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Viewing Album: PRR: Baera ~> Pennsy Photo Gallery #2
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
12/5/1951 - 12/5/1951
Album Info:
Here are 26 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives of various types. All of them were purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by the Bay Area Electric Railway Association (BAERA) on 28 May 2023. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, the date, and the location are cited when available.
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Title:
PRR 9693, EH-15, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 9th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9693 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9693 was constructed as an EH-15 in April of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in July of 1966 after just 17 years of revenue service. Partially visible at the right is the 7th Street Bridge. The smokestack in the distance marks the location of the PRR Passenger Car Shop's powerplant at 4th Street.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 8:49:02 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9693(F7A)
Views:
103
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0
Title:
PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6167, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 8:50:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6167(2-10-4)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Pushers, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is an A-B-A set of Pennsylvania Railroad diesel-electric locomotives serving as pushers on a westbound freight train. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. Visible at the left are structures belonging to the PRR's 12st Car Shops; in the distance is the 17th Street Bridge; at the right is the Passenger Station's trainshed.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 8:51:07 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
Views:
64
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Local, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" pulling a local freight train off of the Hollidaysburg Branch line toward 4th Street and the Altoona Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 11:06:35 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound M&E, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the first of three successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here the first two of the three unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives pulling a mail and express train. In this context, they're about to cross over from Track 3 to Track 1 on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh. All things being equal, these two locomotives will be uncoupled at Gallitzin and will return to East Altoona for their next assignments.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/10/2023 11:07:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound M&E, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the second of three successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is a trio of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives pulling a mail and express train. In this context, they're crossing over from Track 3 to Track 1 on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh. Partially visible at the far right is ALTO Tower. At the left are the lead tracks to the Hollidaysburg Branch line.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 5:50:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound M&E, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the third of three successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is a trio of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives pulling a mail and express train. In this context, they've crossed over from Track 3 to Track 1, and will soon pass SLOPE Tower on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh. Partially visible at the far right is ALTO Tower. In the foreground are the lead tracks to the Hollidaysburg Branch line. By the looks of it, this signal bridge also serves as a pedestrian overpass!
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 5:52:16 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
66
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Mineral, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken just West of the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" pulling a fully-loaded mineral train. It's just descended the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, and is about to pass ALTO Tower on its way into Altoona's Eastbound Receiving Yard. Note the Headend Brakeman riding atop the eighth car of the train!
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 6:36:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, #1 of 2, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the first of two successive photos by W.G. Fancher that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Visible across Burgoon Run is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight toward the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 10:08:10 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6429(2-10-4)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, #2 of 2, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the second of two successive photos by W.G. Fancher that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 10:08:58 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6429(2-10-4)
Views:
70
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound M&E, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" pulling a mail and express train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 3)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 11:05:59 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Passenger, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here are two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives ~ a "Pacific" and a "Duplex" ~ pulling a passenger train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. At Gallitzin, the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. Lots of Sunday afternoon visitors present! (Track 2)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/12/2023 10:09:07 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Passenger, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here are three unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives ~ a "Pacific" and two "Sharks" ~ pulling a passenger train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. At Gallitzin, the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. Visible in the hazy distance is Milepost 242. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/12/2023 10:09:51 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Manifest, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" pulling a manifest freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 3)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/12/2023 3:31:27 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
40
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Pushers, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9689 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9689 was constructed as an EH-15 in February of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in August of 1967 after just 18 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for their next helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." The road number of the N-5C cabin car pictured here is not recorded. (Track 2)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/12/2023 12:14:48 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9689(F3A)
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Meets West, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. At the left, an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" is pulling a freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4) At the right, an unidentified PRR J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" is pulling a freight train around the Curve and up "The Mountain" to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 2)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/14/2023 7:43:02 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
28
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Pushers, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. At the left is an unidentified A-B-A set of Pennsylvania Railroad diesel-electric locomotives built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. They've just finisihed a helper/pusher assignment up "The Mountain" to Gallitzin, where they were uncoupled and are now being returned to East Altoona for another assignment. (Track 3) At the right, the last cars of an eastbound freight train are passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2416/2417. The road number of the cabin car pictured here is not recorded. (Track 4)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/14/2023 7:43:53 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the first of three successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Youngstown, Ohio, c. 1951. Depicted here is Station proper: vehicular drop-offs and pick-ups above, railroad drop-offs and pick-ups below.
Photo Date:
7/7/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2023 3:23:19 AM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5814, BP-60, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the second of three successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Youngstown, Ohio, c. 1951. Prominent here (L to R) is PRR engine #5814 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-60's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5814 was constructed in September of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2023 3:24:19 AM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5814(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4520, I-1SA, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the third of three successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Youngstown, Ohio, c. 1951. Prominent here is PRR engine #4520, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in July of 1951 after 28 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2023 3:25:18 AM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4520(2-10-0)
Views:
79
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5775, BP-20, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. At the left (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5775 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-20's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5775 was constructed in September of 1948 and retired in March of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service. The road number of the New York Central GM-EMD "E" unit pictured at the right is not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2023 9:58:10 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5775(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
84
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5875, EP-20, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the first of three photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The pedigree of the departing steam-powered passenger train is not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/14/2023 1:06:19 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5875, EP-20, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the second of three photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5875 was constructed in April of 1949. Note the diaphragms linking the two locomotives!
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/14/2023 1:07:11 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:
64
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5875, EP-20, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the third of three photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875 and a "B" unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5875 was constructed in April of 1949.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/14/2023 7:05:51 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:
56
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1973, B-6SB, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indana, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1973, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1923 and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2023 9:59:14 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1973(0-6-0)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, "Duplex," c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago's Union Station, c. 1951. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" as it navigates the interlocking. The nearly-empty coal bunker suggests that it has just completed a westbound passenger run.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/14/2023 7:06:52 AM
Location:
Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
66
Comments:
0
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