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PRR 5811, BP-60, 1951 |
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Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken while rounding the Horseshoe Curve in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5811 and another "Centipede" whose number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. #5811 was built in March of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of passenger and helper service; it was the lowest-numbered locomotive of its class on the PRR. #6 of 6. |
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11/4/1951 Upload Date: 11/6/2018 8:51:12 PM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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PRR 5811, BH-50, c. 1959 |
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Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1959. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5811 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60's rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and classified as BH-50's rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5811 was constructed in March of 1947 and retired in April of 1962 after just 12 years of revenue service. It's the very first PRR "Centipede"! Partially visible at the far left is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/1959 Upload Date: 1/16/2024 11:09:55 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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PRR 5824, BH-50, 1964 |
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Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (L to R) are two drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5824-#5811 and #5817-#5829. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5824, #5811, & #5817) or 1948 (viz., #5829). They are about to be scrapped after only 16 years of service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's. Also visible in the foreground is my pet dog "Millie," who has just completed her own inspection tour of these soon-to-be-dispatched "Centipedes." |
| Photo Date: |
5/17/1964 Upload Date: 8/12/2016 12:24:48 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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| Title: |
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1964 |
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Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (R to L) are two drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5824-#5811 and #5817-#5829. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5824, #5811, & #5817) or 1948 (viz., #5829). They are about to be scrapped after only 16 years of service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's. |
| Photo Date: |
5/17/1964 Upload Date: 8/12/2016 12:22:54 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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PRR 5829, BH-50, 1964 |
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Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 17 May 1964. Shown here (L to R) are two drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5829-#5817 and #5811-#5824. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5817, #5811, & #5824) or 1948 (viz., #5829). They are about to be scrapped after only 16 years of service! These engines were built originally for passenger service; each unit generated 3,000 horsepower, so they were classified as BP-60's. Due to various chronic problems, however, they were all converted to helper-only units by 1952; each unit generated only 2,500 horsepower then, so they were reclassified as BH-50's. |
| Photo Date: |
5/17/1964 Upload Date: 8/12/2016 12:21:08 AM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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PRR 5829, BH-50, 1964 |
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Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, c. June of 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5829 and #5811. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5829 was constructed in December of 1948, while #5811 was built in March of 1947. Next stop for both: the Reclamation Plant! |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1964 Upload Date: 4/26/2023 11:59:27 PM |
| Location: |
Frankstown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5811(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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