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7/4/2025
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Title:
"Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R.," Plate 1, 1898
Description:
Here is the first of 33 photos by William H. Rau in an album entitled "Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R." It was published in 1898 by the International Engraving and Illustrating Company, page 1. Photo Caption: "Ferry Leaving New York City." Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's ferry named "St. Louis."
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
2/20/2025 11:25:44 PM
Location:
New York, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR ST.LOUIS(UNKNOWN)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 32, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 32 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "'Pioneer' locomotive of the old Cumberland Valley, now part of the Pennsylvania Railroad." This locomotive was in use from 1851 to 1880. It burned wood but could attain speeds of 70 miles per hour!
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/20/2022 5:01:17 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
Views:
619
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 2-3, 1937
Description:
Here are pages two and three of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Page 2, Top Photo Caption: "'The Pioneer' in use 1851-1880. A wood burner, but could attain a speed of 70 miles per hour." Page 2, Bottom Photo Caption: "The GG1 of 1937 ~ a Pennsylvania Railroad giant." Shown here is PRR engine #4843, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. On page three is a "Foreword" by the PRR's 11th President, Mr. Martin Washington Clement, who occupied that office from 1935 through 1948.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
4/25/2021 11:38:41 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
PRR 4843(GG1)
Views:
713
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy's Philly Ferries, "Millville," c. 1948
Description:
Here is an original photo of the Pennsylvania Railroad's passenger ferry "Millville" crossing the Delaware River between Camden, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:17:16 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR MILLVILLE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Show in the Summer of 1949. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
10/18/2023 10:50:36 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
432
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Show in the Summer of 1949. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
11/24/2023 8:56:03 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
403
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Fair in August of 1949. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
2/17/2023 4:00:33 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
486
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy's Philly Ferries, #2 of 8, 1951
Description:
Here is the second of eight original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken while aboard one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's ferries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 October 1951. Shown here is the entrance to the PRR's ferry named "Bridgeton." Roy Healey Collection.
Photo Date:
10/26/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2025 7:25:43 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR BRIDGETON(UNKNOWN)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy's Philly Ferries, #3 of 8, 1951
Description:
Here is the third of eight original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken while aboard one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's ferries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 October 1951. Shown here is a river-side view of the PRR's Ferry Terminal on Chestnut Street. Visible on the left is the "Millville" as it awaits its next trip across the Delaware River to Camden, New Jersey, and back. Roy Healey Collection.
Photo Date:
10/26/1951
Upload Date:
2/23/2018 7:49:45 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR MILLVILLE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
307
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy's Philly Ferries, #6 of 8, 1951
Description:
Here is the sixth of eight original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken while aboard one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's ferries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 October 1951. Shown here is another of the PRR's ferries, the "Haddonfield," as it returns to Philadelphia from Camden. Roy Healey Collection.
Photo Date:
10/26/1951
Upload Date:
2/22/2018 8:19:47 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR HADONFIELD(UNKNOWN)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Front Cover, 1952
Description:
Here is the front cover of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally on the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Photo Caption: "George Kerkeslager, deckhand at Camden Terminal, has been an employe of the Railroad for 31 years. He served overseas in World War I and was in the Army of Occupation for six months after the Armistice. As sports enthusiast, he likes to watch Friday night fights and weekend baseball games on TV. He is 56 and lives with his wife in Camden."
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
2/27/2025 11:40:20 PM
Location:
Camden, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR CAMDEN(UNKNOWN)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 2 1952
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Prominent here in this nighttime time-exposure is the "Elisha Lee," last of the Pennsylvania Railroad's passenger ferries.
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
2/27/2025 11:40:53 PM
Location:
Cape Charles, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
201
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 3, 1952
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Top Right Photo Caption: "Elisha Lee, last of the PRR's passenger ferries, running from Cape Charles to Norfolk, was named for beloved vice-president of Railroad, once superintendent of Delmarva Division."
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
2/28/2025 8:17:41 AM
Location:
Cape Charles, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
182
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 4, 1952
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Passengers, of course, come first, then mail, express, freight, and finally automobiles. Ferry has space for 55 cars." Looks to me like the cars preceed the people!
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
11/12/2019 7:45:45 PM
Location:
Old Point Comfort, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
288
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 5, 1952
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Top Photo Caption: "'Elisha Lee' has lifeboat and fire drills like seagoing ships. Here is start of lifeboat and abandon-ship drill. Crew can lower boats 1-1/2 minutes after reaching their stations."
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
11/12/2019 7:48:52 PM
Location:
Cape Charles, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
353
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy's Philly Ferries, "Bridgeton," c. 1952
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. In the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's ferryboat named "Bridgeton." Dominating the background is the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
6/15/2025 3:20:57 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR BRIDGETON(UNKNOWN)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
"Ghost Train Of The PRR," Page 16, 1955
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Ghost Train Of The PRR." It was published originally in the March 1955 issue of "Pennsy" Magazine, page 16. Bottom Photo Caption: "Fireman Joseph Chelednik imagines what it would be like to fire the 'Pioneer' of 1851." This locomotive was used by the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
Photo Date:
3/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/4/2022 8:13:13 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
Views:
511
Comments:
0
Title:
"Ghost Train Of The PRR," Page 17, 1955
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Ghost Train Of The PRR." It was published originally in the March 1955 issue of "Pennsy" Magazine, page 17. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Mr. Gulliford tries out passenger seat on the 'John Stevens' replica he helped build." Shown here is the replica of the "John Stevens" steam locomotive that was constructed in the Altoona Works during 1925.
Photo Date:
3/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/4/2022 8:15:59 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR JOHNSTEVEN(0-4-0)
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
Views:
571
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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. Looks to me like it's "Open House" at the Roundhouse!
Photo Date:
10/20/1957
Upload Date:
3/10/2024 9:10:54 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Voyage Of The 'Amboy,'" Page 10, 1959
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "The Voyage Of The 'Amboy.'" It was published originally in the January-February 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. In this context, the "Amboy" has just pushed a single coal-ladened barge under the 59th Street Bridge ~ Manhattan to the right, Brooklyn to the left. The Brooklyn Bridge is discernable in the distance.
Photo Date:
1/1/1959
Upload Date:
11/23/2019 12:08:26 PM
Location:
New York, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR AMBOY(UNKNOWN)
Views:
512
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Voyage Of The 'Amboy,'" Page 11, 1959
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "The Voyage Of The 'Amboy.'" It was published originally in the January-February 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. Top Photos, Partial Caption: "Tug is operated round the clock by two 'watches.'"
Photo Date:
1/1/1959
Upload Date:
11/23/2019 12:16:12 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR AMBOY(UNKNOWN)
Views:
493
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Voyage Of The 'Amboy,'" Page 12, 1959
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "The Voyage Of The 'Amboy.'" It was published originally in the January-February 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 12. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "Barge is delivered in late afternoon at Consolidated Edison power plant, Brooklyn, and tug is ready for another tow."
Photo Date:
1/1/1959
Upload Date:
11/23/2019 12:19:26 PM
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR AMBOY(UNKNOWN)
Views:
535
Comments:
0
Title:
"New Boats Join PRR's Navy," Page 14, 1960
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "New Boats Join PRR's Navy." It was published originally in the May-June 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 14. Photo Captions: "At the Dravo Corporation shipyard, Pittsburgh, hull units of a new PRR tug are assembled upside down (left). Final assembly of hull follows (center), then tug is launched into Ohio River (right). Photo below shows tug 'New York' in tests before joining PRR."
Photo Date:
5/1/1960
Upload Date:
11/24/2019 8:27:27 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR NEWYORK(UNKNOWN)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
"New Boats Join PRR's Navy," Page 15, 1960
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "New Boats Join PRR's Navy." It was published originally in the May-June 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Top Photo Caption: "Against the Manhattan skyline, the 'Cincinnati,' one of seven new PRR diesel tugboats, hauls a tow of barges across North River."
Photo Date:
5/1/1960
Upload Date:
11/24/2019 8:30:59 AM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR CINCINNATI(UNKNOWN)
PRR PITTSBURGH(UNKNOWN)
Views:
590
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, July-August 1960
Description:
Here is the front cover of the July-August 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Mate John J. Grubesich throws a line from the tug 'Pittsburgh' as it prepares to tie up at Pier H in Jersey City. The 'Pittsburgh' is one of seven tugs that recently joined PRR's New York harbor fleet."
Photo Date:
7/1/1960
Upload Date:
3/5/2025 2:43:01 AM
Location:
Jersey City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR PITTSBURGH(UNKNOWN)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Tugboat "Altoona," c. 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1960. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's diesel-powered tugboat named "Altoona." Partially visible at the far right is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
2/16/2025 2:39:56 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR ALTOONA(UNKNOWN)
Views:
187
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Antique Special," Page 21, 1961
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 21. Top Left Photo Caption: "C.E. Gaugler oils D16sb steam engine built at Juniata Shop, Altoona, in 1905." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during January of 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted are Strasburg Rail Road 0-6-0 switcher #31 and the Cumberland Valley Railroad's "Pioneer."
Photo Date:
1/1/1961
Upload Date:
8/27/2022 10:03:12 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
SRC 31(0-6-0)
PRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
Views:
778
Comments:
0
Title:
"The PRR In Norfolk," Page 1, 1961
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "The PRR In Norfolk." It was published originally in the September-October 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Implicit Caption: "Pictured below is a typical scene in the PRR's diverse operations at the busy Norfolk, Va., gateway. Carfloat 608 of the Railroad's Chesapeake Bay navy, towed by the PRR tugboat 'Exmore,' is rounding out a 26-mile sea voyage."
Photo Date:
9/1/1961
Upload Date:
3/5/2025 3:42:28 PM
Location:
Norfolk, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR EXMORE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
"The PRR In Norfolk," Page 2, 1961
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "The PRR In Norfolk." It was published originally in the September-October 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Top Row, Third Photo Caption: "Capt. J.E. Bridges on the tug 'Exmore' as it backs up to fasten steel line to the carfloat." [Map shows route of PRR's Bel-Del Branch.]
Photo Date:
9/1/1961
Upload Date:
3/5/2025 3:42:54 PM
Location:
Little Creek, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR EXMORE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
Cumberland Valley's "Pioneer," 1968
Description:
Here is a photo by Don Wood that was taken in the roundhouse at Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 13 May 1968. Prominent here is the "Pioneer" wood-burning steam locomotive of the old Cumberland Valley, later part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was in use from 1851 to 1880. John S. Fisher Collection; #22 of 26.
Photo Date:
5/13/1968
Upload Date:
5/7/2022 9:54:41 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
Views:
574
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, c. 1968
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Reuben Wells." Caption On Reverse: "'Reuben Wells.' Pennsylvania Railroad's 'Reuben Wells', a locomotive of rather odd proportions, built for the steep grades of the Madison Plane, now a museum piece, is being moved on a flat car [#475716]." Shown here is the PRR's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 10:25:54 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
474
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, #1 of 2, c. 1968
Description:
Here is the first of two original photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
12/2/2022 11:13:42 PM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
471
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, #2 of 2, c. 1968
Description:
Here is the second of two original photos of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
11/27/2022 10:00:37 PM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
373
Comments:
0
Title:
Cumberland Valley's "Pioneer," 2-2-2T, 1971
Description:
Vintage. Here is an original photo that I took at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, in December of 1971. Shown here is the Cumberland Valley's "Pioneer." This is the original 2-2-2T wood-burning steam locomotive that was in revenue service from 1851 to 1880.
Photo Date:
12/29/1971
Upload Date:
4/14/2024 8:25:43 AM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
AMTK "Inter-City Express," c. 1993
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "The prototype ICE Train in regular service. Wilmington, Delaware. Amtrak has ordered 19 train sets. To be known as 'American Flyer' trains.'" The acronym "ICE" means "Inter-City Express."
Photo Date:
8/15/1993
Upload Date:
3/2/2025 9:36:49 PM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
AMTK ICE(UNKNOWN)
Views:
178
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:
599
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1, Switch Mobile, c. 1959
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad rubber-tired Switch Mobile #1 built by Le Tourneau-Westinghouse. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
10/16/2023 1:37:25 AM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 1(UNKNOWN)
Views:
280
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4, 2-4-6T, c. 1890
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4, a 2-4-6T built in the Altoona Machine Shops as a 4-4-0 during March of 1882, later rebuilt as a 2-4-6T, and retired in October of 1893 after just eleven years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
2/18/2023 12:29:08 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4(UNKNOWN)
Views:
379
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Power To Burn," Page 95, 1976
Description:
Here is page 95 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops, in 1882, built this Forney 'double-ender.' PRR No. 4, 2-4-6T, the only one ever built. It was scrapped in 1892."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/14/2019 3:47:57 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4(UNKNOWN)
Views:
595
Comments:
0
Title:
PWB 10, 0-4-4T, c. 1873
Description:
Here is a photo of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad's engine #10, a 0-4-4T built by the New Castle Locomotive Works in 1853 and rebuilt by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1873. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
2/17/2023 3:59:44 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PWB 10(UNKNOWN)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 30, DD-1, c. 1936
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken at Manhattan Transfer near Harrison, New Jersey, c. 1936. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad-New York Terminal District engines #30. Together, they're classed as a DD-1 (2-B+B-2) electric built in Juniata during July of 1910, rated at 4,000 horsepower, later renumbered 3992-3993, and retired in September of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 15.
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
6/13/2022 11:05:26 PM
Location:
Harrison, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 30(UNKNOWN)
Views:
390
Comments:
0
Title:
AAR Rail Detector Cars, Page 19, 1951
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article by Thomas C. Shedd, Jr., entitled "'Take 'er out, Luther.'" It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Amended Caption: "Illinois Central's 'City of Miami' passes A.A.R. detector cars at Arcola, Ill." Pictured at the left are Association of American Railroads Rail Detector Cars X-100 and X-101.
Photo Date:
2/1/1951
Upload Date:
8/3/2019 4:24:40 PM
Location:
Arcola, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
AAR X-100(UNKNOWN)
AAR X-101(UNKNOWN)
Views:
275
Comments:
0
Title:
AAR Rail Detector Cars, Page 18, 1951
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page article by Thomas C. Shedd, Jr., entitled "'Take 'er out, Luther.'" It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 18. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "The recording table of the A.A.R. rail detector car X-204 (top) is at the rear of the trailing unit, which gives the operator an unobstructed view of the track."
Photo Date:
2/1/1951
Upload Date:
8/3/2019 4:22:07 PM
Location:
Crawford, NE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
AAR X-104(UNKNOWN)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Future," Page 33, 1943
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article by Charles Kerr, Jr., entitled "Locomotives Of The Future." It was published originally in the January 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Partial Caption: "One of the five new Baldwin-Westinghouse electric freight locomotives now in service on the New Haven."
Photo Date:
1/1/1943
Upload Date:
6/29/2025 9:41:17 PM
Location:
New Rochelle, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NH 156(UNKNOWN)
Views:
16
Comments:
0
Title:
"Juice Jacks," Page 12, 1944
Description:
Here is page five of a 32-page cover article entitled "Juice Jacks: The Electric Locomotive Comes Of Age." It was published originally in the July 1944 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 12. Shown here is New Haven Railroad engine #156, an EF-3B (2-C-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in October of 1941, rated at 4,860 horsepower, and retired around August of 1959 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1944
Upload Date:
12/19/2021 9:58:16 AM
Location:
New Rochelle, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NH 156(UNKNOWN)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
AAR X-201 and X-202, 1964
Description:
Here is an origimal photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 March 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Assoication of American Railroads Rail Detector Cars X-201 and X-202. They're parked on the 10th Avenue side of the Pennsylvania Railroad's mainline, just East of the Altoona Passenger Station. Talk about "Focal Orange"!
Photo Date:
3/8/1964
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 1:54:58 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
AAR X-201(UNKNOWN)
AAR X-202(UNKNOWN)
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
AAR Rail Detector Cars, Page 17, 1951
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article by Thomas C. Shedd, Jr., entitled "'Take 'er out, Luther.'" It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Tex Payne, first assistant operator, examines a rail where the recording pens in the X-204 have indicated there might be a flaw. The power unit is numbered X-203 and the test unit X-204."
Photo Date:
2/1/1951
Upload Date:
8/3/2019 4:19:24 PM
Location:
Crawford, NE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
ARR X-203(UNKNOWN)
ARR X-204(UNKNOWN)
Views:
194
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Long Island Railroad," Page 89, 1936
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Locomotives Of The Long Island Railroad." It was published originally in the May 1936 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 89. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "No. 320, one of the two electric shop engines." Engine #320 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in 1926. Bottom Photo: LIRR engine #84 is a D-56S (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1903. Also included is a roster of the LIRR's locomotive fleet as of May, 1936.
Photo Date:
5/1/1936
Upload Date:
12/18/2021 5:08:07 AM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
LI 320(UNKNOWN)
LI 84(4-4-0)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
"We Salute The LIRR," Page 43, 1959
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "We Salute the Long Island Rail Road on Its 125th Anniversary." It was published originally in the August 1959 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 43. Top Right-Hand Photo Caption: "No. 27, Juniata-built Ten-Wheeler, with 12 passenger cars near Mill Creek [NY] (July 26, 1940)." Shown here is LIRR engine #27, a G-5S "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during January of 1925. Bottom Left Photo: Shown here (L to R) are partial views of LIRR engines #2006 and #2005. Both are FP-20SC's built by Fairbanks-Morse in 1950.
Photo Date:
8/1/1959
Upload Date:
1/16/2017 11:43:56 PM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
LI 320(UNKNOWN)
LI 403(UNKNOWN)
LIRR 27(4-6-0)
LI 2006(CPA20-5)
LI 2005(CPA20-5)
Views:
916
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The 'What-Is-It' Goes Diesel," Page 17, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "The 'What-Is-It' Goes Diesel." It was published originally in the November 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 17. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "At Baltimore's 'Jail Yard' (city jail in background), Conductor J.R. Ford keeps an eye on traffic as tractor starts into street." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad rubber-tired street tractor #443, built in Juniata about 1916.
Photo Date:
11/3/1953
Upload Date:
11/17/2019 9:12:45 AM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 443(UNKNOWN)
Views:
564
Comments:
0
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