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Viewing Album: PRR: Fols ~> PRR Steam Locomotives 2
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
1/5/1949 - 1/5/1949
Album Info:
Here are 15 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. All of them were purchased in two eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Louis Fols ~ one on 29 March 2020, the other on 5 April 2020. The photographer's name, the locomotive number(s), the date, and the location are cited when specified on the slide mount.
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Title:
PRR 477, A-5S, 1950
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) via Al Chione that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September of 1950. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #477, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during January of 1917 and retired in October of 1950 after 33 years of service. ("LouisFols"; #1 of 15)
Photo Date:
9/22/1950
Upload Date:
4/7/2020 5:23:43 PM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 477(0-4-0)
Views:
320
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7676, H-10S, 1950
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Art Peterson that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, in the Summer of 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7676, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidation" built by the American Locomotive Company during September of 1913 and retired in 1955 after 42 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck, replenishing its water tank. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" ("LouisFols"; #2 of 15)
Photo Date:
8/18/1950
Upload Date:
4/12/2020 9:24:35 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7676(2-8-0)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 85, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Art Peterson that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, in the Summer of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #85, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during December of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in November of 1943, and retired in January of 1960 after 42 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #3 of 15)
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
4/7/2020 5:22:25 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 85(2-10-0)
Views:
506
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4398, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4398, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. Looks to me like the engineer is loading his gear in preparation for another run. The photographer's name and the numbers of the other locomotives pictured are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #4 of 15)
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
4/11/2020 9:21:04 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4398(2-10-0)
Views:
273
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6468, J-1, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Andrew D. Young that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, in the Summer of 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6468 and #6478. Both are 2-10-4 "Texas" locomotives built in Juniata. Engine #6468 is a J-1 constructed during February of 1943 and retired in April of 1958, while #6478 is a J-1A constructed in March of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. ("LouisFols"; #5 of 15)
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
4/12/2020 3:04:08 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6468(2-10-4)
PRR 6478(2-10-4)
Views:
324
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6409, J-1A, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6409, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in August of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's almost drifting down the Allegheny Mountains and rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 15)
Photo Date:
5/5/1953
Upload Date:
4/12/2020 2:59:25 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6409(2-10-4)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6456, J-1, 1947
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) via Al Chione that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1947. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6456, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train, and will soon pass under the 24th Street Bridge on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. Note the head-end brakeman ridin' the roofs on the train's sixth car! ("LouisFols"; #7 of 15)
Photo Date:
5/5/1947
Upload Date:
4/9/2020 7:59:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6456(2-10-4)
Views:
284
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 16, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 15)
Photo Date:
8/18/1954
Upload Date:
4/12/2020 9:28:39 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:
333
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Red Bank, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956 after 39 years. R.R. Wallin Collection. ("LouisFols"; #9 of 15)
Photo Date:
9/7/1953
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 9:13:52 AM
Location:
Red Bank, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
317
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, on 31 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is 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. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 15)
Photo Date:
7/31/1956
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 9:23:12 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:
405
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on 3 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is 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. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 15)
Photo Date:
8/3/1956
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 9:24:43 AM
Location:
Perth Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:
400
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Frankford Junction, Pennsylvnia, on 7 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's pulling a Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines commuter train. From the R.R. Wallin Collection. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 15)
Photo Date:
7/7/1956
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 4:52:44 PM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:
601
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5396, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5396, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in December of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #12 of 15)
Photo Date:
9/3/1955
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 8:34:22 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5396(4-6-2)
Views:
257
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6827, M-1, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6827, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just traversed the Middle Division from Altoona with a fully-loaded mineral train, and is about to cross the Rockville Bridge on its way to Harrisburg. ("LouisFols"; #14 of 15)
Photo Date:
12/21/1955
Upload Date:
4/9/2020 8:01:46 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6827(4-8-2)
Views:
276
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6747, M-1B, 1952
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in June of 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6747, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The road numbers of the A-B-A set of GM-EMD F-3 diesels in the background are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #15 of 15)
Photo Date:
6/21/1952
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 4:54:56 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6747(4-8-2)
Views:
404
Comments:
0
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