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PRR 5158, FS-16M, 1966
Title:  PRR 5158, FS-16M, 1966
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in October of 1966. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "FM H16-44 #5158, 1600-hp, at Chicago, Ill." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5158, an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse as number "8815" in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and renumbered "5158" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-9).
Photo Date:  10/1/1966  Upload Date: 10/23/2018 6:54:25 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5158(H-16-44)
Views:  603   Comments: 1
PRR 5158, FS-16M, 1967
Title:  PRR 5158, FS-16M, 1967
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 9 September 1967. Photo Caption: "FM H16-44, PRR #5158. Columbus, Ohio. 9-9-67." PRR #5158 is an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse as number "8815" in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and renumbered "5158" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Fairbanks-Morse and Lima Diesels ~ Eastern and Canadian Roads" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (902-11).
Photo Date:  9/9/1967  Upload Date: 9/11/2023 9:06:13 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5158(H-16-44)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
PRR 8807, FS-16M, 1963
Title:  PRR 8807, FS-16M, 1963
Description:  Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1963. Shown here is PRR engine #8807, an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. This photo was taken near the intersection of Jones and South Juniata Streets. Note the experimental switch-position indicator at the lower left of the photograph.
Photo Date:  8/10/1963  Upload Date: 8/29/2016 8:58:58 AM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 8807(H-16-44)
Views:  966   Comments: 1
PRR 8807, FS-16M, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 8807, FS-16M, c. 1964
Description:  ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8807, an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 HP, and retired in January of 1967. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1964  Upload Date: 7/7/2018 3:37:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8807(H-16-44)
Views:  735   Comments: 0
East Altoona Ready Tracks, 1965
Title:  East Altoona Ready Tracks, 1965
Description:  17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1965. Shown here are the Locomotive Ready Tracks below the 17th Street Bridge; many makes and models are represented. Of the 35 or so locomotives visible, the following are identifiable by number. Starting from the bottom are PRR engines #8807, #8967, #8574, and #6307. #8807 is an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #8967 is a BS-16M built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #8574 is an ES-15M built by EMD in 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated ate 2,700 horsepower. Visible in the distance is a portion of the 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  4/11/1965  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 4:46:29 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6307(C628) PRR 8807(H-16-44) PRR 8574(GP7) PRR 8967(AS616)
Views:  1361   Comments: 0
PRR 8930, FS-20M, 1960
Title:  PRR 8930, FS-20M, 1960
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Cresson, Pennsylvania, during July of 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8930, #8932, and #8808. All are road switchers built by Fairbanks-Morse. #8930 and #8932 are FS-20M's rated at 2,000 horsepower each; #8930 was built in June of 1951 and retired in December of 1966, while #8932 was built in April of 1951 and retired in July of 1966. Engine #8808 is an FS-16M built in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in June of 1967. ("LouisFols"; #35 of 39)
Photo Date:  7/4/1959  Upload Date: 4/27/2020 3:08:29 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8930(H-20-44) PRR 8932(H-20-44) PRR 8808(H-16-44)
Views:  523   Comments: 0
PRR 8808, FS-16M, 1962
Title:  PRR 8808, FS-16M, 1962
Description:  Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 3 July 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8808, an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in June of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  7/3/1962  Upload Date: 6/17/2022 6:40:07 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8808(H-16-44)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
PRR 8810
Title:  PRR 8810
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/1964  Upload Date: 11/3/2020 10:16:43 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Jeffrey Lawrence Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 8810(H-16-44)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
"Keep Hoppers Moving," Page 2, 1956
Title:  "Keep Hoppers Moving," Page 2, 1956
Description:  Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Urgent Job For PRR Men: 'Keep Hoppers Moving.'" It was published originally in the May 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Bottom Photo Caption: "Local freight crew out of Cresson, Pa., keeps hoppers moving promptly to and from coal mines: J.H. Bender, R.A. Miller, I.S. Hartman, plus A.M. and R.J. Eckenrode." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8811, an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in September of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1956  Upload Date: 4/20/2022 8:11:39 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 8811(H-16-44)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
"Motive Power Roster," Page 57, 1957
Title:  "Motive Power Roster," Page 57, 1957
Description:  Here is page five of a seven-page article by Sy Reich entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Motive Power Roster." It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 57. Second Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #8813, an FS-16M built by Fairbanks-Morse in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in December of 1967. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #9451, an FF-16 built by Fairbanks-Morse in September of 1950, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in April of 1964. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #9642, an EF-15A built by EMD in March of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in August of 1966.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 2:09:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 8813(H-16-44) PRR 9451(CFA16-4) PRR 9642(F7A)
Views:  703   Comments: 0
PRR 8815, FS-16M, c. 1960
Title:  PRR 8815, FS-16M, c. 1960
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8815 and #8813. Both are FS-16M's built by Fairbanks-Morse in April of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8815 went on to serve with the Penn Central, while #8813 was retired in December of 1967. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1960  Upload Date: 6/30/2023 9:36:45 AM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 8815(H-16-44) PRR 8813(H-16-44)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
PRR 8813, FS-16M, 1966
Title:  PRR 8813, FS-16M, 1966
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Dennison, Ohio, on 11 February 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8813, an FS-16M switcher built by Fairbanks-Morse in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in December 1967 after just 15 years of service. ("Tchowee"; #35 of 36)
Photo Date:  2/11/1966  Upload Date: 5/21/2020 6:03:02 PM
Location:  Dennison, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8813(H-16-44)
Views:  322   Comments: 0


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