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PRR 6200, S-2, #1 of 2, c. 1946 |
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Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4075. Caption On Reverse: "The Pennsylvania Railroad's steam turbine locomotive shown in the Locomotive Test Plant at Altoona, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service. The names of the photographer and the eight railroaders picture here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #27 of 4+. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/9/2022 3:17:56 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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250 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6200, S-2, #2 of 2, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4077. Caption On Reverse: "The Pennsylvania Railroad's steam turbine locomotive undergoing tests in the railroad's Locomotive Test Plant at Altoona, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service. The names of the photographer and the eight railroaders picture here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #28 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/9/2022 3:30:43 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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293 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6200, S-2, #1 of 2, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is the first of two images of photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after barely eight years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 7/24/2022 6:40:52 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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246 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6200, S-2, #2 of 2, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is the second of two images of photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after barely eight years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 7/24/2022 6:42:10 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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232 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6200, S-2, c. 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Caption On Reverse: "'Broadway' in Chicago with #6200 Turbine." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #34 of 36. |
| Photo Date: |
6/19/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2022 2:23:22 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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316 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6200, S-2, 1947 |
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Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service. Caption On Reverse: "#6200. Warsaw, Ind. June 19,1947." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. Do you feel the WOOOSH! John S. Fisher Collection; #35 of 36. |
| Photo Date: |
6/19/1947 Upload Date: 7/3/2022 2:30:10 PM |
| Location: |
Warsaw, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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229 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 11, 1949 |
| Description: |
Here is page 11 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "The turbine, seen between the second and third driving wheels, drives the locomotive through gearing, in place of the cylinders, pistons, and driving rods of conventional engines." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:53:41 PM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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16 Comments: 0 |
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