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5/23/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:6/12/1946 - 6/12/1946
Album Info:Here are 20 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam freight locomotives from the collection of Mr. John S. Fisher. All were purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Allan Fisher on 07 May 2022. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when specified.
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PRR 7554, H-10S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 7554, H-10S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7554 and an unidentified "L" Class (2-8-2) "Mikado" (see Mr. Robert Hess's comment below). #7554 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during September of 1913 and retired in May of 1951 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 11:20:37 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7554(2-8-0) PRR 2861(2-8-2)
Views:  118   Comments: 1
PRR "Consolidated," 2-8-0, c. 1938
Title:  PRR "Consolidated," 2-8-0, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Columbia City, Indiana, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "H" Class (2-8-0) "Consolidated" steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #2 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 8:39:46 AM
Location:  Columbia City, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
PRR 4382, I-1SA, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 4382, I-1SA, c. 1947
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4382, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1942, and retired in March of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1947  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 6:45:18 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4382(2-10-0)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
PRR 4578, I-1SA, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 4578, I-1SA, c. 1947
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4578 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4578 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1940, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #4 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1947  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 6:32:38 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4578(2-10-0)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
PRR 4612, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4612, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4612 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4612 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1935, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #5 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 7:12:04 AM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4612(2-10-0)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
PRR "Decapod," 2-10-0, c. 1938
Title:  PRR "Decapod," 2-10-0, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam engine. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train into the Enola Yards. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #6 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1938  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 8:37:59 AM
Location:  Summerdale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  66   Comments: 0
PRR 6482, J-1A, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6482, J-1A, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6482, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during April of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 6:22:42 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6482(2-10-4)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
PRR 6482, J-1A, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6482, J-1A, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6482, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during April of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 6:24:16 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6482(2-10-4)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
PRR 1369, L-1S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 1369, L-1S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in June of 1959 after 44 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 7:11:40 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1369(2-8-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
PRR 1596, L-1S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1596, L-1S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a time-exposure via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1596, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1915 and retired in November of 1958 after 43 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #10 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 11:22:52 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1596(2-8-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, c. 1938
Title:  PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "L" Class (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1938  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 6:02:42 PM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
PRR 6832, M-1, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 6832, M-1, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. Note its reflection in the water of the nearest trackpan! The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 2:37:45 PM
Location:  Newport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
PRR 6902, M-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6902, M-1, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6902, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 6:30:27 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6902(4-8-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
PRR 6963, M-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6963, M-1, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6963, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman standing on the tender's deck! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #14 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 6:32:07 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6963(4-8-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
PRR 6765, M-1A, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6765, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 2:35:53 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6765(4-8-2)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
PRR 6736, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6736, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is a time-exposure via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6736, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #9733, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #16 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 2:33:51 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6736(4-8-2) PRR 9733(RF-16A)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
PRR "Mountain," 4-8-2, c. 1938
Title:  PRR "Mountain," 4-8-2, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam engine. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a "Bobber" on their way back to the Enola Yards. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #17 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1938  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 8:35:52 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
PRR "Santa Fe," 2-10-2, c. 1938
Title:  PRR "Santa Fe," 2-10-2, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "N" Class (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1938  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 10:32:53 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
PRR "Santa Fe," 2-10-2, c. 1938
Title:  PRR "Santa Fe," 2-10-2, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "N" Class (2-10-2) "Santa Fe" steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #18 of 20.
Photo Date:  1/23/1938  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 6:29:45 PM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
PRR "Duplex," 4-4-6-4, c. 1946
Title:  PRR "Duplex," 4-4-6-4, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is the tender-end of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "Q" Class (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #20 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/28/2022 10:30:40 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
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Views:  80   Comments: 0


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