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Thomas C. Ayers's Collection
 
5/20/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:2/14/1949 - 2/14/1949
Album Info:Here are 44 photos that were taken along the Pennsylvania Railroad's Elmira Branch between Harrisburg and Sodus Point, New York, during the years 1948-1956. Most of them were purchased via eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Tim Rose: one on 12 July 2020 and six on 24 August 2020. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when specified on the slide mount. Most of the mounts are annotated "Al Roberts Collection." Also included are six related photos by unidentified photographers.
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PRR 3749, K-4S, 1948
Title:  PRR 3749, K-4S, 1948
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3749 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3749 was built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in March of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 1:24:39 AM
Location:  Lock Haven, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3749(4-6-2)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
PRR 6716, M-1A, 1948
Title:  PRR 6716, M-1A, 1948
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6716, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1949, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 7:29:19 PM
Location:  Lock Haven, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6716(4-8-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
NYC 2542, L-1A, 1948
Title:  NYC 2542, L-1A, 1948
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in 1948. Shown here is New York Central Railroad engine #2542, an L-1A (4-8-2) "Mohawk" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1917. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/16/1948  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 1:26:23 AM
Location:  Lock Haven, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  NYC 2542(4-8-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
PRR 4462, I-1SA, #1 of 4, 1950
Title:  PRR 4462, I-1SA, #1 of 4, 1950
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Mr. A. Withiam that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 16 April 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4462, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1942, and retired in August of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pushing a string of loaded hoppers to the Sodus Point Car Dumper; their contents will be dumped into the Great Lakes steamer "Valley Camp." ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 34)
Photo Date:  4/16/1950  Upload Date: 10/14/2020 8:35:06 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4462(2-10-0)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
PRR 4462, I-1SA, #2 of 4, 1950
Title:  PRR 4462, I-1SA, #2 of 4, 1950
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Mr. A. Withiam that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 16 April 1950. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4462, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1942, and retired in August of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pushing a string of loaded hoppers into the Sodus Point Car Dumper; their contents are being dumped into the Great Lakes steamer "Valley Camp," pictured at the far right. ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 34)
Photo Date:  4/16/1950  Upload Date: 10/14/2020 8:36:46 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4462(2-10-0)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PRR 4462, I-1SA, #3 of 4, 1950
Title:  PRR 4462, I-1SA, #3 of 4, 1950
Description:  Elmira. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Mr. A. Withiam that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 16 April 1950. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4462, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1942, and retired in August of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pushing a string of loaded hoppers into the Sodus Point Car Dumper; their contents are being dumped into the Great Lakes steamer "Valley Camp" that's floating on Lake Ontario. ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 34)
Photo Date:  4/16/1950  Upload Date: 10/14/2020 7:15:03 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4462(2-10-0)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
PRR 4462, I-1SA, #4 of 4, 1950
Title:  PRR 4462, I-1SA, #4 of 4, 1950
Description:  Elmira. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Mr. A. Withiam that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 16 April 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4462, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1942, and retired in August of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's backing-up into the marshalling yard after pushing a string of loaded hoppers to the Sodus Point Car Dumper. Note the railroader hitchin' a ride on the locomotive's pilot! ("Stoneborobranch"; #7 of 34)
Photo Date:  4/16/1950  Upload Date: 10/14/2020 7:16:41 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4462(2-10-0)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
PRR 4651, I-1SA, 1955
Title:  PRR 4651, I-1SA, 1955
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken near Leolyn, Pennsylvania, on 14 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4651, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1938, and retired in September of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/14/1955  Upload Date: 10/12/2020 9:06:21 AM
Location:  Leolyn, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4651(2-10-0)
Views:  205   Comments: 2
PRR 4651, I-1SA, 1955
Title:  PRR 4651, I-1SA, 1955
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken near Millport, New York, on 24 August 1955. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4651, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1938, and retired in September of 1956. At the right is Erie Railroad engine #832, an E-8 built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 HP. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/24/1955  Upload Date: 10/11/2020 8:28:10 PM
Location:  Millport, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4651(2-10-0) ERIE 832(E8A)
Views:  338   Comments: 1
PRR I-1SA, 2-10-0, 1955
Title:  PRR I-1SA, 2-10-0, 1955
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken on 12 September 1955. Shown here is a Pennsylvania Railroad I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive pushing a fully-loaded mineral train. The road numbers of the locomotive and the N-5C cabin car are not recorded. The slide mount is annotated "Big Stream, N.Y." ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 34)
Photo Date:  9/12/1955  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 8:47:37 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  166   Comments: 0
PRR 4477, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4477, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4477, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during May of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in March of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 7:30:16 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4477(2-10-0)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
PRR 4612, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4612, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4612, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1935, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 10:21:21 PM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4612(2-10-0)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR 4612, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4612, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4612, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1935, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 1/16/2024 11:09:05 PM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4612(2-10-0)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
PRR 4258, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4258, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken near Ralston, Pennsylvania, on 23 February 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4258, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in September of 1942, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Looks mighty cold and lonely, way out there in Ralston, P.A.! ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 34)
Photo Date:  2/23/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 8:27:12 AM
Location:  Ralston, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4258(2-10-0)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
PRR 1682, L-1S, #1 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 1682, L-1S, #1 of 5, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by David Connor that were taken on 21 March 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1862, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left is PRR cabin car #477974, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1942 and presently on display at the Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society's collection in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  3/21/1956  Upload Date: 2/19/2024 8:33:44 PM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1682(2-8-2)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
PRR 4664, I-1SA, #2 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 4664, I-1SA, #2 of 5, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by David Connor that were taken on 21 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4664, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1943, and retired in March of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Close observation reveals that there is a tail-end pusher locomotive adding to the drama! The slide mount is annotated "Route 14 Crossing." ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 34)
Photo Date:  3/22/1956  Upload Date: 10/11/2020 10:36:37 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4664(2-10-0)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
PRR 1682, L-1S, #3 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 1682, L-1S, #3 of 5, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the third of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by David Connor that were taken on 21 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1862, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Just ahead of the engine is PRR cabin car #477974, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1942 and presently on display at the Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society's collection in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  3/23/1956  Upload Date: 5/6/2023 10:46:49 PM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1682(2-8-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
PRR 1682, L-1S, #4 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 1682, L-1S, #4 of 5, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the fourth of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by David Connor that were taken on 21 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1862, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Just ahead of the engine is PRR cabin car #477974, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1942 and presently on display at the Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society's collection in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  3/24/1956  Upload Date: 4/24/2022 6:43:08 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1682(2-8-2)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
PRR 1682, L-1S, #5 of 5, 1956
Title:  PRR 1682, L-1S, #5 of 5, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the fifth of five successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by David Connor that were taken on 21 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1862, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1917 and retired in September of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Just ahead of the engine is PRR cabin car #477974, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1942 and presently on display at the Beaver-Lawrence Railway Historical Society's collection in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  3/25/1956  Upload Date: 3/9/2023 8:13:32 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1682(2-8-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
PRR 4523, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4523, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken near Millport, New York, on 25 April 1956. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4523, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1944, and retired in October of 1959. At the right is Erie Railroad engine #1204, a GP-7 built by GM-EMD in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 34)
Photo Date:  4/25/1956  Upload Date: 10/11/2020 8:24:22 PM
Location:  Millport, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4523(2-10-0) ERIE 1204(GP7)
Views:  354   Comments: 1
PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken on 11 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The slide mount is annotated "Big Stream, N.Y." ("Stoneborobranch"; #14 of 34)
Photo Date:  6/11/1956  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 8:46:02 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of service. The names of the photographer and the Fireman pictured here, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not from "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  6/12/1956  Upload Date: 1/18/2024 11:39:23 PM
Location:  Elmira, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
PRR 4245, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4245, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David Connor that was taken in Watkins Glen, New York, on 18 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4245, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in April of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 34)
Photo Date:  6/18/1956  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 8:43:15 AM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4245(2-10-0)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
PRR 4245, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4245, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4245, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in April of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  6/19/1956  Upload Date: 6/25/2020 9:29:31 PM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4245(2-10-0)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
PRR 4245, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4245, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4245, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in April of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. (Not From "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  6/20/1956  Upload Date: 3/31/2022 7:19:24 PM
Location:  Watkins Glen, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4245(2-10-0)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
PRR 3437, H-9S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3437, H-9S, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 30 June 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3437, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 34)
Photo Date:  6/30/1956  Upload Date: 10/6/2020 3:38:07 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:  311   Comments: 2
PRR 4268, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4268, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 30 June 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4268 and #3437. #4268 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. #3437 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during January of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in December of 1957. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 34)
Photo Date:  6/30/1956  Upload Date: 10/11/2020 10:34:47 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4268(2-10-0) PRR 3437(2-8-0)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4231, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 30 June 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4231 and #4268. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4231 was constructed as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1943, and retired in October of 1959. #4268 was built as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959. Note the weather vane atop the sanding tower. (Not from "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:  6/30/1956  Upload Date: 10/26/2020 5:13:42 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4231(2-10-0) PRR 4268(2-10-0)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
PRR 4233, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4233, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4233, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 7:47:42 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4233(2-10-0)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
PRR 4233, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4233, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4233, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #19 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/7/2020 7:49:10 PM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4233(2-10-0)
Views:  256   Comments: 1
PRR 4237, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4237, I-1SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4237, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 8:22:51 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4237(2-10-0)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
PRR 4237, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 4237, I-1SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4237, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #21 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 8:23:56 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4237(2-10-0)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
PRR 4245, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4245, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sodus Point, New York, on 1 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4245, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1941, and retired in April of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the weather vane atop the sanding tower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #22 of 34)
Photo Date:  7/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/10/2020 9:27:49 AM
Location:  Sodus Point, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4245(2-10-0)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Title:  PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #23 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/6/2020 3:36:12 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4249, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the railroader at the far left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #24 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/10/2020 9:10:26 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4249(2-10-0)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
PRR 4628, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4628, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4628, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1935, and retired in October of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #25 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 7:45:49 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4628(2-10-0)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
PRR 4650, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4650, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4650, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #26 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 7:47:57 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4650(2-10-0)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 6797, M-1B, #1 of 4, 1956
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1B, #1 of 4, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown 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. The name of the man pictured in the center is not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #27 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/12/2020 9:12:05 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
PRR 6797, M-1B, #2 of 4, 1956
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1B, #2 of 4, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown 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. ("Stoneborobranch"; #28 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/12/2020 3:15:52 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  298   Comments: 1
PRR 6797, M-1B, #3 of 4, 1956
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1B, #3 of 4, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown 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. ("Stoneborobranch"; #29 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 10/12/2020 3:17:19 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
PRR 6797, M-1B, #4 of 4, 1956
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1B, #4 of 4, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown 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. It's passing NEWBERRY Tower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #30 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 8:00:42 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
PRR 6810, M-1, 1956
Title:  PRR 6810, M-1, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at NEWBERRY Tower in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6810 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #6810 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in February of 1958 after 32 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #31 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 9/19/2020 8:51:04 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6810(4-8-2)
Views:  321   Comments: 1
PRR 9841, EFP-15, 1956
Title:  PRR 9841, EFP-15, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at NEWBERRY Tower in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9841 and four more units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #9841 is an EFP-15 built in May of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Looks to me like three "EF" Class units have "rescued" a seven-car passenger train with its two disabled "EP" Class units. ("Stoneborobranch"; #32 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 9/17/2020 12:20:51 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 9841(FP7A)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
PRR 4644, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4644, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken near Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4644, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in February of 1960 after 37 years of service. Note the cloud of crushed sand from the driving wheels. ("Stoneborobranch"; #33 of 34)
Photo Date:  11/10/1956  Upload Date: 9/20/2020 2:21:28 PM
Location:  Jersey Shore, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4644(2-10-0)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
PRR 1273, H-9S, 1956
Title:  PRR 1273, H-9S, 1956
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 10 November 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1273, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1913 and retired in December of 1957 after 44 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #34 of 34)
Photo Date:  11/10/1956  Upload Date: 10/6/2020 3:34:21 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1273(2-8-0)
Views:  298   Comments: 0


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