PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952         
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Marvin H. Cohen that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6755, #5826, and an unidentified Class I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #5826 is a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 3,000 HP BP-60 for passenger service in September of 1948, later reclassified as a 2,500 HP BH-50 for helper service, and retired in September of 1962. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 70027C.
Date: 8/15/1952 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 742 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Steam Freight Medley ~ 1946-1957
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