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12/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:9/6/1946 - 9/6/1946
Album Info:Here are 43 portraits of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. All of them come from 2.75" x 4.50" photos that I purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Nathan Dahms on Tuesday, 16 March 2021. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number, the date, and the location are cited when available.
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PRR 8699, B-6S, 1947
Title:  PRR 8699, B-6S, 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in July of 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8699, a B-6S (0-6-0) switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-6 during June of 1913, rebuilt in Juniata as a B-6S in January of 1927, and retired in June of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. (#4 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/7/1947  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 1:49:14 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8699(0-6-0)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR 8700, B-6S, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 8700, B-6S, c. 1947
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8700, a B-6S (0-6-0) switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a B-6 during June of 1913, rebuilt in Juniata as a B-6S in August of 1926, and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. (#5 of 43)
Photo Date:  7/7/1947  Upload Date: 3/25/2021 1:50:00 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8700(0-6-0)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
PRR 230, E-6S, 1948
Title:  PRR 230, E-6S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Morris Park, New York, on 1 June 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #230, an E-6S (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during August of 1914 and retired in May of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's leased to the Long Island Rail Road. (#9 of 43)
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 3/26/2021 9:40:54 PM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 230(4-4-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
PRR 435, E-6S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 435, E-6S, c. 1948
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, an E-6S (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during February of 1914 and retired in September of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 43)
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 3/26/2021 9:42:07 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
PRR 1689, G-5S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1689, G-5S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by B.H. Nichols that was taken in Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1689, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1923 and retired in May of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. (#11 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 9:23:05 AM
Location:  Grand Rapids, MI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1689(4-6-0)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
PRR 9895, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9895, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9895, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during June of 1913 and retired in October of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. (#12 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 9:24:47 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9895(2-8-0)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
PRR 9900, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9900, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9900, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as an H-8C during September of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in August of 1916, and retired in November of 1949 after 39 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mac!" The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#13 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/16/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 9:25:34 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9900(2-8-0)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
PRR 6335, I-1S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6335, I-1S, c. 1955
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6335, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during August of 1919 and retired in December of 1955 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#14 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 10:39:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6335(2-10-0)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
PRR 1200, I-1SA, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1200, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1200, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during October of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in September of 1953 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#15 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2021 10:37:57 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1200(2-10-0)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
PRR 6155, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6155, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6155, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. (#16 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:22:32 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6155(2-10-4)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
PRR 6435, J-1, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6435, J-1, c. 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6435, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#17 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:23:44 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6435(2-10-4)
Views:  989   Comments: 0
PRR 6439, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6439, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 17 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6439, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#18 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/17/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:24:43 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6439(2-10-4)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
PRR 6492, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6492, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6492, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#19 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 3:09:06 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6492(2-10-4)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
PRR 6494, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6494, J-1A, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6494, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of service. (#20 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/20/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 3:10:10 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6494(2-10-4)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #23, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1910, later rebuilt as a K-2S, and retired in November of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#21 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 8:07:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 23(4-6-2)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
PRR 6792, M-1A, 1935
Title:  PRR 6792, M-1A, 1935
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, sometime in 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6792, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in November of 1947, and retired in November of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. (#38 of 43) (#7,400)
Photo Date:  4/11/1935  Upload Date: 4/3/2021 7:32:53 PM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6792(4-8-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 6711, M-1B, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 6711, M-1B, c. 1951
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6711, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in April of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the railroader standing by the pillar, takin' five! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/2/2021 7:07:32 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6711(4-8-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
PRR 6180, Q-2, c. 1948
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:  214   Comments: 0
PRR 6184, Q-2, 1948
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:  229   Comments: 0
PRR 6193, Q-2, 1947
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:  230   Comments: 0


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