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Title:
PRR 5850, EP-20, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5850 and #5795. Both were built by EMD. #5850 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5795 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The have coupled onto a 12-car passenger train and are awaiting orders to depart the Harrisburg Passenger Station for Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. The time is 4:00 P.M.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/23/2016 3:07:15 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5850(E7A)
PRR 5795(E8A)
Views:
694
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5850, EP-20, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5850 and #5795. Both were built by EMD. #5850 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5795 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are departing the Harrisburg Station with a 12-car passenger train bound for Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. The time is 4:25 P.M.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/25/2016 2:44:55 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5850(E7A)
PRR 5795(E8A)
Views:
756
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5795, EP-22, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5850 and #5795. Both were built by EMD. #5850 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5795 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are passing under the Market Street Bridge with a 12-car passenger train bound for Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. The time is 4:25 P.M.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/25/2016 2:46:47 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 5850(E7A)
PRR 5795(E8A)
Views:
920
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5851, EP-20, c. 1956
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Chicago Union Station Action." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5851, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Looks to me like it's a busy day in the Windy City! The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
12/30/2024 2:35:30 AM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5851(E7A)
Views:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5852, EP-20, c. 1951
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5852 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5852 was built in September of 1947. They're rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Wave to the Fireman! Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 9.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
2/25/2018 11:51:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5852(E7A)
Views:
610
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5852, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is diesel locomotive portrait of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5852 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5852 was built in September of 1947. The photographer's name, the date, and location are not recorded. (#12 of 20)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/6/2025 1:32:37 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5852(E7A)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5853, EP-20, 1948
Description:
Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5853 and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5853 was built in September of 1947. In this context, they're awaiting their next passenger run to Pittsburgh and points West. Note the lack of train phone antennae.
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 8:54:21 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
702
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4162, L-1S, c. 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by Ray E. Tobey via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4162, #5853, and another E-7A whose road number is not recorded. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in June of 1949, while #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains with Train #25, the westbound "Metropolitan." Wave to the Enginemen! John S. Fisher Collection; #5 of 8.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
6/6/2022 8:25:54 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
424
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4162, L-1S, c. 1948
Description:
AHC. Here is a photo by Ray E. Tobey that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4162, #5853, and another E-7A whose number is not recorded. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1917 and retired in June of 1949. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. (As such, this photo was taken sometime between September of 1947 and June of 1949.) They're rockin' 'n' rollin' around the Curve with train #25, the westbound "Metropolitan."
Photo Date:
9/22/1948
Upload Date:
2/15/2019 9:20:41 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
924
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 20, 1957
Description:
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Cutoff man waves away 'Liberty's' helper." Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5853 and #8610. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #8610 is an APS-24MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1956 and rated at 2,400 HP.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:22:48 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5853(E7A)
PRR 8610(RSD7)
Views:
870
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5853, EP-20, c. 1962
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1962. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5853 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5853 was constructed in April of 1949. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train bound for Chicago's Union Station. ("LouisFols"; #24 Of 38)
Photo Date:
9/22/1962
Upload Date:
3/20/2025 10:16:44 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1979
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Ray E. Tobey. It was published originally in the January 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Photo Caption: "New E-7 cabs on Pennsylvania No. 25, the Metropolitan, get an assist upgrade around Horse Shoe Curve from the 4162, an L-1 2-8-2 Juniata grad of 1917." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4162, #5853, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #4162 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in June of 1949. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. As such, this photo was taken sometime between September of 1947 and June of 1949.
Photo Date:
1/1/1979
Upload Date:
4/5/2018 3:27:02 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4162(2-8-2)
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
733
Comments:
0
Title:
"'Slimming' The PRR," Page 10, 1958
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "'Slimming' The PRR For More Efficient Operation." It was published originally in the January-February 1958 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Top Left Photo, Partial Caption: "Three tracks do the work of four on this Main Line section east of Derry, Pa., where No. 1 track was taken up." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5854 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5854 was constructed in September of 1947. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound passenger train.
Photo Date:
1/1/1958
Upload Date:
8/23/2022 11:58:16 PM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5854(E7A)
Views:
283
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, January-February 1958
Description:
Here is a photo from an article entitled "'Slimming' The PRR For More Efficient Operation." It was published originally in the January-February 1958 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Photo Caption: "Three tracks do the work of four on this Main Line section east of Derry, Pa., where No. 1 track was taken up. Middle track has been reverse-signaled for two-way operation." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5854 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5854 was constructed in September of 1947. They're rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound passenger train.
Photo Date:
1/1/1958
Upload Date:
8/24/2022 1:46:50 AM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5854(E7A)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, December 1962
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. J.E. Bradley. It was published originally in the December 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-29. Partial Caption: "Into the shadows of Harrisburg's ancient trainshed trundles Pennsylvania No. 16, the eastbound Pittsburgh-New York 'Duquesne.' During the 5-minute layover, the E-7 diesel units will be replaced by a GG-1 electric." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5854 and another "EP" Class unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5854 was constructed in September of 1947.
Photo Date:
12/1/1962
Upload Date:
8/24/2019 3:22:42 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5854(E7A)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5855, EP-20, 1965
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5855, an unidentified "B" unit, and #5900. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5855 was built in September of 1947, while #5900 was built in September of 1945. They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
6/21/1965
Upload Date:
6/20/2018 2:49:01 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5855(E7A)
PRR 5900(E7A)
Views:
1106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5765, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Birmingham, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5765, #5714, #5889, #5856, and #5867. All were built by EMD. #5765 and #5714 are EP-22's built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5889 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5856 and #5867 are EP-20's rated at 2,000 horsepower each; #5856 was built in 1948, but #5867 was built in 1949. They are pulling a 48-car westbound mail/express train. This photo was taken at the stone quarry crossing, just off of State Route 453.
Photo Date:
7/10/1965
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 10:35:28 AM
Location:
Birmingham, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5765(E8A)
PRR 5714(E8A)
PRR 5889(E8A)
PRR 5856(E7A)
PRR 5867(E7A)
Views:
3737
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR "Pictorial Review Of Progress," Page 5, 1953
Description:
Here is page five of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Right-Hand Photo Caption: "Heavy diesel repairs are made at the Altoona Works." Partially visible here is PRR engine #5857, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
3/1/1953
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 11:08:30 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5857(E7A)
Views:
404
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8506, ES-15M, 1953
Description:
NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8506, #5857, and an E-7 Class "B" unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #8506 is an ES-15M built in August of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #5857 is an EP-20 built in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They have just passed under the 24th Street Bridge with a passenger train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West.
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:56:30 AM
Location:
Altoona(CP Slope), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8506(GP7)
PRR 5857(E7A)
Views:
1092
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5807, EP-22, 1963
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5807, #5704, #5857, and #5710. All were built by GM-EMD. #5807, #5704, and #5710 are EP-22's built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a 50-car westbound mail/express train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 2:57:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
Views:
2229
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 5902, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Bellwood. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Pinecroft ~ just west of Bellwood, Pennsylvania ~ on 26 June 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5902, #5857, and #5859. All were built by EMD. #5902 is an EP-22 built in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5857 and #5859 are EP-20's built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. They are pulling a 12-car westbound passenger train to Altoona and Pittsburgh. The time is 1:58 P.M. Photo taken at the Riggle's Gap Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 2:04:46 AM
Location:
Pinecroft, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5902(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5859(E7A)
Views:
1106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5857, EP-20, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Raikroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5857, #5760, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by CMD. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are ready and waiting to pull the next incoming pasmenger train to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 1:38:24 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:
1107
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5857, EP-20, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvanig Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5857, #5760, and another unit whose number is not rgcorded. All were built by EMD. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They,are backing-up (with a PRR mail/express car) to couple onto my next passenger train and pull it to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 2:08:28 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Aye~s
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:
847
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5857, EP-20, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5857, #5760, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are departing the Altoona Station with a 16-car passenger train and heading up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Johnstown, Pittsburgh, and points West. Partially visible (L to R) are the PRR Test Plant building and the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 7:12:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:
840
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5858, EP-20, 1949
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 5 June 1949. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5858 and a "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepwer each. #5858 was built in February of 1948 and retired in March of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service. They're pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This photo comes from a slide set distributed by Marlo Industries of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
6/5/1949
Upload Date:
2/7/2018 8:24:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5858(E7A)
PRR 5858(E7A)
Views:
1034
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5858, EP-20, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5858 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5858 was constructed in February of 1948. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #11 of 27)
Photo Date:
1/23/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 6:29:31 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5858(E7A)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5858, EP-20, c. 1964
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1964. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5858 and #5771. #5858 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5771 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in June of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965. Looks to me like they've both seen better days!
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
3/29/2025 2:11:36 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5858(E7A)
PRR 5771(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 16, 1957
Description:
Here is page one of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Partially visible in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5859, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It is heading a mail and express train up and around the Horseshoe Curve on its way to Gallitzin and points West. On the right are two GM-EMD GP-9 pushers on the rear end of the train.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 1:32:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5859(E7A)
Views:
746
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Busiest Mountain Railroad," Page 17, 1957
Description:
Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. On the right are two GM-EMD GP-9 pushers on the rear end of the train.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 1:36:13 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5859(E7A)
Views:
547
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5710, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train East of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, during October of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5710, #5859, and another "EP" Class unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5710 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5859 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound refrigerator-car express train up a straight stretch of track in the Juniata River Valley.
Photo Date:
10/23/1965
Upload Date:
8/9/2016 1:37:15 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 5710(E8A)
PRR 5859(E7A)
Views:
1164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5860, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1955. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5860 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5860 was constructed in February of 1948. (#13 of 20)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/6/2025 1:33:24 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5860(E7A)
Views:
216
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5860, EP-20, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken just East of the Brick Yard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1955. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5860 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5860 was constructed in February of 1948. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling Train #22 down the Allegheny Mountains and will soon stop at the Altoona Passenger Station on their way to Harrisburg and points East. ("Tchowee"; #12 of 27)
Photo Date:
7/23/1955
Upload Date:
5/4/2020 7:15:54 PM
Location:
Altoona(Brickyard), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5860(E7A)
Views:
551
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5861, EP-20, c. 1954
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1954. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5861 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5861 was constructed in February of 1948. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Wave to the Engineman! (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 1:01:05 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5861(E7A)
Views:
144
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5861, EP-20, 1963
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kenneth, Indiana, in September of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5861 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5861 was constructed in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, this A-B-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a seven-car passenger train. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
2/18/2021 6:58:55 AM
Location:
Kenneth, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5861(E7A)
Views:
494
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6309, AF-27, 1965
Description:
Sunday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 02 May 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6309, #5861, #5860-B, and #5838. #6309 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,750 horsepower; it is the "helper" engine in this context. #5861 and #5860-B are EP-20's built by EMD in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5838 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a 13-car passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. This photo taken from the steps of SLOPE Tower.
Photo Date:
5/2/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 12:43:18 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6309(C628)
PRR 5861(E7A)
PRR 5860-B(E7B)
PRR 5838(E8A)
Views:
1094
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5838, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Sunday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 02 May 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6309, #5861, #5860-B, and #5838. #6309 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower; it is the "helper" engine in this context. #5861 and #5860-B are EP-20's built by EMD in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5838 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are passing under the 24th Street Bridge with a 13-car westbound passenger train, and are heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. This photo taken from the steps of SLOPE Tower.
Photo Date:
5/2/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 12:45:12 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6309(C628)
PRR 5861(E7A)
PRR 5860-B(E7B)
PRR 5838(E8A)
Views:
947
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "A Night Photo," #1 of 2, 1954
Description:
Here is the front side a postal card entitled "A Night Photo taken of World Famous Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Photo by Ben Claar. (See #2 of 2 for Caption On Reverse.) Published by Claar Studio; 415 Montgomery Street; Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. In the foreground is a westbound passenger train headed by Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5862, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and retired in September of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/20/1954
Upload Date:
8/31/2018 4:05:30 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Night
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
Views:
539
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Centenary," Frame #1 of 2, 1954
Description:
Here is the first of two frames of a one-and-a-third page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Centenary." It was published originally in the 1 November 1954 issue of "Life" magazine, pages 36-37. Partial Caption: "The most famous railroad curve in the U.S. celebrated the 100th anniversary of its opening last week by sitting for a spectacular nighttime portrait." The photographer is not identified. In the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's westbound "Trail Blazer" powered by engine #5862, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
11/1/1954
Upload Date:
8/20/2022 10:58:17 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Birthday Photograph Of The Curve," Page 4, 1954
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Birthday Photograph Of The Curve." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. This time-exposure was taken during the evening of Wednesday, 20 0ctober 1954, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the "World Famous Horseshoe Curve" near Altoona, Pennsylvania. In the foreground is the westbound "Trail Blazer," pulled by Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5862 ~ an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/22/2022 7:12:22 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
Views:
261
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Horseshoe Curve," #1 of 2, 1954
Description:
Here is the front side of a postal card entitled "The Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Partial Caption On Reverse: "This is a copy of a flash photograph of the world-famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania. The picture was taken on October 20, 1954 to symbolize the 100th anniversary of the Curve construction." Published by the Claar Studio, 415 Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Visible in the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's westbound "Trail Blazer" headed by engine #5862, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and retired in September of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/3/1954
Upload Date:
4/7/2022 6:09:51 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Annual Report Color Cover, Front Portion, 1954
Description:
Here is the front portion of the wrap-around color cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 108th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1954. The photographer is not identified. Partial Cover Caption: "To celebrate the 100th Anniversary year of the opening of the Horseshoe Curve and the 75th Anniversary of the incandescent lamp, engineers of Sylvania Electric Products arranged to take a flashlight picture of the Curve as freight and passenger trains rounded it the night of October 20, 1954. The project to illuminate over 2,000,000 square feet required months of meticulous planning, 31 miles of wiring, and more than 6,000 large photoflash bulbs. With a burst of skyrockets lending color to the scene, cameras atop a 150-foot tower recorded the historic flash ~ the largest night photograph ever taken." In the foreground is the westbound 'Trail Blazer' headed by PRR engine #5862, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and retired in September of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/31/1954
Upload Date:
4/12/2018 2:53:29 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Night
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
Views:
437
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5862, EP-20, c. 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5862 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5862 was constructed in February of 1948. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #13 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/22/1960
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 6:49:57 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
Views:
176
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 53, 2004
Description:
Here is page 16 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 53.
Photo Date:
8/1/2004
Upload Date:
10/28/2017 3:07:03 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Night
Locomotives:
PRR 5862(E7A)
CR 7832(GP38)
Views:
391
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5863, EP-20, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1948. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5863 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5863 was constructed in February of 1948. In this context, this A-A set is pulling a passenger train under four-track Signal Bridge #2417 on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 7:51:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5863(E7A)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5863, EP-20, 1960
Description:
Sweetland. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in October of 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5863 and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5863 was built in February of 1948. In this context, they're pulling a mail-express train that's about to enter the Gallitzin Tunnel on its way to Pittsburgh and points West.
Photo Date:
10/1/1960
Upload Date:
3/17/2020 1:56:21 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5863(E7A)
Views:
591
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5864, EP-20, #1 of 2, 1960
Description:
DMP-2. Here is the first of two successive 35mm color slides by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 12 February 1960. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5864 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5864 was constructed in February of 1948. Produced & distributed by Charly's Slides. (#6 of 19)
Photo Date:
2/12/1960
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 9:13:33 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 5864(E7A)
Views:
474
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5864, EP-20, #2 of 2, 1960
Description:
DMP-2. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 12 February 1960. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5864 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5864 was constructed in February of 1948. Produced & distributed by Charly's Slides. (#7 of 19)
Photo Date:
2/12/1960
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 9:15:04 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 5864(E7A)
Views:
370
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5864, EP-20, 1964
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Smart that was taken near Jeffersonville, Indiana, in August of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5864, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It's running backwards with a local freight train! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
9/20/2021 6:01:51 PM
Location:
Jeffersonville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5864(E7A)
Views:
430
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5864, EP-20, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 6 June 1965. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5864 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5864 is an EP-20 constructed in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They're pulling a westbound passenger train into the Altoona Station, whose platform is visible in the foreground. (#25 of 44)
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 4:54:34 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5864(E7A)
Views:
716
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5865, EP-20, 1953
Description:
Wallin. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard R. Wallin that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5865 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5865 was constructed during February of 1948. This A-B-A set is pulling a mail and express train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve en route to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
5/5/1953
Upload Date:
12/24/2020 5:37:07 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5865(E7A)
Views:
453
Comments:
0
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