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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:UNKNOWN UNKNOWNBuilt As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
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Notes:"Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T; JM&I Shops, 1868; Jeffersonville, IN.
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PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by Frederick A. Bonke that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Fair on 2 August 1949. Shown here is the "Reuben Wells," a 0-10-0T steam locomotive built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868 ~ specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. Named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells, it's presently on display at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. ("JpsPcc6992" B; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:  8/2/1949  Upload Date: 3/9/2021 7:32:36 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
PRR Reuben Wells steams by
Title:  PRR Reuben Wells steams by
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/1949  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 8:57:41 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  2449   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Show in the Summer of 1949. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/18/2023 10:50:36 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Show in the Summer of 1949. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 11/24/2023 8:56:03 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Fair in August of 1949. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 4:00:33 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
"Everyday Work On PRR Record Climb," Page 11, 1952
Title:  "Everyday Work On PRR Record Climb," Page 11, 1952
Description:  Here is a one-page article entitled "Everyday Work On PRR Record Climb." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. "Special devices keep trains moving safely on America's steepest grade" ~ namely, the Pennsylvania Railroad's 5.9%-graded line in Indiana linking Madison and North Madison. Center Photo Caption: "Freight train descends toward Madison with locomotive moving rear-end first."
Photo Date:  8/1/1952  Upload Date: 11/7/2019 10:25:25 AM
Location:  North Madison, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1957
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1957
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. Looks to me like it's "Open House" at the Roundhouse!
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 3/10/2024 9:10:54 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  22   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Page 18, 1968
Title:  "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Page 18, 1968
Description:  Here is page four of a five-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums." It was published originally in the July 1968 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 18. Top Rogjt-Hand Photo Caption: "No. 5741, Class G-5s, one of the heavy 4-6-0 commuter engines." Engine #5741 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during November of 1924, retired in December of 1955, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "Historic 'Reuben Wells,' a century-old mountain-battler used on a grade in [Madison,] Indiana, will go to Indianapolis Children's Museum."
Photo Date:  7/1/1968  Upload Date: 11/4/2019 10:27:42 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN) PRR 5741(4-6-0)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, c. 1968
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, c. 1968
Description:  Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Reuben Wells." Caption On Reverse: "'Reuben Wells.' Pennsylvania Railroad's 'Reuben Wells', a locomotive of rather odd proportions, built for the steep grades of the Madison Plane, now a museum piece, is being moved on a flat car [#475716]." Shown here is the PRR's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1968  Upload Date: 1/20/2023 10:25:54 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, #1 of 2, c. 1968
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, #1 of 2, c. 1968
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1968  Upload Date: 12/2/2022 11:13:42 PM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, #2 of 2, c. 1968
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, #2 of 2, c. 1968
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1968  Upload Date: 11/27/2022 10:00:37 PM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 67, 2004
Title:  "Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 67, 2004
Description:  Here is page two of a six-page article by William D. Volkmer entitled "The Pennsy At Northumberland: 1964-1968." It was published originally in the January 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 67. Bottom Photo Caption: "The Pennsy stored a number of steam locomotives at the Northumberland roundhouse pending disposition to museums, including Madison incline veteran 0-10-0T 'Reuben Wells,' now at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis." The "Reuben Wells" was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells.
Photo Date:  1/1/2004  Upload Date: 12/8/2021 10:00:23 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:  235   Comments: 0


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