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Viewing Album: PRR: Baldwin "Centipedes" ~ 1960-1964
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
2/6/1960 - 5/17/1964
Album Info:
Here are eight original photos that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives between 1960 and 1964.
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Title:
PRR 5820, BH-50, 1960
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Summer of 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #5820 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1948. Standing in front of it is Mr. Ken Sellers ~ a long-time resident of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, who worked as a hostler for the PRR. Mr. Sellers was kind enough to give me an unofficial, inside look at several Diesel units stored next to the Roundhouse in East Altoona ~ including #5820. This engine was built originally for passenger service; it generated 3,000 horsepower, and so was classified as a BP-60. Due to various chronic problems, however, it was converted to helper-only duty by 1952; it generated only 2,500 horsepower then, and so was reclassified as a BH-50.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 4:58:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5820(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
550
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5818, BH-50, 1963
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1963. Shown here is PRR engine #5818 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1948. Although parked at the Juniata Erecting & Machine Shop's yard, it is about to be scrapped after only 15 years of service! This engine was built originally for passenger service; it generated 3,000 horsepower, and so was classified as a BP-60. Due to various chronic problems, however, it was converted to helper-only duty by 1952; it generated only 2,500 horsepower then, and so was reclassified as a BH-50.
Photo Date:
8/10/1963
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 5:04:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5818(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1123
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5819, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 16 March 1964. Shown here (L to R) are three drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5819-#5825, #5817-#5829, and #5815-#5830. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5825, #5817, & #5815) or 1948 (viz., #5819, #5829, & #5830). 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:
3/16/1964
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 5:06:59 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 5819(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5825(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5815(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5830(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1208
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5830, BH-50, 1964
Description:
Centipedes. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad "Centipede" locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 16 March 1964. Shown here (L to R) are three drawbar-linked pairs of PRR engines: #5830-#5815, #5829-#5817, and #5825-#5819. All were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1947 (viz., #5815, #5825, & #5817) or 1948 (viz., #5830, #5819, & #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:
3/16/1964
Upload Date:
7/29/2016 5:08:39 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 5830(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5815(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5829(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5825(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5819(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1176
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5830, BH-50, 1964
Description:
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 PRR engines #5815-#5830. They were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works ~ #5815 in 1947 and #5830 in 1948. #5815 is in the process of being cut-up; #5830 awaits its turn; they are being 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 12:18:24 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5815(DR12-8-1500/2)
PRR 5830(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
710
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5829, BH-50, 1964
Description:
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)
Views:
1385
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1964
Description:
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)
Views:
1017
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5824, BH-50, 1964
Description:
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)
Views:
748
Comments:
1
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