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99th Annual Report, Front Cover, 1945
Title:  99th Annual Report, Front Cover, 1945
Description:  Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:  12/31/1945  Upload Date: 6/16/2017 2:48:26 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:  829   Comments: 0
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1945
Title:  Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1945
Description:  Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:  12/31/1945  Upload Date: 12/18/2017 8:48:34 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:  725   Comments: 0
"Transportation Progress," Covers, 1946
Title:  "Transportation Progress," Covers, 1946
Description:  Here are the back and front covers of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives from 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 8/26/2022 12:15:01 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Title:  Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Description:  Here is the 21st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 11:32:05 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 21, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 21, 1959
Description:  Here is page six 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 21. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Modified 5547 received Walschaerts valve gear and new cylinders." PRR engine #5547 is a T-1A built by Baldwin during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. Bottom Photo Caption: "Another modified T-1, the 5500 with rotary continuous contour cams, is a mile out of Cincinnati Union Terminal and making time with the eastbound 'Cincinnati Limited.'" PRR engine #5500 is a T-1 built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:46:10 AM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5547(UNKNOWN) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
Views:  1150   Comments: 0
PRR 5501, T-1, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5501, T-1, c. 1953
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5501, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November 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. (Gift from Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 5/28/2021 10:05:21 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5501(4-4-4-4)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
PRR 5502, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5502, T-1, 1946
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, in 1946. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5502, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train sans head-end baggage and mail cars. (#6,000)
Photo Date:  11/14/1946  Upload Date: 3/19/2020 8:12:12 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5502(4-4-4-4)
Views:  745   Comments: 1
PRR 5503, T-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 5503, T-1, 1947
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, in May of 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5503, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  5/5/1947  Upload Date: 2/26/2020 2:13:01 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5503(4-4-4-4)
Views:  662   Comments: 0
PRR Time Table Cover, 1946
Title:  PRR Time Table Cover, 1946
Description:  Here are the back and front covers of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "East-West Time Tables" that were issued on September 29, 1946. Notable here is the depiction of PRR engine #5505, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during December of 1945 and retired in March of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  9/29/1946  Upload Date: 7/14/2016 10:32:21 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5505(4-4-4-4)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
PRR 5507, T-1, c. 1946
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:  162   Comments: 0
PRR 5508, T-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 5508, T-1, 1948
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in November of 1948. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5508, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in December of 1945 and retired in March of 1952 after just seven years of service. It's stopped at the Station with a mail and express train, about to begin the climb up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  11/14/1948  Upload Date: 4/26/2023 7:54:06 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5508(4-4-4-4)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
PRR 5510, T-1, c. 1946
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:  130   Comments: 0
PRR 5510, T-1, #1 of 2, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 5510, T-1, #1 of 2, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is the front end 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.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 5/28/2021 10:06:39 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5510(4-4-4-4)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, 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. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/17/1946  Upload Date: 7/29/2022 8:20:23 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
"Modified T-1 Class," Page 84, 1947
Title:  "Modified T-1 Class," Page 84, 1947
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "PRR's Modified T-1 Class: Locomotive Of The Month." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 84. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, 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.
Photo Date:  12/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/30/2017 3:54:51 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  638   Comments: 0
"Modified T-1 Class," Page 85, 1947
Title:  "Modified T-1 Class," Page 85, 1947
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "PRR's Modified T-1 Class: Locomotive Of The Month." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 85. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, 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 service. Note: In the "Specifications" Box ~> Actually, the PRR built "5500-5524," while the Baldwin Locomotive Works built "5525-5549."
Photo Date:  12/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/30/2017 3:56:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  504   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Description:  Here is page five 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 20. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Altoona version of T-1 had a shorter nose for easier construction, as well as raised skirts for greater accessibility." PRR engine #5511 is a T-1 built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Paint flakes off her flanks and grime accumulates upon her running gear as the 5546, still a youngster, stands in storage at Altoona." PRR engine #5546 is a T-1 built by Balding during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. (Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.)
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:42:34 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5511(4-4-4-4) PRR 5546(UNKNOWN)
Views:  706   Comments: 0
PRR 5514, T-1, c. 1946
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:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 5514, T-1, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 5514, T-1, c. 1949
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a photo 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. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 7/5/2021 10:09:36 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5514(4-4-4-4)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
PRR T1 5516
Title:  PRR T1 5516
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/9/2022 10:52:31 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  E. Devitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5516(4-4-4-4)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
PRR 5516, T-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5516, T-1, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5516, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:44:24 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5516(4-4-4-4)
Views:  587   Comments: 0
"Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996
Title:  "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki kntitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 24. Top Photo Caption: "Despite wartime bvrdens, M-1 #6991 is well cared for. Chicago, Ill., February 11, 1945." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #6991, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by/the Lima Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in January of 1953. Second Photo Down Caption: "T-1 #5517 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 1948." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5517, a T-1A (4-4-4-4, "Duplex" built in Juniata during 1946 and retired in March of 1952. Third Photo Down Caption: "Engineman's side of 'utility model' T-1 #5528. East St. Louis, Ill., October 15, 1951." Photo by C.W. Je}nstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5528, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 3:45:33 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6991(4-8-2) PRR 5517(4-4-4-4) PRR 5528(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1024   Comments: 0
PRR 5518, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5518, T-1, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in St. Louis, Missouri, on 8 September 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5518, 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. Note the trainphone antennae apparatus. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #27 of 29.
Photo Date:  9/8/1946  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 1:58:46 AM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5518(4-4-4-4)
Views:  661   Comments: 0
"Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 29, 1951
Title:  "Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 29, 1951
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page camera study by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Metamorphosis Of The T-1." It was published originally in the July 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Top Photo: Shown here at the Horseshoe Curve is #6111, a T-1 built by Baldwin during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Second Photo Down: Shown here at St. Louis is #5518, a T-1 built in Juniata during March of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Third Photo Down: Shown here at Harrisburg is #5529, a T-1 built by Baldwin during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here at Pittsburgh is #5547, a T-1A built by Baldwin during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956.
Photo Date:  7/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 1:22:09 PM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN) PRR 5518(4-4-4-4) PRR 5529(UNKNOWN) PRR 5547(UNKNOWN)
Views:  881   Comments: 0
PRR T1 Duplex 5519
Title:  PRR T1 Duplex 5519
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/11/1946  Upload Date: 9/16/2021 5:23:13 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Pennsylvania RR
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5519(4-4-4-4)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR 5519, T-1, #1 of 2, 1946
Title:  PRR 5519, T-1, #1 of 2, 1946
Description:  WB. Here is the first of two images of official photos that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5519, 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. In this context, it's parked near the Finishing Roundhouse, located at Chestnut Avenue and First Street. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/11/1946  Upload Date: 7/29/2022 10:21:09 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5519(4-4-4-4)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
PRR 5519, T-1, #2 of 2, 1946
Title:  PRR 5519, T-1, #2 of 2, 1946
Description:  WB. Here is the second of two images of official photos that were taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5519, 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. In this context, it's on the turntable at the Finishing Roundhouse, located at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and 1st Street. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/11/1946  Upload Date: 7/29/2022 10:22:24 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5519(4-4-4-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 5519, T-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 5519, T-1, 1948
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5519, 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. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1948  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 6:07:53 PM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5519(4-4-4-4)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
PRR 5520, T-1, c. 1946
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:  128   Comments: 0
PRR 5520, T-1, 1951
Title:  PRR 5520, T-1, 1951
Description:  Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is 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. Visible on the left is the northwestern corner of the Station's trainshed; on the right are some of the building constituting the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #5 of 6.
Photo Date:  11/4/1951  Upload Date: 11/6/2018 8:48:40 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5520(4-4-4-4)
Views:  644   Comments: 0
PRR 5521, T-1, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 5521, T-1, c. 1957
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5521, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/9/2021 6:27:57 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5521(4-4-4-4)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 13, 1978
Title:  "Largest Railroad Shops," Page 13, 1978
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "The World's Largest Railroad Shops." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 13. Partial Caption: "An example of the Altoona Shops' work is that of the T-1 duplex-drive 4-4-4-4 #5521." Depicted in both photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5521, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) Duplex built in Juniata during May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Both photos by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 9th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:  4/1/1978  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:42:00 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5521(4-4-4-4)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
PRR 809, L-1S, 1948
Title:  PRR 809, L-1S, 1948
Description:  FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #809 and #5522. Both were built in Juniata. #809 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed during May of 1917 and retired in October of 1948, while #5522 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in May of 1946 and retired March of 1952. They're about to enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels with a passenger train bound for Johnstown and points West. Once past the tunnel, #809 will be uncoupled and head back down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona for yet another helper run. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  7/24/1948  Upload Date: 7/3/2022 8:54:10 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 809(2-8-2) PRR 5522(4-4-4-4)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
"Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 28, 1951
Title:  "Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 28, 1951
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page camera study by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Metamorphosis Of The T-1." It was published originally in the July 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Photo Caption: "T-1 No. 5523 ready to leave St. Louis with No. 66." Photo by Paul Gibbs. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5523, #5753, and another "PA" Class unit whose number is not recorded. #5523 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. #5753 is an AFP-20 built in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962.
Photo Date:  7/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 1:19:31 PM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5523(4-4-4-4) PRR 5753(PA1)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
PRR 5524, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5524, T-1, 1946
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5524, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. This is the very last locomotive ~ of any type ~ produced in Altoona. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  6/21/1946  Upload Date: 7/29/2022 10:22:59 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5524(4-4-4-4)
Views:  258   Comments: 0


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