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Baldwin Locomotive Works DR6-4-2000
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Pictures of PRR 5785
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
BLW DR6-4-2000
Built As:
PRR 5785A (DR6-4-2000)
Serial Number:
73520
Order No:
Frame Number:
Built:
11/1948
Notes:
PRR Class BP-20; rebuilt as a BF-16Z.
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000)
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Title:
PRR "Altoona Interlude," Page 63, 1949
Description:
Here is page seven of a 14-page camera study by W.A. Feibelman entitled "Altoona Interlude." It was published originally in his (1979) monograph entitled "Rails To Pittsburgh: 1945-1970," page 63. Top Photo Caption: "Having arrived at Altoona, the fireman is leaving the mirror-shiny Sharknose 5785, which is less than a year old." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5785 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, rebuilt as a BF-16Z freight unit rated at 1,600 horsepower in 1952, and retired in 1962. Note the steam locomotive parked near the 12th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
2/2/1949
Upload Date:
2/2/2025 5:57:36 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000)
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48
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Title:
PRR 5785, BF-16Z, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Erie, Pennsylvania, on 24 August 1958. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5785 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #5785 was constructed as a BP-20 passenger unit in November of 1948 (rated at 2,000 horsepower), rebuilt in 1952 as a BF-16Z freight unit (rated at 1,600 horsepower), and retired in 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/24/1958
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 2:16:49 AM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5785(DR6-4-2000)
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6742
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Title:
PRR "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 "The 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) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2015 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #2015 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton 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)
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