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Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 17, 1996
Title:  Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 17, 1996
Description:  Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 17. Partial Caption: "The wreck crew at the Red Arrow Train Wreck at Bennington Curve, located three-quarters of a mile east of the Gallitzin Tunnel. Feb. 17, 1947." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3547, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in May of 1951 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 7:36:26 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3547(2-8-0)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
PRR 2-8-0 #3548 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 2-8-0 #3548 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Here is an example of an H9s Consolidation. The note on the back lists the location as "West Philadelphia".
Photo Date:  8/19/1947  Upload Date: 1/29/2014 7:13:00 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3548(2-8-0)
Views:  1352   Comments: 0
PRR 3548, H-9S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3548, H-9S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 20 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3548, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1957 after 44 years of service. Wave to the Hostler! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/20/1955  Upload Date: 9/19/2024 2:25:40 PM
Location:  Camden, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3548(2-8-0)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
PRR 3548, H-9S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3548, H-9S, c. 1955
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3548, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #31 of 68)
Photo Date:  8/30/1955  Upload Date: 6/10/2025 10:29:52 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3548(2-8-0)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
PRR 3548, H-9S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3548, H-9S, c. 1955
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3548, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. Immediately ahead of it is PRR N-5C cabin car #477873. The names of the photographer and the two Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #36 of 68)
Photo Date:  9/22/1955  Upload Date: 6/10/2025 10:28:18 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 3548(2-8-0)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
PRR 3553, H-9S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 3553, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3553, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B numbered "6604" during January of 1909, renumbered "3553" in August of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in June of 1918, and retired in October of 1955 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded ~ but note the Apteka Drug Store on the corner of West Penn Street and North Beeson Avenue. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 16.
Photo Date:  10/7/1949  Upload Date: 5/16/2018 11:53:06 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3553(2-8-0)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
PRR 3554, H-9S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3554, H-9S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Erie, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3554, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8B number "6605" during November of 1911, renumbered "3354" in 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1917, and retired in September of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/11/2023 10:06:31 PM
Location:  Erie, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3554(2-8-0)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
PRR 3554, H-9S, 1948
Title:  PRR 3554, H-9S, 1948
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 9 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3554, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8B number "6605" during November of 1911, renumbered "3354" in 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1917, and retired in September of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. Partly visible at the far left is an unidentified GG-1 electric. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/9/1948  Upload Date: 8/2/2024 11:33:01 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3554(2-8-0)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR 3556, H-9S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3556, H-9S, 1956
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Worthington, Ohio, on 7 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3556, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8SB number "6607" during November of 1911, renumbered "3556" in 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in June of 1918, and retired in October of 1958 after 47 years. It's passing WORTHINGTON Tower with a two-hopper train; the number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded.
Photo Date:  6/7/1956  Upload Date: 1/3/2019 11:24:22 AM
Location:  Worthington, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3556(2-8-0)
Views:  594   Comments: 0
PRR 3556, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 3556, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3556, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8SB number "6607" during November of 1911, renumbered "3556" in 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in June of 1918, and retired in October of 1958 after 47 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's on its way to the scrapper, having lost its bell and front coupler. (#17 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/20/1957  Upload Date: 1/16/2021 8:56:19 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3556(2-8-0)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
PRR 3560, H-9S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3560, H-9S, 1955
Description:  Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at Grogan Yard in Columbus, Ohio, on 12 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3560, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S and numbered "6611" during November of 1911, renumbered "3560" in 1913, later rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in October of 1956 after 45 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/12/1955  Upload Date: 8/31/2018 3:51:16 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3560(2-8-0)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
PRR 3560, H-9S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3560, H-9S, 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in June of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3560 and two other locomotives whose numbers are not recorded. #3560 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S and numbered "6611" during November of 1911, renumbered "3560" in 1913, later rebuilt as an H-9S, and retired in October of 1956 after 45 years of service.
Photo Date:  6/21/1956  Upload Date: 8/31/2018 3:53:23 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3560(2-8-0)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
PRR 3564, H-8B, 1938
Title:  PRR 3564, H-8B, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3564, an H-8B (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as number "6615" during November of 1911, renumbered "3564" in 1913, and retired in November of 1938 after 27 years of faithful service. Wave to the Fireman! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/10/1938  Upload Date: 8/2/2024 11:34:15 PM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3564(2-8-0)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
PRR 4124, H-9S, 1956
Title:  PRR 4124, H-9S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by Charles E. Winters that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 7 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4124, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in October of 1911, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in January of 1960 after 49 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/7/1956  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 9:06:01 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4124(2-8-0)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
PRR 4124, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 4124, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William V. Russell that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 3 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4124, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B in October of 1911, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in January of 1960 after 49 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/3/1957  Upload Date: 12/29/2019 10:18:08 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4124(2-8-0)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
PRR 5250, H-9S, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5250, H-9S, c. 1953
Description:  Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Ready Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #5250, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as number "3477" during July of 1913, renumbered "6255" in 1915, renumbered "5250" in 1917, and retired in July of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 31)
Photo Date:  7/7/1953  Upload Date: 6/9/2025 7:49:41 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5250(2-8-0)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
PRR 2-8-0 #7034 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 2-8-0 #7034 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Here is one of the slightly later Consolidations, a member of the H10s class built by the Altoona Shops between 1913-16. Unknown date, location or photographer.
Photo Date:  6/1/1950  Upload Date: 1/29/2014 7:13:55 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 7034(2-8-0)
Views:  657   Comments: 0
PRR 2-8-0 #7199 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 2-8-0 #7199 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Finally a shot of a PRR Consolidation (H10s class) working in the Hoosier state doing what it did best - long slow drag even into the 1950's.
Photo Date:  6/24/1953  Upload Date: 1/29/2014 7:14:07 AM
Location:  Frankfort, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 7199(2-8-0)
Views:  984   Comments: 3
PRR 7353, H-4, c. 1925
Title:  PRR 7353, H-4, c. 1925
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7353, an H-4 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, & Chicago Railroad number "353" during 1901, renumbered PRR "7353" in 1902, and retired in April of 1925 after 24 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1925  Upload Date: 10/13/2022 8:43:10 AM
Location:  New Castle, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7353(2-8-0)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
PRR 7505, H-10S, 1929
Title:  PRR 7505, H-10S, 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via William E. Grant that was taken in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7505, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A during December of 1907, rebuilt as an H-10S in December of 1918, and retired in November of 1949 after 42 years of faithful service. Perhaps this is some sort of excursion run? Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 1/10/2024 5:48:16 PM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 7505(2-8-0)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
PRR 7508, H-10S, 1937
Title:  PRR 7508, H-10S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 13 August 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7508, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A during December of 1907 and rebuilt as an H-10S in November of 1915. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/13/1937  Upload Date: 1/10/2024 10:45:10 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7508(2-8-0)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
PRR 8019, H-10S, 1948
Title:  PRR 8019, H-10S, 1948
Description:  Here is a steam locomotive portrait by D.W. Eldridge that was taken in Peoria, Illinois, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8019, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8C in March of 1912, rebuilt as an H-10S in September of 1915, and retired in September of 1955 after 43 years of faithful service. (#4 of 20)
Photo Date:  5/23/1948  Upload Date: 11/29/2021 5:29:06 PM
Location:  Peoria, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8019(2-8-0)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
PRR 8030, H-10S, 1946
Title:  PRR 8030, H-10S, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 15 September 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8030, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SC during October of 1912, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in August of 1918, and retired in January of 1950 after 38 years of faithful service. The name of the Railroader peering over the marker light at the far left is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/15/1946  Upload Date: 9/27/2022 6:57:13 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8030(2-8-0)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
PRR 6348, B-6SB, 1948
Title:  PRR 6348, B-6SB, 1948
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6348, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during August of 1926 and retired in February of 1949. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #8030, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SC during October of 1912, rebuilt as an H-10S in August of 1918, and retired in January of 1950. (#8 of 40)
Photo Date:  5/23/1948  Upload Date: 2/22/2021 6:46:40 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6348(0-6-0) PRR 8030(2-8-0)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
PRR 8061, H-10S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 8061, H-10S, c. 1950
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8061, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SC during November of 1912, rebuilt as an H-10S in May of 1918, and retired in April of 1950 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  1/23/1950  Upload Date: 1/6/2019 12:35:17 AM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 8061(2-8-0)
Views:  914   Comments: 1
PRR H10s 2-8-0 8257
Title:  PRR H10s 2-8-0 8257
Description:  Taken by an unknown photographer during the early 1950s.
Photo Date:  1/1/1952  Upload Date: 8/12/2022 10:22:39 PM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 8257(2-8-0)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
PRR 8304, H-10S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 8304, H-10S, c. 1948
Description:  Here is a steam locomotive portrait by D.W. Eldridge that was taken in Peoria, Illinois, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8304, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8C in March of 1912, rebuilt as an H-10S in January of 1918, and retired in May of 1952 after 40 years of service. (#6 of 20)
Photo Date:  8/8/1948  Upload Date: 2/12/2025 12:57:32 AM
Location:  Peoria, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8304(2-8-0)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
PRR 2-8-0 #8618
Title:  PRR 2-8-0 #8618
Description:  As the dispatcher in the station and fellow trainman watch, this H class Consolidation gets underway with a blast of smoke from its stack. Built by the PRR Altoona shops as an H8a class with the original number of 1831 in 2/1908, it was later rebuilt in 12/1915 as an H10s. Unfortunately no location, date, or photographer was listed on the back of the photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1949  Upload Date: 9/25/2013 6:54:08 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8618(2-8-0)
Views:  642   Comments: 2
PRR 8624, H-10S, 1947
Title:  PRR 8624, H-10S, 1947
Description:  Here is a steam locomotive portrait by D.W. Eldridge that was taken in Peoria, Illinois, on 7 July 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8624, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A in February of 1908, rebuilt as an H-10S in December of 1915, and retired in May of 1952 after 44 years. (#8 of 20)
Photo Date:  7/7/1947  Upload Date: 12/1/2021 9:31:50 PM
Location:  Peoria, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8624(2-8-0)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
PRR 8949, H-10S, 1949
Title:  PRR 8949, H-10S, 1949
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by J.J. Buckley that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, in December of 1949. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8949 and three GM-EMD "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. #8949 was built in Juniata as an H-8C during March of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9SC in February of 1916, rebuilt as an H-10S in April of 1920, and retired in May of 1950 after 38 years of faithful service. Nothin' like some steam-powered help on a freezin' Winter's morn!
Photo Date:  12/21/1949  Upload Date: 6/20/2018 4:48:36 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 8949(2-8-0)
Views:  13515   Comments: 0
PRR 9386, H-9SA, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9386, H-9SA, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Garfield, Ohio, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9386, an H-9SA (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A during November of 1907, rebuilt as an H-9SA in November of 1925, and retired in January of 1949 after 42 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman! The road number of the N-6 cabin car pictured here is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/11/2023 10:07:17 PM
Location:  Garfield, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9386(2-8-0)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
PRR 9389, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 9389, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9389, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A during November of 1907, rebuilt as an H-10S in November of 1915, renumbered "9948" in November of 1949, and retired in March of 1953 after 46 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/17/2019 9:33:27 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9389(2-8-0)
Views:  696   Comments: 0
PRR 9401, H-10S, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 9401, H-10S, c. 1945
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9401, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A during November of 1907, rebuilt as an H-10S in September of 1917, and renumbered "9953" in December of 1949, and retired in October of 1956 after 49 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#15 of 40)
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 5/16/2025 11:15:17 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9401(2-8-0)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
PRR 9885, H-10S, c. 1940
Title:  PRR 9885, H-10S, c. 1940
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, circa 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9885, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8A during 1911, rebuilt as an H-10S in January of 1917, and retired in March of 1952 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1940  Upload Date: 6/9/2018 2:03:56 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9885(2-8-0)
Views:  1200   Comments: 0
PRR 9989, H-10S, 1954
Title:  PRR 9989, H-10S, 1954
Description:  Here is an original photo by John S. Fisher that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, in November of 1954. Caption On Reverse: "PRR H-10 Consolidation. Columbus, Ohio. Nov. '54." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9989, an H-10S built in Juniata as Vandalia H-8C number "419" during February of 1912, rebuilt by Vandalia as H-8SC number "361" in September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8824" in 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in November of 1920, renumbered "9889" in 1951, later renumbered "9989," and retired in August of 1957 after 45 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 6:30:17 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9989(2-8-0)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
PRR 7234, H-10S, 1956
Title:  PRR 7234, H-10S, 1956
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by William K. Viekman that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1956. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania H-10's, 2-8-0's, Nos. 7234, 9989, 9895, and 8173, Sandusky, Ohio, 1956." Shown here are four Pennsylvania Railroad "Consolidations" built by four different firms. #7234 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "7234" during December of 1913, renumbered "7563" in 1958, and retired in October of 1958. #9989 was built in Juniata as Vandalia H-8C number "419" during February of 1912, rebuilt by Vandalia as H-8SC number "361" in September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8824" in 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in November of 1920, renumbered "9889" in 1951, later renumbered "9989," and retired in August of 1957. #9895 was built by the American Locomotive Company during June of 1913 and retired in October of 1957. #8173 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1915 and retired in October of 1957. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam Power ~ East and West" that's produced by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (816-11).
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/28/2019 3:06:51 PM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7234(2-8-0) PRR 9989(2-8-0) PRR 9895(2-8-0) PRR 8173(2-8-0)
Views:  879   Comments: 1
PRR 9989, H-10S, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 9989, H-10S, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the first of two successive original photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in November of 1956. Caption On Reverse: "PRR H-10 Consolidation at Sandusky. #5012 at left is a Santa Fe engine. Nov. 1956." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9989, an H-10S built in Juniata as Vandalia H-8C number "419" during February of 1912, rebuilt by Vandalia as H-8SC number "361" in September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8824" in 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in November of 1920, renumbered "9889" in 1951, later renumbered "9989," and retired in August of 1957 after 45 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  11/14/1956  Upload Date: 5/16/2022 11:30:19 AM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9989(2-8-0) ATSF 5012(2-10-4)
Views:  482   Comments: 1
PRR 9989, H-10S, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 9989, H-10S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the second of two successive original photos by John S. Fisher that were taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in November of 1956. Caption On Reverse: "PRR H-10 Consolidation at Sandusky, Ohio, engine terminal. Nov. 1956." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9989, an H-10S built in Juniata as Vandalia H-8C number "419" during February of 1912, rebuilt by Vandalia as H-8SC number "361" in September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8824" in 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in November of 1920, renumbered "9889" in 1951, later renumbered "9989," and retired in August of 1957 after 45 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  11/14/1956  Upload Date: 5/16/2022 11:31:09 AM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9989(2-8-0)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
PRR 9989, H-10S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 9989, H-10S, c. 1957
Description:  Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9989, an H-10S built in Juniata as Vandalia H-8C number "419" during February of 1912, rebuilt by Vandalia as H-8SC number "361" in September of 1916, renumbered PRR "8824" in 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S in November of 1920, renumbered "9889" in 1951, later renumbered "9989," and retired in August of 1957 after 45 years of faithful service. Note that the bell and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#24 of 33)
Photo Date:  7/13/1957  Upload Date: 5/15/2025 5:06:51 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9989(2-8-0)
Views:  75   Comments: 0


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