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Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, c. 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704, New York Central engine #4088, as well as Louisville & Nashville engine #760. All were built by GM-EMD. #5704 is an EP-22 constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/2/1956
Upload Date:
4/30/2022 8:41:22 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
NYC 4088(E8A)
LN 760(E7A)
Views:
263
Comments:
0
Title:
GM-EMD's "Train of Tomorrow," 1947
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of General Motors' "Train of Tomorrow" during its visit to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in October of 1947. In the lead is engine #765, an E-7 built by GM-EMD in April of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 2.
Photo Date:
10/10/1947
Upload Date:
2/24/2018 9:15:59 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
EMDX 765(E7A)
Views:
383
Comments:
1
Title:
"Those Esthetic E's," Page 20, 1964
Description:
Here is page one of an eight-page cover article by David P. Morgan & Al Kamm, Jr., entitled "Those Esthetic E's: A Story Of The Power That Bumped Steam Off The Varnish." It was published originally in the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Partially visible in the center is EMDX 765, an E-7 built by GM-EMD in April of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It powered GM-EMD's "Train Of Tomorrow" around the country for 28 months before being acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad.
Photo Date:
5/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/1/2023 4:15:08 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
EMDX 765(E7A)
EMC 511(Unknown)
BO 50(AA)
Views:
72
Comments:
0
Title:
"Those Esthetic E's," Page 26, 1964
Description:
Here is page seven of an eight-page cover article by David P. Morgan & Al Kamm, Jr., entitled "Those Esthetic E's: A Story Of The Power That Bumped Steam Off The Varnish." It was published originally in the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Top Photo Caption: "E7 for Wabash went to work shouldering aside Pacifics and Hudsons in August 1946, contains two 567A-series V-12 engines."
Photo Date:
5/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/1/2023 4:18:47 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
WAB 1000(E7A)
BM 3820(E7A)
NYC 4032(E7A)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 33, 1946
Description:
Here is page three of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in August of 1956. In this context, it's pulling the eastbound "Train Blazer."
Photo Date:
2/1/1946
Upload Date:
12/22/2020 7:23:17 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
NYC 4002(E7A)
Views:
222
Comments:
0
Title:
"Indian Summer," Front Cover, 1956
Description:
Here is the front cover of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Mohawk That Refused To Abdicate, And Other Tales." It was published originally on the September 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Scene at Shelby, O. By Philip R. Hastings." Prominent here is New York Central engine #4003, an E-7A built by GM-EMD in March of 1945.
Photo Date:
9/1/1956
Upload Date:
8/29/2018 1:12:57 AM
Location:
Shelby, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Track
Locomotives:
NYC 4003(E7A)
Views:
387
Comments:
0
Title:
"Who Says Everybody's Flying," Page 18, 1958
Description:
Here is page three of a 12-page article entitled "Who Says Everybody's Flying?" It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 18. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The most deluxe operation under the keystone since its ancestor steamed out in 1902, Pennsy's 'Broadway' is elegant New York-Chicago transportation on fast time: 16 hours west, 15 1/2 east." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4902, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/24/2022 6:59:00 AM
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4902(GG1)
NYC 4029(E7A)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4204, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 10 December 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4204 and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #4204 was built as number "5880" in April of 1949 and renumbered "4204" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're on their way from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg pulling the "Pennsylvania Limited." ("LouisFols"; #18 of 26)
Photo Date:
12/10/1966
Upload Date:
4/21/2020 1:35:05 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4204(E7A)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4206, E7A, 1968
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken in Toledo, Ohio, in 1968. Prominent here is Penn Central engine #4206, an E7A built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "5846" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 HP, and renumbered "4206" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1968
Upload Date:
9/11/2021 10:02:23 PM
Location:
Toledo, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 4206(E7A)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4269, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken West of Crestline, Ohio, on 3 September 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4269, #4209, and another "EP" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4269 is an EP-22 built as number "5769" in May of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4269" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #4209 is an EP-20 built as number "5849" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4209" in preparation for the merger. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
9/3/1967
Upload Date:
7/4/2021 4:37:57 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4269(E8A)
PRR 4209(E7A)
Views:
279
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4209, E-7A, 1968
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Summer of 1968. Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central Railroad engine #4209 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #4209 is an E-7A built as Pennsylvania Railroad engine number "5849" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4209" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're pulling a Westbound passenger train that will soon pull into the Altoona Passenger Station. Partially visible in the distance is the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
3/3/2021 11:28:09 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4209(E7A)
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4219, EP-20, c. 1966
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1966. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4219 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #4219 was constructed as number "5859" in February of 1948 and renumbered "4219" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they've just departed the South Amboy Station with an afternoon passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
6/20/2023 4:55:22 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4219(E7A)
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4219, E7A, c. 1968
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near the Passenger Station in Crestline, Ohio, c. 1968. Shown here is Penn Central engine #4219, an E7A built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "5859" in February of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4219" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Looks to me like it's time to change engine crews. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1968
Upload Date:
9/3/2021 6:22:57 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4219(E7A)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4222, EP-20, 1962
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the horse racing track in Bowie, Maryland, during August of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4222 and another E-7 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #4222 was built as number "5862" in February of 1948, renumbered "4222" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in September of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-A set of locomotives is poised to make the return run to Washington Union Station with their seven-car racetrack special. ("Tchowee"; #6 of 29)
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 9:23:53 AM
Location:
Bowie, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4222(E7A)
Views:
448
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4224, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Zak. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Martin S. Zak that was taken while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train around the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4224 and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. #4224 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in 1948 and rated at 2,000 HP; its original PRR number was "5864." The train is traversing the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Also visible on the right is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Curve in June of 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:
9/22/1966
Upload Date:
6/9/2018 5:44:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4224(E7A)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
773
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4224, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 7 October 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4224, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD as number "5864" in February of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4224" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. ("Tchowee"; #7 of 29)
Photo Date:
10/7/1966
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 9:21:58 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4224(E7A)
Views:
280
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4229, EP-20, c. 1966
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R. von dem Hagen that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4229 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4229 was constructed as number "5869" in April of 1949, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and later renumbered "4229" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're rounding the Curve and heading down "The Mountain" to Altoona with an eastbound passenger train. At the far right is the PRR's Milepost 242. You can almost smell the brakeshoe smoke!
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
1/29/2024 11:58:23 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4229(E7A)
Views:
39
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4229, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in September of 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4229, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD as number "5869" in April of 1949, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4229" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. ("LouisFols"; #19 of 26)
Photo Date:
9/22/1966
Upload Date:
4/21/2020 1:36:40 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4229(E7A)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4230, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4230 and three more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4230 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 as number "5870," rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4230" in 1966. They have just emerged from the New Portage Tunnel with an eastbound passenger train, and are on the way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona, Harrisburg, and points East. The bridge the train is crossing passes over the westbound New Portage Branch just before it merges with the main line.
Photo Date:
10/21/1966
Upload Date:
7/7/2018 9:58:26 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(E7A)
Views:
312
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4230, EP-20, c. 1967
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Allegrippus, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4230 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4230 is an EP-20 constructed in April of 1949 as number "5870," rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4230" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-B-A set is passing MG Tower with a passenger train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
7/25/2022 11:13:54 PM
Location:
Allegrippus, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(E7A)
Views:
84
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4231, EP-20, c. 1966
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD as number "5871" in April of 1949, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4231" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Also visible here is the concrete coaling tipple, forever obsolete with the passing of the Steam Era. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
6/20/2023 4:56:07 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4231(E7A)
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Next Stop, Merger City," EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Next Stop, Merger City." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania RR EMD E7 #4244 and E8 #4295 whisk a passenger train near Chicago in August, 1966. Recently re-painted tuscan red, both units wear Penn-Central style numbers on sides, anticipating the approaching PC merger." The photographer is not identified. Both engines were built by GM-EMD. #4244 is an EP-20 constructed in August of 1947 as number "5844" and rated at 2,000 horsepower, while #4295 is an EP-22 built in March of 1951 as number "5895" and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
7/16/2020 6:47:01 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4244(E7A)
PRR 4295(E8A)
Views:
302
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5840, EP-20, 1964
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 29 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5840 and #5866. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5840 was built in August of 1947, while #5866 was constructed in March of 1949. ("Tchowee"; #8 of 29)
Photo Date:
9/29/1964
Upload Date:
5/9/2020 5:34:53 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5840(E7A)
PRR 5866(E7A)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5841, EP-20, 1949
Description:
Extra Board. Here is a photo that was published originally in Dan Cupper's 1996 monograph entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Its Place In History 1846-1996," page 15. The photographer is not identified. Partial Caption: "On February 19, 1949, mail train No. 11 rear-ended standing M1a-class steam engine No. 6737 and a cabin car near Burgettstown, Pa., on the Pittsburgh-St. Louis main line." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6737 and #5841. #6737 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. #5841 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4241" in 1966.
Photo Date:
2/19/1949
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 2:04:42 AM
Location:
Burgettstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6737(4-8-2)
PRR 5841(E7A)
Views:
1339
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5841, EP-20, c. 1952
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5841 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5841 was constructed in August of 1947.
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
7/15/2021 8:29:43 AM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5841(E7A)
Views:
270
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8661, AS-18AM, 1960
Description:
Sweetland. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in October of 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8661, #5841, and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. #8661 is an AS-18AM built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. #5841 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, and are about to pass through one of the tunnels at Gallitzin on their way to Pittsburgh and points West. Visible in the foreground is the westbound connecting track to the New Portage Branch.
Photo Date:
10/1/1960
Upload Date:
12/18/2018 10:26:05 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 8661(RSD12)
PRR 5841(E7A)
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5841, EP-20, 1964
Description:
Here a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Chicago's Union Station on 9 January 1964. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5841 and two more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5841 is an EP-20 built in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They're departing the Station with a mail and express train bound for Pittsburgh and points East. Note the railroader with a broom, standing on the tracks, in front of the "Safety First" sign! ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 10)
Photo Date:
1/9/1964
Upload Date:
7/23/2020 7:19:39 AM
Location:
Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 5841(E7A)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5842, EP-20, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Plymouth, Pennsylvania, in July of 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5842 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5842 was constructed in August of 1947. The photographer's name and the number of the N-6 cabin car pictured at the right are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/7/1953
Upload Date:
6/8/2021 5:53:52 PM
Location:
Plymouth, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5842(E7A)
Views:
277
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5842, EP-20, 1953
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5842 and a "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5842 was constructed in August of 1947. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1953
Upload Date:
9/10/2021 9:27:03 AM
Location:
Greensburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5842(E7A)
Views:
154
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5842, EP-20, 1966
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5842, a unit whose number is not recorded, and #5760. All were built by EMD. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound passenger train under the 12th Street Bridge and are about to stop in front of the Altoona Station. During this stop, not only will passengers get off or board the train, but both engine and train crews will change as well.
Photo Date:
3/21/1966
Upload Date:
10/18/2016 3:17:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5842(E7A)
PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:
569
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5760, EP-22, 1966
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5842, a unit whose number is not recorded, and #5760. All were built by EMD. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5760 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Along with their westbound passenger train, they have stopped in front of the Altoona Station. During this stop, not only will passengers get off or board the train, but both engine and train crews will change as well. Visible in the distance is the 17th Street Bridge, as well as three other PRR locomotives; the one in the middle is engine #6513, which will serve as this train's helper up the Allegheny Mountains.
Photo Date:
3/21/1966
Upload Date:
10/18/2016 3:19:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5842(E7A)
PRR 5760(E8A)
Views:
657
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6513 and #5842. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this photo, #6513 is in the process of coupling with #5842 to help pull the passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin ~ whereupon #6513 will uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up the Mountains. Note the railroader on the other side of the tracks, who will couple all of the necessary hoses.
Photo Date:
3/21/1966
Upload Date:
10/18/2016 3:21:35 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5842(E7A)
PRR 6513(U25C)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6513 and #5842. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Their crews are waiting for orders to proceed with their passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, whereupon #6513 will uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up the Mountains. Visible in the distance are the 12th Street Bridge and two of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:
3/21/1966
Upload Date:
10/18/2016 4:04:50 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 6513(U25C)
PRR 5842(E7A)
Views:
431
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6513 and #5842. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #5842 is an EP-20 built in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Their crews have received orders to proceed with their passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, whereupon #6513 will uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up the Mountains. Visible on the right is a portion of one of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings.
Photo Date:
3/21/1966
Upload Date:
10/18/2016 4:06:37 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5842(E7A)
PRR 6513(U25C)
Views:
416
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5843, EP-20, 1947
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Detroit, Michigan, on 1 September 1947. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. (#11 of 20)
Photo Date:
9/1/1947
Upload Date:
2/19/2021 9:44:00 PM
Location:
Detroit, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
Views:
292
Comments:
0
Title:
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1950
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 104th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1950. Issued: 14 March 1951. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Main Line Of Commerce." Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Also depicted is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960.
Photo Date:
12/31/1950
Upload Date:
3/26/2023 7:03:43 AM
Location:
Conemaugh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5843, EP-20, 1951
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 July 1951. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. They're passing under the 12th Street Footbridge, and are about to come to a stop both to change crews and discharge & pick-up passengers. Also visible are a westbound mixed-cargo freight train a couple of tracks over and portions of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
7/14/1951
Upload Date:
6/23/2018 1:59:39 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
Views:
836
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951
Description:
Here is the 26th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Main Line Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1951. Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Also depicted is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
1/27/2022 8:45:58 AM
Location:
New Florence, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
257
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Main Line Of Commerce." Composed by Mr. Grif Teller. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The location of this autumn scene is about six miles west of Johnstown, Pa. In the foreground the Pennsylvania Railroad's main line tracks between East and West parallel the scenic Conemaugh River, and on the far side are tracks of the Sang Hollow Extension Branch." Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR diesel engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Depicted at the right is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. [Loco Count: Steamers 2, Diesels 1]
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
10/21/2018 4:14:30 AM
Location:
New Florence, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
224
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5843, EP-20, 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5843 and an E-8 unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5843 is an EP-20 built in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with Train #43. ("Tchowee"; #9 of 29)
Photo Date:
10/17/1960
Upload Date:
5/9/2020 5:36:51 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5843, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, during April of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5843 and two E-8's whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5843 was built in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, they're awaiting their next passenger run to Pittsburgh and points West. ("LouisFols"; #24 of 31)
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 9:05:00 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
Views:
286
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5844, EP-20, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5844 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5844 was built in August of 1947. In this context, this A-B set is pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 3:52:20 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5844(E7A)
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5844, EP-20, 1953
Description:
NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5844 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #5844 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling an 11-car passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve and are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge on their way to Altoona and points East. Note that the "B" unit still sports a very-weathered version of its original livery: DGLE or "Dark Green Locomotive Enamel."
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
4/28/2018 4:12:29 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5844(E7A)
Views:
940
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Passenger Units," 1955
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Passenger Units." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad's E-7 unit number 5844 and sister E-7 unit await assignment at Chicago's Passenger Yard in May of 1955." Both engines are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5844 was built during August of 1947.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:25:52 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5844(E7A)
Views:
342
Comments:
0
Title:
"'Slimming' The PRR," Page 11, 1958
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "'Slimming' The PRR For More Efficient Operation." It was published originally in the January-February 1958 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. Top Right Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad gasoline-powered Maintenance-of-Way motor car #7252. Bottom Right Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5844, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
1/1/1958
Upload Date:
8/24/2022 12:00:18 AM
Location:
Derry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 5844(E7A)
Views:
56
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5845, EP-20, 1951
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in York, Pennsylvania, in July of 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5845 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5845 was constructed in August of 1947. In this context, they're open for public inspection as part of the York County Fair. Love that DGLE! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/7/1951
Upload Date:
1/18/2021 9:04:04 AM
Location:
York, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5845(E7A)
Views:
480
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5866, EP-20, 1964
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, during November of 1964. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5845, #5866, and several other E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5845 was built in August of 1947, while #5866 was built in March of 1949. Produced and distributed by Krone & Co. ("LouisFols"; #25 of 31)
Photo Date:
11/14/1964
Upload Date:
6/20/2019 2:23:06 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5845(E7A)
PRR 5866(E7A)
Views:
326
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5845, EP-20, 1965
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 29 August 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5845, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, it's parked just outside of the South Amboy enginehouse. "Safety First!" ("Tchowee"; #10 of 29)
Photo Date:
8/29/1965
Upload Date:
5/10/2020 7:10:13 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5845(E7A)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Frame 13, 1952
Description:
Here is the thirteenth of 18 photos by Fred McLeod that are included in a souvenir brochure entitled "Horseshoe Curve; Pennsylvania Railroad; Altoona, Pa." Photo Caption: "Worm's Eye View of No. 32." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5846 and another "EP" Class unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5846 was built in August of 1947. In this context, this A-B set is pulling "The St. Louisan" down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/23/1952
Upload Date:
2/5/2019 12:27:45 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5846(E7A)
Views:
309
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5847, EP-20, 1959
Description:
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5847 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5847 is an EP-20 built during August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after just 17 years of revenue service. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Footbridge with a passenger train, and will soon stop at the Altoona Station on their way to Pittsburgh and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1959
Upload Date:
3/16/2018 1:39:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5847(E7A)
Views:
702
Comments:
0
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