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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/1/1950 - 10/1/1950
Album Info:Here are 11 original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam-powered freight locomotives. The photographer's name(s), the dates, and the locations are not recorded. The negatives for these photos came from the estate of Mr. Roy Healey, a railfan who lived in California. I purchased them in several eBay auctions during February of 2018.
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PRR 4554, I-1SA, 1950
Title:  PRR 4554, I-1SA, 1950
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4554, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1944, and retired in September of 1956. It is parked at a coaling-sanding facility, awaiting orders. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #1 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 2:09:47 PM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4554(2-10-0)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
PRR 4554, I-1SA, 1950
Title:  PRR 4554, I-1SA, 1950
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4554, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1944, and retired in September of 1956. It is parked at a coaling-sanding facility, awaiting orders. Also visible on the left is PRR box car #56471. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 2:11:46 PM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4554(2-10-0)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
Double "Decapod" Pushers, c. 1950
Title:  Double "Decapod" Pushers, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" locomotives pushing a fully-loaded mineral train on a frigid winter's day. Also visible is PRR N-5 cabin car #477784. The locomotive road numbers, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 12.
Photo Date:  12/21/1950  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 4:18:16 PM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Steam
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Views:  255   Comments: 1
PRR 67, L-1S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 67, L-1S, c. 1948
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #67, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1916 and retired in October of 1948. It's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a trainload of empty hoppers in electrified territory. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 1:18:34 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 67(2-8-2)
Views:  558   Comments: 1
PRR 275, L-1S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 275, L-1S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #275, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in June of 1950. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 1:20:44 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 275(2-8-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
PRR "Mikado," c. 1950
Title:  PRR "Mikado," c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Mikado" locomotive and is crew, who have stopped for water while doing the everyday business of workin' on the railroad. "It's the pause that refreshes!" The locomotive's number, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #7 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 7:58:01 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
PRR 6739, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6739, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6739, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1951, and retired in April of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 6:06:52 PM
Location:  Phillipston, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
PRR 6791, M-1A, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6791, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6791, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during 1930 and retired in January of 1953. It is departing Enola Yard with a long string of empty hoppers heading toward Altoona and points West. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 12.
Photo Date:  12/21/1950  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 4:12:01 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6791(4-8-2)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
PRR 6932, M-1, 1950
Title:  PRR 6932, M-1, 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6932, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in August of 1955. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 6:09:51 PM
Location:  Mount Union, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6932(4-8-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 2
PRR "Mountain," c. 1950
Title:  PRR "Mountain," c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Mountain" locomotive and is crew, who are hauling a single tank car while doing the everyday business of workin' on the railroad. Awaiting departure orders on the next track over are a PRR GG-1 and its passenger train. The locomotive numbers, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #11 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 8:00:37 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Steam
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
PRR Triple-Header, c. 1950
Title:  PRR Triple-Header, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives pulling one of the world's shortest freight trains, concluded by PRR N-5 caboose #477784. Note that the second two engines are running backwards! The locomotive numbers, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #12 of 12.
Photo Date:  12/21/1950  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 4:21:39 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
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Views:  125   Comments: 0


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