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PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #7 of 10, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #7 of 10, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the seventh 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. Partially visible at the top left is PRR engine #4230, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in this very Shop as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. In the center is Maintenance-of-Way flatcar #495955; stored on its deck is a new cast-steel trailing truck which, at this point in history, may never be installed. In the foreground are numerous high-grade steel steam locomotive driving wheels which have run their last miles and are soon headed to the Recycling Center.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/13/2021 6:02:43 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4230(2-10-0) PRR 2824(2-8-0)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
PRR 4230, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4230, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Renovo, Pennsylvania, on 14 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4230, 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 August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/14/1956  Upload Date: 2/4/2024 12:47:15 AM
Location:  Renovo, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4230(2-10-0)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:  Parade 1. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4231 and another "Decapod" whose number is not recorded. #4231 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 August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The number of the N-5C cabin car, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/12/2018 1:46:16 AM
Location:  Roaring Branch, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:  Parade 1. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4231 and another "Decapod" whose number is not recorded. #4231 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 August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The number of the N-5C cabin car, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/12/2018 1:50:08 AM
Location:  Bodines, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  559   Comments: 1
PRR 4231, I-1SA, cÖ!1955
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, cÖ!1955
Description:  Parade 1. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4231 and another "Decapod" whose number is sot recorded. #4231 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 August of 1943, and retirea in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The number of the N-5C cabin car, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/14/2018 3:09:54 AM
Location:  Roaring Branch, PA
Author:  Thomas ^. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:  Parade 1. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4231 and another "Decapod" whose road number is not recorded. #4231 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 August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The number of the N-5C cabin car, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 1/10/2024 1:36:17 PM
Location:  Leolyn, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of service. The names of the photographer and the Fireman pictured here, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not from "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  6/12/1956  Upload Date: 1/18/2024 11:39:23 PM
Location:  Elmira, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4231 and #4268. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4231 was constructed as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959. #4268 was built as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. Note the weather vane atop the sanding tower. (Not from "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  7/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/26/2020 5:13:42 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0) PRR 4268(2-10-0)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Shamokin, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, 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 August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection #50173.
Photo Date:  10/12/1956  Upload Date: 1/14/2019 1:45:39 AM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
PRR 4233, I-1SA, 1954
Title:  PRR 4233, I-1SA, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in June of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4233, 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 June of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck refilling the reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The names of the photographer and the Railroaders pictured here, as well as the location, are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/21/1954  Upload Date: 2/4/2024 6:07:52 PM
Location:  Dix, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4233(2-10-0)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
PRR 4233, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4233, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4233, 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 June of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/2/1956  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 7:47:42 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4233(2-10-0)
Views:  487   Comments: 0
PRR 4233, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4233, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4233, 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 June of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #19 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/3/1956  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 7:49:10 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4233(2-10-0)
Views:  323   Comments: 1
PRR 4237, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4237, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4237, 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 February of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/4/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 8:22:51 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4237(2-10-0)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
PRR 4237, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4237, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4237, 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 February of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #21 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/5/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 8:23:56 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4237(2-10-0)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
PRR 4238, I-1SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 4238, I-1SA, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Ken Douglas that was taken in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4238, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1943, and retired in February of 1958. William P. Nixon Collection #50175.
Photo Date:  10/13/1957  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 11:48:57 PM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4238(2-10-0)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
"Railroad" Magazine, December 1963
Title:  "Railroad" Magazine, December 1963
Description:  Here is a photo from Mr. William D. Gorman. It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 4. Partial Caption: "July 24, 1955 . . . Class I-1 wheels Pennsy freight train past Newberry Tower at Williamsport, Pa." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4240, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built as an I-1S by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-!SA in September of 1942, and retired in January of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 12:46:11 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4240(2-10-0)
Views:  659   Comments: 0
PRR 4245, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4245, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4245, 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 June of 1941, and retired in April of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the weather vane atop the sanding tower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #22 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/6/1956  Upload Date: 10/10/2020 9:27:49 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4245(2-10-0)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, March 1952
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, March 1952
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Glenn Grabill, Jr. It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 43. Partial Caption: "Before dieselization, the Pennsylvania Railroad owned 582 hippopotamus-shaped I-1 class Decapods. No. 4247, shown here on a caboose hop near Canton, O., was turned out by Baldwin in 1923...." PRR engine #4247 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by Baldwin as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1941, and retired in March of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. The number of the N-6 cabin car is not recorded.
Photo Date:  3/1/1952  Upload Date: 8/24/2019 3:26:04 AM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4247(2-10-0)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Mike Usenia that was taken near Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, on 12 May 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4249 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are 2-10-0 "Decapods." #4249 is an I-1SA 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 after 34 years of faithful service. Two hoppers are also visible: #183418 & #194176.
Photo Date:  5/12/1956  Upload Date: 12/30/2019 9:11:48 AM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4249(2-10-0)
Views:  501   Comments: 1
PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4249, 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 after 34 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the railroader at the far left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #24 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/10/2020 9:10:26 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4249(2-10-0)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
PRR 1496, B-6SB, 1956
Title:  PRR 1496, B-6SB, 1956
Description:  Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slibe of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1956. Shown here (L to R) are four Pennsylvania Railroad engines poised for action: #4249, #42>3, #6734, and #1496. #4249 and #4293 are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works: #4249 was constructed in June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957, while #429/ was built in July of 1923 and retired in October of 1959. #6734 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in Augsst of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #1496 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1916 and retired in December of 1957. All that smoke and steam means!it's really, really cold! This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-3).
Photo Date:  12/2/1956  Upload Date: 9/24/2016 12:52:18 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4249(2-10-0) PRR 4293(2-10-0) PRR 6734(4-8-2) PRR 1496(0-6-0)
Views:  1164   Comments: 0
PRR 4250, I-1SA, 1951
Title:  PRR 4250, I-1SA, 1951
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 29 April 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4250, 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 September of 1943, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/29/1951  Upload Date: 2/4/2024 6:08:46 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4250(2-10-0)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
PRR 4250, I-1SA, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 4250, I-1SA, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Parked in front of the southwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse is engine #4250, 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 September of 1943, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Visible at the left is the access ramp connecting the Bridge with the Roundhouse.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/10/2021 8:03:00 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4250(2-10-0)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
PRR 4252, I-1SA, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 4252, I-1SA, c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4252, 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 April of 1943, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/21/2024 12:32:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4252(2-10-0)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
PRR 4253, I-1SA, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 4253, I-1SA, c. 1938
Description:  Quin. Here is the second of four photographs of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that were taken by Frank Quin. It was published originally in the October 1989 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Partial Caption: "Coming round Horse Shoe Curve, Pennsylvania 2-10-0 4253 (on the front) assists a 4-8-2 on a 'passenger train,' a nameless mail and express with some coaches." Prominent here is PRR engine #4253, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in July of 1923, rebuilt as an I-1SA in December of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years' service.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 9/8/2019 3:56:17 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4253(2-10-0)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
PRR 4253, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4253, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Coaling Tipple in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4253, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/17/2022 11:23:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4253(2-10-0)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 4255, I-1SA, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 4255, I-1SA, c. 1951
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4255, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA by 1950, and retired in August of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1951  Upload Date: 6/9/2018 4:32:33 AM
Location:  Crowl, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4255(2-10-0)
Views:  879   Comments: 2
PRR 4256, I-1SA, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4256, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4256, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  11/14/1955  Upload Date: 7/2/2018 1:01:37 AM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4256(2-10-0)
Views:  580   Comments: 0
PRR 4258, I-1SA, . 1955
Title:  PRR 4258, I-1SA, . 1955
Description:  Parade 1. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4258, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin&Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The datc and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/14/2018 3:13:14 AM
Location:  Troy, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4258(2-10-0)
Views:  564   Comments: 1
PRR 4258, I-1SA, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4258, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:  Parade 1. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4258, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/12/2018 1:52:16 AM
Location:  Troy, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4258(2-10-0)
Views:  500   Comments: 1
PRR 4258, I-1SA, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4258, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Shamrock Mills, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4258 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4258 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 30.
Photo Date:  11/14/1955  Upload Date: 6/19/2022 11:46:31 PM
Location:  Shamrock, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4258(2-10-0)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
PRR 4258, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4258, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken near Ralston, Pennsylvania, on 23 February 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4258, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of service. Looks mighty cold and lonely, way out there in Ralston, P.A.! ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 34)
Photo Date:  2/23/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 8:27:12 AM
Location:  Ralston, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4258(2-10-0)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
PRR 4315, I-1SA, #2 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 4315, I-1SA, #2 of 5, 1956
Description:  Bowers. Here is the second of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides by Nelson Bowers that were taken near Shamrock Mills, Pennsylvania, on 22 September 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4315 and #4258. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4315 was constructed as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1941, and retired in October of 1959. #4258 was built as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959. Note the Fireman along side the locomotive; he's just uncoupled the second tender from the train so that the locomotives can proceed to the Watering Point.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 9/10/2021 9:24:24 AM
Location:  Shamrock, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4315(2-10-0) PRR 4258(2-10-0) PRR 4258(2-10-0)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
PRR 4315, I-1SA, #1 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 4315, I-1SA, #1 of 5, 1956
Description:  Bowers. Here is the first of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides by Nelson Bowers that were taken near Shamrock Mills, Pennsylvania, on 22 September 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4315 and #4258. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4315 was constructed as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1941, and retired in October of 1959. #4258 was built as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959.
Photo Date:  1/31/1968  Upload Date: 12/16/2024 10:23:32 PM
Location:  Shamrock, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4258(2-10-0) PRR 4315(2-10-0)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
PRR 4262, I-1SA, 1955
Title:  PRR 4262, I-1SA, 1955
Description:  Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4262, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1943, and retired in February of 1956. Better keep them oil caps filled, or else!
Photo Date:  9/16/1955  Upload Date: 7/2/2018 6:35:55 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4262(2-10-0)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
PRR 4266, I-1SA, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 4266, I-1SA, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Moving away from the southwestern face of the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse and about to pass under the Bridge is engine #4266, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1949, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Visible at the left is the access ramp connecting the Bridge with the Roundhouse; beyond it is another "Decapod," scurrying about.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/20/2021 10:26:31 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4266(2-10-0)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR 2-10-0 #4269 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 2-10-0 #4269 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  This C.W. Burns photo (May, 1969 reprint) shows the beefy, rugged shape of a locomotive who could handle the mountainous regions in the PRR system. The actual day of this photo is unknown
Photo Date:  6/1/1940  Upload Date: 8/20/2013 6:24:19 PM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 4269(2-10-0)
Views:  743   Comments: 1
PRR 4270, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4270, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 22 September 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4270, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's on "hump" duty in its old age. ("Erail888" B; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 3/26/2024 9:20:16 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4270(2-10-0)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 36, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 36, 2004
Description:  Here is page eight of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 36. Top Photo Caption: "J-1 #6437 drifts downgrade, circa 1950." PRR engine #6437 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. Middle Photo Caption: "I-1sa #4271 with a caboose hop, westbound, circa 1950." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #4271 is an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in January of 1960. Bottom Photo Caption: "Double-headed K-4's (led by #5389), eastbound, with the fireman enjoying a respite, circa 1948." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #5389 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1924 and retired in November of 1955.
Photo Date:  12/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 11:47:56 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5389(4-6-2) PRR 6437(2-10-4) PRR 4271(2-10-0)
Views:  503   Comments: 0
PRR 4289, I-1S, 1940
Title:  PRR 4289, I-1S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4289, an I-1S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1923 and retired in January of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Wave to the Fireman! John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 14.
Photo Date:  7/7/1940  Upload Date: 12/30/2024 11:56:48 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4289(2-10-0)
Views:  13   Comments: 0
PRR 4293, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4293, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in June of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4293, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/21/1956  Upload Date: 12/11/2022 4:27:25 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4293(2-10-0)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
PRR 4294, I-1S, c. 1940
Title:  PRR 4294, I-1S, c. 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4294, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1942, and retired in January of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 8.
Photo Date:  7/7/1940  Upload Date: 6/5/2022 10:42:08 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4294(2-10-0)
Views:  129   Comments: 1
PRR 4294, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4294, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 10 February 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4294, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in January of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's on "hump" duty in its old age. ("Erail888" B; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:  2/10/1956  Upload Date: 3/26/2024 9:21:09 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4294(2-10-0)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
PRR 4300, I-1S, c. 1922
Title:  PRR 4300, I-1S, c. 1922
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by the Rachow Studio of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service. This is very first of 475 Baldwin-built "Decapods." The exact date and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1922  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 10:40:07 PM
Location:  Latrobe, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 728, 1949
Title:  Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 728, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo from page 728 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Decapod type locomotive, Class I-1s. The first experimental locomotive of this Class was built at the Juniata Shops, Altoona, in 1916." Shown here is PRR engine #4300, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/13/1949  Upload Date: 9/7/2017 3:04:15 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
PRR 4300, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4300, I-1SA, 1956
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 17 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956. William P. Nixon Collection #50184.
Photo Date:  4/17/1956  Upload Date: 7/21/2018 10:52:48 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
"Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 33, 1974
Title:  "Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 33, 1974
Description:  Here is page two of a seven-page cover article entitled "Birth Of A 2-10-0." It was published originally in the May 1974 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Shown here are three photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300 while it was being built. #4300 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/9/2020 9:31:43 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
"Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 34, 1974
Title:  "Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 34, 1974
Description:  Here is page three of a seven-page cover article entitled "Birth Of A 2-10-0." It was published originally in the May 1974 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. On the right are two photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300 while it was being built. #4300 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/10/2020 9:50:56 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
"Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 35, 1974
Title:  "Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 35, 1974
Description:  Here is page four of a seven-page cover article entitled "Birth Of A 2-10-0." It was published originally in the May 1974 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Shown here are two photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300 while it was being built. #4300 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/10/2020 9:54:48 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
"Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 38, 1974
Title:  "Birth Of A 2-10-0," Page 38, 1974
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page cover article entitled "Birth Of A 2-10-0." It was published originally in the May 1974 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Shown here is the cab interior of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4300, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1943, and retired in May of 1956 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/10/2020 10:16:11 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4300(2-10-0)
Views:  367   Comments: 0


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