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PRR 3700, HC-1S, c. 1925
Title:  PRR 3700, HC-1S, c. 1925
Description:  New Portage. Here is an original photo by Bruce D. Fales. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3700, an HC-1S (2-8-8-0) "Articulated" built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929 after just a decade of service. In this context, the Flagman may have just uncoupled #3700 from the train after a successful "pusher" run up the New Portage Branch line. Note the antique truck on the N-5 cabin car. The Flagman's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#8,800)
Photo Date:  5/5/1925  Upload Date: 4/20/2022 10:34:01 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3700(UNKNOWN)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 55, AUG 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 55, AUG 1941
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 55. Photo Caption: "Number 3700 was the largest steam locomotive ever built for the Road, and the first articulated engine ever to be equipped with four single-expansion cylinders. Designated as Class HC1s, she boasted a tractive force of 147,640 pounds!" #3700 is an HC-1S (2-8-8-0) "Articulated" built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929.
Photo Date:  8/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/14/2018 9:47:55 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3700(UNKNOWN)
Views:  673   Comments: 0
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 17, 1949
Title:  "PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 17, 1949
Description:  Here is page four of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9630, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the American Locomotive Company as GR&I number "111" during March of 1919, later renumbered "9630," and retired in March of 1948. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3700, an HC-1S (2-8-8-0) built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired from service in August of 1929.
Photo Date:  10/1/1949  Upload Date: 7/16/2016 2:27:00 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9630(2-8-2) PRR 3700(UNKNOWN)
Views:  891   Comments: 0
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 55, 1973
Title:  "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 55, 1973
Description:  Here is page 55 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: "Build at the Altoona Works in 1919, the Class HC-1s (2-8-8-0) simple mallet locomotive stands beside a train of West Jersey & Seashore wooden MU coaches on exhibition at Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City, 1924." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3700, the HC-1S (2-8-8-0) built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929 after just a decade of revenue service. The name of the Hostler pictured here is not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2022 6:15:51 PM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3700(UNKNOWN)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
PRR 5526, T-1, 1945
Title:  PRR 5526, T-1, 1945
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5526, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 5/31/2021 6:20:44 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
PRR 5526, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5526, T-1, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken near Crestline, Ohio, on 13 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5526, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after eight years' service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/13/1946  Upload Date: 9/18/2022 7:22:48 AM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 5526, T-1, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 5526, T-1, c. 1947
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5526, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1947  Upload Date: 2/19/2023 10:03:34 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
PRR 5526, T-1, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5526, T-1, c. 1953
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5526, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible at the right is an unidentified PRR Class Q-2 (4-4-6-4) steam locomotive, which appears to be headed to the same fate. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  12/21/1953  Upload Date: 5/31/2021 6:21:56 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
PRR 5527, T-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5527, T-1, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1946. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5527, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling the "Manhattan Limited" across the Chicago River at 21st and Stewart Streets en route to New York City. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 9/1/2024 7:16:48 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5527(UNKNOWN)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, August 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, August 1948
Description:  Here is a photo that was taken by Mr. Bob Milner. It was published originally in the August 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19, as part of a four-page photo study entitled "Where East Meets West." Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad's 'Manhattan Limited' is crossing the Chicago River at 21st and Stewart Streets, en route to New York." Shown here is PRR engine #5527, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1948  Upload Date: 10/27/2019 9:41:56 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5527(UNKNOWN)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
PRR 5528, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5528, T-1, 1946
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by John Crosby that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 4 April 1946 at 4:15 C.S.T. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5528, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling Train #79 ~ the westbound "Golden Arrow" ~ on the last leg of its 908-mile journey from New York City to Chicago. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  4/4/1946  Upload Date: 2/6/2021 10:27:10 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5528(UNKNOWN)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
PRR 5528, T-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5528, T-1, c. 1946
Description:  Consler. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5528, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1946  Upload Date: 3/31/2023 11:10:49 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5528(UNKNOWN)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
"Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996
Title:  "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 24. Top Photo Caption: "Despite wartime burdens, M-1 #6991 is well cared for. Chicago, Ill., February 11, 1945." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #6991, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in January of 1953. Second Photo Down Caption: "T-1 #5517 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 1948." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5517, a T-1A (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during 1946 and retired in March of 1952. Third Photo Down Caption: "Engineman's side of 'utility model' T-1 #5528. East St. Louis, Ill., October 15, 1951." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5528, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 3:45:33 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6991(4-8-2) PRR 5517(4-4-4-4) PRR 5528(UNKNOWN)
Views:  986   Comments: 0
PRR 5529, T-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5529, T-1, c. 1950
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5529, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In this context, it's ready to depart the Harrisburg Station with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. All ABOARD! The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 6/1/2021 6:57:10 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5529(UNKNOWN)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
"Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 29, 1951
Title:  "Metamorphosis Of The T-1," Page 29, 1951
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page camera study by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Metamorphosis Of The T-1." It was published originally in the July 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Top Photo: Shown here at the Horseshoe Curve is #6111, a T-1 built by Baldwin during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Second Photo Down: Shown here at St. Louis is #5518, a T-1 built in Juniata during March of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Third Photo Down: Shown here at Harrisburg is #5529, a T-1 built by Baldwin during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here at Pittsburgh is #5547, a T-1A built by Baldwin during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956.
Photo Date:  7/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/11/2019 1:22:09 PM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6111(UNKNOWN) PRR 5518(4-4-4-4) PRR 5529(UNKNOWN) PRR 5547(UNKNOWN)
Views:  832   Comments: 0
PRR 5529, T-1, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 5529, T-1, c. 1951
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5529, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of service. In this context, it's slowing to a stop with an eight-car westbound passenger train; the "Broadway Limited" it's not! At the left is an A-B-A set of GM-EMD EH-15 diesels awaiting their next helper assignment up "The Mountain." Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 8.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 6/6/2022 8:28:41 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5529(UNKNOWN)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 5530, T-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 5530, T-1, 1947
Description:  Bowers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 11 May 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5530, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after seven years' service.
Photo Date:  5/11/1947  Upload Date: 6/9/2018 5:15:04 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5530(UNKNOWN)
Views:  601   Comments: 1
PRR 5530, T-1, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 5530, T-1, c. 1948
Description:  AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken from the 9th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5530, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. It's proceeding from the East Altoona Roundhouse to the Passenger Station, where it will await its next passenger run up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1948  Upload Date: 7/7/2022 8:19:15 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5530(UNKNOWN)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
PRR 5530, T-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 5530, T-1, 1948
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5530, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 6/26/2021 7:37:30 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5530(UNKNOWN)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
"Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 20, 1996
Title:  "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 20, 1996
Description:  Here is page seven of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 20. Bottom Photo Caption: "E-6S #1309 in Sunbury, Pa., July 29, 1950." Photo by Clarence R. Weaver. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1309, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in November of 1952.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 3:27:34 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1309(4-4-2) PRR 5531(UNKNOWN)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
"Altoona At Night," Page 10, 1948
Title:  "Altoona At Night," Page 10, 1948
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page camera study by Al Rung entitled "Altoona At Night." It was published originally in the April 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 10. Photo Caption: "The westbound 'Cincinnati Limited' pulls into Altoona at 11:07 p.m., and her giant T-1 locomotive is thoroughly checked by an inspector whose tour of the engine is shown by the path of his torch." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5532, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  4/1/1948  Upload Date: 7/15/2016 8:40:08 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5532(UNKNOWN)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
PRR 5533, T-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5533, T-1, c. 1946
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of an official photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5533, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1946  Upload Date: 8/22/2020 6:39:57 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5533(UNKNOWN)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-4-4 #5533
Title:  PRR 4-4-4-4 #5533
Description:  The Baldwin built Duplex with the Raymond Loewy designed body still looks sleek and fast even today. This is the Baldwin builder's photo. The reverse info is on another picture in this album.
Photo Date:  5/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/19/2013 8:11:41 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5533(UNKNOWN)
Views:  660   Comments: 2
PRR 4-4-4-4 #5533 (backside of builder's card)
Title:  PRR 4-4-4-4 #5533 (backside of builder's card)
Description:  This is the information side of the builder's card for the 4-4-4-4 duplex. From the overstamp, this card was reissued by the Publishers' Development Corp on 2/20/57.
Photo Date:  5/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/19/2013 8:11:54 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5533(UNKNOWN)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
PRR 5533, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5533, T-1, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 27 August 1946. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5533, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/27/1946  Upload Date: 9/3/2024 1:07:11 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5533(UNKNOWN)
Views:  14   Comments: 0
PRR 5533, T-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5533, T-1, c. 1950
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5533, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. In this context, it's arriving at Englewood Union Station with a passenger train bound for Fort Wayne and points East. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 6/1/2021 6:59:07 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5533(UNKNOWN)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 17, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 17, 1976
Description:  Here is page 17 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 5536, a Class T-1, 4-4-4-4 wheel arrangement, is shown moving west from Harrisburg in August of 1948." #5536 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/22/2019 1:45:20 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5536(UNKNOWN)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
PRR 5537, T-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5537, T-1, c. 1950
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5537, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Note the large PRR "Keystone" painted on the side of the Coaling Station. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  1/23/1950  Upload Date: 6/1/2021 11:37:11 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5537(UNKNOWN)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
PRR 5537, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5537, T-1, 1946
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a photo by Art Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 16 June 1946. It was published originally in the January-February 1974 issue of "PC Railroader" magazine, page 36. Photo Caption: "Pennsy T-1 #5537 at Chicago, Illinois, 6/16/46." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5537, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/7/2018 12:52:40 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5537(UNKNOWN)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
PRR 5538, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5538, T-1, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 13 June 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5538, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #28 of 29.
Photo Date:  6/13/1946  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 1:57:17 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5538(UNKNOWN)
Views:  2644   Comments: 0
PRR 5538, T-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5538, T-1, c. 1946
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5538, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a streamlined passenger train on the first leg of its journey from The Windy City to Gotham City. "Please fasten your seat belts!" (Not from Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 9/29/2018 3:16:00 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5538(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1542   Comments: 2
PRR T1 5538
Title:  PRR T1 5538
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/9/2022 10:53:33 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  E. Devitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5538(UNKNOWN)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
PRR 5538, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5538, T-1, 1946
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, in November of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5538, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Rockin' 'n' rollin' with eastbound varnish!
Photo Date:  11/14/1946  Upload Date: 4/30/2019 2:38:31 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5538(UNKNOWN)
Views:  595   Comments: 1
PRR 5541, T-1, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 5541, T-1, c. 1948
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5541, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1948  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 6:08:35 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5541(UNKNOWN)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
PRR 5541, T-1, 1951
Title:  PRR 5541, T-1, 1951
Description:  FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near South Fork, Pennsylvania, on 21 July 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5541, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Note the "Troop Sleeper" immediately behind the tender. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  7/21/1951  Upload Date: 7/6/2022 3:53:59 PM
Location:  South Fork, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5541(UNKNOWN)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
PRR 5542, T-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5542, T-1, c. 1950
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5542, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 6/1/2021 10:23:26 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5542(UNKNOWN)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-4-4 #5542 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-4-4-4 #5542 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  J.R. Quinn caught this massive duplex drive PRR 4-4-4-4 #5542 built by Baldwin in July of 1946. Most of these T-1 duplex drives were retired by 1949. Sadly, this one in particular was sold for scrap in 1956. Specs - serial #72785, T-1 class, 80" drivers, impressive 300 psi boiler pressure, 19.5x26" cylinders, engine weight of 502,200 lb, tractive effort of 64,653 lb. J.R. Quinn photo No location or date was given. Thanks to Ben Kranefield and the PRRTHS group (see comment below), the location is the HUNT tower near Huntington, PA. Thanks to all who helped with the location!
Photo Date:  6/1/1952  Upload Date: 10/26/2020 9:37:02 AM
Location:  Huntington, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5542(UNKNOWN)
Views:  593   Comments: 2
PRR 5543, T-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5543, T-1, c. 1950
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here is engine #5543, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just a decade of revenue service. In this context, it's about to couple onto a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. All ABOARD! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 7/30/2021 6:49:10 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5543(UNKNOWN)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
PRR 5544, T-1, #1 of 3, 1949
Title:  PRR 5544, T-1, #1 of 3, 1949
Description:  Prophet. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of revenue service. Visible on the far right are two PRR GG-1's waiting for their next assignments.
Photo Date:  7/24/1949  Upload Date: 9/5/2018 5:42:50 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5544(UNKNOWN)
Views:  583   Comments: 1
PRR 5544, T-1, 1949
Title:  PRR 5544, T-1, 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of three Pennsylvania Railroad passenger locomotives that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. On the right is PRR engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1946 and retired in January of 1956. On the left are PRR engines #5880 and another E-7 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was built in April of 1949 and renumbered "4204" in 1966. Visible on the far right are two PRR GG-1's waiting for their next assignments. Roy Healey Collection; #39 of 40.
Photo Date:  7/24/1949  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:16:00 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5544(UNKNOWN) PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  474   Comments: 2
PRR 5544, T-1, #2 of 3, 1949
Title:  PRR 5544, T-1, #2 of 3, 1949
Description:  Prophet. Here is the second of three duplicate 35mm color slides of a photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of service.
Photo Date:  7/24/1949  Upload Date: 6/23/2018 4:37:47 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5544(UNKNOWN)
Views:  680   Comments: 0
"Power Whips Mountains," Page 39, 1991
Title:  "Power Whips Mountains," Page 39, 1991
Description:  Here is page four of a six-page article by Bill Stevenson entitled "New PRR Power Whips Mountains, Cab Rider Finds." It was published originally in the Summer 1991 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 39. Photo Caption: "A little over two years after Bill Stevenson's cab ride, T-1 #5545 rests between assignments at Harrisburg, Pa., August 15, 1948." Photo by Fred R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5545, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just a decade of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1991  Upload Date: 9/30/2023 8:31:41 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5545(UNKNOWN)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Description:  Here is page five of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Altoona version of T-1 had a shorter nose for easier construction, as well as raised skirts for greater accessibility." PRR engine #5511 is a T-1 built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Paint flakes off her flanks and grime accumulates upon her running gear as the 5546, still a youngster, stands in storage at Altoona." PRR engine #5546 is a T-1 built by Balding during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. (Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.)
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:42:34 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5511(4-4-4-4) PRR 5546(UNKNOWN)
Views:  657   Comments: 0
PRR 5547, T-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5547, T-1, c. 1946
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5547, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1946, later rebuilt and reclassified as a T-1A, and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of revenue service. Given that it is pulling a string of gondolas, perhaps this is a test run of a newly-produced locomotive? The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/2/2021 9:59:12 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5547(UNKNOWN)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 21, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 21, 1959
Description:  Here is page six of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Modified 5547 received Walschaerts valve gear and new cylinders." PRR engine #5547 is a T-1A built by Baldwin during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. Bottom Photo Caption: "Another modified T-1, the 5500 with rotary continuous contour cams, is a mile out of Cincinnati Union Terminal and making time with the eastbound 'Cincinnati Limited.'" PRR engine #5500 is a T-1 built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:46:10 AM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5547(UNKNOWN) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4)
Views:  1103   Comments: 0
PRR 5548, T-1, 1949
Title:  PRR 5548, T-1, 1949
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Charles T. Mahan, Jr., that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 13 May 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5548, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just a decade of revenue service. In this context, it's departing the Harrisburg Station with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  5/13/1949  Upload Date: 1/29/2021 10:32:23 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5548(UNKNOWN)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
PRR 5548, T-1, 1949
Title:  PRR 5548, T-1, 1949
Description:  Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5548, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just a decade of revenue service. In this context, it's on public display near the Harrisburg Passenger Station. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  7/7/1949  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 5:11:08 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5548(UNKNOWN)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
PRR 5549, T-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 5549, T-1, 1948
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by Tom Lyman that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 October 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5549, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1948 and retired in January of 1956 after just eight years of revenue service. This is the very last steam locomotive built for the PRR. In this context, pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  10/19/1948  Upload Date: 8/14/2020 6:49:01 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5549(UNKNOWN)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
PRR T-1 5549
Title:  PRR T-1 5549
Description:  Technology that disappointed. To see the 5549 in action see my Album PRR in the 1950s
Photo Date:  8/4/1949  Upload Date: 1/22/2011 11:29:06 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5549(UNKNOWN)
Views:  4366   Comments: 5
T-1 5549 races WB with Train 13
Title:  T-1 5549 races WB with Train 13
Description:  Same locomotive we saw at the 1949 Railroad Fair
Photo Date:  8/10/1951  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 11:22:43 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5549(UNKNOWN)
Views:  3514   Comments: 5


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