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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:7/21/2022 - 7/21/2022
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PRR 4300, I-1S, c. 1922
Title:  PRR 4300, I-1S, c. 1922
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by the Rachow Studio of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service. This is very first of 475 Baldwin-built "Decapods." The exact date and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1922  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 10:40:07 PM
Location:  Latrobe, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR 4402, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4402, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4402 and #6732. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4402 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" constructed as an I-1S during March of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1941, and retired in September of 1959. #6732 is an M-1B built as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. They're being stored in serviceable condition near the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:38:02 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4402(2-10-0) PRR 6732(4-8-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 4644, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4644, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4464, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in February of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, an unidentified Hostler is refilling its sand dome at the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:39:58 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4644(2-10-0)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:35:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1939
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1939
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c.'1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is Philly's distinctive "High Line." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/9/1939  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 11:00:35 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1939
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Flushing, New York, in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair. Note the "Futura" lettering and the five-stripe design on the tender. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 10:59:29 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
Title:  PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956. In this context, they're on display during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." [See separate albums using the RRPA "Search" function: Altoona Shops Inspection Trip] William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 10:41:04 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5698(4-6-2) PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a night time-exposure by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6782, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 7/22/2022 11:11:35 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6782(4-8-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR 6787, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6787, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6787, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. Given the capped stack, it's being stored in serviceable condition at the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 7/22/2022 8:21:48 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by Tom Lyman that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. In this photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge, the "Big Engine" is about to be towed backward to Flushing, New York, and put on display at the New York World's Fair. Note the photographer's shadow visible at the right. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 7/29/2022 10:21:48 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  297   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, #1 of 2, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, #1 of 2, 1939
Description:  WB. Here is the first of two images of photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Flushing, New York, in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair, sitting on rollers that are somewhat visible in this photo. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 7/22/2022 8:19:50 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 1
PRR 6100, S-1, #2 of 2, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, #2 of 2, 1939
Description:  WB. Here is the second of two images of photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Flushing, New York, in 1939. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair; the text of the sign is clearly visible in this photo. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 7/22/2022 8:20:42 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  250   Comments: 1
PRR 6100, S-1, 1940
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1940
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Flushing, New York, on 26 April 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair. Looks to me like the two men pictured here are tune-in' it up for another day of stationary rockin' 'n' rollin'. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/26/1940  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 11:29:47 PM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 6200, S-2, #1 of 2, c. 1946
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: 
Views:  239   Comments: 0
PRR 6200, S-2, #2 of 2, c. 1946
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: 
Views:  225   Comments: 0
PRR 4932, GG-1, c. 1966
Title:  PRR 4932, GG-1, c. 1966
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4932 and #4938. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4932 was constructed in February of 1943, while #4938 was built in June of the same year. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1966  Upload Date: 7/26/2022 10:34:43 PM
Location:  Ivy City, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4932(GG1) PRR 4938(GG1)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
PRR 9547, EH-15, 1948
Title:  PRR 9547, EH-15, 1948
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1948. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9547, an "EF" Class B unit, plus a pair of Fairbanks-Morse ERIE-A units. #9547 is an EH-15 built by GM-EMD in November of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, later rebuilt as an EF-15A, and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of service. They're passing SLOPE Tower with a long string of hopper cars on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the first two units will be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for their next assignment. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1948  Upload Date: 7/28/2022 9:38:35 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9547(F3A)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
PRR Westbound "Duquesne," 1963
Title:  PRR Westbound "Duquesne," 1963
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by Richard J. Solomon that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1963. Shown here are three unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad diesel-electric locomotives pulling the "Duquesne" as it begins its ascent up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. In the distance (L to R) are the Passenger and Freight Stations, the 12th Street Footbridge, plus some of the 12th Street Car Shops. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1963  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 9:07:56 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
PRR 6025, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6025, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 19th Street Grade Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December of 1965. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6025, an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Looks to me like it's servicing the industrial sidings on the Hollidaysburg Branch line. Note the Crossing Gate Tower ~ a great vantage point during the Age of Steam! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  12/21/1965  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 6:37:45 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6025(SD35)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRR 7739, FS-20M, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 7739, FS-20M, c. 1967
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Parked near the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Coaling Tipple are several deadlined diesel-electric locomotives. Among them is engine #7739, an FS-20 road switcher built by Fairbanks-Morse as number "8939" in April of 1951, rated at 2,000 horsepower, renumbered "7739" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in December of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. The Tipple was not long for this world either; it was demolished in April of 1968. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1967  Upload Date: 7/28/2022 9:39:19 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 7739(H-20-44)
Views:  157   Comments: 0


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