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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:  407   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:  485   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
Locomotives: 
Views:  271   Comments: 1
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
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Views:  420   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:  383   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:  375   Comments: 2
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:  141   Comments: 0


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