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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" A ~> 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 #15: "No1esb" ~> 1 photo, 16SEP2021. Set #16: "Hammel611" B ~> 2 items, 03OCT2021. Set #17: "Caboose1933" ~> 2 negatives, 03NOV2021. Set #18: "LaurenGatsby" ~> 3 photos, 29NOV2021. Set #19: "Heisler19" A ~> 2 negatives, 04JAN2022. Set #20: "KenRail" ~> 1 photo, 11FEB2022. Set #21: "EBTshop06" ~> 1 photo, 25FEB2022. Set #22: "Best_p2300" ~> 1 photo, 08MAR2022. Set #23: "SooSD60" A ~> 1 color slide, 5APR2022. Set #24: "AcmeLtd" ~> 3 negatives, 8NOV2022. Set #25: "KaseyJones999" A ~> 4 photos, 28MAY2023. Set #26: "SJT5441" ~> 2 photos, 19NOV2022.
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PRR 415, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 415, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on 14 June 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad commuter car #415, an MP-54 "Owl Car" built by American Car & Foundry. ("Demonlum"; #1 of 18)
Photo Date:  6/14/1959  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 12:30:42 AM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 415(Electric M.U.)
Views:  573   Comments: 0
PRR 647, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 647, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 19 March 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad commuter car #647, an MP-54 "Owl Car" built by American Car & Foundry. ("Demonlum"; #2 of 18)
Photo Date:  3/19/1959  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 12:32:02 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 647(Electric M.U.)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
PRR 4737, P-5A, 1955
Title:  PRR 4737, P-5A, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, in June of 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4737, a P-5A (2-C-2) "Boxcab" built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in February of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after 32 years of faithful service. The name of the interlocking tower and the exact date are not recorded. ("Demonlum"; #12 of 18)
Photo Date:  6/21/1955  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 8:30:13 PM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4737(4-6-4)
Views:  622   Comments: 0
PRR 4765, P-5A, 1956
Title:  PRR 4765, P-5A, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 28 January 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4765 and #4720. Both are P-5A's (2-C-2) "Boxcabs" and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4765 was built by General Electric in September of 1932 and retired in September of 1961, while #4720 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932 and retired in January of 1963. ("Demonlum"; #13 of 18)
Photo Date:  1/28/1956  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 8:31:13 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4765(P-5) PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:  791   Comments: 0
PRR 6397, B-6SB, 1954
Title:  PRR 6397, B-6SB, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 14 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6397, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in December of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #14 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/14/1954  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 8:45:29 PM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6397(0-6-0)
Views:  497   Comments: 1
PRR 6414, J-1A, 1956
Title:  PRR 6414, J-1A, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 8 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6414, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. ("Demonlum"; #15 of 18)
Photo Date:  4/8/1956  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 3:38:00 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6414(2-10-4)
Views:  1017   Comments: 1
PRR 6478, J-1A, 1955
Title:  PRR 6478, J-1A, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in April of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6478, a J-1A (2-10-0) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date is not recorded. ("Demonlum"; #16 of 18)
Photo Date:  4/8/1955  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 3:36:50 PM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6478(2-10-4)
Views:  695   Comments: 0
PRR 8218, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 8218, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8218, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #17 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/28/1955  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 3:35:56 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8218(4-6-2)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
PRR 1566, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 1566, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 17 June 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1566 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #1566 is an I-1SA built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in January of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #1 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/17/1956  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 8:36:14 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1566(2-10-0)
Views:  571   Comments: 1
PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Title:  PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3850, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in June of 1948 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/10/1940  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 8:34:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3850(4-6-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
PRR 5139, H-9S, 1940
Title:  PRR 5139, H-9S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5139, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "3579" during November of 1913, renumbered "5139" in 1917, and retired in March of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #3 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/10/1940  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 12:45:39 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5139(2-8-0)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
PRR 6488, J-1A, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6488, J-1A, c. 1957
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6488, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during April of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #4 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/29/1957  Upload Date: 4/1/2019 12:17:12 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6488(2-10-4)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
PRR 6797, M-1B, 1957
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1B, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 June 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #5 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/29/1957  Upload Date: 4/1/2019 12:13:49 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. In the first of two successive photos, here are (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1361 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1361 was built in May of 1915, and was enshrined for 30 years at the Horseshoe Curve before being refurbished for railfan excursions in 1987. #3733 was built in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train. ("VDF"; #1 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:32:09 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  1040   Comments: 0
PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. In the second of two successive photos, here are (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1361 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1361 was built in May of 1915 and was enshrined for 30 years at the Horseshoe Curve before being refurbished for railfan excursions in 1987. #3733 was built in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. In this context, they're passing through a grade crossing with a ten-car passenger train. ("VDF"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:30:54 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  973   Comments: 0
PRR, ARSENAL Tower, 1961
Title:  PRR, ARSENAL Tower, 1961
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during August of 1961. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's ARSENAL Tower. Photo taken from the last car of a moving train! ("Laws"; #1 of 4)
Photo Date:  8/15/1961  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:14:57 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  510   Comments: 1
PRSL, ATLANTIC Tower, 1954
Title:  PRSL, ATLANTIC Tower, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during September of 1954. Shown here is the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' ATLANTIC Tower. Looks to me like one of the Tower Operators is takin' five 'n' checkin' his cell! ("Laws"; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:  9/22/1954  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:13:49 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  440   Comments: 0
PRSL, Delanco Drawbridge, 1960
Title:  PRSL, Delanco Drawbridge, 1960
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Delanco, New Jersey, on 3 January 1960. Shown here is the Bridge Tender's shanty on the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' Delanco Drawbridge. ("Laws"; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:  1/3/1960  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:12:43 AM
Location:  Delanco, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  365   Comments: 0
PRSL, Woodbine Junction, c. 1959
Title:  PRSL, Woodbine Junction, c. 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Woodbine, New Jersey, perhaps during 1959. Shown here is the interlocking at the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' Woodbine Junction. Photo taken from the last car of a moving train! ("Laws"; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:  8/15/1959  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:11:04 AM
Location:  Woodbine Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  440   Comments: 0
PRR 1306, L-1S, c. 1916
Title:  PRR 1306, L-1S, c. 1916
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Locomotive Test Plant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1306, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1916 and retired in January of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the manual reverse! ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #3 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1916  Upload Date: 7/23/2019 12:18:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1306(2-8-2)
Views:  438   Comments: 1
PRR 2867, I-1SA, 1953
Title:  PRR 2867, I-1SA, 1953
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Irwin, Pennsylvania, sometime in 1953. Shown herf is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2867, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during January of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1949, and retired in March of 1952 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #4 of 10)
Photo Date:  4/28/1954  Upload Date: 7/20/2019 11:30:52 AM
Location:  Irwin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2867(2-10-0)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
PRR 4050, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 4050, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 22 February 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4050, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1913 and retired in October of 1958 after 45 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #5 of 10)
Photo Date:  2/22/1957  Upload Date: 7/21/2019 9:47:29 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4050(2-8-0)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
PRR 4090, B-6SB, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 4090, B-6SB, c. 1950
Description:  Here is a (blurry) photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4090, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in October of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #6 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 7/20/2019 11:26:45 AM
Location:  Hornerstown, NJ
Author:  Thbmas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4090(0-6-0)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
PRR 4749, P-5A(M), 1950
Title:  PRR 4749, P-5A(M), 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo via Mr. L.P. Cummings, Jr/, that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, during 1950. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4749 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #4749 is a P-5A(M) (2-C-2) built by Bdldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #7 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 8/15/1950 12:00:00 AM
Location:  Columbia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4749(Steeple Cab)
Views:  715   Comments: 0
PRR 5741, G-5S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5741, G-5S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5741, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during November of 1924, retired in December of 1955, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Note that the main rods have been removed for transit. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #8 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 7/21/2019 9:28:18 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-0)
Views:  511   Comments: 0
PRR 7347, H-10S, 1959
Title:  PRR 7347, H-10S, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 7 June 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7347, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during July of 1913 and retired in February of 1960 after 47 years of faithful service. Next Stop: The Recycling Center! ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #9 of 10)
Photo Date:  6/7/1959  Upload Date: 7/21/2019 10:40:16 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7347(2-8-0)
Views:  459   Comments: 1
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair in 1939. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:43:43 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  667   Comments: 0
Young Railfan, c. 1939
Title:  Young Railfan, c. 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of a young railfan posing along side of passenger car #117. The names of the young man and of the photographer, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:47:13 AM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  344   Comments: 0
LV 17, "Doodlebug," c. 1939
Title:  LV 17, "Doodlebug," c. 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's "Doodlebug" #17. It was built by the Electro-Motive Corporation during August of 1929, streamlined in 1938, and retired in January of 1951 after 22 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Mike Woodruff for identifying this classic car correctly! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:45:48 AM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  750   Comments: 2
PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's stopped at the Manasquan Station with a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:45:56 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  742   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years' service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:46:47 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the "air conditioned" coach! The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:47:42 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  516   Comments: 0
PRR 3123, H-6SB, 1939
Title:  PRR 3123, H-6SB, 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo by Wesley H. Winant that was taken at South Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 20 August 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3123, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt as an H-6SB in June of 1916, and sold to the Chinese Manchurian Railway in August of 1939. Looks to me like it's all set for its seagoing sojourn to the Orient. ("PalaisStation"; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:  8/20/1939  Upload Date: 4/23/2020 4:57:35 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3123(2-8-0)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
PRR 8334, FS-12M, c. 1967
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:  354   Comments: 0
PRR 4458, I-1SA, 1946
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
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Views:  168   Comments: 0
PRR 5735, G-5S, 1946
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
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
PRR 6774, M-1A, c. 1946
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:  232   Comments: 0
PRR K-4S, "Pacific," c. 1946
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
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
PRR 4191, B-6SB, 1957
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:  163   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
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:  193   Comments: 0
PRR 920, K-4S, 1957
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:  255   Comments: 0
PRR 8731, BS-24M, 1958
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:  232   Comments: 0
PRR B-1, Switcher, 1958
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
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
PRR 4412, E-44, 1962
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
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Views:  175   Comments: 0
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
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
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Views:  420   Comments: 0
PRR 1187, H-3E, 1939
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
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Views:  463   Comments: 0
PRR 9720, BF-16, c. 1958
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
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
PRR D-16SB, "American," c. 1929
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
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Views:  51   Comments: 0
PRR 7803, BS-6A, c. 1967
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
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Locomotives:  PRR 7803(DS44-660)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
PRR 9935, AS-10AM, c. 1967
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
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Locomotives:  PRR 9935(RS1)
Views:  190   Comments: 0


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