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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-4-4-4Built As:PRR 5511 (4-4-4-4)
Serial Number:4571Order No:
Frame Number: Built:2/1946
Notes:PRR Class T-1.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
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PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/17/1946  Upload Date: 7/29/2022 8:20:23 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 5511, T-1, 1946
Description:  Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Photo taken on Saturday, 17 August 1946.
Photo Date:  8/17/1946  Upload Date: 6/20/2020 10:53:20 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  421   Comments: 0
"Modified T-1 Class," Page 84, 1947
Title:  "Modified T-1 Class," Page 84, 1947
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "PRR's Modified T-1 Class: Locomotive Of The Month." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 84. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/30/2017 3:54:51 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  572   Comments: 0
"Modified T-1 Class," Page 85, 1947
Title:  "Modified T-1 Class," Page 85, 1947
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "PRR's Modified T-1 Class: Locomotive Of The Month." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 85. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of service. Note: In the "Specifications" Box ~> Actually, the PRR built "5500-5524," while the Baldwin Locomotive Works built "5525-5549."
Photo Date:  12/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/30/2017 3:56:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
"Modern Power For Today's Trains: 1949," Page 10
Title:  "Modern Power For Today's Trains: 1949," Page 10
Description:  Here is page ten of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains: 1949." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Depicted here is PRR engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years' service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1949  Upload Date: 7/14/2020 7:04:05 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
PRR 5511, T-1, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 5511, T-1, c. 1957
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Partially visible in the right distance is the very top of the Tipple.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/8/2021 11:43:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5511(4-4-4-4)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
"Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Title:  "Duplex-Drives," Page 20, 1959
Description:  Here is page five of a ten-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Duplex-Drives." It was published originally in the November 1959 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Top Photo, Revised Caption: "Pioneer T-1 6110 startled railroad world of [1942] with her unique shark, or yachet, nose from the pen of the inimitable Raymond Loewy." PRR engine #6110 is a T-1 built by Baldwin during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Altoona version of T-1 had a shorter nose for easier construction, as well as raised skirts for greater accessibility." PRR engine #5511 is a T-1 built in Juniata during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Paint flakes off her flanks and grime accumulates upon her running gear as the 5546, still a youngster, stands in storage at Altoona." PRR engine #5546 is a T-1 built by Balding during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956. (Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.)
Photo Date:  11/1/1959  Upload Date: 10/29/2019 6:42:34 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN) PRR 5511(4-4-4-4) PRR 5546(UNKNOWN)
Views:  584   Comments: 0


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