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Title:
PRR 2004, BF-16, c. 1964
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2004 and #9714. Both were built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #2004 was constructed in July of 1951 and retied in July of 1966, while #9714 was built in January of 1951 and also retired in July of 1966. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FUC Productions.
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
8/29/2023 8:58:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2004(RF-16A)
PRR 9714(RF-16A)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 53, 1996
Description:
Here is page 36 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 53. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #8546, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #2040, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in October of 1959. Bottom Photo: Shown here are PRR engines #2004 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2004 is a BF-16 built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Photo taken from the 7th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/19/2017 1:15:54 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 8546(GP7)
PRR 2040(2-10-0)
PRR 2004(RF-16A)
Views:
822
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2005, BF-16, 1962
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1962. Shown here are PRR engines #2005, #9705-B, and #9724. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2005 and #9724 are BF-16's built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9705-B is a BF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are stopped in front of the Altoona Passenger Station, while the crew awaits permission to proceed up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West..
Photo Date:
9/24/1962
Upload Date:
10/13/2016 12:24:12 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2005(RF-16A)
PRR 9705-B(DR4-4-15)
PRR 9724(RF-16A)
Views:
1396
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2006, BF-16, 1955
Description:
BYC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just East of the Brick Yard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2006 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #2006 is a BF-16 constructed by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in August of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A trio is approaching the Brick Yard Crossing with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
7/23/1955
Upload Date:
1/19/2021 10:17:27 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2006(RF-16A)
Views:
330
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2006, BF-16, 1956
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2006, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in August of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/29/1956
Upload Date:
8/30/2018 12:41:16 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2006(RF-16A)
Views:
651
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2006, BF-16, 1964
Description:
Tipton. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tipton, Pennsylvania, on 05 January 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2006 and 9736-B. Both are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. They are pulling a 36-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train along with caboose #477700.
Photo Date:
1/5/1964
Upload Date:
8/24/2016 1:15:29 AM
Location:
Tipton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 2006(RF-16A)
PRR 9736-B(RF-16A)
Views:
703
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 2006, BF-16, c. 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2006 and another "BF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2006 was constructed in August of 1951 and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B duo is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a Pennsy TrucTrain. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
11/30/2021 7:11:28 AM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2006(RF-16A)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2007, BF-16, 1959
Description:
Buckley. Here is a photo via Harold Buckley, Jr., that was taken in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2007, a BF-16 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#3 of 12)
Photo Date:
7/25/1959
Upload Date:
4/15/2019 1:33:16 PM
Location:
New Castle, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2007(RF-16A)
Views:
343
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9574, BF-15, 1962
Description:
Wye Switches. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Wye Switches in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 1 August 1962. Shown here (L to R) are engines #9574 and #2008. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9574 is a BF-15 built in March of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963. #2008 is a BF-16 built in October of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. These two Baldwin "Sharks" and N-5 cabin car # 477719 have just come from East Altoona. They are about to cross US Route 22, after which they will stop and back into the Hollidaysburg Yards, pick-up a freight train, and then head up the New Portage Branch to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/1/1962
Upload Date:
8/24/2016 3:00:49 PM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9574(DR4-4-15)
PRR 2008(RF-16A)
Views:
957
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9739, BF-16, 1964
Description:
4th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 September 1964. Shown here are PRR engines #9739, #2008-B, and #9701. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9739 and #2008-B are BF-16's built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9701 is a BF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are stopped just short of the 4th Street Bridge, awaiting orders to pull a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Visible on the right is Altoona's one-track loading and unloading facility for TrucTrain flatcars. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
9/23/1964
Upload Date:
10/1/2016 1:28:25 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 9739(RF-16A)
PRR 2008-B(RF-16A)
PRR 9701(DR4-4-15)
Views:
1265
Comments:
1
Title:
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 38, 2008
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 38. Partial Caption: "The PRR acquired its first diesel-electric locomotive as early as June 1937, but dieselization did not arrive until after World War II. Baldwin model RF-16 No. 2008, built in the 1950-1952 period, enters Horseshoe Curve." Engine #2008 is a BF-16 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1951, rated at 1,600 HP, and retired in July of 1966.
Photo Date:
1/1/2008
Upload Date:
8/16/2018 2:06:11 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2008(RF-16A)
Views:
311
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2009, BF-16, 1962
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Blawnox, Pennsylvania, on 27 March 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2009 and two more "Shark" units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2009 is a BF-16 constructed in October of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
3/27/1962
Upload Date:
2/1/2019 11:15:40 AM
Location:
Blawnox, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2009(RF-16A)
Views:
599
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took from the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Here is a near-ground-level view facing westward. In addition to the many dead-lined PRR Diesels and passenger cars, the half-Roundhouse and the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata are also visible. At right is PRR engine #2010-B, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in 1952 and rated at 1,600 HP.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:39:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2010-B(RF-16A)
Views:
992
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9735, BF-16, 1962
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Rodney Peterson that was taken at Jack's Run near Mount Union, Pennsylvania, on 29 September 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9735 and #2011. Both are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9735 was built in May of 1951 and retired in July of 1966, while #2011 was built in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967. ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 20)
Photo Date:
9/29/1962
Upload Date:
7/27/2020 12:30:44 PM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9735(RF-16A)
PRR 2011(RF-16A)
Views:
507
Comments:
0
Title:
"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 15, 1978
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "The World's Largest Railroad Shops." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 15. Partial Caption: "These were the kiss of death for Pennsy's great fleet of steamers. #9807 leads an A-B-B-A [set of] late model F-7's into Altoona with an eastbound perishable freight past a set of Baldwin RF-16's." Visible in the background (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9807 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9807 is an EF-15A built in April of 1951 and retired in October of 1967. Partially visible in the foreground is PRR engine #2011, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967. Photo by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 9th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
4/1/1978
Upload Date:
10/5/2023 9:43:09 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9807(F7A)
PRR 2011(RF-16A)
Views:
86
Comments:
0
Title:
"Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 28, 1978
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 15-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Soliloquy Of Altoona." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 28. Partial Caption: "A three-unit Shark idles at the ready track." Shown here (F to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2011 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2011 is a BF-16 built in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 9th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
4/1/1978
Upload Date:
2/21/2020 1:15:14 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2011(RF-16A)
Views:
218
Comments:
0
Title:
"Grif Teller," Back Cover, 1953
Description:
Here is the back cover associated with a one-page article entitled "Grif Teller: PRR Calendar Artist." It was published originally on the January 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Implied Caption: "Calendar scene for 1953 shows Pennsylvania Railroad trains on main line near Steubenville, Ohio." The painting proper is called "Crossroads Of Commerce." Depicted in the center (F to R) are engine #5898 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. Also depicted (R to L) are engine #2012 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2012 was built in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967.
Photo Date:
1/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/4/2022 11:50:28 AM
Location:
Steubenville, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
Views:
219
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1953
Description:
Here is the 28th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1953. Depicted in the center (F to R) are PRR engine #5898 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. Also depicted (R to L) are PRR engine #2012 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2012 was constructed in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
1/27/2022 6:11:54 PM
Location:
Steubenville, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
Views:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2012, BF-16, 1963
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2012 and another "Shark" A-unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2012 is a BF-16 constructed in February of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
2/21/2018 1:48:58 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
Views:
686
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2012, BF-16, c. 1963
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Toledo, Ohio, c. 1963. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Baldwin RF-16 #2012, 1600-hp, at Toledo, Ohio." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2012 and another "Shark" whose number is not recorded. #2012 is a BF-16 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-23).
Photo Date:
11/7/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 2:50:00 AM
Location:
Toledo, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
Views:
499
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9700, BF-15A, 1964
Description:
8th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 January 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9700, #2014-B, #9700-B, and #2012. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9700 is a BF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #2014-B is BF-16 built in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #9700-B is a BF-15A built in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #2012 is BF-16 built in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata with a 100-car coal train destined for Enola and points East. Visible in the immediate background are at least eight cabin cars and PRR engine #7923, an ES-12 built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. Several ALCo road switchers are on the move and will soon pass the Juniata E&M Shop on the far right.
Photo Date:
1/12/1964
Upload Date:
9/13/2016 11:55:02 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9700(DR4-4-15)
PRR 2014-B(RF-16A)
PRR 9700-B(DR4-4-15)
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
PRR 7923(SW1200)
Views:
2734
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2013, BF-16, 1959
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 15 November 1959. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2013 and two more "Sharks" whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2013 was built in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. This A-B-A set is passing under Signal Bridge #1142 with what appears to be an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Western Pennsylvania. Blue Mountain dominates the distance. ("Stoneborobranch"; #49 of 56)
Photo Date:
11/15/1959
Upload Date:
9/13/2020 8:47:21 AM
Location:
Perdix, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2013(RF-16A)
Views:
455
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2015, BF-16, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 June 1958. Parked in the East Altoona Locomotive Ready Tracks (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2015 and #9711. Both are BF-16's built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2015 was constructed in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967, while #9711 was built in December of 1950 and retired in July of 1966. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/25/1958
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:28:15 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2015(RF-16A)
PRR 9711(RF-16A)
Views:
209
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9711, BF-16, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 June 1958. Parked in the East Altoona Locomotive Ready Tracks (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9711 and #2015. Both are BF-16's built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9711 was constructed in December of 1950 and retired in July of 1966, while #2015 was built in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #9854, an EFP-15 built by GM-EMD in June of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/25/1958
Upload Date:
7/19/2022 7:58:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9711(RF-16A)
PRR 2015(RF-16A)
PRR 9854(FP7A)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9450, FF-16, c. 1964
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9450 and #2015. #9450 is an FF-16 built by Fairbanks-Morse in September of 1950, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in April of 1965. #2015 is a BF-16 constructed by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
11/6/2020 8:37:36 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9450(CFA16-4)
PRR 2015(RF-16A)
Views:
414
Comments:
0
Title:
"Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 29, 1996
Description:
Here is page 16 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 29. Top Photo Caption: "BF-16 #2015, in original paint, leads a merchandise consist westbound, across Rockville Bridge, December 1954." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2015 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2015 is a BF-16 built in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Bottom Photo Caption: "Two PRR BF-16Z, including #5785. These were formerly classed BP-20 before regearing in 1952 for freight service. South Amboy, N.J., 1957." Photo by Don Wood.
Photo Date:
6/21/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 4:44:30 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2015(RF-16A)
PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
6065
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2017, BF-16, 1952
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Newport, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1952. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2017 and two "BF" Class B-units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by Baldwin. #2016 was constructed in March of 1952 and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-B set is passing through the Newport Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for the Enola Yards. At the far right, the Newport Bridge crosses the Juniata River. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/30/1952
Upload Date:
9/13/2020 8:48:32 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2017(RF-16A)
Views:
469
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2017, BF-16, 1955
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 January 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2017 and two "BF" Class B-units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by Baldwin. #2017 is a BF-16 constructed in March of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-B trio is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
1/16/1955
Upload Date:
3/3/2019 3:23:47 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 2017(RF-16A)
Views:
560
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2017, BF-16, 1963
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, in April of 1963. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2017, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
4/16/1963
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 4:06:50 PM
Location:
Conemaugh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2017(RF-16A)
Views:
44
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR RF-16A 2018
Description:
Taken in the mid-1950s at an unknown location
Photo Date:
1/1/1955
Upload Date:
9/16/2021 8:47:29 PM
Location:
Unknown, US
Author:
Unknown
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2018(RF-16A)
Views:
187
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2020
Description:
Photo by Al Chione, date eastimated
Photo Date:
3/1/1958
Upload Date:
6/4/2009 1:35:20 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Ryan Kertis
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2020(RF-16A)
Views:
2960
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2021, BF-16, 1963
Description:
Volkmer. Here is a color photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in February of 1963. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2021 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2021 was constructed in March of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967. Visible at the right is a trio of "EF" Class units built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each.
Photo Date:
2/2/1963
Upload Date:
3/4/2021 5:25:13 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2021(RF-16A)
Views:
290
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2022, BF-16, 1961
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by J. David Ingles that was taken in Detroit, Michigan, in June of 1961. Photo Caption: "Baldwin RF-16 #2002, 1600-hp, at Detroit, Mich." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2022 and #9576. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2022 is a BF-16 built in March of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967. #9576 is a BF-15 built in March of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-25).
Photo Date:
6/21/1961
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 1:28:34 AM
Location:
Detroit, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2022(RF-16A)
PRR 9576(DR4-4-15)
Views:
897
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2022, BF-16, 1964
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 08 March 1964. Shown here is PRR engine #2022, a BF-16 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It and two other Baldwin "Sharks" are pulling an eastbound freight train under the 7th Street Bridge into the Altoona Yards. Visible behind it are portions of PRR engines #7070 and #9766-B, which are waiting for orders to proceed with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train.
Photo Date:
3/8/1964
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 3:04:51 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2022(RF-16A)
PRR 7070(GP9)
Views:
472
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2023, BF-16, c. 1966
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2023, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note that the original paint scheme is bleeding through a newer one. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
7/25/2021 6:27:37 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2023(RF-16A)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2024, BF-16, c. 1957
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William F. Herrmann that was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2024, #8470, #9643, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #2024 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967. #8470 is an AS-16M constructed by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #9643 is an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in March of 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/4/1957
Upload Date:
10/5/2021 5:35:24 AM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2024(RF-16A)
PRR 8470(RS3)
PRR 9643(F7A)
Views:
329
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy lineup.
Description:
Photo Date:
10/1/1958
Upload Date:
6/25/2012 2:51:10 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
William Volkmer
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2025(RF-16A)
PRR 9738(RF-16A)
PRR 9683(F3A)
Views:
2416
Comments:
8
Title:
PRR 2025, BF-16, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania RR." No postmark. Caption On Reverse: "A line of Pennsy units ready for service at Erie, Pennsylvania, October 1958. EMD and Baldwin built freight power are in this unposed view. Photo by William D. Volkmer." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2025, #9738, and #9683. #2025 and #9738 were both built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2025 was built in April of 1952 and retired in January of 1967, while #9738 was built in May of 1951 and retired July of 1966. #9683 is an EH-15 built by GM-EMD in February of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A.
Photo Date:
10/27/1958
Upload Date:
3/8/2019 10:30:12 AM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2025(RF-16A)
PRR 9738(RF-16A)
PRR 9683(F3A)
Views:
701
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2025, BF-16, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania, on 27 October 1958. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2025, #9738, and #9683. #2025 and #9738 were both built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2025 was built in April of 1952 and retired in January of 1967, while #9738 was built in May of 1951 and retired July of 1966. #9683 is an EH-15 built by GM-EMD in February of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A.
Photo Date:
10/27/1958
Upload Date:
4/17/2019 7:47:12 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2025(RF-16A)
PRR 9738(RF-16A)
PRR 9683(F3A)
Views:
814
Comments:
1
Title:
East Altoona Deadline, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here are the PRR's locomotive deadline tracks in East Altoona, Pennsylvania. Many makes and models are represented, including Fairbanks-Morse ERIE's and Baldwin "Shark" #2025.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
8/18/2016 4:16:51 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 2025(RF-16A)
Views:
957
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2026, BF-16, 1961
Description:
4th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during January of 1961. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2026 and #9594. Both are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each; #2026 was built in 1952, but #9594 was built in 1951. Visible on the far left are some of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
1/22/1961
Upload Date:
9/28/2016 3:13:07 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2026(RF-16A)
PRR 9594(RF-16A)
Views:
926
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2026, BF-16, c. 1966
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2026 and another "BF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. #2026 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in April of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. Looks to me like it's blown a gasket or two! Note the white pigeon, perched on the bridge, observing the action. Produced and distributed by the Lake Shore Railway Historical Society.
Photo Date:
11/14/1966
Upload Date:
7/29/2021 4:01:58 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2026(RF-16A)
Views:
183
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2027, BF-16, 1966
Description:
Waters. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here are numerous deadlined locomotives. Among them (L to R) are PRR engines #2027, #9737, and #9735. All are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2027 was built in 1952, but #9737 and #9735 were built in 1951. Also visible are locomotives built by EMD and Lima-Hamilton.
Photo Date:
2/19/1966
Upload Date:
8/22/2016 5:08:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 2027(RF-16A)
PRR 9737(RF-16A)
PRR 9735(RF-16A)
Views:
978
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2027, BF-16, 1966
Description:
Waters. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here are numerous deadlined locomotives. Among them (L to R) are PRR engines #2027, #9737, and #9735. All are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2027 was built in 1952, but #9737 and #9735 were built in 1951. Also visible are locomotives built by EMD and Lima-Hamilton.
Photo Date:
2/19/1966
Upload Date:
8/22/2016 5:10:13 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 2027(RF-16A)
PRR 9737(RF-16A)
PRR 9735(RF-16A)
Views:
688
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 52, 1996
Description:
Here is page 35 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 52. Middle Photo: Shown here are PRR engines #2027 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #2027 is a BF-16 built in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR F-39 "TrucTrain" flat car #470609.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/19/2017 1:11:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2027(RF-16A)
Views:
458
Comments:
0
Title:
NYC 3820
Description:
Date approximated from processing date on slide. David Ingles photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:
6/1/1961
Upload Date:
10/21/2023 9:35:13 PM
Location:
Detroit, MI
Author:
David Ingles
Categories:
Roster,Yard
Locomotives:
NYC 3820(RF-16A)
NYC 3703(RF-16A)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
NYC 3708
Description:
(Date approximate)
Photo Date:
9/14/1968
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 8:42:44 PM
Location:
Brownsville, PA
Author:
Robert Farkas
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
NYC 3708(RF-16A)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
Title:
Monongahela 3708
Description:
Rear view of a Shark - Yes, the locomotive has a slight lean. (Date approximate)
Photo Date:
5/25/1969
Upload Date:
2/25/2014 11:03:03 AM
Location:
Brownsville, PA
Author:
Robert Farkas
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
MGA 3708(RF-16A)
Views:
537
Comments:
1
Title:
Monongahela 3708
Description:
(Date approximate)
Photo Date:
5/25/1969
Upload Date:
2/25/2014 11:07:58 AM
Location:
Brownsville, PA
Author:
Robert Farkas
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
MGA 3708(RF-16A)
Views:
960
Comments:
7
Title:
NYC 3812 & 3709
Description:
Harry L. Juday photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:
4/23/1966
Upload Date:
10/21/2023 8:55:32 PM
Location:
Sharonville, OH
Author:
Harry L. Juday
Categories:
Roster,Yard
Locomotives:
NYC 3812(RF-16A)
NYC 3709(RF-16A)
Views:
61
Comments:
0
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