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Title:
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 30, 1996
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 30. Top Photo Caption: "EP-20 #5883 at Bay Head Jct., N.J., summer 1957. This EMD E-7 was delivered in 1949." Photo by Don Wood. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "EFS-17M's #7010, 7021, and 7003, all EMD GP-9s delivered in 1955, lead a consist of Pacific Fruit Express reefers into Enola Yard in 1956." Photo by Don Wood.
Photo Date:
6/21/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 4:48:44 AM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 5883(E7A)
PRR 7010(GP9)
PRR 7021(GP9)
PRR 7003(GP9)
Views:
1231
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7132, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 08 March 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7132, #9802-B, and #7004. All were built by EMD. #7132 and #7004 are EFS-17M's rated at 1,750 horsepower each; #7132 was built in 1957, but #7004 was built in 1955. #9802-B is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train under the 7th Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Also visible (L to R) are some of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops, the old steel water tower, the 4th Street Bridge, and several other westound freight trains awaiting crews and orders to proceed.
Photo Date:
3/8/1964
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 3:08:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 7132(GP9)
PRR 9802-B(F7B)
PRR 7004(GP9)
Views:
1213
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7004, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
24th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 November 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7004 and #7005. Both are EFS-17M's built by EMD in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are passing under the 24th Street Bridge with an 80-car coal train on their way to Altoona's Eastbound Receiving Yard. The caboose is #477719.
Photo Date:
11/29/1964
Upload Date:
10/10/2016 3:01:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas B. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7004(GP9)
PRR 7005(GP9)
PRR 7004(GP9)
PRR 7005(GP9)
Views:
891
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006, EFS-17M, c. 1992
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1992. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7006, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in October of 1955, rated at 1,750 horsepower, and presently on display inside the Museum. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1992
Upload Date:
4/28/2025 4:42:39 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2219, EF-22, 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 (R to L) are PRR engines #2219, #7008, #7147, and #7230. All were built by EMD. #2219 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #7008, #7147, and #7230 are EFS-17M's rated at 1,750 horsepower each; they were built in 1955, 1957, and 1959 respectively. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight under the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/11/1963
Upload Date:
8/18/2016 12:04:37 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 7008(GP9)
PRR 7147(GP9)
PRR 7230(GP9)
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 7008(GP9)
PRR 7147(GP9)
PRR 7230(GP9)
Views:
1455
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Keep Hoppers Moving," Page 3, 1956
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Urgent Job For PRR Men: 'Keep Hoppers Moving.'" It was published originally in the May 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Bottom Photo Caption: "Enginehouse men C.E. Roth and R.N. Baylor sand an EFS-17M at Enola. This is one of 71 road switchers added to PRR's diesels since last Fall; 79 more are on the way." Shown here is PRR engine #7010, an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
5/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 8:14:23 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7010(GP9)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took of the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Here is another view facing northeast. At the left is PRR engine #7011, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:10:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7011(GP9)
Views:
723
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took from atop the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Here is view looking straight down. At the lower left is PRR engine #7011, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GMEMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:31:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7011(GP9)
Views:
696
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took from the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. This is a view toward the southern side of the tipple; Altoona is to the right. The slots in the concrete once had chutes in which coal slid into engine tenders. At right is PRR engine #7011, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:41:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7011(GP9)
Views:
594
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7012 and #6018. Both were built by GM-EMD. #7012 is an EFS-17M constructed in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #6018 is an EF-25A built in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Looks to me like they're just idling-away, awaiting their next assignment.
Photo Date:
10/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/10/2021 5:47:35 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7012(GP9)
PRR 6018(SD35)
Views:
554
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7013, EFS-17M, c. 1964
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7013 and two more "Geeps" whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7013 was constructed in October of 1956. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/27/1964
Upload Date:
9/20/2021 9:31:53 AM
Location:
Lilly, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7013(GP9)
Views:
427
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7014, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7014, #7245, #7249, #7126, and #7217. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7014 was built in 1955; #7245 and #7249 were built in 1959; #7126 and #7217 were built in 1957. They are pulling a 116-car eastbound coal train with caboose #477027.
Photo Date:
6/20/1964
Upload Date:
8/25/2016 4:06:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 7014(GP9)
PRR 7245(GP9)
PRR 7249(GP9)
PRR 7217(GP9)
PRR 7126(GP9)
Views:
1416
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 2288, EF-25, 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 (R to L) are PRR engines #2288, #2270, and #7014. All were built by EMD. #2288 and #2270 were built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #7014 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a 40-car eastbound TrucTrain and N-8 caboose #478121.
Photo Date:
1/3/1965
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 3:12:25 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2288(GP35)
PRR 2270(GP35)
PRR 7014(GP9)
Views:
1036
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7110, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took at the State Route 53 Bridge near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7110, #7180-B, #7015, and #7185. All are EFS-17M's road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7110, #7180-B, and #7185 were built in 1957 ~ but #7015 was built in 1955. They're about to pass under the Bridge with a 97-car coal train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the Eastbound Receiving Yard in Altoona. The cabin car is #477746. There're also three GM-EMD "pushers" coupled to the end of this train.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:28:35 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7110(GP9)
PRR 7180-B(GP9B)
PRR 7015(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
Views:
1304
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7185, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took at the State Route 53 Bridge near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7110, #7180-B, #7015, and #7185. All are EFS-17M's road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7110, #7180-B, and #7185 were built in 1957 ~ but #7015 was built in 1955. They're pausing under the Bridge with a 97-car coal train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the Eastbound Receiving Yard in Altoona. The cabin car is #477746. There are also three GM-EMD "pushers" coupled to the end of this train. Prominent at the right is the abutment for the original highway bridge.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:30:14 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 7110(GP9)
PRR 7180-B(GP9B)
PRR 7015(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
Views:
1088
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7018, EFS-17M, 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 (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7018 and three more diesels. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7018 was built in November of 1955. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#21 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/23/2025 11:50:45 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7018(GP9)
Views:
230
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7018, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Visible across Burgoon Run (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7018, an unidentified B-unit, and #7126. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7018 was built in November of 1955, while #7126 was built in June of 1957. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#23 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/23/2025 11:54:00 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7018(GP9)
PRR 7126(GP9)
Views:
275
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7160, EFS-17M, 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 #7160, #7020, and #7045. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each; #7160 was built in 1957, but #7020 and #7045 were built in 1955. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a 21-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train with N-8 caboose #478135.
Photo Date:
1/3/1965
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 2:07:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 7160(GP9)
PRR 7020(GP9)
PRR 7045(GP9)
Views:
1009
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7022, EFS-17M, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 25 March 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7022 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7022 was built in November of 1955. They're passing BANKS Tower with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 56)
Photo Date:
3/25/1956
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 12:31:05 PM
Location:
Perdix, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7022(GP9)
Views:
677
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7025, EFS-17M, 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 (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7025, an unidentified PRR "Geep," plus Bangor & Aroostook GP9 #77. PRR #7025 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They're about to enter the Curve pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#11 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/21/2025 11:31:02 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7025(GP9)
BAR 77(GP9)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
B&A 77, GP9, 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 (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7025, an unidentified PRR "Geep," plus Bangor & Aroostook GP9 #77. PRR #7025 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They're about to enter the Curve pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#12 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/22/2025 9:30:18 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7025(GP9)
BAR 77(GP9)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7026, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Sunday. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 2 May 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7026, #9660, and #9819. All were built by GM-EMD. #7026 is an EFS-17M built in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #9660 and #9819 are EF-15A's rated at 1,500 horsepower each; #9660 was built in March of 1950, but #9819 was built in May of 1951. They're pulling a 128-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train with N-8 cabin car #478039, plus pusher engines #8613 and #8614. This train is "sandwiched" in between two moving trains: an eastbound mineral train at the right, and a 129-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train at the left. Visible in the distance is a portion of the 4th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
5/2/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 1:31:55 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7026(GP9)
PRR 9660(F7A)
PRR 9819(F7A)
Views:
1230
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7027, EFS-17M, c. 1966
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7027 and three more "Geeps" whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7027 was constructed in November of 1955. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train from Enola to Altoona. Blue Mountain dominates the distance. Partially visible at the left is the mighty Susquehanna River flowing from left to right on its merry way to Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Photo Date:
10/2/1966
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:18:07 AM
Location:
Perdix, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7027(GP9)
Views:
209
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7030, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7030 and seven more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7030 was built in November of 1955. In this context, eight "Geep's" are pulling a single cabin car in what appears to be a combined power move/caboose hop on its way to Altoona in the late afternoon hours of a frigid Winter's day.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
11/7/2018 6:06:13 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7030(GP9)
Views:
655
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, 1963
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 17h Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1963. Shown here are the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Ready Tracks. Among the more than two dozen diesel-electric locomotives pictured here is engine #7031, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. The names of the two Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. Discernable in the upper far right is the PRR"s Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
8/7/2025 12:36:24 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7031(GP9)
Views:
36
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7032, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #7032, an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. It is parked (with engine off) under the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, just West of the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
8/1/2016 6:01:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7032(GP9)
Views:
682
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7197, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is an original photo by Calvin E. Benseny that was taken near 2nd & Wayne in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7197, #7035, and #7136. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7197 was built in November of 1957, #7035 was constructed in December of 1955, while #7136 was produced in June of 1957. The number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/1/1965
Upload Date:
9/22/2018 2:35:34 AM
Location:
Chambersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7197(GP9)
PRR 7035(GP9)
PRR 7136(GP9)
Views:
759
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7037, EFS-17M, c.
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7037, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #30 of 40)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/30/2025 4:08:33 PM
Location:
Jeffersonville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7037(GP9)
Views:
310
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6969, M-1, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred R. Kern that were taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6969, #7040, and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. #6969 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. #7040 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
4/29/2019 6:44:20 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6969(4-8-2)
PRR 7040(GP9)
Views:
1401
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7102, EFS-17M, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in July of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7102, #7041, and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7102 was constructed in November of 1956, while #7041 was built in December of 1955. In this context, they've just passed AR Tower and are about to enter the single-tracked New Portage Tunnel on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. ("LouisFols"; #17 of 26)
Photo Date:
7/7/1963
Upload Date:
4/21/2020 8:43:40 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7041(GP9)
PRR 7102(GP9)
Views:
674
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7057, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Derailment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 21 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7057, #7197-B, #7042, and #2261. All were built by EMD. #7057, #7197-B and #7042 are EFS-17M's and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7057 was built in 1956, #7197-B was built in 1957, while #7042 was built in 1955. #2261 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They have just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve with a 57-car TrucTrain and are passing the derailment site with caution. The caboose is #477954. Visible in the background (L to R) are the PRR Test Plant Building and the 17th Street Bridge. (#11 of 14)
Photo Date:
5/21/1965
Upload Date:
10/20/2016 5:20:46 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 7057(GP9)
PRR 7197-B(GP9B)
PRR 7042(GP9)
PRR 2261(GP35)
Views:
1803
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7044, EFS-17M, c. 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7044 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7044 was constructed in November of 1955. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1962
Upload Date:
2/6/2025 11:18:08 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 7044(GP9)
Views:
339
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7044, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in August of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7044 and several more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7044 was constructed in November of 1955. They're pulling a westbound freight through the Station on a wet and foggy morning. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
7/1/2021 6:30:29 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7044(GP9)
Views:
494
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2230, EF-22, 1964
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 April 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2230, #7044, #2208, and #2219. All were built by EMD. #2230, #2208, and #2219 are EF-22's built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #7044 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are passing under the 17th Street Bridge with a 48-car merchandise freight on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is number #477714.
Photo Date:
4/25/1964
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 4:53:40 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2230(GP30)
PRR 7044(GP9)
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 2208(GP30)
Views:
1579
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7047, EFS-17M, 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Howard L. Robins that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7047, #7177-B, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7047 was constructed in December of 1955, while #7177-B was built in November of 1957. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
9/11/1959
Upload Date:
2/26/2025 6:51:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7047(GP9)
PRR 7177-B(GP9)
Views:
341
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:
485
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:
712
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:
1186
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7048, EFS-17M, 1993
Description:
Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1993. Shown 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. The names of the photographer and the other folks pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/16/1993
Upload Date:
1/2/2021 9:38:13 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
939
Comments:
0
Title:
"Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 53, 1996
Description:
Here is page two 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 53. Partial Caption: "Horseshoe Curve is the scenic and operational highlight of Conrail's conquest of the Alleghenies."
Photo Date:
6/1/1996
Upload Date:
12/21/2024 10:55:26 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
505
Comments:
0
Title:
CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, West of Altoona PA, seen in this Autumn aerial view. Conrail moves 50-60 trains per day over this important East-West rail link that has served continuously since 1854. The Railroaders Memorial Museum operates a year-round Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Funicular at the site. Photo by H. Mark Weidman." Kittanning Mountain embraces the Curve's apex. At the right of the Mountain is Kittanning Run, route of the Kittanning Indian Trail and headwaters of the Juniata River which flow into Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic.
Photo Date:
8/15/1997
Upload Date:
2/1/2022 8:53:32 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
684
Comments:
0
Title:
Horseshoe Curve Commemorations, #9 of 9, 1985
Description:
Here is the ninth of nine photos that were published originally in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 93. Shown here is former Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7048, an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in December of 1955 and rated a 1,750 horsepower. In this photo taken on 5 September 1985, it is waiting to be pushed up the mountain to the Horseshoe Curve to replace K-4S "Pacific" #1361 and, thereby, become the new commemorative locomotive. Photo taken just East of the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
1/1/2008
Upload Date:
1/25/2018 1:53:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
556
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7048, EFS-17M, 2011
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Paul Carpentino that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 May 2011. Shown 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.
Photo Date:
5/11/2011
Upload Date:
5/28/2025 1:30:36 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
179
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, May 1957
Description:
Here is a photo from an article entitled "Review And Preview: 1956-1957." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. The photographer is not identified. Partial Caption: "The first two of this trio of EFS-17M's, hauling mixed freight into Enola, are among 83 diesel-electric units put into service by the PRR during 1956." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7085, #7050, and another GP-9 whose number is not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7085 and #7050 were both built in 1956: the former in November, the latter in October.
Photo Date:
5/1/1957
Upload Date:
3/22/2017 5:48:05 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 7085(GP9)
PRR 7050(GP9)
Views:
966
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7050, EFS-17M, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the sixth of eight original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7050, #7113, and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7050 was constructed in October of 1956, while #7113 was built in May of 1957. They're pushing a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona. Also visible is PRR & Railway Express N-5 cabin car #5001.
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
9/3/2018 12:54:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 7050(GP9)
PRR 7113(GP9)
Views:
977
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7050, EFS-17M, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the seventh of eight original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7050, #7113, and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7050 was constructed in October of 1956, while #7113 was built in May of 1957. They're pushing a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona. Also visible is PRR & Railway Express N-5 cabin car #5001.
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
9/3/2018 12:56:59 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 7050(GP9)
PRR 7113(GP9)
Views:
715
Comments:
0
Title:
Tyrone's WW I Memorial, 1965
Description:
Tyrone. Here is an original photo that I took in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on Memorial Day in 1965. Prominent here is Tyrone's World War I Memorial. Passing behind it is a 70-car mixed-cargo freight train heading up the Bald Eagle Branch. Pulling it (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7050, #9768-B, and #7176. All were built by GM-EMD. #7050 and #7176 are EFS-17M's rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7050 was built in October of 1956 but #7176 was built exactly one year later. #9768-B is an EF-15A built in January of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. The cabin car is PRR #477810. Photo taken from the Pedestrian Overpass.
Photo Date:
5/15/1965
Upload Date:
8/6/2016 11:24:38 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 7050(GP9)
PRR 9768-B(F7A)
PRR 7176(GP9)
Views:
491
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9808, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9808 and #7050. Both were built by GM-EMD. #9808 is an EF-15A built in April of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #7050 is an EFS-17M built in October of 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They're passing directly in front of the Passenger Station with a 110-car train of empty hopper cars on its way up the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains to the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Partially visible in the background is the wrought-iron 12th Street Footbridge. (#12 of 21)
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:50:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9808(F7A)
PRR 7050(GP9)
Views:
863
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7052, EFS-17M, 1963
Description:
Tipton. Here is an original photo that I took in Tipton, Pennsylvania, on 4 August 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7052, #7182-B, and #7144. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7052 was built in October of 1956, but #7182-B and #7144 were built in November and June of 1957 respectively. They're at the Crawford Avenue grade crossing with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way from Enola to Altoona.
Photo Date:
8/4/1963
Upload Date:
10/19/2016 4:12:54 AM
Location:
Tipton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 7052(GP9)
PRR 7182-B(GP9B)
PRR 7144(GP9)
Views:
1078
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7052, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in June of 1964. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7052 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7052 was constructed in October of 1956. They're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train, and will soon enter the New Portage Tunnel on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
6/21/1964
Upload Date:
11/16/2019 12:19:45 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7052(GP9)
Views:
490
Comments:
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