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PRR 1035, D-16SB, c. 1936
Title:  PRR 1035, D-16SB, c. 1936
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1035, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during December of 1905 and rebuilt in Trenton as a D-16SB in October of 1915. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 40)
Photo Date:  5/5/1936  Upload Date: 2/23/2021 9:50:55 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1035(4-4-0)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
PRR 1035, D-16SB, 1938
Title:  PRR 1035, D-16SB, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Easton, Maryland, on 21 August 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1035, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during December of 1905 and rebuilt in Trenton as a D-16SB in October of 1915. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #4 of 30.
Photo Date:  8/21/1938  Upload Date: 8/4/2018 1:21:54 PM
Location:  Easton, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1035(4-4-0)
Views:  732   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 18, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 18, 1981
Description:  Here is page 18 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1042, a D-7 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during May of 1883 and retired in February of 1905 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/29/2022 6:53:10 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1042(4-4-0)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
PRR 1046, D-16SB, 1936
Title:  PRR 1046, D-16SB, 1936
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Oil City, Pennsylvania, in May of 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1046, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1903, rebuilt as a D-16SB in December of 1915, and retired in January of 1937 after 34 years of faithful service. (#11 of 40)
Photo Date:  5/5/1936  Upload Date: 2/24/2021 4:55:09 PM
Location:  Oil City, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1046(4-4-0)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
PRR 1052, D-16D, c. 1902
Title:  PRR 1052, D-16D, c. 1902
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1052, a D-16D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during February of 1902 and retired in February of 1930 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#8 of 24)
Photo Date:  2/2/1902  Upload Date: 5/8/2025 2:29:42 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1052(4-4-0)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 733, 1949
Title:  Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 733, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo from page 733 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was compiled by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Class D16, American type locomotive. First design was built at Altoona about 1895." Shown here is PRR engine #1052, a D-16D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during February of 1902 and retired in February of 1930 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/13/1949  Upload Date: 9/7/2017 3:26:31 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1052(4-4-0)
Views:  715   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 38, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 38, 1981
Description:  Here is page 38 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is the left portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1883 and retired in July of 1901 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:39:02 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1053(4-4-0)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 39, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 39, 1981
Description:  Here is page 39 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is the right portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1883 and retired in July of 1901 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:39:33 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1053(4-4-0)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Pages 38-39, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Pages 38-39, 1981
Description:  Here are pages 38-39 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "This is the only PRR locomotive to have had its tender lettered in full: 'Pennsylvania Railroad.'" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1883 and retired in July of 1901 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:40:08 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1053(4-4-0)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 67, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 67, 1981
Description:  Here is page 67 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "A large single dome and an unusual headlight are interesting features about this locomotive." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1906, rebuilt as a D-16SB in November of 1914, and retired in March of 1933 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2022 8:08:02 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1053(4-4-0)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 68, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 68, 1981
Description:  Here is page 68 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "This is the same engine as shown on page 67 now in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1911." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1053, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1906, rebuilt as a D-16SB in November of 1914, and retired in March of 1933 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2022 8:13:39 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1053(4-4-0)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 26, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 26, 1981
Description:  Here is page 26 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1060, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1883 and retired in November of 1907 after 24 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/1/2022 5:08:24 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1060(4-4-0)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
PRR 1063, Class P, c. 1883
Title:  PRR 1063, Class P, c. 1883
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1063, a Class P (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1883, later reclassified as a D-11A, and retired in November of 1905 after 22 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 24)
Photo Date:  9/22/1900  Upload Date: 11/18/2021 6:34:30 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1063(4-4-0)
Views:  448   Comments: 0
PRR "Steam From Altoona," Page 28, 1963
Title:  PRR "Steam From Altoona," Page 28, 1963
Description:  Here is page five of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Top Illustration: Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1063, a Class P (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1883, later reclassified as a D-11A, and retired in November of 1905. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #700, an E-1 (4-4-2) "Camelback" built in Juniata during June of 1899, sold to the Long Island Rail Road in December of 1903, and retired in 1911.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:20:55 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1063(4-4-0) PRR 700(4-4-2)
Views:  1009   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 15, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 15, 1981
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1070, a D-6A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during August of 1883, later rebuilt and reclassified as a D-7, and retired in November of 1906 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/29/2022 5:52:13 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1070(4-4-0)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 63, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 63, 1981
Description:  Here is page 63 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "On the New York & Long Branch Railroad at Asbury Park, N.J., in 1915." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1072, a D-16B (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1903 and retired in April of 1934 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:48:57 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1072(4-4-0)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 20, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 20, 1981
Description:  Here is page 20 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1103, a D-8 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1884 and retired in June of 1904 after 20 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/31/2022 12:27:07 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1103(4-4-0)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1937
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's part of the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #5 of 30.
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 3:25:20 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  1134   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1937
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1937
Description:  Here is a re-builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Photo taken on 11 June 1937.
Photo Date:  6/11/1937  Upload Date: 6/20/2020 10:15:06 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  758   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1956
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1956
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Clarence R.Weaver. It was published originally in the December 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Photo Caption: "To entertain a recent model railroader convention in Baltimore, Md., the Pennsy de-mothballed the old-timers it keeps at Northumberland, Pa., and sent them down behind a Geep. From the GP-7 back, the train includes 2-8-0 No. 1187, 4-4-0 No. 1223, 4-4-2 No. 7002, the John Bull (on flats), and open-ended coaches." #8548 is an ES-15M road switcher built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:  1/1/1956  Upload Date: 8/10/2019 8:00:27 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8548(GP7) PRR 1223(4-4-0) PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:  2012   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1956
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1956
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is an original color photo (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  10/20/1956  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 2:49:59 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
PRR "Antique Special," Page 20, 1961
Title:  PRR "Antique Special," Page 20, 1961
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "Famous PRR relics present a nostalgic sight as they cross the Mahantango Creek on their way from Northumberland to Paradise." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  1/1/1961  Upload Date: 8/27/2022 10:00:56 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
"Pennsy" Magazine, January-February 1961
Title:  "Pennsy" Magazine, January-February 1961
Description:  Here is a photo from an article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 20. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Famous PRR relics present a nostalgic sight as they cross the Mahantango Creek on their way from Northumberland to Paradise." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  1/1/1961  Upload Date: 8/28/2022 4:38:55 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
PRR "Antique Special," Page 21, 1961
Title:  PRR "Antique Special," Page 21, 1961
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 21. Top Left Photo Caption: "C.E. Gaugler oils D16sb steam engine built at Juniata Shop, Altoona, in 1905." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted are Strasburg Rail Road 0-6-0 switcher #31 and the Cumberland Valley Railroad's "Pioneer."
Photo Date:  1/1/1961  Upload Date: 8/27/2022 10:03:12 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0) SRC 31(0-6-0) PRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
Views:  768   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1963
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1963
Description:  SRC-1963. Here is an original photo that I took in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1963. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B in January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. In this context, it's on static display near the Strasburg Station. Builder's Badge Data: Juniata Shops, D-16sb, 11-1905, 1399.
Photo Date:  8/11/1963  Upload Date: 10/19/2016 1:44:50 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  1204   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1963
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1963
Description:  SRC-1963. Here is an original photo that I took in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1963. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B in January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. In this context, it's on static display near the Strasburg Station. Builder's Badge Data: Juniata Shops, D-16sb, 11-1905, 1399.
Photo Date:  8/11/1963  Upload Date: 10/19/2016 1:46:46 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  1568   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, c. 1964
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is a postal card that could be entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad No. 1223." Caption On Reverse: "Locomotive No. 1223, built more than half a century ago at the Pennsylvania Railroad's famous Juniata Shops, is the one remaining 'American' type from the Pennsylvania's steam roster of thoroughbreds. Here, she poses proudly on the Strasburg Rail Road main line, fresh from the paint shop of America's oldest short line railroad. Photo by Jim E. Hess." Engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 11:13:20 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, c. 1964
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is a postal card that could be entitled "East Strasburg Passenger Station." Caption On Reverse: "East Strasburg at train time is a scene not duplicated anywhere in America today. Here, the sixty-year-old train with its open-platform wooden coaches pulls into the wonderful world of yesterday dominated by the eighty-five-year-old depot building. Photo by Gordon E. Roth." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 10/13/2023 11:13:54 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1965
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1965
Description:  WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from North Philadelphia to Harrisburg during August of 1965. Shown here is a Strasburg Rail Road Company (SRC) train in the process of switching the engines from one end of an eight-car excursion train to the other. Visible (L to R) are PRR engine #1223 and SRC engine #31. #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during November of 1905. #31 is an 0-6-0 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1908.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 11/3/2016 4:57:57 PM
Location:  Leaman Place, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SRC 31(0-6-0) PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  1456   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1965
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1965
Description:  WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from North Philadelphia to Harrisburg during August of 1965. Shown here is a Strasburg Rail Road Company (SRC) train in the process of switching the engines from one end of an eight-car excursion train to the other. Visible (L to R) are PRR engine #1223 and SRC engine #31. #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during November of 1905. #31 is an 0-6-0 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1908.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 11/3/2016 4:59:51 PM
Location:  Leaman Place, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SRC 31(0-6-0) PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  1125   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1965
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1965
Description:  WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from North Philadelphia to Harrisburg during August of 1965. Shown here is a Strasburg Rail Road Company (SRC) train in the process of switching the engines from one end of an eight-car excursion train to the other. Visible (L to R) are PRR engine #1223 and SRC engine #31. #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during November of 1905. #31 is an 0-6-0 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1908.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 11/3/2016 5:01:13 PM
Location:  Leaman Place, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SRC 31(0-6-0) PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  1292   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1970
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1970
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Strasburg, Pennsylvania, in 1970. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1970  Upload Date: 4/29/2025 1:00:32 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
PRR 6076, Baggage Car, c. 1976
Title:  PRR 6076, Baggage Car, c. 1976
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad Baggage Car #6076, dedicated to the "Adams Express Company." It's part of a Strasburg Rail Road train being pulled by former PRR engine #1233 ~ a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the SRC in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection.
Photo Date:  7/6/1976  Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:23:24 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  936   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 1, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 1, 1981
Description:  Here is page one of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, then sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. This photo was taken on Friday, 11 June 1937.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:46:26 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 74, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 74, 1981
Description:  Here is page 74 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here are four photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1233, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:51:24 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Front Cover, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Front Cover, 1981
Description:  Here is the front cover associated with a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared on the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine. Photo Caption: "Three great PRR 'fans' pose with the 1223 at the Altoona Open House on May 16, 1937: left, E. Howard Askew; center, Joe Lovell; right, Charles Chaney." PRR engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 2:42:28 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  870   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 19, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 19, 1981
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 19. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B in January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #68, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in March of 1914 and retired in July of 1949.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 4:44:18 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0) PRR 68(4-4-2)
Views:  1102   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, c. 1992
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, c. 1992
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1992. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display inside the Museum. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1992  Upload Date: 6/25/2023 11:41:16 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 29, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 29, 1981
Description:  Here is page 29 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1253, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1888 and retired in February of 1909 after 21 years of faithful service. Note that there are two different types of wheels in the pony truck: one spoked, the other solid.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/2/2022 5:58:17 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1253(4-4-0)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 13, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 13, 1954
Description:  Here is page four of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 13. Photo Caption: "American type No. 1390 was a fast passenger hauler with high wheels and a high stack." Photo Credit: D.A. Somerville Collection. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1390 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1896 and retired in July of 1916 after 20 years of service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 1:36:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1390(4-4-0)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
PRR "Power To Burn," Page 2, 1976
Title:  PRR "Power To Burn," Page 2, 1976
Description:  Here is page two of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 1390, a Class D-16, was a fast passenger engine. The first of the class was built about 1896 at the Juniata Shops." #1390 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata in 1896 and retired in July of 1916 after 20 years of service. The names of the four Railroaders pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 2:47:48 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1390(4-4-0)
Views:  754   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 30, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 30, 1981
Description:  Here is page 30 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1392, a D-12A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1890, rebuilt as a D-13C in June of 1896, sold to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "50" in June of 1896, renumbered PRR "6050" in 1903, renumbered "06050" in June of 1918, renumbered 6050 in February of 1921, and sold to E.B. Leaf in July of 1922 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/2/2022 6:00:46 AM
Location:  Merion Station, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1392(4-4-0)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 51, 1981
Title:  PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 51, 1981
Description:  Here is page 51 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "The 1392 was one of the only 4 D16 locomotives ever built in the Juniata Shops." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1392, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1896 and retired in May of 1918 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/8/2022 9:22:53 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1392(4-4-0)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
PRR 1395, D-16A, 1901
Title:  PRR 1395, D-16A, 1901
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1901. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. Wave to the Hostler! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1901  Upload Date: 10/22/2022 8:43:42 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
PRR "Broadway Gets Its 50-Year Button," Page 6, 1952
Title:  PRR "Broadway Gets Its 50-Year Button," Page 6, 1952
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "The Broadway Gets Its 50-Year Button." It was published originally in the July 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 6. Left-Hand Photo: Shown here is F.W. Blauvelt's photo of the "Pennsylvania Special" passing through Jersey City, New Jersey, on 15 June 1902. It's powered by PRR engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1952  Upload Date: 3/31/2022 1:06:51 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 52, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 52, 1953
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 52. Top Photo Caption: "The grace and glory of early 20th century varnish is caught up in this shot of the 'Pennsylvania Special' on its second westbound trip on June 16, 1902, as Engineer Martin H. Lee whips his classic D-16a through Morrisville, Pa., at 85 miles an hour." Shown here is PRR engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo: Leading this triple-header near Radnor in 1911 is PRR engine #2546, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1905 and retired in November of 1933.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:30:02 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 2546(2-8-0)
Views:  767   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 53. Top Photo: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo Caption: "A Pennsy 4-4-2 did the work of the ordinary 4-6-0, thanks to the heavier axle loadings made possible by good track. E-2 No. 1435 takes the green, red, and cream 'Pennsylvania Limited' through West Philadelphia in 1902." Shown here is PRR engine #1435, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1901, renumbered "01435" in 1918, and retired in March of 1925.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:32:29 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 1435(4-4-2)
Views:  680   Comments: 0
PRR "The Broadway Limited," Pages 22-23, 1962
Title:  PRR "The Broadway Limited," Pages 22-23, 1962
Description:  Here are portions of pages seven and eight of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." They were published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 22-23. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Pennsylvania Special" being pulled by engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering the four-car "Pennsylvania Special" through Jersey City, New Jersey.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 12:32:35 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  621   Comments: 0
PRR "The Broadway Limited," Page 22, 1962
Title:  PRR "The Broadway Limited," Page 22, 1962
Description:  Here is page seven of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Top Photo: Shown here is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #7373, an E-2B (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1903, renumbered "9715" in July of 1913, and retired in October of 1935.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:05:22 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 7373(4-4-2)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
PRR "The Broadway Limited," Page 23, 1962
Title:  PRR "The Broadway Limited," Page 23, 1962
Description:  Here is page eight of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23. Top Photo: Shown here is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering the four-car "Pennsylvania Special" through Jersey City, New Jersey.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:08:03 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  347   Comments: 0


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