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Viewing Album: PRR: Pennsy Pix via Mr. Keith Burkey
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
9/7/1945 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:
Here are 23 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam and diesel-electric locomotives. Also included are two photos of engines owned by two other railroads. All of them were purchased via a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Keith Burkey on Wednesday, 03 November 2021. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are provided when available.
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Title:
PRR 153, Class R, c. 1900
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #153, a Class R (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1891, later reclassified as an H-3, and retired in October of 1912 after 21 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the Yard Crew, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (#1 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 9:13:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 153(2-8-0)
Views:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 236, H-6A, c. 1903
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #236, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1902, renumbered "8957" in April of 1904, renumbered "7957" in March of 1917, and retired in August of 1927 after 25 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is a non-PRR steam locomotive. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#2 of 25)
Photo Date:
1/23/1903
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 9:14:35 AM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 236(2-8-0)
Views:
252
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #1 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the first of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulling a passenger train out of Harrisburg that's bound for Altoona and points West. Visible at the left is a small portion of the left-to-right flowing Juniata River. (#3 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 7:49:20 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #2 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the second of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Altoona that's bound for Enola and points East. Note the semaphores on the four-track signal bridge in the distance. (#4 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 7:50:09 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #3 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the third of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive passing under four-track Signal Bridge #1846 with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola that's bound for Altoona and points West. (#5 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 7:50:57 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #4 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the fourth of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive passing under four-track Signal Bridge #1846 with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola that's bound for Altoona and points West. (#6 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 10:16:26 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
68
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #5 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the fifth of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive passing over the four-track Juniata River Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola that's bound for Altoona and points West. Note that this stone-arch Bridge was built over the piers of its predecessor. (#7 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 10:17:13 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
76
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR M-1, "Mountain," c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo via Charles E. Winters. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#8 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 3:18:02 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
108
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3581, L-1S, 1954
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3581, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1919 and retired in October of 1956 after 37 years of faithful service. (#9 of 25)
Photo Date:
12/21/1954
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 7:35:53 PM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3581(2-8-2)
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4435, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 25 October 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4435, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during April of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1935, and retired in 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. (#10 of 25)
Photo Date:
10/25/1955
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 3:04:37 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4435(2-10-0)
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, c. 1956
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. (#11 of 25)
Photo Date:
12/21/1956
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 7:34:47 PM
Location:
Lancaster, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4649, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 10 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4649, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1936, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. (#12 of 25)
Photo Date:
4/10/1957
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 10:20:33 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4649(2-10-0)
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4471, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4471, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1942, and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. (#13 of 25)
Photo Date:
6/20/1957
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 10:19:19 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4471(2-10-0)
Views:
122
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. (#14 of 25)
Photo Date:
6/30/1957
Upload Date:
11/14/2021 9:39:10 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 22 September 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. (#15 of 25)
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
11/14/2021 1:43:37 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4578, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4578, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1940, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. (#16 of 25)
Photo Date:
11/10/1957
Upload Date:
11/14/2021 1:42:12 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4578(2-10-0)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1958
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 30 July 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Note that its smokebox keystone, builder's badge, and main rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. (#17 of 25)
Photo Date:
7/30/1958
Upload Date:
11/13/2021 7:31:44 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1670, B-6SB, 1959
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 7 June 1959. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1670, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1916, retired in October of 1957, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. (#18 of 25)
Photo Date:
6/7/1959
Upload Date:
11/13/2021 7:30:20 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1670(0-6-0)
Views:
239
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6811, M-1, c. 1959
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6811, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1926 and retired in September of 1959. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #6361, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in July of 1926 and retired in February of 1959. Also visible at the left is the top of the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. (#19 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 3:16:33 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6811(4-8-2)
PRR 6361(0-6-0)
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5788, EP-22, c. 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5788 and #5717. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5788 was constructed in May of 1952, while #5712 was built in October of 1952. They're rounding the Curve with a passenger train that's on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. (#20 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/15/1957
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 8:52:23 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5788(E8A)
PRR 5712(E8A)
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Burkey. Here is the first of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. July of 1963. In the foreground are two handsome youngsters whose names are not recorded. Towering behind them is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. (#21 of 25)
Photo Date:
7/4/1963
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 6:32:36 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Burkey. Here is the second of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. July of 1963. Prominent in the foreground are two handsome youngsters whose names are not recorded. Beyond them (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2229, #2508, and an "AF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. #2229 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1963 and rated at 2,200 horsepower. while #2508 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in September of 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a freight train that's on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Wave to the Fireman! (#22 of 25)
Photo Date:
7/4/1963
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 6:33:22 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2229(GP30)
PRR 2508(U25B)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9777, EF-15A, c. 1965
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. May of 1965. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9777, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in January of 1951 and rated at !,500 horsepower. In this context, it's rounding the Curve with a freight train that's on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#23 of 25)
Photo Date:
5/5/1965
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 6:34:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9777(F7A)
Views:
125
Comments:
0
Title:
RDG 616, L-6SA, 1939
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo via Earl L. Peschel that was taken near Rutherford, Pennsylvania, on 7 May 1939. Photo Caption: "Only Rdg. Co. loco equipped with Caprotti valve gear." Shown here is Reading Railroad engine #616, an L-6SA (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "603" in 1905, rebuilt and renumbered "616" in 1928. (#24 of 25)
Photo Date:
5/7/1939
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 9:24:13 AM
Location:
Rutherford, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
RDG 616(4-6-0)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
Erie 3116, N-1, 1939
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newberry Junction, Pennsylvania, on 26 November 1939. Shown here (L to R) are Erie Railroad engine #3116 and another loco whose pedigree is not recorded. #3116 is an N-1 (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the American Locomotive Company. (#25 of 25)
Photo Date:
11/26/1939
Upload Date:
11/14/2021 7:34:59 AM
Location:
Newberry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
ERIE 3116(2-8-2)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
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