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Title:
PRR 5762, EP-22, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1965. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engine #5762 and another "E" unit whose number was not recorded. #5762 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata with a ten-car passenger train to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York. On the left is the Westbound Classification Yard; the 8th Street Bridge is visible in the distance, along with the Juniata E&M Shop.
Photo Date:
7/10/1965
Upload Date:
9/15/2016 4:50:47 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5762(E8A)
Views:
876
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5764, EP-22, 1955
Description:
NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 2 July 1955. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5764 and an E-8 Class "A" unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5764 was built in November of 1952. They are pulling a mail and express train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, and are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge on their way to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
7/2/1955
Upload Date:
3/29/2018 3:20:05 AM
Location:
Altoona(CP Slope), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5764(E8A)
Views:
1084
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5834, BH-50, 1955
Description:
NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 2 July 1955. Shown here are two eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad trains about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge on their way into Altoona. On the right (R to L) are PRR engines #5834 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5834 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962. On the left (R to L) are PRR engines #5764 and an E-8 Class "A" unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5764 is an EP-22 built in November of 1952. From the R.R. Wallin Collection.
Photo Date:
7/2/1955
Upload Date:
7/1/2018 12:55:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(CP Slope), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5764(E8A)
PRR 5834(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1255
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5764, EP-22, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5764 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5764 was constructed in November of 1952. They've just passed VIEW Tower with a passenger train bound for Harrisburg and points East. Note the string of empty 50-ton hopper cars belonging to the Berwind-White Coal Mining Company heading back to the bituminous coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Tchowee"; #19 of 27)
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
5/5/2020 4:02:15 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5764(E8A)
Views:
1113
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5766, EP-22, Front, 1951
Description:
Here is the front side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1976. Photo courtesy of GM-EMD. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5766 and #5765. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD in March of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each.
Photo Date:
3/21/1951
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 3:34:42 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5766(E8A)
PRR 5765(E8A)
Views:
1135
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5766, EP-22, Back, 1951
Description:
Here is the back side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1976. The text by Robert A. Le Massena sketches the history and development of the Pennsylvania Railroad's passenger diesels built by GM-EMD.
Photo Date:
3/21/1951
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 3:35:45 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5766(E8A)
PRR 5765(E8A)
Views:
871
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5765, EP-22, 1963
Description:
PGH-ALT-63. Here is an original photo that I took after riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Pittsburgh to Altoona on 8 September 1963. Shown here is PRR engine #5765, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in March of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. It's the lead unit of my train; the second unit is engine #5760. We've just arrived in Altoona, where the engine and train crews are changing. Visible in the background are the rooftops of two of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:
9/8/1963
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 4:28:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5765(E8A)
Views:
813
Comments:
0
Title:
"Those Esthetic E's," Page 27, 1964
Description:
Here is page eight of an eight-page cover article by David P. Morgan & Al Kamm, Jr., entitled "Those Esthetic E's: A Story Of The Power That Bumped Steam Off The Varnish." It was published originally in the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Top Photo Caption: "E8 striping on Pennsy units 5765-5766 reduced porthole visibility; antenna on roof of 2250 h.p. units is for trainphones." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5765 and #5766. Both are EP-22's built in March of 1952.
Photo Date:
5/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/1/2023 4:19:23 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5765(E8A)
PRR 5766(E8A)
KCS 23(E9AM)
CRIP 643(E8A)
IC 4034(E9A)
SP 6051(E9A)
Views:
1070
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5789, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5789 and two more diesels. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5789 was built in May of 1952. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a mail & express train and are heading down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (#17 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/22/2025 11:53:24 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5789(E8A)
PRR 5765(E8A)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5765, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5789 and two more diesels. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Among them is engine #5765, built in March of 1952. At Signal Bridge 2416/7, they've rounded the Curve with a mail & express train and are heading down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (#18 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/22/2025 11:53:44 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5789(E8A)
PRR 5765(E8A)
Views:
264
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5892, EP-22, c. 1964
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1964. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5892 and #5766. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5892 was constructed in April of 1950, while #5766 was built in March of 1952. The road number of the Baldwin-built switcher in the background is not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/16/1964
Upload Date:
3/30/2025 2:33:16 AM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5892(E8A)
PRR 5766(E8A)
Views:
316
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 33, 1953
Description:
Here is page one of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 33. Photo Caption: "Engineer B.L. Morris leans from cab of twin-unit 4500-horsepower Electro-Motive E-8 No. 5767 to comment on Author Al Rung's maroon polka-dot shirt and white Cruiser cap." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5767, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/5/2019 10:04:23 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5767(E8A)
Views:
496
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 35, 1953
Description:
Here is page three of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 35. Partial Caption: "Meet on Horseshoe Curve! The westbound Harrisburg Special meets the 'St. Louisan,' eastbound from St. Louis, at the center of the historic curve." Visible at the right (L to R) are PRR engines #5767 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5767 was constructed in April of 1952. The road numbers of the EP-20's pulling the "St. Louisan" are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/5/2019 10:11:16 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5767(E8A)
Views:
560
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5792, EP-22, c. 1964
Description:
Mann. Here is a telephoto of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5792 and #5767. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5792 was constructed in May of 1952, while #5767 was built in April of 1952. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
9/18/2021 6:19:55 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5792(E8A)
PRR 5767(E8A)
Views:
535
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5768, EP-22, c. 1956
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Renovo, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5768 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5768 was constructed in April of 1952. In this context, they're powering the southbound eight-car "Buffalo Express." Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
5/1/2024 8:26:30 AM
Location:
Renovo, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5768(E8A)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5768, 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 during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5768 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #5768 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are backing-up (with an REA Express Refrigerator Car) to couple onto a passenger train and pull it to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. Partially visible in the distance are the PRR's HARRIS Tower and the southern colums of the Market Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 12:35:10 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5768(E8A)
Views:
682
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5769, EP-22, 1964
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken at Chicago's Union Station on 20 June 1964. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5769 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5769 is an EP-22 built in May of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They're ready to depart the Station with a mail & express train bound for Pittsburgh and points East. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 10)
Photo Date:
6/20/1964
Upload Date:
7/22/2020 8:13:58 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5769(E8A)
Views:
615
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5769, EP-22, 1964
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5769 and two more "EP" Class whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5769 is an EP-22 constructed in May of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Also visible on the right is Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Railroad's engine #1104, an RS-1 built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1944, rated at 2,600 horsepower, and retired in April of 1975.
Photo Date:
6/20/1964
Upload Date:
6/21/2018 2:16:32 AM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 5769(E8A)
GMO 1104(RS1)
Views:
943
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5788, EP-22, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1957. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5788 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5788 was built in May of 1952. They're pulling a passenger train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. (#20 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/15/1957
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 11:56:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5788(E8A)
Views:
322
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5789, 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 are PRR engines #5789, #5801, #5844-B, and #5889. All were built by EMD. #5789, #5801, and #5889 are EP-22's rated at 2,250 horsepower each; #5789 and #5801 were built in 1952, but #5889 was built in 1950. #5844-B is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a 38-car westbound mail/express train with "Railway Express" N-5 caboose #5031. Photo taken from the Riggle's Gap Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 1:14:08 AM
Location:
Pinecroft, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5789(E8A)
PRR 5801(E8A)
PRR 5844-B(E7B)
PRR 5889(E8A)
Views:
1454
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5791, EP-22, c. 1964
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5791, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in May of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. In this context, it's powering a two-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
11/2/2023 7:16:58 AM
Location:
Buffalo, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5791(E8A)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5791, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 6 June 1965. In the foreground (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5791 and two more units whose road numbers are not visible. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5791 was constructed in May of 1952. They're pulling an eastbound mail & express train and are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge. In the background, note that the westbound mixed-cargo freight train pulled by engine #9525 has halted. Partially visible in the right distance are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shop buildings. (#30 of 44)
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 5:07:13 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5791(E8A)
PRR 9525(F3A)
PRR 9641-B(F7B)
Views:
1359
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5792, EP-22, c. 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5792 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5792 was constructed in May of 1952. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
4/15/2023 8:07:38 AM
Location:
Detroit, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5792(E8A)
Views:
400
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5792, EP-22, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5972 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5792 was built in May of 1952. In this context, this A-A-A-A set is pulling a westbound mail & express train. ("Stoneborobranch"; [#28] #29 of 56) (#6,700)
Photo Date:
12/31/1956
Upload Date:
9/14/2020 10:43:20 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5792(E8A)
Views:
680
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5792, EP-22, 1958
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Passenger Station in Baltimore, Maryland, on 18 October 1958. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5792 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5792 was constructed in May of 1952. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#12 of 19)
Photo Date:
10/18/1958
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 11:20:39 PM
Location:
Baltimore Penn Stati, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 5792(E8A)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5793, EP-22, #1 of 2, 1952
Description:
Oil Power. Here is the first of two duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Don Flynn that were taken near Lakeville, Indiana, on 11 October 1952. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5793 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5793 was built in June of 1952. In this context, they're pulling a "Football Special." Note that the first car in the train is actually an observation car!
Photo Date:
10/11/1952
Upload Date:
2/6/2024 10:59:33 PM
Location:
Lakeville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5793(E8A)
Views:
565
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5793, EP-22, #2 of 2, 1952
Description:
Oil Power. Here is the second of two duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Don Flynn that were taken near Lakeville, Indiana, on 11 October 1952. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5793 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5793 was built in June of 1952. In this context, they're pulling a "Football Special." Note that the first car in the train is an observation car!
Photo Date:
10/11/1952
Upload Date:
5/27/2025 10:40:39 AM
Location:
Lakeville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5793(E8A)
Views:
752
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Pages 14-15, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, pages 14-15. Photo Caption: "Diesel locomotives work 'under the wire' to help out during traffic peaks. PRR has enough electric locomotives to handle normal traffic. A more efficient operation today, gross ton miles per freight train hour rose from 37,150 in 1946 to 53,205 in 1955." Shown here at the Paoli Station (R to L) is PRR engine #5793 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5793 was constructed in May of 1952. Also visible at the left is PAOLI Tower.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 12:51:12 AM
Location:
Paoli, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5793(E8A)
Views:
1199
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5793, EP-22, 1964
Description:
Tipton. Here is an original photo that I took in Tipton, Pennsylvania, on 5 January 1964. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5793, an unidentified E-8A unit, and #5881. All were built by GM-EMD. #5793 is an EP-22 built in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5881 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling an 18-car passenger train on its way from Altoona to Harrisburg.
Photo Date:
1/5/1964
Upload Date:
8/24/2016 1:13:36 AM
Location:
Tipton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5793(E8A)
PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:
1237
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5794, EP-22, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hammond, Indiana, on 5 September 1953. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5794 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5794 was constructed in June of 1952. Note that both locomotives are still sporting their original DGLE livery! ("Tchowee"; #20 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/5/1953
Upload Date:
5/9/2020 10:18:29 AM
Location:
Hammond, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5794(E8A)
Views:
1053
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5838, EP-22, 1964
Description:
WIL-ALT-64. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 03 July 1964.= Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5838, #5850-B, and #5794. All were built by EMD. #5838 is an EP-22 built in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5850-B is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5794 is an EP-22 built in 1952=and rated at 2,250 horsepower. With four cars already coupled on, they are waiting to couple onto a 16-car passenger train heading to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
7/3/1964
Upload Date:
9/12/2016 10:56:45 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5838(E8A)
PRR 5850-B(E7B)
PRR 5794(E8A)
PRR 5838(E8A)
PRR 5850-B(E7B)
PRR 5794(E8A)
Views:
1629
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5795, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, on 8 December 1963. Prominent here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5795 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5795 was constructed in June of 1952. ("Tchowee"; #21 of 27)
Photo Date:
12/8/1963
Upload Date:
5/9/2020 10:20:25 AM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5795(E8A)
Views:
618
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 46, 1964
Description:
Here is page nine of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." It was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Revised Photo Caption: "Long-haul passenger runs in non-electrified territory are exclusively the domain of EMD. The 5795 leaves east portal of [New Portage] Tunnel while en route downgrade into Altoona, Pa." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5795, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/1/1964
Upload Date:
9/29/2022 9:20:06 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
PRR 5795(E8A)
Views:
383
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. 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:
772
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:
831
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:
997
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5796, EP-22, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Haddonfield, New Jersey, c. 1952. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5796 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5796 was constructed in June of 1952. Roy Healey Collection; #15 of 16.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
2/25/2018 3:06:18 PM
Location:
Haddonfield, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5796(E8A)
Views:
794
Comments:
1
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Front Cover, 1956
Description:
Here is the front cover from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine. Partial Caption: "Photographer Bill Mutschmann snapped this striking color photo to emphasize the stress which the Pennsylvania Railroad places on modern power in its drive to become a new type of pace setter." Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #5796 and an unidentified GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive. #5796 is an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 12:41:55 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5796(E8A)
Views:
647
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5796, EP-22, 1964
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 April 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5796 and two other units whose numbers were not recorded. #5796 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are about to stop at the Altoona Station with a 17-car passenger train on its way to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City. The time is 2:12 P.M. This photo taken adjacent to ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:
4/25/1964
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 4:08:02 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5796(E8A)
Views:
612
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5798, EP-22, 1952
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by Jay Black that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 August 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5798 and #5797. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. In this context, this A-A set has just departed the Station with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
3/19/2021 11:11:53 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5798(E8A)
PRR 5797(E8A)
Views:
1056
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5874, EP-20, 1964
Description:
WIL-ALT-64. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 03 July 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5798 and #5874, Both were built by EMD. #5798 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5874 is an EP-20 built in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are about to couple onto an 18-car passenger train heading to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. (Note the duplicate "PRR" logos on the front door.)
Photo Date:
7/3/1964
Upload Date:
9/12/2016 10:40:44 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5798(E8A)
PRR 5874(E7A)
Views:
1342
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5799, EP-22, c. 1963
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5799, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#16 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/18/1963
Upload Date:
2/20/2021 9:54:35 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5799(E8A)
Views:
557
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5892, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Dave Ingles that was taken at Chicago's Union Station on 18 August 1963. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5892, #5799, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5892 and #5799 are EP-22's; #5892 was constructed in April of 1950, while #5799 was built in June of 1952. They're ready to depart the Station with the "Broadway Limited" bound for Pittsburgh and New York City. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 10)
Photo Date:
8/18/1963
Upload Date:
7/23/2020 12:39:59 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5892(E8A)
PRR 5799(E8A)
Views:
892
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5892, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Dave Ingles that was taken at Chicago's Union Station on 18 August 1963. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5892 and #5799. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5892 was constructed in April of 1950, while #5799 was built in June of 1952. They're departing the Station with the "Broadway Limited" bound for Pittsburgh and New York City. (Tchowee"; #24 of 27)
Photo Date:
8/19/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 9:55:21 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5892(E8A)
PRR 5799(E8A)
Views:
330
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5802, EP-22, c. 1954
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5802, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in July of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Given the stairs at the left and the boardwalk at the right, looks to me like it's on static display for public inspection. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:34:06 AM
Location:
Jeffersonville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5802(E8A)
Views:
232
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5802, EP-22, 1965
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Jeffersonville, Indiana, on 7 September 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5802, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in July of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Produced & distributed by Charly's Slides. (#13 of 19)
Photo Date:
9/7/1965
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 11:21:53 PM
Location:
Jeffersonville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5802(E8A)
Views:
519
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5803, EP-22, 1960
Description:
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5803 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5803 is an EP-22 built during July of 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Footbridge with a nine-car passenger train on their way to Harrisburg and points East. Just behind them are the crew-change building and the water tank, both of which saw service during the good ol' days when steam locomotives were marshaled here to push freights up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the summit at Gallitzin.
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
5/12/2019 6:29:42 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5803(E8A)
Views:
716
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5803, EP-22, 1962
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Kalkaska, Michigan, on 12 August 1962. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5803 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5803 was constructed in July of 1952. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#14 of 19)
Photo Date:
8/12/1962
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 11:23:17 PM
Location:
Kalkaska, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5803(E8A)
Views:
544
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5850, EP-20, 1963
Description:
24th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1963. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5850, #5803, and #5849. All were built by EMD. #5850 and #5849 are EP-20's built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5803 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge and will shortly stop at the Altoona Passenger Station for a crew change with a 27-car mail/express train. The famous Brick Plant is visible in the right center of the photo.
Photo Date:
10/11/1963
Upload Date:
10/9/2016 12:26:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 5850(E7A)
PRR 5803(E8A)
PRR 5849(E7A)
PRR 5850(E7A)
PRR 5803(E8A)
PRR 5849(E7A)
Views:
1271
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5803, EP-22, 1965
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroaf train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5803 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5803 is an EP-22 buiwt in 1952 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a New York City-bound passenger train into the Altoona Station, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horsesioe Curve from Pittsburgh. The time is approximately 2:22 A.M.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
10/12/2016 5:02:49 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5803(E8A)
Views:
651
Comments:
0
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