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Title:
PRR 1638, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Fred Kern that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 20 January 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1638, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in November of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/20/1957
Upload Date:
2/9/2019 2:59:02 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1638(2-8-2)
Views:
270
Comments:
1
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 28, 1946
Description:
Here is page 28 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "P.R.R. System Steam Locomotive Class Repair Program for Altoona Works, Year 1946." Depicted at the lower left is PRR engine #1671, an L-1S built in Juniata during July of 1916 and retired in May of 1957 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 6:57:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1671(2-8-2)
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1752, L-1S, 1914
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1914. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1752, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions. This is the very first L-1S. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1914
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 3:02:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1752(2-8-2)
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 53, 1973
Description:
Here is page 53 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Partial Caption: "The most notable locomotive built at Altoona Works was the first Class K4s No. 1737 in 1914. The first Class L1S No. 1752 was also built that year." Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in February of 1960. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1752, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/31/2022 11:06:12 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1737(4-6-2)
PRR 1752(2-8-2)
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 11, 1976
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 1752, a Class L-1s engine, was a Mikado-type engine for heavy freight service. The first was built in 1914."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 5:18:33 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1752(2-8-2)
Views:
353
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1768, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Price that were taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 12 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1768, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during June of 1915 and retired in September of 1955 after 40 years of faithful service. Also visible are PRR N-6B cabin car #980122 and Southern stock car #45997.
Photo Date:
10/12/1956
Upload Date:
3/6/2019 1:45:27 PM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1768(2-8-2)
Views:
775
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/9/1947
Upload Date:
10/4/2023 11:05:09 PM
Location:
Aloquin, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
8/5/2021 5:26:46 PM
Location:
Aloquin, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at KENDALL Tower near Elmira, New York, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, the Tower Operator has just "hooped" orders to the locomotive's Fireman. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
10/8/2021 6:02:57 AM
Location:
Elmira, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1955
Description:
Nyman. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John M. Prophet III that was taken near Snedekerville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. The names of the three Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
7/1/2023 8:00:43 AM
Location:
Snedekerville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, c. 1955
Description:
Prophet. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John M. Prophet III that was taken near Snedekerville, Pennsylvania, on the Elmira Branch. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. The date is not recorded. (SFM)
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
12/29/2018 1:05:50 AM
Location:
Snedekerville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
284
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 18 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. It's poised for action on a lazy Saturday afternoon. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 7:02:14 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 18 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4249 and #2369. #4249 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957. #2369 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959. In this context, they're parked just off the turntable at the Lewistown Engine House. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
9/28/2020 9:16:47 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
268
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Description:
Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #23 of 34)
Photo Date:
8/19/1956
Upload Date:
10/6/2020 3:36:12 PM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR New Portage Wreck, 1916
Description:
Here is a photo (with caption) from a November 1966 issue of the "Altoona Mirror" concerning the fatal wreck at the Pennsylvania Railroad's New Portage Junction (known locally as the "Wye Switches") in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 06 November 1916. Part of the caption reads: "It was 50 years ago, Nov. 6, 1916, that [this] disastrous freight wreck occurred near the Wye Switches at Duncansville. An eastbound freight train, No. 2736, went out of control descending the New Portage Branch from Gallitzin to Hollidaysburg and ran away to crash into four engines ~ Nos. 2477, 2759, 2665, and 971 ~ standing near the Wye Switches. Seven trainmen were killed in the wreck." The runaway train was headed by PRR engine #2736, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1905 and retired in July of 1926. Data for the other four locomotives are as follows. PRR engine #2477 was an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1903, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SA in August of 1918, and retired in September of 1930. PRR engine #2759 was an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during 1915 and retired in April of 1950. PRR engine #2665 was an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1905, renumbered "4046" in January of 1918, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SA in July of 1919, renumbered "3779" in January of 1921, and retired in December of 1933. PRR engine #971 was an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1903 and retired in August of 1929. Sidebar: "Standing of the Crews" for the Pittsburgh & Middle Divisions.
Photo Date:
11/6/1916
Upload Date:
6/18/2016 1:19:23 AM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 2736(2-8-0)
PRR 2477(2-8-0)
PRR 2759(2-8-2)
PRR 2665(2-8-0)
PRR 971(2-8-0)
Views:
919
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3280, L-1S, 1938
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via William L. Colburn that was taken in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, on 21 January 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3280, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in October of 1950 after 35 years of faithful service. (#26 of 43)
Photo Date:
1/21/1938
Upload Date:
4/6/2021 8:35:27 PM
Location:
Conshohocken, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3280(2-8-2)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3600, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 27 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3600, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/27/1957
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 11:11:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3600(2-8-2)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-8-2 #3600 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Built by PRR shops, this L1s class Mikado had 62" drivers and developed 205 psi boiler pressure. Note the fireman filling the tender from a water standpipe before getting underway. The photo creidt is T.M. Flattley Jr.
Photo Date:
6/1/1957
Upload Date:
9/25/2013 9:34:45 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 3600(2-8-2)
Views:
484
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3600, L-1S, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3600, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50139.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:07:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3600(2-8-2)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 201, B-6SA, c. 1948
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #201, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as number "6052" during February of 1914, renumbered "201" in August of 1915, and retired in April of 1950. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #3603, an L-1S (2-8-0) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in February of 1950. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for correctly identifying this locomotive. (#3 of 36)
Photo Date:
5/5/1948
Upload Date:
1/14/2021 9:00:09 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 201(0-6-0)
PRR 3603(2-8-2)
Views:
244
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4030, L-1S, 1956
Description:
Prophet. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John M. Prophet III that was taken in Renovo, Pennsylvania, in October of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4030, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in August of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is a portion of the Renovo Enginehouse. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 10:26:03 AM
Location:
Renovo, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4030(2-8-2)
Views:
473
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-8-2 #4031 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Even in this badly deteriorating photograph, the muscular image of the PRR Mikado L1s class loco can be seen. This loco was eventually sold to the ATSF in 1945 and saw service for a couple years before being scrapped in 1947. Warren W. McCleary Jr photo credit.
Photo Date:
6/1/1930
Upload Date:
1/11/2014 5:16:04 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 4031(2-8-2)
Views:
506
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4112, L-1S, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Thorndale, Pennsylvania, on 14 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4112, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in June of 1948 after 33 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/14/1946
Upload Date:
11/25/2022 7:35:58 AM
Location:
Thorndale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4112(2-8-2)
Views:
103
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. William Moedinger, Jr. It was published originally in the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Partial Caption: "The photo shows a Tyrone-bound freight approaching Dix Station ~ a humble, concrete telephone shanty behind the photographer." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4126, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in December of 1952 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/21/2019 9:08:40 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4126(2-8-2)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4149, L-1S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Earnest, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4149, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in September of 1950 after 35 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck replenishing its reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1948
Upload Date:
11/25/2022 7:38:06 AM
Location:
Earnest, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4148(2-8-2)
Views:
126
Comments:
1
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 14, 1954
Description:
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 14. Top Photo Caption: "No. 4149, a 2-8-2, L1 Class, crosses a switch at Norris Tower near Norristown, Pa., onto the Trenton Cutoff freight line." Photo Credit: Charles A. Elston. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4149 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in September of 1950. Bottom Photo Caption: "Old dependable: the M1-A. Engine 6733 often rolled past Elizabeth, N.J., passenger station with a westbound freight out of Greenville yard before line was completely electrified." Photo Credit: Frank Quin. PRR engine #6733 is a M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 1:39:53 AM
Location:
Norristown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4149(2-8-2)
PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:
521
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4162, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
iCurve. Here is an image of a photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1947. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4162 and an unidentified A-B set of GM-EMD EP-20 diesels rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in September of 1917 and retired in June of 1949 after 32 years of faithful service. They're climbing the Allegheny Mountains and rounding the Curve with a passenger train destined for Pittsburgh and points West. Perhaps the person at the right is about to place a penny on the railhead to be flattened by the next train?
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
8/13/2020 9:02:44 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
Views:
242
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4162, L-1S, c. 1948
Description:
AHC. Here is a photo by Ray E. Tobey that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4162, #5853, and another E-7A whose number is not recorded. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in June of 1949. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. (As such, this photo was taken sometime between September of 1947 and June of 1949.) They're rockin' 'n' rollin' around the Curve with train #25, the westbound "Metropolitan."
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
2/15/2019 9:20:41 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
533
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4162, L-1S, c. 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by Ray E. Tobey via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4162, #5853, and another E-7A whose road number is not recorded. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in June of 1949, while #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains with Train #25, the westbound "Metropolitan." John S. Fisher Collection; #5 of 8.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
6/6/2022 8:25:54 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1979
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Ray E. Tobey. It was published originally in the January 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Photo Caption: "New E-7 cabs on Pennsylvania No. 25, the Metropolitan, get an assist upgrade around Horse Shoe Curve from the 4162, an L-1 2-8-2 Juniata grad of 1917." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4162, #5853, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in June of 1949. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. As such, this photo was taken sometime between September of 1947 and June of 1949.
Photo Date:
1/1/1979
Upload Date:
4/5/2018 3:27:02 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
379
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6272, L-1S, 1954
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in Hagerstown, Maryland, in July of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6272, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1917 and retired in February of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. (#28 of 43)
Photo Date:
7/7/1954
Upload Date:
3/31/2021 9:29:22 PM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6272(2-8-2)
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6292, L-1S, 1951
Description:
Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken near Buffington, Indiana, in 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6292, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1917 and retired in May of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1951
Upload Date:
6/30/2018 11:58:12 PM
Location:
Buffington, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6292(2-8-2)
Views:
729
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6306, L-1S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 2 May 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6306, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1917 and retired in August of 1959. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #2851, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in July of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in August of 1916, rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in 1950. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/2/1948
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 11:12:33 PM
Location:
Lancaster, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6306(2-8-2)
PRR 2851(2-8-0)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6306, L-1S, 1956
Description:
Hagerstown. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, in March of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6306, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1916 and retired in August of 1959 after 43 years of service.
Photo Date:
3/20/1956
Upload Date:
5/11/2021 10:22:12 PM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6306(2-8-2)
Views:
201
Comments:
0
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