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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:  130   Comments: 0
PRR 9735, BF-16, 1958
Title:  PRR 9735, BF-16, 1958
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cleveland, Ohio, during July of 1958. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9735 and another "BF" Class unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9735 is a BF-16 built in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. Looks to me like the two tracks in the foreground are being laid for interurban service. Produced and distributed by Evda Slides of Maryland Heights, Missouri. ("LouisFols"; #9 of 31)
Photo Date:  7/7/1958  Upload Date: 6/19/2019 3:13:10 AM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 9735(RF-16A)
Views:  336   Comments: 1
PRR 9736, BF-16, 1958
Title:  PRR 9736, BF-16, 1958
Description:  Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, on 1 February 1958. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9736 and three more "Sharks" whose road numbers are not recorded. #9736 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May 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-B-A set is powering a "high-&-wide" special.
Photo Date:  2/1/1958  Upload Date: 5/7/2023 7:06:59 AM
Location:  Beaver Falls, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9736(RF-16A)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
PRR 9736, BF-16, 1963
Title:  PRR 9736, BF-16, 1963
Description:  FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 6 July 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9736 and a "BF" Class B-unit whose road number is not recorded. #9736 was built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of service. Note the crewman on the ladder. Taken from the 4th Street Footbridge. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  7/6/1963  Upload Date: 5/27/2021 1:41:47 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9736(RF-16A)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
PRR 9705, BF-15A, 1958
Title:  PRR 9705, BF-15A, 1958
Description:  Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1958. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9705, an unidentified Baldwin-built "B" unit, and #9737. #9705 is a BF-15A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965. #9737 is a BF-16 constructed by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. They're about to pass under the State Route 53 Bridge with a train of empty hoppers bound for the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  9/13/1958  Upload Date: 7/19/2022 7:49:45 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9705(DR4-4-15) PRR 9737(RF-16A)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
PRR 9740, BF-16, 1958
Title:  PRR 9740, BF-16, 1958
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in May of 1958. It was published originally in the January-February 1974 issue of "PC Railroader" magazine, page 17. Photo Caption: "A three-unit Sharknose pouring on the power rounding the curve at Tyrone, Pa., with a westbound hopper extra, May, 1958." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9740 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9740 is a BF-16 constructed in January of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  5/5/1958  Upload Date: 7/7/2018 1:22:32 AM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  PRR 9740(RF-16A)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
PRR 9741, BF-16, c. 1963
Title:  PRR 9741, BF-16, c. 1963
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9741 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #9741 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in January of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a merchandise freight train up eastern slope of the Allegheny Mountains, and are about to pass through one of the tunnels at Gallitzin on their way West to the Conway Yards. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  4/16/1963  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 2:18:45 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9741(RF-16A)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
PRR 9743, BF-16, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 9743, BF-16, c. 1954
Description:  Aziz. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9743 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #9743 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2022 2:54:26 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 9743(RF-16A)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
PRR 9744, BF-16, 1956
Title:  PRR 9744, BF-16, 1956
Description:  MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9744 and another "Shark" A-unit whose number is not recorded. #9744 was built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. They're passing over the Juniata River on their way from Altoona to the Enola Yards. Winter snow has dusted the mountain in the background. ("Stoneborobranch"; #36 of 56)
Photo Date:  12/31/1956  Upload Date: 9/17/2020 10:50:26 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9744(RF-16A)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
PRR 9744, BF-16, 1960
Title:  PRR 9744, BF-16, 1960
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, during July of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9744 and three more "BF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9744 is a BF-16 constructed in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966.
Photo Date:  7/14/1960  Upload Date: 5/31/2018 4:53:16 PM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9744(RF-16A)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
PRR 9745, BF-16, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9745, BF-16, c. 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is an original photo that was taken at the Passenger Station in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9745 and a "BF" Class B-unit whose road number is not recorded. #9745 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February 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 set is rockin' 'n' rollin' through the Station with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for Altoona and points West. Note the mail pick-up device at the far right. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  6/21/1953  Upload Date: 5/6/2021 3:23:47 PM
Location:  Mount Union, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  PRR 9745(RF-16A)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
PRR 9745, BF-16, 1960
Title:  PRR 9745, BF-16, 1960
Description:  ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9745 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9745 is a BF-16 built in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  3/21/1960  Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:40:44 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 9745(RF-16A)
Views:  680   Comments: 1


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