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PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 February 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. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/8/1939  Upload Date: 7/28/2022 3:47:28 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Photo Data: "E11448, S1, 2-8-39." Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #24 of 30.
Photo Date:  2/8/1939  Upload Date: 7/23/2018 1:21:18 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  890   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:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
PRR "When West Meets East," Pages 9-10, 1939
Title:  PRR "When West Meets East," Pages 9-10, 1939
Description:  Here are pages nine and ten of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. At the left is PRR engine #4863, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. At the right is PRR engine 6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:09:35 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4863(GG1) PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
Star of the show
Title:  Star of the show
Description:  Pennsy sent this T 1 to the Fair. My grandfather got this photo.
Photo Date:  5/20/1939  Upload Date: 11/16/2014 3:51:23 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  781   Comments: 2
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer 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 revenue service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair in 1939. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #38 of 40.
Photo Date:  6/25/1939  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:18:19 PM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  990   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 10
Title:  PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 10
Description:  Here is page ten of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR 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 revenue service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1939  Upload Date: 7/11/2020 1:08:45 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  637   Comments: 0
Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939
Title:  Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939
Description:  Here is the 14th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Leaders Of The Fleet Of Modernism." It was published originally in 1939. Depicted here is PRR 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.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 7:52:41 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939
Title:  Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939
Description:  Here is the 14th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Leaders Of The Fleet Of Modernism." It was published originally in 1939. Depicted here is PRR 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.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:26:33 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  173   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:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  307   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:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  322   Comments: 1
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata in 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 in 1939. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:43:43 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  730   Comments: 0
Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940
Title:  Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940
Description:  Here is the 15th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1940. Depicted here is PRR 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.
Photo Date:  2/2/1940  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:27:22 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
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:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940
Title:  Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940
Description:  Here is the 15th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1940. Depicted here is PRR 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
Photo Date:  8/15/1940  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 7:57:08 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
Teller, "The Steel King," 1941
Title:  Teller, "The Steel King," 1941
Description:  Here is the 16th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "The Steel King." It was published originally in 1941. Depicted here is PRR 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
Photo Date:  8/15/1941  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:01:42 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
Teller, "The Steel King," 1941
Title:  Teller, "The Steel King," 1941
Description:  Here is the 16th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "The Steel King." It was published originally in 1941. Depicted here is PRR 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.
Photo Date:  8/15/1941  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:28:05 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 89, SEP 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 89, SEP 1941
Description:  Here is page 19 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 89. Photo Caption: "Chicago-Bound. The world's largest steam passenger locomotive wheels the 'Manhattan Limited' on the last leg of a run. Although the '6100' has been in service for almost a year, this is the first action photo to be released by the Railroad." #6100 is an S-1 (6-4-4-6) locomotive built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:  9/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/15/2018 5:28:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, 1941
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 14 September 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after ten years' service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/14/1941  Upload Date: 10/10/2022 11:04:35 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is an illustration by Mr. Geoffrey Biggs that was published originally on the front cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:11:30 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally on the back cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:00:40 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  496   Comments: 0
"Locomotives Of The Future," Page 28, 1943
Title:  "Locomotives Of The Future," Page 28, 1943
Description:  Here is page one of a six-page article by Charles Kerr, Jr., entitled "Locomotives Of The Future." It was published originally in the January 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, an S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1943  Upload Date: 8/7/2019 11:06:20 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, 1945
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1945
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 15 April 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #25 of 30.
Photo Date:  4/15/1945  Upload Date: 8/2/2018 2:28:08 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  2668   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1945
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #26 of 30.
Photo Date:  8/15/1945  Upload Date: 8/2/2018 2:29:40 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  737   Comments: 1
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 and retired after just ten years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#8 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:45:21 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1420   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, c. 1946
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:  267   Comments: 0
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." Depicted here is PRR 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 revenue service.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 10:30:17 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Title:  Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 34, 1946
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Steam Locomotive Work - Altoona Works." Depicted here is PRR 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 revenue service.
Photo Date:  10/30/1946  Upload Date: 12/24/2024 11:20:05 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 16, 1949
Title:  "PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 16, 1949
Description:  Here is page three of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Data For Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #7641, a B-28S (0-6-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1918 and retired in August of 1948. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:  10/1/1949  Upload Date: 1/19/2025 10:05:18 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5698(4-6-2) PRR 7641(0-6-0) PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, April 1953
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, April 1953
Description:  Here is a half-page book review by David P. Morgan of Alfred W. Bruce's (1952) tome entitled "The Steam Locomotive In American." The review was published in the April 1953 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 80. Photo Caption: "Pennsy's S-1 class 6-4-4-6: 'probably the best-appearing [streamlined] job.'" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, an S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  4/1/1953  Upload Date: 8/31/2019 10:33:45 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 19, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 19, 1959
Description:  Here is page three of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Prominent 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. Photo by Bliss B. Straight, Jr.
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 3/2/2025 1:02:05 AM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
PRR "Engine Parade," Page 13, 1962
Title:  PRR "Engine Parade," Page 13, 1962
Description:  Here is a one-page article entitled "Engine Parade." It was published originally in the March 1962 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 13. This is actually an advertisement for Mr. Alvin Staufer's book entitled "Pennsy Power."
Photo Date:  3/1/1962  Upload Date: 1/10/2025 4:43:44 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR T1 6110 Builder's Photo
Title:  PRR T1 6110 Builder's Photo
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/1942  Upload Date: 8/9/2022 10:52:01 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Baldwin Locomotive Works
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1942
Title:  PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1942
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3357. Caption On Reverse: "In the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Test Plant, locomotives are constantly studied to effect improvements. This multi-cylinder passenger and freight engine is one of the new T-1 Type, which utilizes four cylinders in place of the conventional two. As the result of the successful conclusion of this and many other tests with the two original engines of this type, fifty more units are being built." Prominent here is PRR 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. The names of the photographer and the four Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #21 of 44.
Photo Date:  8/15/1942  Upload Date: 6/8/2022 11:35:57 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
PRR 6110, T-1, 1942
Title:  PRR 6110, T-1, 1942
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a photo by Marion H. Myers that was taken near Pinecroft, Pennsylvania, in 1942. Shown here is 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. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1942  Upload Date: 9/20/2021 5:59:47 PM
Location:  Pinecroft, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
"Locomotives Of The Future," Page 29, 1943
Title:  "Locomotives Of The Future," Page 29, 1943
Description:  Here is page two of a six-page article by Charles Kerr, Jr., entitled "Locomotives Of The Future." It was published originally in the January 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Partial Caption: "Seventeen months before Pearl Harbor, the Pennsylvania Railroad ordered from the Baldwin Locomotive Works two experimental steam locomotives indicative of the shape of things to come." Shown here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1943  Upload Date: 8/7/2019 11:08:52 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Title:  Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Description:  Here is the 20th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is A. Lydenfrost's painting entitled "Power." It was published originally in 1945. Depicted here is PRR 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. (#8,400)
Photo Date:  8/15/1945  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 11:28:12 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Title:  Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Description:  Here is the 20th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is A. Lydenfrost's painting entitled "Power." It was published originally in 1945. Depicted here is PRR 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. (#8,400)
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:31:08 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
PRR "Altoona Works," Page 20, 1946
Title:  PRR "Altoona Works," Page 20, 1946
Description:  Here is page one of a seven-page article by Tom Hanna entitled "Altoona Works." It was published originally in the January 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "One of the Class T-1 fast passenger locomotives on the locomotive test plant ready to start a test. A locomotive can run 100 miles an hour or more while standing still where test readings can be more accurately obtained." Pictured here is 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. This is the original T-1.
Photo Date:  1/1/1946  Upload Date: 1/15/2025 1:36:31 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Front Cover, 1946
Title:  "Trains" Centennial Issue, Front Cover, 1946
Description:  Here is the front cover of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad Class T-1 locomotive. Courtesy Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR 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. This is the original T-1.
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 4:47:46 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  661   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-4-4 #6110
Title:  PRR 4-4-4-4 #6110
Description:  Strange yet appealing "siarknose" design by Raymond Loewy gives the PRR duplex a unique look. Here it's ready to pull the trailing passenger train, sometimes hitting 80-100mph speeds. Date is approximate
Photo Date:  5/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/19/2013 8:12:19 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1680   Comments: 2
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1946
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:  291   Comments: 0
PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 6110, T-1, c. 1947
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, c. 1947. Shown here is 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 departed the Englewood Station with an eastbound passenger train.
Photo Date:  1/23/1947  Upload Date: 9/9/2024 10:57:16 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 737, 1949
Title:  Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 737, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo from page 737 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class T-1, the fast passenger locomotive with four cylinders. These engines, placed in service in 1942, are the successor to the S-1 ~ the first four-cylinder locomotive to be built in the Pennsylvania's program of developing multiple-cylinder engines." Shown here is PRR 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.
Photo Date:  4/13/1949  Upload Date: 9/7/2017 3:29:34 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Front Cover, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Front Cover, 1959
Description:  Here is the front cover of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally on the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Head-on closeup of Baldwin-built Pennsylvania 4-4-4-4 duplex-drive locomotive 6110." Engine #6110 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/28/2019 9:33:37 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 16, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 16, 1959
Description:  Here is page one of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Shown here is 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.
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/28/2019 9:37:05 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 17, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 17, 1959
Description:  Here is page two of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17.
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/28/2019 9:39:22 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 52, 2003
Title:  PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 52, 2003
Description:  Here is page one of a three-page article by Raymond P. Delano, Jr., entitled "How Half A Locomotive Ran Away." It was published originally in the Winter 2003 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 52. Amended Photo Caption: "T1 #6110 and train at Altoona [Passenger Station]; the engine was just delivered from Baldwin in the spring of 1942. Photo by Leonard Shuffstall." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, the original 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.
Photo Date:  12/21/2003  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 10:13:43 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  509   Comments: 0
PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 53, 2003
Title:  PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 53, 2003
Description:  Here is page two of a three-page article by Raymond P. Delano, Jr., entitled "How Half A Locomotive Ran Away." It was published originally in the Winter 2003 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 53. Caption For Both Photos: "#6110 on the Altoona Test Plant, April 20, 1944." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6110, the original 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.
Photo Date:  12/21/2003  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 10:18:01 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  456   Comments: 0
PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 54, 2003
Title:  PRR "Half A Locomotive Ran Away," Page 54, 2003
Description:  Here is page three of a three-page article by Raymond P. Delano, Jr., entitled "How Half A Locomotive Ran Away." It was published originally in the Winter 2003 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 54.
Photo Date:  12/21/2003  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 10:21:08 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  412   Comments: 0


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