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Title:
LIRR "Present-Day Roster," Page 25, 1963
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article by Sy Reich entitled "Long Island Rail Road: Present-Day Roster." It was published originally in the April 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 25. Photo Caption: "Sixteen-hundred Alco horses pant briefly at LIRR's Cold Spring Harbor station before climbing the grade to Huntingdon." Photo by Gene Collora. Prominent here is LIRR engine #1552, an AGP-16MSC built by the American Locomotive Company in September of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. (NOTE: There's a typographical error in the "Diesel Locomotives" table: the Railroad Class for the 1600 HP Alco RS-3 should be "AGP-16msc," not "AGP-15msc.")
Photo Date:
4/1/1963
Upload Date:
9/15/2023 11:07:04 PM
Location:
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
LI 1552(RS3)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
"Who Says Everybody's Flying," Page 26, 1958
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 12-page article entitled "Who Says Everybody's Flying?" It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Big, bold, and beautiful ~ what else can you say for the 4-8-4's that continue to wheel Norfolk & Western passenger trains between Norfolk and Cincinnati, including the all-coach 'Powhatan Arrow.'" Shown here is Norfolk & Western Railroad engine #601, a Class J-1 (4-8-4) built in Roanoke during 1943. It's the only steam locomotive among the 39 different railroads and streamliners pictured herein!
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/24/2022 11:00:47 PM
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
NW 601(4-8-4)
DH 4001(RS3)
MP 7017(E7A)
Views:
315
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Shown here are some of the decommissioned steam locomotive tenders that have been placed in storage. Also visible at the right is PRR engine #4042, an AS-15M switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 3:39:22 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4042(RS3)
Views:
765
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4047, AS-15M, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4047, an AS-15M switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #10 of 36)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/31/2025 8:58:07 AM
Location:
Sturgis, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4047(RS3)
Views:
147
Comments:
0
Title:
NYC + PRR Wedding Bells, 1968
Description:
PC Power. Here is an image of a photo that was taken on Thursday, 1 February 1968, marking the merger of the New York Central System and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Partially visible at the left is NYC engine #5331, an RS3 road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in May of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The names of the photographer and the seven Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Photo Date:
2/1/1968
Upload Date:
12/20/2024 8:36:15 AM
Location:
Olean, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NYC 5331(RS3)
PC 5331(RS3)
Views:
211
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5419, AS-16M, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5419, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company as number "8819" in November of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and renumbered "5419" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 9:11:05 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5419(RS3)
Views:
379
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5430, AS-16M, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5430, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company as number "8830" in November of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and renumbered "5430" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 9:09:45 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5430(RS3)
Views:
499
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 5451, RS3, 1972
Description:
Agnes. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1972. Shown here near the 4th Street Footbridge are Penn Central engines #5451, #9944, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Although coupled to a fully-loaded mineral train, they're just sitting there with engines off pending the resumption of rail traffic in the wake of Hurricane Agnes. Note how rusty these once-highly-polished rails have become!
Photo Date:
6/24/1972
Upload Date:
4/16/2025 11:21:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 5451(RS3)
PC 9944(RS1)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 7948, GP38-2, 1972
Description:
Agnes. Here is the first of two successive original photos that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1972. Shown here near the 4th Street Footbridge are Penn Central engines #7948 and #2438. They're departing the Yard on their way up the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains with a "high-and-wide extra" bound for Pittsburgh and points West. It's just about the only thing moving out of Altoona in the wake of Hurricane Agnes. In this context, the Fireman has just received train orders from the WORKS Tower Operator. When the end of the train and the cabin car reach this point, the train's Conductor will also receive orders by the same means. The elaborate light tower depicted at the right was constructed originally for the New York World's Fair in 1939 and was re-erected here after the Fair closed.
Photo Date:
6/24/1972
Upload Date:
4/17/2025 9:01:10 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 7948(GP38-2)
PC 2438(C425)
PC 5451(RS3)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5456, AS-16M, c. 1967
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Alco RS-3 #5456, 1600-hp, at Cincinnati, O." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5456, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company as number "8456" in June of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and renumbered "5456" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-34).
Photo Date:
9/9/1967
Upload Date:
10/29/2018 2:45:39 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5456(RS3)
Views:
894
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 5465, RS3, 1969
Description:
PC Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide by J.W. Sidel that was taken in Reading, Pennsylvania, on 22 June 1969. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #5465, an RS3 built by the American Locomotive Company as Pennsylvania Railroad number "8465" in June of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, renumbered "5465" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, later acquired by Amtrak and renumbered "AMTK 121."
Photo Date:
6/22/1969
Upload Date:
10/22/2024 9:30:43 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 5465(RS3)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5606, BS-7, 1967
Description:
Oil Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Paul Morrissey that was taken in March of 1967. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5606 and #8033. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #5606 is a BS-7 constructed in June of 1950 and rated at 750 horsepower. #8033 is a BS-10M built as #9433 in May of 1950, rated at 1,000 horsepower, renumbered "8033" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in October of 1967. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #5541, an AS-16MS constructed by the American Locomotive Company as number "8841" in December of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, renumbered "5541" in preparation for the merger, and retired in October of 1967. The location is not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/21/1967
Upload Date:
9/16/2024 10:28:54 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5606(DS44-750)
PRR 8033(DRS4-4-1000)
PRR 5541(RS3)
Views:
278
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 8955, RT-624, 1969
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Thomas H. Chenoweth that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1969. Shown here is Penn Central engine #8955, an RT-624 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "8955" in August of 1951 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. Partially visible at the right is PC engine #5577, an RS-3 built by the American Locomotive Company for the PRR as number "8477" in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/21/1969
Upload Date:
3/28/2019 1:49:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 8955(RT-624)
PC 5577(RS3)
Views:
883
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8436, AS-16M, 1954
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8436 and #8435. Both are AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1953 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. Note the trainphone apparatus on both locomotives. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 20)
Photo Date:
1/1/1954
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 5:04:41 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8436(RS3)
PRR 8435(RS3)
Views:
719
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8436, AS-16M, 1964
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 15 September 1964. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8436 and #7095. #8436 is an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1953 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #7095 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. (#5 of 19)
Photo Date:
9/15/1964
Upload Date:
11/28/2022 9:21:58 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8436(RS3)
PRR 7095(GP9)
Views:
406
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, December 1962
Description:
Here are two photos taken by Mr. Clifford A. Redanz. They were published originally in the December 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Dual Caption: "The brawn of F-7's on the point and a brace of Alco hoods behind the cabin car is needed to boost Buffalo-New York symbol freight BNY-16's 115 cars over the grade just south of Holland, N.Y., at 15 mph a few minutes after 8 a.m. on March 10, 1962." Left-Hand Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9769 and another "EF" Class unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9769 was built in January of 1951 and retired in August of 1967. Right-Hand Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8598, #8438, and another "AS" Class unit whose number is not recorded. All are AS-16M's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8598 was built in December of 1955, while # 8438 was built in November of 1953. They're behind PRR N-5C cabin car #477903.
Photo Date:
12/1/1962
Upload Date:
8/24/2019 3:19:00 AM
Location:
Holland, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 9769(F7A)
PRR 8598(RS3)
PRR 8438(RS3)
Views:
710
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:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 67, 2004
Description:
Here is page two 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 67. Bottom Photo Caption: "The Pennsy stored a number of steam locomotives at the Northumberland roundhouse pending disposition to museums, including Madison incline veteran 0-10-0T 'Reuben Wells,' now at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis." The "Reuben Wells" was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells.
Photo Date:
1/1/2004
Upload Date:
12/8/2021 10:00:23 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8445(RS3)
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
589
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8456, AS-16M, c. 1958
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8456 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8456 was constructed in June of 1952. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1958
Upload Date:
9/19/2021 8:47:03 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8456(RS3)
Views:
478
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8465, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on 1 October 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8465, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
10/1/1960
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 5:48:58 PM
Location:
New Castle, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8465(RS3)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8470, AS-16M, 1953
Description:
Showalter. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, during 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8470, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/23/1953
Upload Date:
9/26/2020 6:40:23 AM
Location:
Ridgway, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8470(RS3)
Views:
569
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8479, AS-16MS, 1964
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Cornwall, Pennsylvania, on 18 November 1964. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8479, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. ("LouisFols"; #3 of 26)
Photo Date:
11/18/1964
Upload Date:
5/15/2020 10:09:59 PM
Location:
Cornwall, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8479(RS3)
Views:
1222
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8479, AS-16MS, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #8479, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is shifting some freight cars just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station and will soon pass under the Market Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/25/2016 3:05:32 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 8479(RS3)
Views:
1534
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8833, AS-16M, c. 1960
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8833, #8480, and a Baldwin-built unit whose road number is not recorded. #8833 and #8480 were built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8833 is an AS-16M constructed in November of 1951, while #8480 is an AS-16MS built in June of 1952. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/23/1960
Upload Date:
7/10/2023 9:38:22 AM
Location:
Dover, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8833(RS3)
PRR 8480(RS3)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8590, AS-16M, c. 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8590 and #8676. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #8590 is an AS-16M constructed in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #8676 is an AS-18AM built in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/15/1962
Upload Date:
12/17/2024 11:11:15 PM
Location:
Jeffersonville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8590(RS3)
PRR 8676(RSD12)
Views:
1514
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8911, AS-16MS, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8911 and #8590. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8911 is an AS-16MS built in 1951, but #8590 is an AS-16M built in 1955. They are pulling a southbound mixed-cargo freight train through the North Philadelphia Station.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/3/2016 3:02:24 PM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8911(RS3)
PRR 8590(RS3)
Views:
1150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8591, AS-16M, c. 1960
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8591, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1960
Upload Date:
10/17/2021 6:42:57 PM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8591(RS3)
Views:
639
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8591, AS-16M, 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 #8591, #8823, and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8591 was built in October of 1955, but #8823 was built in November of 1951. They're pulling a 100-car eastbound coal train and are about to pass under the Bridge. The N-8 cabin car is #478034. Bringing-up the rear are three GM-EMD "pushers," headed by #9676.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:32:27 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 8591(RS3)
PRR 8823(RS3)
Views:
1289
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8592, AS-16M, 1961
Description:
Glen Iron. Here is an original photo that I took near Glen Iron, Pennsylvania, on Monday, 31 July 1961. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8592, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo local freight train eastward on the railroad line between Montandon and Milesburg. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
7/31/1961
Upload Date:
4/29/2017 7:46:34 PM
Location:
Glen Iron, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8592(RS3)
Views:
675
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8592, AS-16M, 1961
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Paxinos, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1961. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8592, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name and the road number of the N-5 cabin car pictured here are not recorded. The reflective sign above the telephone box indicates "WEIGH SCALES." (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/7/1961
Upload Date:
2/17/2021 10:17:24 PM
Location:
Paxinos, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8592(RS3)
Views:
653
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8593, AS-16M, c. 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8593, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #7 of 31)
Photo Date:
9/22/1966
Upload Date:
3/19/2025 11:21:17 PM
Location:
Millersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8593(RS3)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8596, AS-16M, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dzobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania on 16 August 1956. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8596 and #8597. Both are AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. Partially visible in the background is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge; just beyond it at the right is the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/28/2022 12:31:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8596(RS3)
PRR 8597(RS3)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 96, 1961
Description:
Here is page six of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 96. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Two minutes before midnight, Jet roared into Chicago yard." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8597, an AS-16M switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/14/1961
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 9:37:22 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,InCab,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8597(RS3)
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604, AS-16M, c. 1994
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8604, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and eventually acquired by the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by Slide Show Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1994
Upload Date:
7/9/2023 5:49:36 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
485
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8817, AS-16M, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8817 and #8820. Both are AS-16M's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8817 was built in November of 1951 and retired in October of 1967, while #8820 was built in November of 1951 but went on to serve with the Penn Central. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 16.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
2/25/2018 3:40:48 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8817(RS3)
PRR 8820(RS3)
Views:
814
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8730, BS-24M, c. 1965
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8730 and #8820. #8730 is a BS-24M transfer switcher built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in December of 1952, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967. #8820 is an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #20 of 31)
Photo Date:
9/22/1965
Upload Date:
3/19/2025 11:22:55 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 8730(RT-624)
PRR 8820(RS3)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8706, FS-24M, 1960
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took at the State Route 53 Bridge near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in November of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8704, #8706, and #8825. #8704 and #8706 are FS-24M "Train Masters" built by Fairbanks-Morse in September of 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. #8825 is an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. They're pulling an eastbound coal train toward Gallitzin and the New Portage Tunnel on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
11/13/1960
Upload Date:
9/29/2016 11:45:07 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 8704(H-24-66)
PRR 8706(H-24-66)
PRR 8825(RS3)
Views:
1553
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops," Page 51, 1996
Description:
Here is page 34 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 51. Top Left-Hand Photo: Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9619 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9619 is an AF-16 built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: Shown here is the PRR's "Aerotrain" built by General Motors during July of 1955. Top Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #8826, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Middle Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is PRR-Railway Express Car #7480. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8606 and #8608. Both are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1955 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/18/2017 3:47:53 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 9619(FA2)
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
PRR 8826(RS3)
PRR 8606(RSD7)
PRR 8608(RSD7)
Views:
1673
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR E&M Yard, #3 of 3, 1966
Description:
E&M. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata E&M Shop Yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1966. Shown here is a view even further to the right of the trusty turntable. Visible in the the foreground is PRR engine #8829, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
9/12/2016 3:10:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 8829(RS3)
Views:
693
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8831, AS-16M, c. 1958
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8831, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1958
Upload Date:
9/19/2021 8:45:18 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8831(RS3)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8831, AS-16M, c. 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8831, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1962
Upload Date:
2/6/2025 11:18:49 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8831(RS3)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8831, AS-16M, c. 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8831, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1962
Upload Date:
4/24/2025 2:20:14 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8831(RS3)
Views:
96
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8833, AS-16M, c. 1967
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8833, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
1/25/2025 10:59:32 PM
Location:
Dover, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8833(RS3)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8836, AS-16M, 1966
Description:
Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #8836, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is idling near the East Altoona Locomotive Ready Tracks, the 17th Street Bridge, and the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
2/19/1966
Upload Date:
8/22/2016 4:32:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 8836(RS3)
Views:
684
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 68, 2004
Description:
Here is page three 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 68. Top Photo Caption: "Maid-of-all-work train S-97 trundles over the Wilkes-Barre Branch through Mocanaqua, Pa., on a fall day in 1964 behind GP9 7241". Engine #7241 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in October of 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. Bottom Photo Caption: "RS3 8836, still wearing its handrail-like trainphone antenna, visits South Williamsport with a tidy mainline local on March 22, 1965." Engine #8836 is an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967.
Photo Date:
1/1/2004
Upload Date:
12/8/2021 10:03:28 PM
Location:
Mocanaqua, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7241(GP9)
PRR 8836(RS3)
Views:
567
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8837, AS-16MS, 1951
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8837, an AS-16MS road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1951
Upload Date:
6/21/2020 1:27:49 PM
Location:
Schenectady, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8837(RS3)
Views:
371
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8837, AS-16MS, 1951
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8837, an AS-16MS road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1951
Upload Date:
6/21/2020 1:26:03 PM
Location:
Schenectady, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8837(RS3)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9785, EF-15A, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took at the tunnels under Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9785, #9788, #7069, and #8843. #9785 and #9788 are EF-15A's built by EMD in February of 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #7069 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in October of 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #8843 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. In this context, they're 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 the Eastbound Receiving Yard in Altoona. The N-8 cabin car 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:
978
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8844, AS-16MS, 1965
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Peoria, Illinois, on 13 August 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8844, an AS-16MS switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. ("Tchowee"; #12 of 36)
Photo Date:
8/13/1965
Upload Date:
6/4/2020 7:23:58 AM
Location:
East Peoria, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8844(RS3)
Views:
422
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8847, AS-16MS, c. 1960
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Reading, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8847 and #8850. Both are AS-16MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. Many thanks to Mr. James Cocuzza for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:
9/22/1960
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:57:53 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8847(RS3)
PRR 8850(RS3)
Views:
922
Comments:
1
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