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Title:
PRR 5805, EP-22, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5805 and #5905. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5805 was constructed in July of 1952, while #5905 was built in April of 1951. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #22 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 9:47:30 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5805(E8A)
PRR 5905(E8A)
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5898, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Charles Houser that was taken at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, on 26 August 1963. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5898 and #5806. Both are EP-22's built by GM-BMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951, while #5806 was built in July of 1952. Note the double slip switches! ("Tchowee"; #25 of 27)
Photo Date:
8/26/1963
Upload Date:
5/10/2020 9:52:45 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5806(E8A)
Views:
1103
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5809, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Winter. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 January 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5809, #5842-B, and #5890. All were built by EMD. #5809 is an EP-22 built in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5824-B is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5890 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a 19-car westbound passenger train and are about to stop at the Altoona Passenger Station; the time is 2:11 P.M. Visible in the background are some of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops.
Photo Date:
1/3/1965
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 2:05:39 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5809(E8A)
PRR 5842-B(E7B)
PRR 5890(E8A)
Views:
1890
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5809, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Museum Bound. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Union Furnace, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #5809 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. #5809 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mail/express train. This photo was taken where the tracks bridge the Little Juniata River west of the stone quarry crossing, just off of State Route 453. In later years, #5809 was reconditioned in 1975 and placed in active excursion service ~ first with the Juniata Terminal, later with Mr. Bennett Levin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
9/8/2016 8:55:15 AM
Location:
Union Furnace, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5809(E8A)
Views:
1477
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5809, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Union Furnace, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #5809 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. #5809 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mail/express train. This photo was taken where the tracks bridge the Little Juniata River west of the stone quarry crossing, just off of State Route 453.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 12:06:21 PM
Location:
Union Furnace, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5809(E8A)
Views:
1121
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5810, EP-22, c. 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5810 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. #5810 was constructed in January of 1951. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #23 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/22/1953
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 9:48:14 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5810(E8A)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5810, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Wallin. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard R. Wallin that was kaken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5810 and another E-8 whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. ᚲ was constructed in January of 1951.
Photo Date:
1/1/1954
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 4:57:06 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5810(E8A)
Views:
1016
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5810, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5810 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. #5810 was constructed in January of 1951. In this context, they're departing the Altoona Passenger Station with a mail & express train bound for Pittsburgh and points West. Photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
11/14/1955
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:59:08 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5810(E8A)
Views:
167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5899, EP-22, 1962
Description:
NRHS. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 8 April 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5899 and #5810. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5899 was constructed in March of 1951, while #5810 was built in January of the same year. They're powering the "Railfan Special to the Horseshoe Curve," sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. In this context, the "Special" is stopped while the railfans take guided tours of the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg.
Photo Date:
4/8/1962
Upload Date:
6/27/2023 9:37:10 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5899(E8A)
PRR 5810(E8A)
Views:
496
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5835, EP-22, 1952
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Newport, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1952. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5835 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. #5835 was built in January of 1951. This A-A set is passing through the Newport Passenger Station with a westbound passenger train. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/30/1952
Upload Date:
9/14/2020 10:44:29 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5835(E8A)
Views:
716
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Page 53, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 53. Photo Caption: "Harrisburg diesel shop is home port for east-west passenger diesels. Shop services 130 passenger, 13 yard units." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5835, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in January of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 3:25:21 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR 5835(E8A)
Views:
651
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5836, EP-22, 1955
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here (F to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5836 and another "EP" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5836 is an EP-22 constructed in February of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They're about to pass under the Pedestrian Footbridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
8/11/2021 9:35:53 PM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5836(E8A)
Views:
570
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5836, EP-22, 1959
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Louisville, Kentucky, on 2 May 1959. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5836 and #5891. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5836 was built in February of 1951, while #5891 was built in April of 1950. Looks to me like the Fireman's waiting for the signal from the Conductor to highball it out of The Derby City. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
5/2/1959
Upload Date:
6/30/2021 10:12:01 PM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5836(E8A)
PRR 5891(E8A)
Views:
668
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5838, EP-22, c. 1964
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5838, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/16/1964
Upload Date:
8/28/2024 11:12:41 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5838(E8A)
Views:
227
Comments:
0
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:
1130
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:
975
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5839, EP-22, 1952
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Millerstown, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "'Manhattan Limited,' westbound, along Juniata River between Harrisburg and Altoona. Summer, 1952." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5839 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. #5839 was constructed in February of 1951. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-73).
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
8/17/2021 10:46:06 PM
Location:
Millerstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5839(E8A)
Views:
488
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5839, EP-22, 1958
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 18 April 1958. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5839 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. #5839 was built in February of 1951. This A-A-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a passenger train bound for Harrisburg and points East. ("Stoneborobranch"; #46 of 56)
Photo Date:
4/18/1958
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 7:10:51 AM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5839(E8A)
Views:
606
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5884, 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 (R to L) are PRR engine #5884 and two more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. #5884 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mail/express train. A portion of US Route 22 is visible on the right. [This photo was the basis for Kevin Yackmack's painting "Morning Mail at Millcreek."]
Photo Date:
10/23/1965
Upload Date:
8/9/2016 1:02:32 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5884(E8A)
Views:
682
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5886, EP-22, 1961
Description:
Oil Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide that was processed in March of 1961. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5886 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. #5886 was constructed in April of 1950. Note the U.S. Mail pick-up device at the right. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/21/1961
Upload Date:
3/21/2021 10:23:34 AM
Location:
Xenia, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5886(E8A)
Views:
757
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5886, EP-22, 1965
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5886 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #5886 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are stopped at the Altoona Station with a New York City-bound passenger train, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve from Pittsburgh.
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
10/13/2016 1:25:19 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5886(E8A)
Views:
621
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5886, EP-22, 1965
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5886 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #5886 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are stopped at the Altoona Station with a New York City-bound passenger train, after having come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve from Pittsburgh. Note the antique and modern versions of the 12th Street Bridge, as well as the Father & Son watching the mail being loaded into the farthest car on the right.
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
10/13/2016 1:26:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5886(E8A)
Views:
612
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5886, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Winter Day. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5886 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5886 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Bridge with a passenger train bound for Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City. Partially visible in the background is the 7th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
2/3/1966
Upload Date:
10/28/2016 3:48:25 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5886(E8A)
Views:
585
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress," 1954
Description:
Here is the 29th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress." It was published originally in 1954. Depicted here (L to R) is PRR engine #5887 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. #5887 was constructed in April of 1950.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:40:57 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5887(E8A)
Views:
407
Comments:
0
Title:
"Those Esthetic E's," Front Cover, 1964
Description:
Here is the front cover 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 on the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine. Partially visible at the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5887, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
5/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/1/2023 4:14:11 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5887(E8A)
Views:
327
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5889, EP-22, 1957
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5889 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. #5889 was constructed in April of 1950. (#17 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/20/1957
Upload Date:
2/20/2021 9:56:16 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5889(E8A)
Views:
505
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5889, EP-22, 1960
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, on 14 May 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5889, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Looks to me like its crew is in the process of pulling a passenger train out of the Louisville Station.
Photo Date:
5/14/1960
Upload Date:
6/21/2018 2:22:49 AM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5889(E8A)
Views:
840
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5889, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Tyrone. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 15 May 1965. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engine #5889 and three other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5889 is an EP-22 built in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a 43-car westbound mail/express train with "Railway Express" N-5 caboose #5010 through the Tyrone Station.
Photo Date:
5/15/1965
Upload Date:
8/6/2016 11:16:41 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 5889(E8A)
Views:
834
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5890, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin Zak that was taken near Mount Union, Pennsylvania, during June of 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5890 and another E-8A whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each; #5890 was built in April of 1950. They have just passed under Signal Bridge #2007 with an 11-car passenger train on their way from Harrisburg to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
6/3/1954
Upload Date:
10/3/2018 3:14:25 AM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5890(E8A)
Views:
1087
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5891, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is diesel locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5891, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#18 of 20)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/6/2025 1:35:19 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5891(E8A)
Views:
261
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5891, EP-22, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo (converted to B&W) by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 April 1959. Parked in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop storage yard is engine #5891, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. To its immediate left is Baldwin-built "Centipede" #5821. In the foreground is PRR gondola #244227. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/18/1959
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 8:30:19 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5891(E8A)
PRR 5821(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
614
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops," Page 55, 1996
Description:
Here is page 38 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 55. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5891, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. It is awaiting repairs at the Juniata Erecting and Machine Shop. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #7602, an ES-17M built by GM-EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/19/2017 1:23:48 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 7602(SD9)
PRR 5891(E8A)
Views:
1144
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5892, EP-22, c. 1956
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Louisville Union Station Action." Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5892, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Looks to me like GM-EMD rules the roost! The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
12/30/2024 2:36:02 AM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
LN 757(E6A)
PRR 5892(E8A)
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Title:
PRR 5893, EP-22, 1958
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 18 April 1958. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5893 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. #5893 was built in April of 1950. This A-A set will soon pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a mail & express train bound for Altoona and points West. ("Stoneborobranch"; #47 of 56)
Photo Date:
4/18/1958
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 7:15:29 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5893(E8A)
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679
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PRR 5893, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Spruce Creek. Here is the third of eight successive photos that I took in Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5893, #5852-B, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5893 is an EP-22 constructed in April of 1953 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5852-B is an EP-20 built in September of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1967. In this context, they're pulling a mail & express train out of Altoona to Harrisburg and points East. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
7/10/1965
Upload Date:
4/20/2025 10:10:52 PM
Location:
Spruce Creek, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:
PRR 5893(E8A)
PRR 5852-B(E7B)
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151
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PRR 5894, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5894 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. #5894 was constructed during March of 1951. Note the "newer" and "older" paint schemes. This A-A set has just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a 12-car passenger train, and is en route from New York City to Pittsburgh. The slide mount is annotated "Train 25" so, in those days, it was called "The Duquesne."
Photo Date:
1/1/1954
Upload Date:
12/24/2020 5:38:56 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5894(E8A)
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680
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Title:
PRR "Spirit of St. Louis," 1965
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Spirit of St. Louis." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad train No. 31, 'Spirit of St. Louis,' backs into Union Station of its namesake city after the run from New York City. Locomotives on this day, October 9, 1965, are an E-8, an E-7B, and an E-7." Photo by David Shay. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5894, #5858-B, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5894 is an EP-22 built in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5858-B is an EP-20 built in february of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
10/9/1965
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 2:58:25 AM
Location:
St Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5894(E8A)
PRR 5858-B(E7B)
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1283
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1
Title:
PRR 5896, EP-22, c. 1951
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5896 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. #5896 was constructed in March of 1951. They've just departed Harrisburg and are crossing the Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
1/12/2019 12:53:35 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5896(E8A)
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1027
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1
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PRR 5897, EP-22, 1957
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in St. Louis, Missouri, on 10 July 1957. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD E-8 #5897, 2250-hp, at St. Louis, Mo." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5897, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-48).
Photo Date:
7/10/1957
Upload Date:
11/2/2018 5:20:16 AM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5897(E8A)
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669
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1
Title:
PRR Calendar, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1953
Description:
Here is the back cover of a one-page article entitled "Grif Teller: PRR Calendar Artist." It was published originally on the January 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. It shows Mr. Grif Teller's painting entitled " "Crossroads Of Commerce." Implicit Caption: "Calendar scene for 1953 shows PRR trains on main line near Steubenville, O."
Photo Date:
1/1/1953
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 5:07:24 PM
Location:
Steubenville, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
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428
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Title:
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1953
Description:
Here is the 28th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1953. Depicted in the center (F to R) is PRR engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. Also depicted (R to L) is PRR engine #2012 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2012 was constructed in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:39:57 AM
Location:
Steubenville, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 2012(RF-16A)
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571
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Title:
PRR 5898, EP-22, c. 1962
Description:
Showalter. Here is an original photo by H.N. Proctor. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5898 and #5876. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5898 is an EP-22 constructed in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5876 was built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/25/1962
Upload Date:
9/2/2020 5:26:18 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5876(E7A)
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1087
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0
Title:
PRR 5898, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Frankstown. Here is an original telephoto that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, just after noon on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ along the PRR's water-level branch line from Petersburg to Hollidaysburg. A small portion of the Juniata River is visible at the lower right.
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
4/18/2025 10:57:13 PM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
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198
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0
Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, #1 of 10, 1965
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Excursion. Here is an original telephoto that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, just after noon on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ along the PRR's water-level branch line from Petersburg to Hollidaysburg. A small portion of the Juniata River is visible at the lower right. (#1 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 7:05:13 PM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
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1067
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Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, #2 of 10, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, just after noon on 17 October 1965. Shown at the left (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ into the Hollidaysburg Yards, prior to stopping at the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop for excursion passengers to take guided tours of the facility. (#2 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 7:08:12 PM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
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888
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0
Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, #4 of 10, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original telephoto that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, around two o'clock on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ past the Hollidaysburg Passenger Station on its way to Duncansville to climb the Allegheny Mountains via the Muleshoe Curve, pass through the tunnels under Gallitzin, and then head back down the Eastern Slope and stop at the Horseshoe Curve for excursion passengers to visit PRR K-4S "Pacific" #1361. (#4 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 7:25:11 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
Views:
1308
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1
Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, #5 of 10, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, around two o'clock on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ past the Hollidaysburg Passenger Station on its way to Duncansville to climb the Allegheny Mountains via the Muleshoe Curve, pass through the tunnels under Gallitzin, and then head back down the Eastern Slope and stop at the Horseshoe Curve for excursion passengers to visit PRR K-4S "Pacific" #1361. In this photo, the tracks occupy the original right-of-way for the Allegheny Portage Railroad (1834-1854) between Hollidaysburg (to the right) and Duncansville (to the left). Actually, the train is on its way to surmount the mountain that's visible in the distance! (#5 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 7:26:54 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
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769
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0
Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, #6 of 10, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took at the Muleshoe Curve near Duncansville, Pennsylvania, around two-thirty on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains, pass through the tunnels under Gallitzin, head back down the Eastern Slope and stop at the Horseshoe Curve for excursion passengers to visit PRR K-4S "Pacific" #1361, and then return to Lancaster. (#6 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 7:28:53 PM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
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887
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Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, 1965
Description:
Muleshoe. Here is an original photo that I took at the Muleshoe Curve on the New Portage Branch line west of Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" that was sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The ten-car Excursion departed Lancaster bright and early on a Sunday morning, following the PRR's mainline through Harrisburg to Huntingdon. There, it switched over to the Petersburg-Hollidaysburg Branch line and followed the undulating Juniata River to Hollidaysburg ~ where the train stopped so that passengers could take guided tours of the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop. After leaving Hollidaysburg, the Excursion passed WYE Tower in Duncansville and took the New Portage Branch line via the Muleshoe Curve up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin. There, it passed through the westbound Allegheny Tunnel, navigated the wye at Gallitzin, and passed through the eastbound New Portage Tunnel on its way back down the Eastern Slope of the Alleghenies. At the Horseshoe Curve, the Excursion stopped to allow the passengers to visit the PRR's K-4S "Pacific" #1361 enshrined there. After all were safely back on board, the train continued down the Mountains to Altoona and the return trip to Lancaster ~ a round trip of over 350 happy miles!
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
4/28/2025 11:41:22 AM
Location:
Duncansville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
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184
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0
Title:
PRR Lancaster Excursion, #7 of 10, 1965
Description:
Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, around three o'clock on 17 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. They're about to enter the western portal of the New Portage Tunnel with the "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" ~ sponsored by the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society ~ that's heading back down the Eastern Slope of the Allegheny Mountains to make a stop at the Horseshoe Curve for excursion passengers to visit PRR K-4S "Pacific" #1361, and then return to Lancaster. (#7 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/17/1965
Upload Date:
9/3/2016 7:47:07 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
Views:
903
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0
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