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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/1/1950 - 10/1/1950
Album Info:Here are 16 original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam-powered freight locomotives. The photographer's name(s), the dates, and the locations are not recorded. The negatives for these photos came from the estate of Mr. Roy Healey, a railfan who lived in California. I purchased them in several eBay auctions during February of 2018. * Repaired Album *
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PRR "Consolidated," 2-8-0, c. 1945
Title:  PRR "Consolidated," 2-8-0, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad "H" Class (2-8-0) "Consolidated" steam locomotive rockin' 'n' rollin' with a mixed-cargo freight train. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #1 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 9:54:14 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 4554, I-1SA, #1 of 2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 4554, I-1SA, #1 of 2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is the first of two successive original photos that were taken in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, c. 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4554, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1944, and retired in September of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. It's parked at a coaling-sanding facility, awaiting orders. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 2:09:47 PM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4554(2-10-0)
Views:  675   Comments: 0
PRR 4554, I-1SA, #2 of 2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 4554, I-1SA, #2 of 2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is the second of two successive original photos that were taken in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, c. 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4554, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1944, and retired in September of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. It's parked at a coaling-sanding facility, awaiting orders. Also visible at the left is PRR box car #56471. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 2:11:46 PM
Location:  Shamokin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4554(2-10-0)
Views:  750   Comments: 0
PRR Double "Decapod" Pushers, 2-10-0, c. 1945
Title:  PRR Double "Decapod" Pushers, 2-10-0, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of two Pennsylvania Railroad "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotives pushing a fully-loaded mineral train. Partially visible at the right is PRR N-5 cabin car #477784. The photographer's name, the locomotive road numbers, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 4:18:16 PM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Steam
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Views:  485   Comments: 1
PRR 67, L-1S, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 67, L-1S, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #67, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1916 and retired in October of 1948 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 2:30:53 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 67(2-8-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 275, L-1S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 275, L-1S, c. 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #275, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during February of 1917 and retired in June of 1950 after 33 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. Roy Healey Collection; #6 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1949  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 2:43:31 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 275(2-8-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, #1 of 2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, #1 of 2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is the first of two successive original photos by an unidentified photographer of a Pennsylvania Railroad "L" Class (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam locomotive as it pulls away from the water tower at the left and prepares to enter electrified territory at the right. The locomotive's road number and the exact date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Stephen Thomas for identifying this location correctly. Roy Healey Collection; #7 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/15/1945  Upload Date: 3/18/2018 4:16:14 AM
Location:  Perryville, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
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Views:  453   Comments: 0
PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2. #2 of 2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2. #2 of 2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is the second of two successive original photos by an unidentified photographer of a Pennsylvania Railroad "L" Class (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam locomotive as it prepares to enter electrified territory at the right. The locomotive's road number and the exact date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Stephen Thomas for identifying this location correctly. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/15/1945  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 9:54:59 AM
Location:  Perryville, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
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Views:  192   Comments: 0
PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad "L" Class (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam locomotive with a five-car freight train. The train is stopped while the Fireman refills the tender's reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 2:35:41 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR "Mikado," 2-8-2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad "L" Class (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam locomotive rockin' 'n' rollin' with a mixed-cargo freight train. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 9:54:38 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRR 6932, M-1, 1945
Title:  PRR 6932, M-1, 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, c. 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6932, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. Roy Healey Collection; #11 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 6:09:51 PM
Location:  Mount Union, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6932(4-8-2)
Views:  629   Comments: 2
PRR 6701, M-1A, #1 of 2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 6701, M-1A, #1 of 2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is the first of two successive original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6701, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #12 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:21:09 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6701(4-8-2)
Views:  782   Comments: 1
PRR 6701, M-1A, #2 of 2, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 6701, M-1A, #2 of 2, c. 1945
Description:  Here is the second of two successive original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6701, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. The road number of the GG-1 electric partially visible at the left, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #13 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 6/14/2025 2:36:44 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6701(4-8-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
PRR 6739, M-1A, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 6739, M-1A, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6739, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1951, and retired in April of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #14 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 6:06:52 PM
Location:  Phillipston, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:  728   Comments: 0
PRR 6791, M-1A, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 6791, M-1A, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, c. 1945. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6791, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. It's departing Enola Yard with a long string of empty hoppers bound for Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Roy Healey Collection; #15 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 4:12:01 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6791(4-8-2)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
PRR Triple-Header, c. 1945
Title:  PRR Triple-Header, c. 1945
Description:  Here is an original photo of three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives pulling one of the world's shortest freight trains, concluded by PRR N-5 caboose #477784. Note that the second two engines are running backwards! The photographer's name, the locomotive road numbers, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #16 of 16.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 3/19/2018 4:21:39 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
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Views:  364   Comments: 0


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