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Title:
PRR 4246, EP-22, 1967
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Keating, Pennsylvania, on 26 March 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4246 and #4283. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4246 was constructed as number "5836" in February of 1951, and renumbered "4246" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #4283 was built as number "5803" in July of 1952 and renumbered "4282" in preparation for the merger. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#9 of 19)
Photo Date:
3/26/1967
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 8:53:30 AM
Location:
Keating, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4246(E8A)
PRR 4283(E8A)
Views:
554
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4255, EP-22, c. 1966
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Fade To Black." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad passenger E8 #4255 wears the final tuscan red simple paint scheme just before the railroad merged into Penn-Central (1968) and tuscan red units were repainted black. The large PC-style numbers toward the rear are the tip-off." #4255 is an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5795" in June of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4255" in preparation for the merger.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
5/6/2025 10:10:00 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4255(E8A)
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4256, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, in July of 1967. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4256, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5796" in June of 1952 and renumbered "4256" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger.
Photo Date:
7/7/1967
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 12:02:43 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4256(E8A)
PRR 4304(E8A)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4264, EP-22, c. 1967
Description:
Kreamer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri, c. 1967. Shown here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4264 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. #4264 was constructed as number "5764" in November of 1952 and renumbered "4264" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're departing the Station with an eight-car passenger train bound for Pittsburgh and points East. (#8 of 9)
Photo Date:
8/24/1967
Upload Date:
6/15/2025 11:44:57 AM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4264(E8A)
Views:
31
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4268, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Merger Mania." Caption On Reverse: "Both of these EMD E-8's ~ Pennsylvania No. 4268 and Illinois Central No. 4032 ~ looked spiffy in this 1967 shot. Alas, soon both railroads became history (well sort of). But to the E-8's, it would only mean new paint jobs." At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4268, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5768" in April of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4268" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 6:48:18 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(E8A)
IC 4032(E8A)
Views:
427
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4268, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4268 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4268 is an EP-22 constructed as number "5768" in April of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4268" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-B-A set is parked near the 12th Street Footbridge. Its crew awaits the "Proceed" signal to resume pulling this passenger train to Harrisburg and points East.
Photo Date:
10/3/1967
Upload Date:
9/29/2024 3:08:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(E8A)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4269, EP-22, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4269, #4209, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4269 is an EP-22 built as number "5789" in May of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4269" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #4209 is an EP-20 built as number "5849" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4209" in preparation for the merger. Not many passenger cars in this so-called passenger train! (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:54:54 AM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4269(E8A)
PRR 4209(E7A)
Views:
48
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4270, EP-22, c. 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4270 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. #4270 was constructed as number "5805" in July of 1952 and later renumbered "4270" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-A-A set is waiting for a helper engine to couple on before pulling a passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. Partially visible at the left is the "new" 12th Street Footbridge; partially visible at the right are two structures that are part of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
4/11/2021 10:28:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4270(E8A)
Views:
497
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4231, EP-20, c. 1960
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1960. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD as number "5871" in April of 1949, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4231" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
4/28/2025 5:23:08 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4231(E7A)
PRR 4272(E8A)
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4273, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4273 and two other "E" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #4273 is an EP-22 built in 1952. It has been re-numbered in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger; its original number was "5703." They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East on a frigid, flurry-filled afternoon.
Photo Date:
12/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2016 3:27:59 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4273(E8A)
Views:
877
Comments:
1
Title:
"Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 57, 1996
Description:
Here is page six of a nine-page cover article by James P. Olmstead entitled "Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy." It was published in the June 1996 issue of "Railfan & Railroad" magazine, page 57. Partial Caption: "Timelessness and change can be found all over Gallitzin." Shown at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4273, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5703" in September of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4273" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger.
Photo Date:
6/1/1996
Upload Date:
12/21/2024 10:57:14 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4273(E8A)
CR 6049(SD35)
CR 6257(C40-8W)
PRR 6814(RSD15)
Views:
415
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4277, EP-22, 1967
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in January of 1967. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4277 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4277 is an EP-22 constructed as number "5707" in October of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4277" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#10 of 19)
Photo Date:
1/23/1967
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 8:52:15 AM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4277(E8A)
Views:
434
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4285, EP-22, 1968
Description:
Oil Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in January of 1968. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4285 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. #4285 was constructed as number "5885" in March of 1950 and renumbered "4285" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with a 14-car passenger train.
Photo Date:
1/23/1968
Upload Date:
2/28/2023 11:14:55 PM
Location:
Valparaiso, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4285(E8A)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 66, 2004
Description:
Here is page one of a six-page article by William D. Volkmer entitled "The Pennsy At Northumberland: 1964-1968." It was published originally in the January 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 66. Partial Caption: "Pennsy passenger train 570, the daytime Harrisburg-Buffalo run, rolls into Sunbury behind steam-generator equipped RS3 8445 (one of only two RS3s built with a high hood; the other is Western Maryland 192) and E8 4293." Engine #8445 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1953 and rated at 1,600 horsepower, while engine #4293 is an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5893" in April of 1950, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4293" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Note that the "A" in "PENNSYLVANIA" has been painted over with the new road number.
Photo Date:
1/1/2004
Upload Date:
12/8/2021 9:56:38 PM
Location:
Sunbury, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8445(RS3)
PRR 4293(E8A)
Views:
734
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Next Stop, Merger City," EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Next Stop, Merger City." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania RR EMD E7 #4244 and E8 #4295 whisk a passenger train near Chicago in August, 1966. Recently re-painted tuscan red, both units wear Penn-Central style numbers on sides, anticipating the approaching PC merger." Both locomotives were built by GM-EMD. #4244 is an EP-20 constructed in August of 1947 as number "5844" and rated at 2,000 horsepower, while #4295 is an EP-22 built in March of 1951 as number "5895" and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
7/16/2020 6:47:01 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4244(E7A)
PRR 4295(E8A)
Views:
590
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4299, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Kreamer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Canton, Ohio, on 24 August 1967. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4264 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. #4299 was constructed as number "5899" in March of 1951 and renumbered "4299" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. (#9 of 9)
Photo Date:
8/24/1967
Upload Date:
6/15/2025 11:44:20 AM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4299(E8A)
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5700, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5700 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. #5700 was constructed in September of 1952. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/30/2021 10:14:20 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5700(E8A)
Views:
736
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5700, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Detroit, Michigan, on 17 June 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5700, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Note the "Mars" light! ("Tchowee"; #15 of 27)
Photo Date:
6/17/1963
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 5:21:43 PM
Location:
Detroit, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5700(E8A)
Views:
752
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5700, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Smart that was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, on 1 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5700 and #5878. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5700 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5878 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Looks to me like #5700 has had a close encounter of the third kind!
Photo Date:
5/1/1965
Upload Date:
10/3/2018 5:08:03 AM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5700(E8A)
PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:
1006
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5701, EP-22, c. 1966
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5701 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. #5701 was constructed in September of 1952. In this context, they're powering a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
11/12/2023 10:12:38 AM
Location:
Dauphin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5701(E8A)
Views:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics," Page 7, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics." It was published originally in the December 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 7. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "One of 159 passenger Diesel-electrics maintained at Harrisburg arrives for terminal inspection." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2022 10:26:56 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics," Page 9, 1953
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics." It was published originally in the December 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 9. Center Photo Caption: "Diesel inspection and overhaul require specialists. Men here are one set of experts of the running repair crews who maintain 80 passenger Diesels daily at Harrisburg." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2022 10:32:58 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Progress In Transportation: 1958," Pages 15 & 16
Description:
Here are pages 15 and 16 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1958. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Fifty freight cars are turned out every day on half-mile long assembly lines of PRR's new $14 million repair shop at Hollidaysburg, Pa." Bottom Right Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1958
Upload Date:
7/19/2020 6:16:13 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Progress In Transportation: 1963," Pages 15 & 16
Description:
Here are pages 15 and 16 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1963. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Sixty freight cars can be turned out per day on half-mile long assembly lines of PRR's Samuel Rea Shop at Hollidaysburg, Pa." Bottom Right Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1963
Upload Date:
3/14/2025 8:41:22 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5703, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Jim Scott that was taken at the Wintergarden Gorge near Erie, Pennsylvania, on 27 March 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. It is pulling a three-car consist in the last run of Train #581 between Erie and Harrisburg. Slide produced and distributed by the Lake Shore Railway Historical Society.
Photo Date:
3/27/1965
Upload Date:
1/24/2020 12:02:42 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
676
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5703, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Brickyard. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Brickyard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5703, #5862-B, and #5848. All were built by EMD. #5703 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5862-B and #5848 are EP-20's and rated at 2,000 horsepower each; #5862-B was built in 1948, but #5848 was built in 1947. They are pulling an 18-car eastbound passenger train and will soon stop at the Passenger Station in Altoona. At that point, not only will passengers exit and board the train, but both engine and train crews will change.
Photo Date:
7/18/1965
Upload Date:
8/17/2016 6:47:50 PM
Location:
Altoona(Brickyard), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
PRR 5862-B(E7B)
PRR 5848(E7A)
Views:
1167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5703, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Tyrone. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5703 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #5703 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound passenger train from Harrisburg through the Tyrone Station to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
8/6/2016 11:40:21 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
3375
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, c. 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chone. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
2/6/2024 10:59:56 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
Views:
368
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, c. 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704, New York Central engine #4088, as well as Louisville & Nashville engine #760. All were built by GM-EMD. #5704 is an EP-22 constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/2/1956
Upload Date:
4/30/2022 8:41:22 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
NYC 4088(E8A)
LN 760(E7A)
Views:
747
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5704 and #5864-B. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5704 is an EP-22 constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5864-B is an EP-20 built in February of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in March of 1967. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:52:25 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5864-B(E7B)
Views:
1001
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5807, EP-22, 1963
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5807, #5704, #5857, and #5710. All were built by GM-EMD. #5807, #5704, and #5710 are EP-22's built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a 50-car westbound mail/express train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 2:57:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
Views:
2173
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 14 December 1963. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5704 was constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. ("Tchowee"; #16 of 27)
Photo Date:
12/14/1963
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 9:11:06 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
Views:
716
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5764, 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 (L to R) are PRR engines #5764, #5704, and #5894. All are EP-22's built by EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5764 and #5704 were built in 1952, but #5894 was built in 1951. They are passing ALTO Tower with an 18-car eastbound passenger train and will soon stop at the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
5/2/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 1:24:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5764(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5894(E8A)
Views:
1163
Comments:
1
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Pages 42-43, 2004
Description:
Here is a portion of a two-page spread included in a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 42-43. Partial Caption: "Pinstriped E-8 5704 leans into Horseshoe Curve with an eastward train of heavyweight coaches and Pullman cars in 1957. Photo by Thomas J. McNamara." Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5704 was constructed in September of 1952.
Photo Date:
8/1/2004
Upload Date:
10/28/2017 2:18:06 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
Views:
681
Comments:
1
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 20, 1954
Description:
Here is page 11 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 20. Photo Caption: "On the ready track at Harrisburg, Pa., diesel-servicing shops: four Electro-Motive passenger speedsters." Pictured at the far right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5705, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 2:34:26 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5705(E8A)
Views:
587
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5705, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5705 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. #5705 was built in September of 1952. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
4/28/2025 5:12:00 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5705(E8A)
Views:
69
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5889, EP-22, 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in St. Louis, Missouri, on 5 December 1960. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5889, #5705, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5889 and #5705 are EP-22's rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5889 was constructed in April of 1950, while #5705 was built in September of 1952. Looks to me like they're departing the Station with a passenger train destined for Pittsburgh and points East. ("LouisFols"; #26 of 38)
Photo Date:
12/5/1960
Upload Date:
4/30/2020 5:39:51 PM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5889(E8A)
PRR 5705(E8A)
Views:
848
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5705, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 12 October 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5705 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. #5705 was built in September of 1952. They're crossing the 21st Street Drawbridge with the eastbound "Broadway Limited." ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/12/1963
Upload Date:
7/22/2020 7:09:09 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5705(E8A)
Views:
498
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5705, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 19 March 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5705 and #5873. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5705 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5873 is an EP-20 constructed in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. ("Tchowee"; #17 of 27)
Photo Date:
3/19/1966
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 9:12:58 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5705(E8A)
PRR 5873(E7A)
Views:
736
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Vineyard, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5706 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. #5706 was constructed in September of 1952. In this context, this A-A set has recently departed Harrisburg with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
11/5/2021 10:00:40 PM
Location:
Vineyard, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
454
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, c. 1960
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5706 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5706 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 HP. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
5/28/2025 8:11:49 AM
Location:
Elida, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, 1965
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, dtring August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5706 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5706 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a long passenger train, and will soon stop at the Altoona Station on their way to Pittsburgh and points West. In the background, a mixed-cargo freight train headed by PRR engine #7140 waits patiently for orders to proceed.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/30/2016 4:05:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7140(GP9)
Views:
1248
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, c. 1986
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad's E-8A Units Numbers 5706 & 5898." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad's E-8A Units Numbers 5706 & 5898. The Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad operates these ex-Pennsylvania Railroad passenger units on excursion trains both on and off-line. Photo by John M. Petko." Shown here (L to R) are ex-PRR engines #5706 and #5898. Both are E-8's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each; #5706 was constructed in October of 1952, while #5898 was built in March of 1951. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/6/1986
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 2:40:08 PM
Location:
Temple, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
608
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5898, E-8, 1986
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Temple, Pennsylvania, on 6 July 1986. Shown here (R to L) are former Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5896 and #5706. Both are E-8's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951, while #5706 was built in October of 1952. In this context, they're pulling a railfan excursion train. Henry C. Westenberger Collection.
Photo Date:
7/6/1986
Upload Date:
8/4/2018 8:21:14 PM
Location:
Temple, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 5898(E8A)
Views:
1188
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5898, E-8A, 1987
Description:
Here is an original 35mm color slide by M.E. Brouse that was taken just East of the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 1 November 1987. Shown here (R to L) are former Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5898 and #5706. Both are E-8A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each; #5898 was constructed in March of 1951, while #5706 was built in October of 1952. At the time this photo was taken, they were owned by the Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad and are seen pulling the 17-car "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" down the Allegheny Mountains and will soon stop at the Altoona Passenger Station before returning to Hamburg.
Photo Date:
11/1/1987
Upload Date:
7/1/2018 12:59:22 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
1120
Comments:
0
Title:
Excursion Train At Horseshoe Curve, 1987
Description:
Here is an original 35mm color slide by Paul Carpentino that was taken while riding in an excursion train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 1 November 1987. Prominent here is former Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7048, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in December of 1955, rated a 1,750 horsepower, later owned by the Penn Central Railroad and Conrail, and finally enshrined at the Curve on 5 September 1985. Wave to the Railfans!
Photo Date:
11/1/1987
Upload Date:
5/28/2025 1:29:39 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
132
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Sunday," Page 22, 1988
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article by Denis Connell entitled "Altoona Sunday!" It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 22. Partial Caption: "Conrail SD40 helpers 6296-6290 assist restored PRR E8's 5898-5706 on a seventeen-car consist around Horseshoe Curve on November 1, 1987." From here, it's up to Gallitzin, through one tunnel, around the wye, through the New Portage Tunnel, down "The Mountain" and around the Curve to Altoona.
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
1/25/2025 8:15:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
378
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Sunday," Page 23, 1988
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article by Denis Connell entitled "Altoona Sunday!" It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 23. Top Photo Caption: "Horseshoe Curve excursion leans into a curve at Mexico, PA, while a local resident at the crossing perhaps recalls Pennsy's 'Blue Ribbon Fleet' which once passed this way day and night."
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
1/25/2025 8:16:28 AM
Location:
Mexico, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
301
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Sunday," Page 24, 1988
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article by Denis Connell entitled "Altoona Sunday!" It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 24. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Blue Mountain & Reading 'Horseshoe Curve' excursion is reminiscent of the Blue Ribbon Fleet as Pennsy E8's 5898-5706 roll westbound near Union Furnace, PA, between Spruce Creek Tunnels and Tyrone."
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
11/26/2022 9:51:39 PM
Location:
Union Furnace, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
586
Comments:
0
Title:
"Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article by Steve Barry entitled "Keystones On The Curve." It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 25. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The excursion train is still rounding the curve as Amtrak 46, the 'Pennsylvanian,' roars by with F40PH 258 on the point of a five car consist."
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
11/26/2022 10:05:29 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
AMTK 258(F40PHR)
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
1022
Comments:
0
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