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Viewing Album: PRR: * Pennsy Pix via eBay Auctions ~ 1 *
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
11/14/1945 - 11/14/1945
Album Info:
Here are 100 photos relating to Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives, cars, and locations. All of them were purchased via eBay auctions. Each image is tagged with the seller's screen name and its sequence number. Set #1: "Demonlum" ~> 18 photos, 22FEB2019. Set #2: "LeftysToys" ~> 7 photos, 20MAR2019. Set #3: "VDF" ~> 7 negatives, 27APR2019. Set #4: "Laws" ~> 4 photos, MAR2019. Set #5: "Douglas_Collectibles" ~> 10 photos, 05 JUL2019. Set #6: "Hbogie" ~> 3 photos, 13OCT2019. Set #7: "Erail888" ~> 3 negatives, 26MAR2020. Set #8: "PalaisStation" ~> 2 negatives, 11APR2020. Set #9: "Hyee_Auctions" ~> 4 negatives, 31JUL2020. Set #10: "2theTrains" ~> 4 photos, 15SEP2020. Set #11: "AmanGold200" ~> 6 photos, 12FEB2021. Set #12: "JpsPcc6992" A ~> 6 photos, 21FEB2021. Set #13: "JpsPcc6992" B ~> 2 photos, 28FEB2021. Set #14: "Bluehearse" ~> 3 photos, 19MAR2021. Set #??: "TCinthecouv" A ~> 4 photos, 13JUN2021. Set #15: "Ken6264" A ~> 4 negatives, 27JUL & 01AUG2021. Set #16: "No1esb" ~> 1 photo, 16SEP2021. Set #17: "Hammel611" B ~> 2 items, 03OCT2021. Set #18: "Caboose1933" ~> 2 negatives, 03NOV2021. Set #19: "LaurenGatsby" ~> 3 photos, 29NOV2021. Set #20: "Heisler19" A ~> 2 negatives, 04JAN2022. Set #21: "KenRail" ~> 1 photo, 11FEB2022. Set #22: "EBTshop06" ~> 1 photo, 25FEB2022. Set #23: "Best_p2300" ~> 1 photo, 08MAR2022. Set #24: "SooSD60" A ~> 1 color slide, 5APR2022. Set #25: "AcmeLtd" ~> 3 negatives, 8NOV2022. Set #26: "SJT5441" ~> 2 photos, 19NOV2022.
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Title:
PRR 8334, FS-12M, c. 1967
Description:
Here is an original photo showing (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8334 and #8261. Both are road switchers built by Fairbanks-Morse. #8334 is an FS-12 built as number "8718" in November of 1952, rated at 1,200 horsepower, renumbered "8334" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in December of 1967. #8261 is an FS-10 built as number "9098" in November of 1949, rated at 1,000 horsepower, renumbered "8261" for the merger, and retired in January of 1968. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("PalaisStation"; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
12/21/1967
Upload Date:
4/23/2020 4:59:06 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8334(H-12-44)
PRR 8261(H10-44)
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4458, I-1SA, 1946
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near West Tarentum, Pennsylvania, on 10 June 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4458, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1942, and retired in February of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service. ("Hyee_Auctions"; #1 of 4)
Photo Date:
6/10/1946
Upload Date:
8/10/2020 3:07:09 PM
Location:
West Tarentum, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4458(2-10-0)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5735, G-5S, 1946
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on 15 June 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5735, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during October of 1924 and retired in July of 1949 after 25 years of service. ("Hyee_Auctions"; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:
6/15/1946
Upload Date:
8/10/2020 3:08:26 PM
Location:
New Kensington, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5735(4-6-0)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6774, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Here is an original photo that was taken near Canton, Ohio. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6774, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. This is the very last "Mountain" built by Juniata. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("Hyee_Auctions"; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:
6/20/1946
Upload Date:
8/10/2020 3:09:00 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6774(4-8-2)
Views:
205
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR K-4S, "Pacific," c. 1946
Description:
Here is an original photo that was taken of a speeding Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train, powered by one of their famous K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotives. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("Hyee_Auctions"; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:
6/25/1946
Upload Date:
8/10/2020 3:09:44 PM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
147
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1531, K-4S, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by Mr. C.C. Grayson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1531, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1918 and retired in May of 1948 after 30 years of service. It's all set to run with the "Spirit of St. Louis." The exact date is not recorded. ("2theTrains"; #1 of 4)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 5:49:47 PM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1531(4-6-2)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by Mr. C.C. Grayson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. It's all set to run with the "Jeffersonian." The exact date is not recorded. ("2theTrains"; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 8:41:16 PM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3887, K-4S, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by Mr. C.C. Grayson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3887, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in June of 1954 after 31 years of faithful service. The exact date is not recorded. ("2theTrains"; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
9/24/2020 8:49:25 AM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3887(4-6-2)
Views:
109
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5501, T-1, 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, in November of 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5501, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of service. Its maiden run, perhaps? ("2theTrains"; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
9/24/2020 8:50:35 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5501(4-4-4-4)
Views:
379
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Note that its main rod has been removed, so it's been prepared for movement to the recycling center. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("AmanGold200"; #1 of 6)
Photo Date:
12/21/1957
Upload Date:
3/7/2021 9:35:08 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2671, L-1S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2671, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1918 and retired in 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("AmanGold200"; #2 of 6)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/7/2021 9:41:48 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2671(2-8-2)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4595, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4595, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("AmanGold200"; #3 of 6)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/7/2021 6:36:55 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4595(2-10-0)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("AmanGold200"; #4 of 6)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
3/7/2021 9:12:16 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8476, AS-16MS, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo that was taken near Marydel, Delaware. Photo Annotation: "PRR 8476. Fan trip @ MaryDel. Trip to Easton." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8476, an AS-16MS road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. In this context, it's coupled with a six-car "Off-the-Beaten-Path" railfan special that's paused for the fans to stretch their legs. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("AmanGold200"; #5 of 6)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/6/2021 9:59:58 PM
Location:
Marydel, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8476(RS3)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Railfan Special," c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo that was taken near Sylmar, Maryland. Photo Annotation: "PRR railfan special. Sylmar, Md., on Penna. side of state line." Shown here is a six-car Pennsylvania Railroad "Off-the-Beaten-Path" railfan special, rockin' 'n' rollin' on the Octoraro Branch line. The photographer's name, the Baldwin-built locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded. ("AmanGold200"; #6 of 6)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/6/2021 9:58:12 PM
Location:
Sylmar, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4191, B-6SB, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December of 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4191 and several others whose road numbers are not recorded. #4191 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1917 and retired in October of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Note that their main rods have been removed, so they've been prepared for movement to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #1 of 6)
Photo Date:
12/21/1957
Upload Date:
3/5/2021 11:24:32 PM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4191(0-6-0)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December of 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. Note that its main rods have been removed, so it's been prepared for movement to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #2 of 6)
Photo Date:
12/21/1957
Upload Date:
3/5/2021 11:25:35 PM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:
153
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December of 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #920 and several others whose road numbers are not recorded. #920 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Note that their main rods have been removed, so they've been prepared for movement to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #3 of 6)
Photo Date:
12/21/1957
Upload Date:
3/5/2021 7:53:32 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8731, BS-24M, 1958
Description:
Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during June of 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8731, a BS-24M transfer locomotive built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in December of 1952 and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. It looks to me like it's shifting a retired steam locomotive that will soon be dispatched to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #4 of 6)
Photo Date:
6/21/1958
Upload Date:
3/6/2021 9:11:44 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8731(RT-624)
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR B-1, Switcher, 1958
Description:
Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during June of 1958. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad B-1 (0-6-0) electric switcher built in Juniata and rated at 570 horsepower. Note that the pantograph is in the "down" position. Visible at the right are two diesel-electric switchers constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #5 of 6)
Photo Date:
6/21/1958
Upload Date:
3/4/2021 10:23:49 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
74
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4412, E-44, 1962
Description:
Here is a photo that was taken during June of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4412, #4419, and another "Brick" whose number is not recorded. All are E-44 (C-C) electrics built by General Electric and rated at 4,400 horsepower each. #4412 was constructed in August of 1961, while #4419 was built in September of the same year. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #6 of 6)
Photo Date:
6/21/1962
Upload Date:
3/6/2021 9:13:05 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4412(E44)
PRR 4419(E44)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by Frederick A. Bonke that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Fair on 2 August 1949. Shown here is the "Reuben Wells," a 0-10-0T steam locomotive built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868 ~ specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. Named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells, it's presently on display at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. ("JpsPcc6992" B; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
8/2/1949
Upload Date:
3/9/2021 7:32:36 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
367
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1187, H-3E, 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by Frederick A. Bonke that was taken at the New York World's Fair on 15 August 1939. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1187, an H-3E (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1888 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. ("JpsPcc6992" B; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
8/15/1939
Upload Date:
3/9/2021 7:42:57 AM
Location:
Flushing, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1187(2-8-0)
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
Views:
366
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1378, L-1S, c. 1940
Description:
Here is the first of three successive photos. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1378, a L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in August of 1948 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's coupled with a mixed-cargo freight train that's waiting for an on-coming passenger train to clear. The names of the photographer and the two crew members, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("Bluehearse"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:
6/26/1940
Upload Date:
3/24/2021 10:27:04 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1378(2-8-2)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1940
Description:
Here is the second of three successive photos. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a passenger train that's about to pass a waiting mixed-cargo freight train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Bluehearse"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:
6/26/1940
Upload Date:
3/24/2021 10:26:19 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 981205, N-6, c. 1940
Description:
Here is the third of three successive photos. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad N-6 cabin car #981205. In this context, it's coupled with a mixed-cargo freight train that had been waiting for an on-coming passenger train to clear. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Bluehearse"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:
6/26/1940
Upload Date:
3/24/2021 10:27:36 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
72
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Prominent here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #410 and #5417. #410 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1915 and retired in August of 1955. #5417 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. ("Ken6264" A; #1 of 4)
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
8/19/2021 7:48:12 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 410(2-8-2)
PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:
173
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. At the far right is a P-5A electric. Thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly. ("Ken6264" A; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
8/18/2021 10:17:02 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:
109
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5384 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5384 was constructed in June of 1924 and retired in March of 1953, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the far left is the Meadows Engine House. Mr. Robert Hess identified this location. ("Ken6264" A; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
8/18/2021 9:30:09 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5384(4-6-2)
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7012 and #6018. Both were built by GM-EMD. #7012 is an EFS-17M constructed in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #6018 is an EF-25A built in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Looks to me like they're just idling-away, awaiting their next assignment. ("Ken6264" A; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:
10/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/10/2021 5:47:35 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7012(GP9)
PRR 6018(SD35)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9720, BF-16, c. 1958
Description:
Here is an original photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9720 and a "Shark" B-unit whose road number is not recorded. #9720 was built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("No1esb"; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
3/8/1958
Upload Date:
9/27/2021 7:22:35 PM
Location:
Peach Bottom, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9720(RF-16A)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "West Philadelphia Elevated Branch," c. 1929
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Compatible Caption: "In a view from a bridge on Philadelphia's Spring Garden Street, an H-8 2-8-0 passes overhead with a train on PRR's West Philadelphia Elevated Branch." Caption borrowed from the "Pennsy Photo Section" that was published originally in the August 2001 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. ("Hammel611" A; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
10/17/2021 7:28:01 PM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
59
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0
Title:
PRR D-16SB, "American," c. 1929
Description:
Here is an original photo of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" steam locomotive. Perhaps it's pulling a two-car passenger train from town to town in the sylvan valleys of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Hammel611" A; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
10/18/2021 6:47:02 AM
Location:
Queen, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
44
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7803, BS-6A, c. 1967
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7803, a BS-6A switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "9003" in March of 1949, rated at 660 horsepower, and renumbered "7803" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the number of the N-5 cabin car at the right, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("Caboose1933"; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
11/20/2021 11:02:49 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7803(DS44-660)
Views:
130
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9935, AS-10AM, c. 1967
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9935, an AS-10AM road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company as number "5635" in August of 1950, rated at 1,000 horsepower, and renumbered "9935" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Caboose1933"; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
11/20/2021 11:03:25 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9935(RS1)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6027, D-16B, c. 1911
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6027, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B in July of 1904, rebuilt as a D-16SB in July of 1916, and retired in December of 1930 after 26 years of faithful service. Looks to me like someone forgot to apply the hand brake . . . oops! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LaurenGatsby"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:
4/21/1911
Upload Date:
12/5/2021 6:06:14 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 6027(4-4-0)
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6027, D-16SB, 1918
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in August of 1918. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6027, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B in July of 1904, rebuilt as a D-16SB in July of 1916, and retired in December of 1930 after 26 years of faithful service. The names of the ladies and of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("LaurenGatsby"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:
8/15/1918
Upload Date:
12/5/2021 6:07:32 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6027(4-4-0)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5142, E-6S, 1938
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 21 March 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5142, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built during March of 1914, renumbered "6092" in April of 1938, and retired in 1950 after 36 years of faithful service. ("LaurenGatsby"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:
3/21/1938
Upload Date:
12/5/2021 9:59:31 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5142(4-4-2)
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1139, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 1955
Description:
Here is the first of two original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. Looks to me like the Engineman is performing the required pre-run inspection and lubrication drill. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Heisler19" A; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/21/2022 9:09:35 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
121
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1139, K-4S, #2 of 2, c. 1955
Description:
Here is the second of two original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Heisler19" A; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/21/2022 9:10:31 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6464, J-1, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Richmond, Indiana, c. 1955. Photo Caption: "Eastbound #3 Track, at GLEN Tower." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6464, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of faithful service. ("KenRail"; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
2/18/2022 10:30:51 PM
Location:
Richmond, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6464(2-10-4)
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1178, D-10, c. 1890
Description:
Here is a photo that was taken near Broad Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the late 1890's. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1178, a D-10 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops in 1890, then sold to the Coudersport & Port Allegheny Railroad and renumbered "4" in 1906. ("EBTshop06"; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
3/8/2022 9:55:46 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1178(4-4-0)
Views:
117
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 11 July 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Best_p2300"; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
7/11/1954
Upload Date:
3/15/2022 10:11:12 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5367, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Engine House in Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5367, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. ("SooSD60" A; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 9:08:11 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5367(4-6-2)
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Foul Rift River Bridge, c. 1939
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the approach to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Foul Rift River Bridge near Belvidere, New Jersey, c. 1939. ("AcmeLtd"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:
8/15/1939
Upload Date:
11/27/2022 6:43:29 AM
Location:
Belvidere, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
51
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Foul Rift River Bridge, 1989
Description:
Here is an original 35mm color slide by John R. Warrick taken at the ex-Pennsylvania Railroad's Foul Rift River Bridge near Belvidere, New Jersey, on 10 December 1989.
Photo Date:
12/10/1989
Upload Date:
7/18/2023 10:34:00 PM
Location:
Belvidere, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:
22
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1187, H-3E, 1939
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the New York World's Fair in Flushing, New York, in the Summer of 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1187, an H-3E (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1888 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. ("AcmeLtd"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:
9/18/1939
Upload Date:
11/16/2022 6:34:01 AM
Location:
Flushing, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1546, K-4S, 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken on Sunday, 18 September 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1546, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1918 and retired in November of 1951 after 33 years of faithful service. The location is not recorded. ("AcmeLtd"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:
9/18/1949
Upload Date:
11/16/2022 6:36:11 AM
Location:
Burlington, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1546(4-6-2)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2445, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2445, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in September of 1953 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("SJT5441"; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/27/2022 8:40:25 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2445(4-6-2)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
UNK 867, 2-6-2, c. 1938
Description:
Here is an original photo of engine #867, a 2-6-2 steam locomotive. The photographer's name and the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Any ideas? All help will be much appreciated! ("SJT5441"; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/27/2022 8:41:16 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
39
Comments:
0
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