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PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #4 of 10, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #4 of 10, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is a portion of the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. The central section of the Shop is visible in the background. Partially visible in the center is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0) Shop Switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. To its right is an unidentified "AF" Class diesel-electric locomotive awaiting repairs. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels, tires, and axles ~ most of which will never be installed.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/20/2021 5:17:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
PRR 436, B-8A, 1953
Title:  PRR 436, B-8A, 1953
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 June 1953. Prominent here is engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0T) switcher built in these very Shops as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A (tank) in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/11/1953  Upload Date: 3/17/2024 2:14:57 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 18, 1981
Title:  Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 18, 1981
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 18. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "From a 'Fan's' perspective, E-3sd No. 5011 was perhaps the most interesting locomotive on display at Altoona. No. 5011 was one of the few, and very likely the only, E-3sd's to retain the old style cylinders while being equipped with the new steel pilot beam." #5011 is an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1910, rebuilt as an E-3SD in June of 1913, and retired in April of 1940. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Assigned to the Altoona Works, No. 436 was one of several B-8a's employed in the Altoona area." #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 4:42:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5011(4-4-2) PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:  729   Comments: 0
"Motive Power Roster," Page 36, 1957
Title:  "Motive Power Roster," Page 36, 1957
Description:  Here is page one 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 36. Visible at the far right of the photo is PRR engine #439, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in October of 1956 after 40 years of service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 1:56:16 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 439(0-6-0)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
PRR 442, B-6SB, 1941
Title:  PRR 442, B-6SB, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo via Max Miller that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 1 July 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #442, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in August of 1952 after 36 years of faithful service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  7/1/1941  Upload Date: 4/23/2023 8:44:43 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 442(0-6-0)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
PRR 4001, B-6SA, 1946
Title:  PRR 4001, B-6SA, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4001, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916 and retired in November of 1957. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #442, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in October of 1916 and retired in August of 1952. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/4/2023 8:27:18 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4001(0-6-0) PRR 442(0-6-0)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #491, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection. (#10,300)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/11/2023 11:16:39 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 491(0-6-0)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1949
Description:  Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #491, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  12/5/1949  Upload Date: 4/12/2023 11:08:53 PM
Location:  South Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 491(0-6-0)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
PRR 501, B-6SB, c. 1941
Title:  PRR 501, B-6SB, c. 1941
Description:  Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #501, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in January of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#7 of 33)
Photo Date:  11/29/1941  Upload Date: 1/31/2021 12:05:24 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 501(0-6-0)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
PRR 503, B-3A, c. 1911
Title:  PRR 503, B-3A, c. 1911
Description:  Here is a photo via Harold K. Vollrath of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #503, a B-3A (0-6-0T) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops as a B-3 (0-6-0) during November of 1882, rebuilt as a B-3A (0-6-0T) in September of 1905, renumbered "0503" in 1910, and retired in April of 1915 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 3/22/2023 8:54:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 503(0-6-0)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
PRR 538, B-6SB, 1951
Title:  PRR 538, B-6SB, 1951
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Logansport, Indiana, on 27 June 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #538, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during July of 1916 and retired in August of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  6/27/1951  Upload Date: 3/24/2019 8:02:24 PM
Location:  Logansport, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 538(0-6-0)
Views:  595   Comments: 0
PRR 539, B-8, 1935
Title:  PRR 539, B-8, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Morris Park, New York, on 20 October 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #539, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1907 and retired in April of 1949 after 42 years of faithful service. In this Long Island Rail Road scene, note the electrified third-rail at the bottom left and the unique smoke collectors at the top right. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1935  Upload Date: 5/11/2023 9:52:35 AM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 539(0-6-0)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
PRR 539, B-8, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 539, B-8, c. 1948
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #539, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during 1907 and retired in April of 1949. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 11.
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 2/23/2018 12:00:00 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 539(0-6-0)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
PRR 544, B-6SA, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 544, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #544, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in October of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/12/2023 11:09:44 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 544(0-6-0)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
PRR 565, B-6SA, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 565, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by Bruce G. Saylor of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #565, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during May of 1913 and retired in February of 1952 after 39 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/13/2023 9:55:50 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 565(0-6-0)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
PRR 0-6-0 No. 643 in action
Title:  PRR 0-6-0 No. 643 in action
Description:  Labor Day weekend
Photo Date:  9/2/1989  Upload Date: 4/2/2014 10:18:50 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  1000   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/1991  Upload Date: 1/13/2010 7:14:39 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  745   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/1991  Upload Date: 1/13/2010 7:14:52 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/1991  Upload Date: 1/13/2010 7:15:05 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  828   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/1991  Upload Date: 1/13/2010 7:16:05 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
PRR 643; built in the Juniata Shops
Title:  PRR 643; built in the Juniata Shops
Description:  It runs back and forth on less than a mile of track, and only on selected weekends, but it sure looks and sounds good!
Photo Date:  8/25/1991  Upload Date: 6/17/2010 10:41:34 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  1993   Comments: 0
Steam Engineers School
Title:  Steam Engineers School
Description:  Learn how to operate a steam engine on the World's Only Operating PRR Steam Engine
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 9/8/2007 7:26:35 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  872   Comments: 0
Keeping A Close Eye
Title:  Keeping A Close Eye
Description:  Engineer checks up on the Fireman
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 9/8/2007 7:28:15 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  596   Comments: 0
PRR 643 Built Altoona 1901 and still running!
Title:  PRR 643 Built Altoona 1901 and still running!
Description:  Still Steaming Thanks to the WGHSEA
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 9/8/2007 7:29:09 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  710   Comments: 0
Letting her Sing
Title:  Letting her Sing
Description:  Im blowing for the crossing in my first experience operating a steam engine!
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 9/8/2007 7:30:59 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  541   Comments: 0
Quick wave as I approach a grade crossing
Title:  Quick wave as I approach a grade crossing
Description:  My hand on the throttle!
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 9/8/2007 7:32:18 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2006  Upload Date: 8/10/2006 4:01:42 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Mike Huhn
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  666   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Over 100 years old and still steaming strong!
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:10:58 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  550   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Over 100 years old and still steaming strong!
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:10:59 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Ready to Roll
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:00 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  745   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Classic Nose
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:01 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Steaming It Up
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:03 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Over 100 years old and still steaming strong!
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:03 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  The Standard
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:04 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  327   Comments: 1
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Off into the sunset
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:06 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Over 100 years old and still steaming strong!
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:06 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  746   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  I think I can... I think I can...
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:07 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Over 100 years old and still steaming strong!
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:08 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Fireman's View
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:09 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Are we ready yet?
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:08 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Over 100 years old and still steaming strong!
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:10:57 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Title:  PRR 643, The only steaming PRR engine in the world!
Description:  Cyclops Tender
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 3:11:10 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Brock Kerchner
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 2:43:16 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  857   Comments: 1
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 10/4/2009 8:45:04 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description:  That is your's truely in the cab.
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 10/4/2009 8:45:05 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  872   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 10/4/2009 8:45:06 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  359   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 10/4/2009 8:45:08 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  1061   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 10/4/2009 8:45:09 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  570   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 12:54:24 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Alex Berisha
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
PRR 643
Title:  PRR 643
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/3/2009 12:54:26 PM
Location:  Williams Grove, PA
Author:  Alex Berisha
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 643(0-6-0)
Views:  265   Comments: 0


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