:53:41 PM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
28
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, November 1950
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. H. Cotterell, Jr. It was published originally in the November 1950 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 58. Photo Caption: "PRR rubber-tired, storage-battery switcher at Jersey City." Mr. Cotterell's Commentary: "No. 14379 is one of two rubber-tired, storage-battery locomotives used by the Pennsylvania Railroad for switching freight cars through the streets of the Paulus Hook section of Jersey City between the famous Colgate soap plant and docks located south of the Pennsy Station at Exchange Place. Each is steered by means of a large pilot wheel, similar to that on a boat."
Photo Date:
11/1/1950
Upload Date:
8/24/2019 3:31:45 AM
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 14379(UNKNOWN)
Views:
312
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 14380, Street Tractor, c. 1950
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad rubber-tired street tractor #14380. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
11/14/1950
Upload Date:
5/24/2022 11:17:47 PM
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 14380(UNKNOWN)
Views:
127
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, December 1960
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Bernard L. Albert. It was published originally in the December 1960 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 9. Photo Caption: "'Switchmobile' 89240 of Pennsy was built by Le Tourneau-Westinghouse, switches in Jersey City, is rated at 1000 tons capacity."
Photo Date:
12/1/1960
Upload Date:
3/9/2017 3:20:14 AM
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 89240(UNKNOWN)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
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