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Title:
PRR 9780, EF-15A, 1956
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9780 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9780 was built in February of 1951. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Altoona to the Enola Yards. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
10/20/1956
Upload Date:
9/1/2021 8:21:23 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9780(F7A)
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9536, EF-15, 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 (L to R) are PRR engines #9536, #9782, and #9821. All were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9536 is an EF-15 built in 1948. #9782 and #9821 are EF-15A's built in 1951. They are about to pass under the 17th Street Bridge with a 64-car eastbound TrucTrain. The caboose is #477897.
Photo Date:
4/25/1964
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 4:05:14 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 9536(F3A)
PRR 9782(F7A)
PRR 9821(F7A)
Views:
942
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9785, EF-15A, 1954
Description:
Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Enola, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9785 and three other F-Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each; #9785 was built in February of 1951. They have just departed Enola Yard with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
10/3/2018 3:11:57 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 9785(F7A)
Views:
535
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9785, EF-15A, c. 1963
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9785 and an unidentified "Geep" B-unit. Both were built by GM-EMD. #9785 is an EF-15A constructed in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/21/1963
Upload Date:
9/29/2023 8:40:57 AM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9785(F7A)
Views:
53
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9785, EF-15A, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9785, #9788, #7069, and #8843. #9785 and #9788 are EF-15A's built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #7069 is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #8843 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. They are emerging from the eastern portal of the New Portage Tunnel with a 108-car coal train on their way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East. The N-8 caboose is #478171.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:22:44 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
PRR 9785(F7A)
PRR 9788(F7A)
PRR 7069(GP9)
PRR 8843(RS3)
Views:
569
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9787, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #9787 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. #9787 is an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 HP. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge, as an EMD switcher moves some cars two tracks over. Note that the eastbound coal train pulled by PRR engine #9530 is still stopped on the far right track!
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 4:51:28 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9787(F7A)
Views:
357
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9787, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
ARB. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Frank Ries that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1965. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9787 and a pair of "EF" Class B-units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9787 was constructed in February of 1951 and retired in December of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. Partially visible in the distance is the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
3/30/2021 10:53:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9787(F7A)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2347, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2347, #2312, #2337, #9787, and #9806-B. All were built by EMD. #2347, #2312, and #2337 are EF-25's built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #9787 and #9806-B are EF-15A's built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a 164-car mixed-cargo freight train under the 17th Street Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is #477636. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6305 and #6309. This photo taken from the steps of ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 3:46:31 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2347(GP35)
PRR 2312(GP35)
PRR 2337(GP35)
PRR 9787(F7A)
PRR 9806-B(F7B)
Views:
736
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2347, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2347, #2312, #2337, #9787, and #9806-B. All were built by EMD. #2347, #2312, and #2337 are EF-25's built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #9787 and #9806-B are EF-15A's built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a 164-car mixed-cargo freight train past ALTO Tower (not visible on the right) on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is #477636. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6305 and #6309. This photo taken from the steps of ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 3:48:19 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2347(GP35)
PRR 2312(GP35)
PRR 2337(GP35)
PRR 9787(F7A)
PRR 9806-B(F7B)
Views:
492
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9557, EF-15, 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 #9557, ##9550-B, and #9788. All were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9557 is an EF-15 built in 1948. #9550-B is an EH-15 built in 1948. #9778 is an EF-15A built in 1951. They are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge with 154 empty hopper cars on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
10/11/1963
Upload Date:
10/9/2016 12:37:23 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 9557(F3A)
PRR 9550-B(F3B)
PRR 9788(F7A)
Views:
696
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7007, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
7th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 March 1964. Shown here are PRR engines #7007 and #9788. Both were built by EMD. #7007 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #9788 is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a string of loaded hopper cars out of the Altoona Yards, and have passed under 7th Street Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
3/8/1964
Upload Date:
6/30/2016 5:45:07 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7007(GP9)
PRR 9788(F7A)
Views:
601
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 8624, AS-18M, 1964
Description:
Tipton. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tipton, Pennsylvania, on 11 April 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8624, two unidentified EMD "B" units, and engine #9788. #8624 is an AS-18M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1956 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. #9788 is an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 63-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train along with caboose #477228.
Photo Date:
4/11/1964
Upload Date:
8/24/2016 1:22:28 AM
Location:
Tipton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8624(RS11)
PRR 9788(F7A)
Views:
668
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9826, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9826, #9788, #7122, and #7143. All were built by EMD. #9826 and #9788 are EF-15A's built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #7122 and #7143 are EFS-17M's built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train under the 24th Street Bridge, and are about to surmount the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve. Bringing-up the rear are "helpers" #6307 and #6501.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 8:55:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9826(F7A)
PRR 9788(F7A)
PRR 7122(GP9)
PRR 7143(GP9)
Views:
594
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 9789, EF-15A, 1960
Description:
4th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9789, #9790-B, and #9873. All are EF-15A's built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9789 and #9790-B were built in 1951, but #9873 was built in 1952. Parked on the next track over is PRR engine #7923, an ES-12 built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. Visible on the right are the largely-unused livestock pens, right next to SOUTH Tower (not shown). Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
11/13/1960
Upload Date:
9/28/2016 1:44:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9789(F7A)
PRR 7923(SW1200)
Views:
449
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8669 (#2 of 4), AS-18AM, 1961
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 09 August 1961. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8669 and #8672. Both are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pulling a train of new hopper cars (produced by the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop) across the Jackson Street Crossing, and are on their up the New Portage Branch via the Muleshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. This photo taken from the fireman's side of PRR engine #9790, an EMD EF-15A on static display as part of Hollidaysburg's 125th Anniversary Celebration. A portion of Broad Street is also visible on the left, along with the automobile belonging to the PRR Policeman who was guarding the one-engine-and-four-car display train. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
8/9/1961
Upload Date:
9/29/2016 3:54:51 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PRR 8669(RSD12)
PRR 8672(RSD12)
PRR 9790(F7A)
Views:
602
Comments:
1
Title:
Thomas Carl Ayers, 1961
Description:
Anniversary. Here is an original photo taken in the cab of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #9790, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Posing in the engineer's seat is Thomas Carl Ayers of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He was 14 years old at the time of Hollidaysburg's 125th Anniversary celebration. Photo by Thomas Harry Lantz of Duncansville, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
8/9/1961
Upload Date:
8/16/2016 1:00:18 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PRR 9790(F7A)
Views:
571
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9790, EF-15A, 1961
Description:
Anniversary. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #9790, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 HP. This view reminds me of a line in a song by the Rolling Stones: "It's all over now!"
Photo Date:
8/9/1961
Upload Date:
8/16/2016 12:58:18 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9790(F7A)
Views:
130
Comments:
0
Title:
Thomas Harry Lantz, 1961
Description:
Anniversary. Here is an original photo that I took in the cab of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #9790, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Posing in the engineer's seat is Thomas Harry Lantz of Duncansville, Pennsylvania. He was 14 years old at the time of Hollidaysburg's 125th Anniversary celebration. "Dinah, won't you blow your horn!"
Photo Date:
8/9/1961
Upload Date:
8/16/2016 12:55:29 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PRR 9790(F7A)
Views:
206
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9790, EF-15A, 1961
Description:
Anniversary. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1961. Shown here is is PRR engine #9790, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Posing on the pilot is Thomas Harry Lantz of Duncansville, Pennsylvania. He was 14 years old at the time of Hollidaysburg's 125th Anniversary celebration.
Photo Date:
8/9/1961
Upload Date:
8/16/2016 2:17:14 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9790(F7A)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
Thomas Harry Lantz, 1961
Description:
Anniversary. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1961. Shown here is is PRR engine #9790, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Posing in the engineer's seat is Thomas Harry Lantz of Duncansville, Pennsylvania. He was 14 years old at the time of Hollidaysburg's 125th Anniversary celebration.
Photo Date:
8/9/1961
Upload Date:
8/16/2016 12:56:20 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9790(F7A)
Views:
165
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9791, EF-15A, 1951
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9791 and two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9797 was constructed in February of 1951. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a manifest freight train past ANTIS Tower (not shown) and will soon pause at WORKS Tower (4th Street, Altoona) for a crew change. Partially visible at the right are the tenders of stored-but-serviceable steam locomotives. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
6/21/1951
Upload Date:
11/6/2021 10:59:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9791(F7A)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9792, EF-15A, c. 1963
Description:
Here is an original 35mm Ektachrome slide taken by J.W. Vigrass. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9792 and four more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #9792 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in February of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/30/1963
Upload Date:
4/10/2020 3:41:51 PM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9792(F7A)
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9792, EF-15A, 1964
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Dauphin, Pennsylvania, on 9 August 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9792 and an "EF" Class B-unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9792 is an EF-15 constructed in March of 1951 and retired in February of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. Houser Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1964
Upload Date:
4/28/2018 4:28:44 AM
Location:
Dauphin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 9792(F7A)
Views:
982
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9794, EF-15A, 1951
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1951. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9794 and two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9794 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951.
Photo Date:
8/13/1951
Upload Date:
2/1/2019 2:29:51 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9794(F7A)
Views:
484
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9795, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #9795 and two other units whose numbers are not legible. All were built by EMD. #9795 is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight and are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 4:15:28 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9795(F7A)
Views:
1829
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 9797, EF-15A, 1951
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9797 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9797 was constructed in March of 1951. Partially visible at the far left is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
9/10/1951
Upload Date:
8/7/2019 2:27:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9797(F7A)
Views:
350
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9797, EF-15A, 1960
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Cresson, Pennsylvania, in July of 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9797 and another "EF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #9797 is an EF-15A constructed in March of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
12/23/2018 1:44:47 AM
Location:
Cresson, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 9797(F7A)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
East Altoona Ready Tracks, 1966
Description:
Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad property in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here are the Locomotive Ready Tracks in East Altoona. Visible on the left is PRR engine #9797, an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Also visible are other ALCo and EMD locomotives in front of the 17th Street Bridge, as well as the East Altoona Roundhouse and the venerable Water Tower in the distance.
Photo Date:
2/19/1966
Upload Date:
8/22/2016 4:34:32 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 9797(F7A)
Views:
241
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9797, EF-15A, 1966.
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #9797 and two other "B" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9797 is an EF-15A built in 1951. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
6/21/1966
Upload Date:
8/25/2016 11:47:19 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9797(F7A)
Views:
311
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9798, EF-15A, c. 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9798 and #4403. #9798 is an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in March of 1951, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in November of 1966. #4403 is an E-44 (C-C) built by General Electric in January of 1961 and rated at 4,400 horsepower. Looks like it's been snowin' a bunch in Central Pennsylvania!
Photo Date:
3/21/1965
Upload Date:
3/12/2021 9:22:54 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 9798(F7A)
PRR 4403(E44)
Views:
144
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9799, EF-15A, 1954
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a photo that was published originally in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 108th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1954, page 7. Shown here are PRR engine #9799 and three more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 HP each. #9799 is an EF-15A constructed in March of 1951 and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
12/31/1954
Upload Date:
12/28/2017 7:59:47 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9799(F7A)
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514
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0
Title:
PRR 9799, EF-15A. 1966
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 10 August 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9799, an unidentified "EF" Class B-unit, #7112, and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #9799 is an EF-15A constructed in March of 1951 and retired in October of 1967. Engine #7112 is an EFS-17M built in May of 1957. (#8 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/10/1966
Upload Date:
2/19/2021 12:56:14 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9799(F7A)
PRR 7112(GP9)
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9800, EF-15A, 1951
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz taken near Tiro, Ohio, in 1951. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9800 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9800 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
4/16/1951
Upload Date:
7/4/2021 12:57:05 PM
Location:
Tiro, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9800(F7A)
Views:
212
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0
Title:
PRR 9800, EF-15A, 1961
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Metuchen, New Jersey, on 18 March 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9800 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9800 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951. ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 20)
Photo Date:
3/18/1961
Upload Date:
7/26/2020 8:17:36 AM
Location:
Metuchen, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9800(F7A)
Views:
169
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0
Title:
PRR 9800, EF-15A, 1962
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9800 and an "EF" Class B-unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9800 was constructed in March of 1951. In this context, they're "running light" on their way to Altoona in the late afternoon hours of a frigid Winter's day.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
12/25/2019 9:41:50 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 9800(F7A)
Views:
295
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0
Title:
PRR 9801, EF-15A, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9801 and three more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9801 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951. They are about to pass through the Tyrone Passenger Station on their way to Enola and points East.
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
3/17/2018 1:06:45 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9801(F7A)
Views:
886
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9801, EF-15A, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the fourth of eight original photos that were taken by an unidentified photographer at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps during 1957. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9801 and two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9801 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train, and are about to round the Curve on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
9/3/2018 12:50:07 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9801(F7A)
Views:
333
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9801, EF-15A, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the fifth of eight original photos that were taken by an unidentified photographer at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps during 1957. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9801 and two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9801 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train, and are about to round the Curve on their way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
9/3/2018 12:51:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9801(F7A)
Views:
255
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9803, EF-15A, 1959
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1959. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9803 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9803 is an EF-15A constructed in March of 1951. In this context, this A-B-A set is about to pass under the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata, and is heading to Conway and points West with a merchandise freight train. Partially visible in the distance are the 17th Street Bridge and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
6/21/1959
Upload Date:
8/2/2023 7:10:04 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9803(F7A)
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9451, FF-16, 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 #9451, #9654-B, and #9803. #9451 is an FF-16 built by Fairbanks-Morse in 1950 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #9654-B is an EH-15 built by EMD in 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #9803 is an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are passing ALTO Tower with a 66-car mixed-cargo freight train on their way to the Altoona Yards. The caboose is #477395. The beginning of the double-tracked branch line to Hollidaysburg and the New Portage/Muleshoe Curve Secondary Track is visible at the lower left. This photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
4/25/1964
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 3:12:57 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 9451(CFA16-4)
PRR 9654-B(F7B)
PRR 9803(F7A)
Views:
12955
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 9804, EF-15A, 1954
Description:
Here is an original photo by John S. Fisher that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 26 December 1954. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsy 'J' and helper at W. 54th Ave. Columbus." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9804, another "EF" Class diesel-electric A-unit, and an unidentified "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive. #9804 is an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Not long after this, the roles would largely be reversed.
Photo Date:
12/26/1954
Upload Date:
5/15/2022 6:32:25 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 9804(F7A)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9804, EF-15A, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #9804 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #9804 is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train past SLOPE Tower and are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 4:07:02 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9804(F7A)
Views:
380
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, October 1955
Description:
Here is the front cover of the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Harry O. Lindgren, yard conductor, Chicago Division, has been on the Railroad 18 years. A former football player, his is married, has two daughters, and devotes all of his spare time to his family." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9805, #9573, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #9805 is an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #9573 is a BF-15 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963.
Photo Date:
10/1/1955
Upload Date:
8/30/2022 11:15:13 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9805(F7A)
PRR 9573(DR4-4-15)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9806, EF-15A, c. 1951
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9806 and three more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9806 was constructed in April of 1951. In this context, this A-B-B-A set is rounding the Curve with a manifest freight train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Note the Fireman inspecting his train and the grey brakeshoe smoke produced by the train on Track 2.
Photo Date:
8/14/1951
Upload Date:
12/9/2022 9:56:31 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9806(F7A)
Views:
72
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9806, EF-15A, 1959
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 15 November 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9806 and two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9806 was built in April of 1951 and retired in August of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and are about to cross the Rockville Bridge on their way to Harrisburg and points East. ("LouisFols"; #16 of 26)
Photo Date:
11/15/1959
Upload Date:
4/22/2020 9:34:39 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9806(F7A)
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9806, EF-15A, 1959
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 15 November 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9806 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9806 was constructed in April of 1951 and retired in August of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and will soon cross the Rockville Bridge on their way to Harrisburg and points East. ("Tchowee"; #24 of 39)
Photo Date:
11/15/1959
Upload Date:
5/21/2020 9:35:34 AM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9806(F7A)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9806, EF-15A, 1961
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1961. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #9806 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #9806 is an EF-15A built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past the 1870's-era Passenger Trainshed on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Also visible in the background are portions the 12th Street Bridge and the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
4/16/1961
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 2:32:54 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9806(F7A)
Views:
264
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9807, EF-15A, 1961
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Decatur, Illinois, on 26 December 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9807 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9807 is an EF-15A constructed in April of 1951 and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of service. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
12/26/1961
Upload Date:
12/1/2021 8:09:27 AM
Location:
Decatur, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 9807(F7A)
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9807, EF-15A, 1961
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Decatur, Illinois, on 26 December 1961. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9807 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9807 is an EF-15A constructed in April of 1951 and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/26/1961
Upload Date:
3/2/2022 8:10:33 AM
Location:
Decatur, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9807(F7A)
Views:
127
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9807, EF-15A, 1962
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Rodney Peterson that was taken in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 8 December 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9807 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9807 is an EF-15A constructed in April of 1951 and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/8/1962
Upload Date:
5/6/2021 8:47:56 AM
Location:
East Liberty, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9807(F7A)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
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