1 天前 · Neat photo posted above. 643 (then numbered 5 from its days at the Central Iron & Steel mill at Harrisburg) arrived via the PRR Dillsburg Branch during the group"s 1961 machinery show. A local freight move behind what looked to be a PRR Alco T6 diesel. The PRR Branch used to past by the entrance to the show grounds, but is now long gone. Regards,

6 天之前 · The folks at the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (WGHSEA) recently reinstalled the repaired boiler onto the chassis of former PRR class B4a 0-6-0 643 (PRR Juniata Shops, 1901). The boiler had been removed and sent to a boiler repair shop for firebox work and new tubes.

2025年3月13日 · As best as I remember most of the A-5 switchers were built in 1916 and 1917. The existance of A-5 number 643 lead to the theory that B-4a 643 was probably off the PRR roster by that time. A few A-5's were built in the mid twenties so that would seem to be the latest time B-4a 643 could have been on the roster.

2025年3月12日 · I'm happy to announce that the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association will be operating our PRR B4a 0-6-0 643 on Saturday May 6th. We are doing so because we have had inquires from attendees of the PRRT&HS annual meeting that is being held nearby in Camp Hill that wish to take advantage of our engineer school program.

6 天之前 · The PRR Dillsburg Branch (which 643 arrived on) started out as Dillsburg & Mechanicsburg RR., which was part of Cumberland Valley Ry. Later these lines came under the Pennsy banner. As John mentioned the D&M was electricified and carried passengers in wooden self-propelled electric traction coaches, sort of an early-day PRR M.U. car.

2025年3月7日 · Not touching the rest of this story with a 39-foot rail, but a PRR B8 would be an 0-6-0 similar to PRR B4a 643 at Williams Grove..... Last edited by Alexander D. Mitchell IV on Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:04 am, edited 1 time in total.

2008年9月15日 · Yesterday I spent a day out with the only operating steam locomotive of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Number 643 built in 1901 class B4s This little 0-6-0 is a powerful locomotive, all deck out in it's Penny's livery.

2025年3月12日 · Well anyway, 643 is a personal favorite. Congradulations to all at the WGHSEA in getting her running again! Here is some more info to add to the pot. 643 was on the PRR roster between June 1901, when she was outshopped by the PRR Altoona Shops, and March 1917, when she was sold to the Central Iron & Steel Company.

2025年3月12日 · Built in 1953 this locomotive served PP&L for it's entire Career, earning it's keep at Martin's Creek until very recently. We are happy to give it a fitting home. #52(?) is joining #643, and 25ton Whitcomb Critter #8 (Also ex-PPL) in our motive power fleet. Come out and see us in 2011! (Which incidentally will be 643's 50th year at Williams Grove)

2025年3月7日 · The standard gauge engine (former PI&S 12) had went along with the Harrisburg plant's 0-6-0 5 (nee-PRR 643) to the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Assiocation near Harrisburg. The 0-4-0T was used briefly at Williams Grove and then went as a static display at the old Summerdale Junction Restaurant on Route 11 across from the Enola Yard.