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Viewing Album: PRR: Burket Collection ~> Pennsy People (R)
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
7/5/1946 - 7/5/1946
Album Info:
Here are 27 images of photos depicting Pennsylvania Railroad employees. Most of their names are not recorded. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are cited when available. All but four of these images come from the William E. Burket Collection. * Repaired Album *
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Title:
PRR 46, F-1, 1859
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo entitled "The Altoona PRR yard crew of 1859." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #46, an F-1 (2-6-0) "Mogul," built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as the Class D (2-6-0, 18x22 cylinders, 44" drivers) "Lancaster" during 1852, numbered 46 in 1857, rebuilt in 1866 (18x24 cylinders, 48" drivers), rebuilt again in the Altoona Machine Shops as a Class F-1 (4-6-0) and renumbered 46 (2nd) in May of 1867, and sold to Brown & Thomas in March of 1887. The names of the Railroaders pictured here and of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
7/6/2021 8:13:51 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 46(2-6-0)
Views:
515
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Altoona Machine Shop Employees, c. 1890
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by H.G. Colyer showing a group of Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen at the Master Mechanics' Building in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1890. None of them is identified by name. This Building is now the site of the Railroaders Memorial Museum. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 10:47:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
201
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Train Conductors, c. 1900
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo of a trio of Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Train Crewmen, c. 1900. Perhaps they've just finished a hearty boarding-house breakfast and are heading off to the Altoona Yards for their return runs. Each of them carries his grip and a kerosene lantern. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 10:46:22 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
240
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Payroll Office Employees, c. 1900
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo of a pair of Pennsylvania Railroad Paymasters, c. 1900. In the days before computers and the internet, people actually used hand-written paper ledgers and hand-cranked mechanical calculators! Their names and the name of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 10:46:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
239
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6604, Odd Class H, c. 1904
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo that was taken in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, c. 1904. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6604, an Odd Class H (2-8-0) "Consolidation" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as Pennsylvania & Northwestern number "10" in 1888, renumbered PRR "6604" in 1903, and sold to the American Bridge Company in June of 1908. The names of the Railroaders pictured here and of the photographer, plus the date, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1904
Upload Date:
3/6/2022 9:43:08 PM
Location:
Bellwood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6604(2-8-0)
Views:
266
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 965, D-16B, c. 1905
Description:
WB. Here is a 35mm slide of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Perth Amboy Junction near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1911. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #965, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1904, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, and retired in April of 1936 after 32 years of faithful service. Pictured at the left is Conductor L.M. Hampton. The names of the other Crewmen and the date are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:
4/21/1911
Upload Date:
7/9/2022 10:53:09 PM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 965(4-4-0)
Views:
273
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Fire Department, Company No. 8, c. 1906
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1906. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fire Department, Company No. 8, located adjacent to Chestnut Avenue & Fourth Street. The names of the Firemen and their horses are not recorded. Note the horse-drawn steam pumper. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1906
Upload Date:
7/30/2022 8:47:46 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Yard Crews, c. 1907
Description:
WB. Here is a vintage postal card depicting two locomotive and yard crews, taken when steam locomotives still had components made of wood. Caption On Reverse: "This is the crew Will works with." Their names and that of the photographer. the locomotive road numbers, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1907
Upload Date:
1/20/2017 5:35:58 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
462
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Altoona Foundry Employees, c. 1910
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1910. Shown here is a large group of Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen at the South Altoona Foundry. The gentleman in the white shirt and bow tie is identified as Mr. H.E. Burket. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1910
Upload Date:
7/15/2022 10:48:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
171
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Dispatcher's Office Employees, 1913
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 March 1913. Shown here are three Pennsylvania Railroad Dispatchers in the Middle Division Dispatcher's Office, located on the Second Floor of the Logan House. The time is 4:40 P.M. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/24/1913
Upload Date:
5/9/2025 12:27:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
14
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1737, K-4S, 1914
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo entitled "Outshopping of the first K4s Locomotive in 1914 at the Juniata Locomotive Shops." In the background is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1914, renumbered "3750" in 1956, and retired in February of 1960 after 46 years of faithful service. The names of the Shopmen and of the photographer, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1914
Upload Date:
8/13/2020 6:35:09 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1737(4-6-2)
Views:
936
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1705, H-8SB, c. 1915
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing several Pennsylvania Railroad Yard Crewmen posing with engines #1705 and #486. #1705 is an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during December of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in July of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1916, and retired in October of 1956. #486 is an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" constructed in Juniata in June of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1923, and retired in June of 1950. The names of these Railroaders and of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. (#9,300)
Photo Date:
8/15/1915
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:12:14 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1705(2-8-0)
PRR 486(2-8-0)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3718, I-1S, 1920
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing several Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive Crewmen posing with engine #3718, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata in June of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in March of 1944, and retired in November of 1952 after 33 years of service. Note the lack of two front-end air tanks. Photo Caption by Mr. Ray Linn: "This is a picture of my Grandfather, J. P. Linn (third from the left), at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona in 1920." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1920
Upload Date:
8/8/2020 7:05:45 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3718(2-10-0)
PRR 3718(2-10-0)
Views:
501
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Dennison Shop Employees, 1923
Description:
WB. Here is an original photo of two-dozen Pennsylvania Railroad employees that was taken in Dennison, Ohio, in 1923. The names of the Shopmen pictured here and of the photographer, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.) (#8,300)
Photo Date:
8/15/1923
Upload Date:
12/23/2021 8:05:31 AM
Location:
Dennison, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Fire Department, Company No. 8, c. 1923
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1923. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fire Department, Company No. 8, located adjacent to Chestnut Avenue & Fourth Street. The names of the Firemen and the pedigrees of the firetrucks pictured here are not recorded. The venerable steam pumper is now truck-mounted! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1923
Upload Date:
7/30/2022 11:07:19 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 12th Street Shop Employees, 1926
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1926. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen crossing the Tenth Avenue end of the 12th Street Footbridge at quitting time. Visible in the foreground are the Logan House's garden and two passenger trains at the Altoona Station. In the background are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. Photo taken from inside the Logan House. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/5/1926
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:10:34 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
193
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2643, H-6A, c. 1929
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing several Pennsylvania Railroad employees posing with engine #2643, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1905 and retired in May of 1939 after 34 years of faithful service. Photo Caption: "Third Man from Right ~ Grandpap Rush Locke." The names of these Railroaders and of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
2/15/2021 9:00:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2643(2-8-0)
Views:
307
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Fire Department, Truck No. 7, c. 1933
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1933. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Fire Department, Truck No. 7, a 1917 Buick. At the wheel is Fire Chief Louis Pielmeier. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1933
Upload Date:
7/30/2022 11:08:12 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Freight Train Crewman, c. 1936
Description:
WB. Here is an original photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad Train Crewman and his lovely friend as he prepares to leave home for an overnight run. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 7:33:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
161
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Shopman, c. 1937
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 15 December 1937. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Shopman adjusting the trainphone apparatus on the deck of a steam locomotive's tender. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/15/1937
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 6:27:25 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Gantry Crane Operator, 1943
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's 12th Street Car Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 March 1943. Shown here is Ms. Mary M. Conrad operating the Shop's gantry crane during World War II. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/30/1943
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 8:17:37 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Yard Derrick Operator, 1943
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's 12th Street Car Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 March 1943. Shown here is Ms. Mary M. Conrad operating steam-powered yard derrick #6824 during World War II. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/30/1943
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 8:18:28 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1141, L-1S, 1946
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1946. Shown here are 15 unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen servicing engine #1141, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in July of 1915 and retired in June of 1950 after 35 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/8/1946
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 11:26:53 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1141(2-8-2)
Views:
323
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Juniata Shop Retirement Ceremony, 1948
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 7 August 1948. Shown here is a throng of Pennsylvania Railroad Shopmen attending the retirement ceremony of a Mr. Francis. Photo taken near the Second Street Shop Gate in Juniata. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/7/1948
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:11:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6162, J-1, c. 1952
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing a Pennsylvania Railroad Engineman and Fireman posing with engine #6162, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/29/1952
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 6:28:27 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6162(2-10-4)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4872, GG-1, 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing a group of Pennsylvania Railroad employees posing with engine #4872, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. This locomotive is one of just three GG-1's to receive the silver color paint scheme for "Congressional" service, the other two being #4866 and #4880. Perhaps these Railroaders are gathered to mark the completion of #4872's makeover. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/29/1956
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 6:33:57 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4872(GG1)
Views:
478
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Engineman & Grandson, c. 1962
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad Engineman introducing his grandson to the controls of a diesel-electric locomotive. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/29/1962
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 6:34:27 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
167
Comments:
0
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