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Viewing Album: PRR: Dahms ~> Steam Locomotive Portraits 10
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
9/10/1946 - 9/10/1946
Album Info:
Here are 72 portraits of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. All of them come from photos that I purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Nathan Dahms on Saturday, 17 December 2022. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the exact date, and the location are cited when available.
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Title:
PRR Odd-Couple Double, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait showing two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad engines powering a mixed-cargo freight train. At the right is an "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain," at the left is a "J" Class (2-10-0) "Texas." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#51 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/5/2023 2:59:44 PM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
74
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck, refilling the reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#52 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:09:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
89
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6765, M-1A, 1940
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by H.W. Pontin that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#53 of 72)
Photo Date:
7/7/1940
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:43:25 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6726, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the recycling center. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#54 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:23:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6726(4-8-2)
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6754, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6754, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#55 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:36:20 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6754(4-8-2)
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7481, N-1S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7481, an N-1S (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1919 and retired in April of 1949 after 30 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#56 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 9:18:25 PM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7481(2-10-2)
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8268, N-2S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8268, an N-2S (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" built by the American Locomotive Company during April of 1919 and retired in February of 1952 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#57 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 9:52:02 PM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8268(2-10-2)
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6131, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6131, the prototype 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. (#58 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 9:59:00 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
167
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of 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 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#59 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 9:54:21 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6180(UNKNOWN)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6191, Q-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6191, 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#60 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 9:56:16 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6191(UNKNOWN)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of 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 context, it's just departed Chicago's Union Station with the westbound "Trail Blazer." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#61 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:01:58 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#62 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:03:50 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait 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 eight years of experimental service. Partially visible in the background is an unidentified New York Central Railroad "E" Class diesel-electric locomotive. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#63 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:10:01 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6200, S-2, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by Ira H. Eigsti that was taken near Warsaw, Indiana, c. 1946. 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 eight years of experimental service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' past some Hoosier corn fields with an eastbound passenger train. (#64 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:13:33 PM
Location:
Warsaw, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5507, T-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5507, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during December 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. (#65 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:16:14 PM
Location:
Logansport, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5507(4-4-4-4)
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5510, T-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5510, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#66 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:18:17 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5510(4-4-4-4)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5514, T-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5514, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#67 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:20:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5514(4-4-4-4)
Views:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5520, T-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5520, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#68 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/8/2023 10:21:48 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5520(4-4-4-4)
Views:
121
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just departing Englewood's Union Station with an eastbound passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#69 of 72)
Photo Date:
9/10/1946
Upload Date:
1/9/2023 5:07:12 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:
176
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, "Duplex," c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "T" (4-4-4-4) "Duplex." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#70 of 72)
Photo Date:
9/10/1946
Upload Date:
1/9/2023 5:16:53 AM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, "Duplex," c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "T" (4-4-4-4) "Duplex." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#71 of 72)
Photo Date:
9/10/1946
Upload Date:
1/9/2023 5:28:13 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
52
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, "Duplex," c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "T" (4-4-4-4) "Duplex." Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#72 of 72)
Photo Date:
9/10/1946
Upload Date:
1/9/2023 5:31:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
75
Comments:
0
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