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Title:
GM-EMD, GP-35, 1965
Description:
Extra Board. Here is an original photo that I took at the New York World's Fair in Flushing, New York, during August of 1965. Shown here is GM-EMD #1965, a GP-35 built in February of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Standing next to it is my good friend Samuel Walker of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
5/26/2016 4:00:44 AM
Location:
Flushing, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
EMDX 1965(GP35)
Views:
1661
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 2252, EF-25, 1965
Description:
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2252, #2286, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2252 and #2286 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past the Altoona Passenger Station on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The time is approximately 2:00 A.M.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
10/12/2016 4:59:16 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2252(GP35)
PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:
600
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2253, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #2253 and another unit whose number is not visible. #2253 is an EF-25 buit by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train through what was once the whistlestop at Birmingham ~ site of the Grier School for Girls, the Birmingham School for Girls before that, and the Mountain Female Seminary before that!
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 12:09:33 PM
Location:
Birmingham, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2253(GP35)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 2256, GP-35, 1968
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train near Birmingham, Pennsylvania, during May of 1968. Shown here are PC engine #2256 and Southern Pacific Railroad engine #4068. Both were built by GM-EMD. #2256 is a radio-equipped GP-35 built in May of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #4068 is a GP-20 built in 1962 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound autorack train. Lots of new Chrysler products on-board! Also visible on the right are my Penn State geology buddies George Howorth and John "Rob" Powanda. (Many thanks to Mr. James Taylor for identifying the Southern Pacific unit!)
Photo Date:
5/11/1968
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 4:38:25 AM
Location:
Birmingham, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 2256(GP35)
SP 4068(GP20)
Views:
614
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2262, EF-25, 1964
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2258 and #2262. Both are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They have just passed through the Jones Street crossing on their way to East Altoona after pulling a 75-car mixed-cargo freight train into the Hollidaysburg Yards. The caboose was #477966. Partially visible on the left is a Maintenance-of-Way building.
Photo Date:
8/30/1964
Upload Date:
9/27/2016 2:41:22 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2262(GP35)
PRR 2258(GP35)
Views:
970
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2258, EF-25, 1964
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2258 and #2262. Both are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are passing through the Bedford Street crossing on their way to East Altoona after pulling a 75-car mixed-cargo freight train into the Hollidaysburg Yards. The caboose was #477966. Partially visible on the left is the intersection of Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, and Broad Streets.
Photo Date:
8/30/1964
Upload Date:
9/27/2016 2:42:44 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2258(GP35)
PRR 2262(GP35)
Views:
661
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2282, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2282, #2260, and another unit whose number is not legible. #2282 and #2260 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. The slope of the Horseshoe Curve's upper end is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
6/21/1966
Upload Date:
8/25/2016 11:51:32 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 2282(GP35)
PRR 2260(GP35)
Views:
2775
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 7057, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Derailment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 21 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7057, #7197-B, #7042, and #2261. All were built by EMD. #7057, #7197-B and #7042 are EFS-17M's and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7057 was built in 1956, #7197-B was built in 1957, while #7042 was built in 1955. #2261 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They have just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve with a 57-car TrucTrain and are passing the derailment site with caution. The caboose is #477954. Visible in the background (L to R) are the PRR Test Plant Building and the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
5/21/1965
Upload Date:
10/20/2016 5:20:46 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 7057(GP9)
PRR 7197-B(GP9B)
PRR 7042(GP9)
PRR 2261(GP35)
Views:
1166
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2261, EF-25, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 04 July 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2261, #2540, #2237, #2312, and #2413. #2261 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2540 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2237 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2312 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2413 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. They are pulling a 93-car TrucTrain past ALTO Tower on their way to Enola and points East with caboose #477550. The eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains dominate the horizon.
Photo Date:
7/4/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 1:06:39 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2261(GP35)
PRR 2540(U25B)
PRR 2237(GP30)
PRR 2312(GP35)
PRR 2413(RS27)
Views:
926
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #2261, #2360, and #7186-B. #8656 and 8655 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #2261 and #2360 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2261 was built in 1964, but #2360 was built in 1965. #7186-B is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are about to pass under four-track Signal Bridge #2417/2418 with a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train and N-8 caboose #478151. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6500 and #6306.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 7:25:19 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8656(RSD12)
PRR 8655(RSD12)
PRR 2261(GP35)
PRR 2360(GP35)
PRR 7186-B(GP9B)
Views:
666
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #2261, #2360, and #7186-B. #8656 and 8655 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #2261 and #2360 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2261 was built in 1964, but #2360 was built in 1965. #7186-B is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is N-8 #478151. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6500 and #6306.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 7:28:48 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8656(RSD12)
PRR 8655(RSD12)
PRR 2261(GP35)
PRR 2360(GP35)
PRR 7186-B(GP9B)
Views:
1118
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #2261, #2360, and #7186-B. #8656 and 8655 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #2261 and #2360 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2261 was built in 1964, but #2360 was built in 1965. #7186-B is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is N-8 #478151. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6500 and #6306.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 8:14:11 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8656(RSD12)
PRR 8655(RSD12)
PRR 2261(GP35)
PRR 2360(GP35)
PRR 7186-B(GP9B)
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2262, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Birmingham, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2262, #2223, and another unit whose number is not visible. All were built by EMD. #2262 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2223 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,200 horsepower. They are pulling a 76-car eastbound merchandise train with caboose #477270. This photo was taken at the stone quarry crossing, just off of State Route 453.
Photo Date:
7/10/1965
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 10:37:32 AM
Location:
Birmingham, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2262(GP35)
PRR 2223(GP30)
Views:
451
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2221, EF-22, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2221, #2431, and #2262. #2221 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2431 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2262 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight train through the Altoona Passenger Station and under the 12th Street Bridge on their way to Enola and points East. This train seems to have two "sections": the first has 37 cars and N-8 caboose #478086, the second has 35 cars and caboose #477746.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:53:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2221(GP30)
PRR 2431(C425)
PRR 2262(GP35)
Views:
767
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2263, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, in December of 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2263 and two other units whose road numbers are not recorded. #2263 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're about to enter Enola Yard with an eastbound manifest freight train. In the center distance, another freight train crosses the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
12/21/1966
Upload Date:
6/16/2021 9:58:31 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2263(GP35)
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2290, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2290, #2264, and two others whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #2290 and #2264 are EF-25's built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 HP each. They are pulling a westbound merchandise train past WORKS Tower. What is notable, here, is that this train is on one of the "passenger" tracks and will not stop in Altoona to change crews. In 1965, this was the exception; nowadays, it is the norm.
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 5:14:21 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2290(GP35)
PRR 2264(GP35)
Views:
511
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2291, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2291, #2323, #2265, and #2519. #2291, #2323, and #2265 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2291 and #2265 were built in 1964, but #2323 was built in 1965. #2519 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 55-car eastbound TrucTrain around the Curve to Altoona and points East with caboose #477463.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 8:18:15 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2291(GP35)
PRR 2323(GP35)
PRR 2265(GP35)
PRR 2519(U25B)
Views:
669
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7226, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Blairsville. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, on 25 October 1964. Shown here are PRR engines #7226, #2266, #2232, and #2237. All were built by EMD. #7226 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #2266 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2232 and #2237 are EF-22's built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are pulling a 94-car westbound iron-ore train with two cabooses (namely, #477449 and 477936) on the Blairsville Secondary Track.
Photo Date:
10/25/1964
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 3:53:59 PM
Location:
Blairsville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7226(GP9)
PRR 2266(GP35)
PRR 2232(GP30)
PRR 2237(GP30)
Views:
727
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2414, AF-24, 1964
Description:
Tipton. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tipton, Pennsylvania, on 12 July 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2414, 2526, a unit whose number was not recorded, and engine #2267. #2414 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. #2526 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2267 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 42-car eastbound TrucTrain along with caboose #477472.
Photo Date:
7/12/1964
Upload Date:
8/24/2016 4:30:06 AM
Location:
Tipton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2414(RS27)
PRR 2526(U25B)
PRR 2267(GP35)
Views:
794
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2240, EF-22, 1965
Description:
8th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 September 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2240, #2275, #2268, and #2528. #2240 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2275 and #2268 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2528 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 70-car eastbound TrucTrain past the PRR's Juniata Erecting & Machine Shop (not visible on the right). This is a through train that will not stop in Altoona to change crews ~ unusual then, the norm now.
Photo Date:
9/19/1965
Upload Date:
8/18/2016 2:20:28 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2240(GP30)
PRR 2275(GP35)
PRR 2268(GP35)
PRR 2528(U25B)
Views:
703
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2528, GF-25, 1965
Description:
8th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 19 September 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2240, #2275, #2268, and #2528. #2240 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2275 and #2268 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2528 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 70-car eastbound TrucTrain, and are about to pass ROSE Tower and the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. This is a through train that will not stop in Altoona to change crews ~ unusual then, the norm now.
Photo Date:
9/19/1965
Upload Date:
8/18/2016 2:22:39 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2240(GP30)
PRR 2275(GP35)
PRR 2268(GP35)
PRR 2528(U25B)
Views:
748
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2288, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Winter. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 January 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2288, #2270, and #7014. All were built by EMD. #2288 and #2270 were built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #7014 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a 40-car eastbound TrucTrain and N-8 caboose #478121.
Photo Date:
1/3/1965
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 3:12:25 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2288(GP35)
PRR 2270(GP35)
PRR 7014(GP9)
Views:
527
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2272, EF-25, 1964
Description:
WIL-ALT-64. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona on 03 July 1964. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engine #2272 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. #2272 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound TrucTrain near Bellwood, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
7/3/1964
Upload Date:
9/12/2016 12:46:13 PM
Location:
Bellwood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2272(GP35)
Views:
353
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2250, EF-22, 1965
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, during October of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2250, #2272, and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #2250 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2272 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train through the Huntingdon Station after crossing 4th Street. More of the train is visible in the distance as it snakes around the "S" curve just East of the Station.
Photo Date:
10/23/1965
Upload Date:
8/9/2016 2:34:20 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2250(GP30)
PRR 2272(GP35)
Views:
930
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 2278, EF-25, 1964
Description:
WIL-ALT-64. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona on 03 July 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2278, #2273, and an another unit whose number is not recorded. #2278 and #2273 are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling an eastbound coal train near Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Note that one of the four mainline tracks is in the process of being torn-up and removed. (Both trains are moving from right to left.)
Photo Date:
7/3/1964
Upload Date:
9/12/2016 12:13:05 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
PRR 2278(GP35)
PRR 2273(GP35)
Views:
615
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2274, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2274 and #7228. Both were built by EMD. #2274 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 HP. #7228 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 HP. They are pulling a smokin' eastbound coal train, whose caboose is visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
5/7/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 1:29:21 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2274(GP35)
PRR 7228(GP9)
Views:
443
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2274, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #2274, an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. It and one N-5 caboose are rockin' and rollin' 'round the Horseshoe Curve on their way to Gallitzin and points West!
Photo Date:
5/7/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 2:45:09 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2274(GP35)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2298, EF-25, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2298, #2306, and #2275. All are EF-25's built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are about to pass under the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata with a 95-car ore train and caboose #477467. Visible at the far right are the East Altoona Roundhouse (foreground) and the East Altoona Coaling Tipple (background). Otherwise, the photo shows dozens and dozens of deadlined locomotives (on the right) and rolling stock (to the left).
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
8/1/2016 6:10:51 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2298(GP35)
PRR 2306(GP35)
PRR 2275(GP35)
Views:
886
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 2276, EF-25, c. 1967
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD GP-35 #2276, 2500-hp, at East St. Louis, Ill." Shown here (R to L) are PRR #2276, PRR #2604, an unidentified Cotton Belt engine, as well as an unidentified GE-built unit. #2276 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2604 is a GF-25 built by General Electric as number "2504" in August of 1962, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and renumbered "2604" 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 (819-55).
Photo Date:
9/9/1967
Upload Date:
10/30/2018 2:21:00 AM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2276(GP35)
PRR 2604(U25B)
Views:
377
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2278, EF-25, 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 (L to R) are PRR engines #2278, #2403, #2425, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2278 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2403 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. #2425 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are passing through the Altoona Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way to Enola and points East. Also visible (L to R) are two of the original PRR 12th Street Car Shop buildings and the PRR Test Plant building.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 7:16:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2278(GP35)
PRR 2403(RS27)
PRR 2425(C425)
Views:
575
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2281, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Malinowski. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken at the Sherman Creek Bridge near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 18 May 1965. Shown here are four diesel-electric locomotives pulling an eastbound manifest freight train that stretches all the way around this curve in the Susquehanna River and out of sight at the upper right. In the lead (R to L) are engines #2281, #2527, #2234, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #2281 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2527 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in October of 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2234 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The slide mount is annotated "Train SW6." This train's cars are visible way over there! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
5/18/1965
Upload Date:
7/18/2021 8:05:06 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2281(GP35)
PRR 2527(U25B)
PRR 2234(GP30)
Views:
262
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2245, EF-22, 1965
Description:
Bellwood. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Pinecroft ~ just west of Bellwood, Pennsylvania ~ on 26 June 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2245, #2350, and #2282. All were built by EMD. #2245 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2350 and #2282 are EF-25's rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2350 was built in 1965, but #2282 was built in 1964. They are pulling a 95-car westbound ore train with N-8 caboose #478170. Photo taken from the Riggle's Gap Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
7/27/2016 1:12:05 AM
Location:
Pinecroft, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2245(GP30)
PRR 2350(GP35)
PRR 2282(GP35)
Views:
724
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 2433, AF-25, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2433, #2239, #2362, and #2286. #2433 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2239 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2362 and #2286 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2362 was built in 1965, but #2286 was built in 1964. They are pulling a 99-car eastbound merchandise freight train under the 17th Street Bridge, past the Altoona Passenger Station (not shown on the right), to Enola and points East. The caboose is #477691. The westbound train on the right consists of 110 empty hopper cars, headed by engine #9808; the caboose is #477202. Also visible on the left are some of the PRR's 12th Street Shops; part of 10th Avenue is visible on the right. This photo taken from the 12th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:52:27 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2433(C425)
PRR 2239(GP30)
PRR 2362(GP35)
PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:
926
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2424, AF-25, #1 of 2, 1965
Description:
Station. Here is the first of two original photos that I took near the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of 11 December 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2424, a "U Boat" whose road number is not recorded, #2243, and #2286. #2424 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2243 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2286 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge with a long string of brand-new PRR covered hopper cars. The train two tracks over is the mail/express train headed by PRR engine #5900; it is stopped for a crew change. The Passenger Station is visible on the far right, adjacent to the parking lots filled with cars belonging to merry Christmas shoppers.
Photo Date:
12/11/1965
Upload Date:
8/31/2016 3:38:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 2424(C425)
PRR 2243(GP30)
PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:
696
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 2424, AF-25, #2 of 2, 1965
Description:
Station. Here is the second of two original photos that I took near the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of 11 December 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2424, a "U Boat" whose road number is not recorded, #2243, and #2286. #2424 is an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2243 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2286 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are heading East toward the Enola Yards with a long string of brand-new PRR covered hopper cars. The train two tracks over is the mail/express train headed by PRR engine #5900; it is stopped under the 12th Street Bridge. Also visible are the Railway Express Office, PRR ES-10 switcher #9174, the 7th Street Bridge, and Brush Mountain in the far distance.
Photo Date:
12/11/1965
Upload Date:
8/31/2016 3:19:05 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 2424(C425)
PRR 2243(GP30)
PRR 2286(GP35)
Views:
911
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2286, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Olean, New York, on 27 August 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2286, #7243, and three more units whose numbers are not recorded. #2286 was built by GM-EMD in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower, while #7243 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD is October of 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/27/1966
Upload Date:
7/22/2020 2:08:04 AM
Location:
Olean, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 2286(GP35)
PRR 7243(GP9)
Views:
375
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2289, EF-25, 1965
Description:
24th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here are PRR engines #2289 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #2289 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They have just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve with a merchandise freight train, and will soon pass through Altoona on their way to Enola and points East. Photo taken just West of the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
10/8/2016 3:28:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2289(GP35)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2249, EF-22, 1964
Description:
24th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 November 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2249, #2290, and #2224. All were built by EMD. #2249 and #2224 are EF-22's built in 1963 and are rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #2290 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge with a 73-car TrucTrain and will not stop in Altoona on their way to the Enola Yards and points East.
Photo Date:
11/29/1964
Upload Date:
10/10/2016 3:04:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 2249(GP30)
PRR 2290(GP35)
PRR 2224(GP30)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2291, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2291, one whose number is not visible, #2410, and another whose number is not visible. #2291 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2410 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound autorack train.
Photo Date:
5/7/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 1:56:04 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2291(GP35)
PRR 2410(RS27)
Views:
548
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2291, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2291, one whose number is not visible, #2410, and another whose number is not visible. #2291 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2410 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound autorack train. Note the American Motors products, all nice and shiny!
Photo Date:
5/7/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 1:57:42 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2291(GP35)
PRR 2410(RS27)
Views:
501
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2292, EF-25, 1967
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Delair, New Jersey, during July of 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2292 and a "GF" Class unit whose number is not recorded. #2292 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. ("Tchowee"; #27 of 39)
Photo Date:
7/7/1967
Upload Date:
5/21/2020 2:41:56 AM
Location:
Delair, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2292(GP35)
Views:
227
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 40, 1976
Description:
Here is page 40 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: "Bearing the insignia of the Penn Central Railroad, engines No. 2293 and No. 8098 head westbound out of Altoona with a 'mixed' freight on the night of July 2, 1976, bound for Conway Yards." Both locomotives were built by GM-EMD. #2293 is a GP35 built for the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 HP, while #8098 is a GP38-2 built in February of 1973 and rated at 2,000 HP. Photo taken at the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/28/2019 1:40:59 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PC 2293(GP35)
PC 8098(GP38-2)
Views:
278
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2295, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2295, #2212, and #7263. All three were built by EMD. #2295 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2212 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #7263 is an EFS-17M built in 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. These engines and one N-5C caboose are rockin' and rollin' around the Horseshoe Curve on their way to Gallitzin!
Photo Date:
5/7/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 12:13:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2295(GP35)
PRR 2212(GP30)
PRR 7263(GP9)
Views:
372
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2295, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2295, #2212, and #7263. All three were built by EMD. #2295 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2212 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #7263 is an EFS-17M built in 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound coal train around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
5/7/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 5:01:31 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2295(GP35)
PRR 2212(GP30)
PRR 7263(GP9)
Views:
500
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6278, SD40, 1975
Description:
PC Power. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 05 June 1975. Shown here are PC engines #6278 and #2297. Both were built by GM-EMD. #6278 is an SD40, while #2297 is a GP35. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight (with autoracks) and are about to cross State Route 829 ~ just off of US Route 22, East of Huntingdon. The mountains of the Juniata River Valley dominate the background.
Photo Date:
6/5/1975
Upload Date:
8/17/2016 3:33:05 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6278(SD40)
PC 2297(GP35)
Views:
604
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2299, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #2299 and two B-units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #2299 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound coal train and are about to pass under the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
6/6/1965
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 4:09:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 2299(GP35)
Views:
394
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 2299, EF-25, 1966
Description:
Winter Night. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2299, #2656, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #2299 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2656 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train, and are about to pass the Altoona Station on their way up the Allegheny Mountians via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
2/2/1966
Upload Date:
10/16/2016 2:37:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Night,Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2299(GP35)
PRR 2656(U25B)
Views:
342
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2300, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during early November of 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #2300, an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in November of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. It is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train and is passing by the PRR Passenger Station on its way into the Hollidaysburg Yards.
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 7:49:55 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 2300(GP35)
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2300, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during early November of 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #2300, an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in November of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. It is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train and is about to cross the Juniata River Railroad Bridge on its way into the Hollidaysburg Yards.
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
9/26/2016 7:51:48 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 2300(GP35)
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mountain Railroad Revisited," Page 24, 1985
Description:
Here is page one of a 14-page cover article by Fred W. Frailey entitled "Mountain Railroad Revisited." It was published originally in the January 1985 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Photo Caption: ""At MG Tower, SDP45 6674 brings local WICE4 downhill (above), and GP35 2300 leads TV27 up past ENPI (opposite page)."
Photo Date:
1/1/1985
Upload Date:
1/25/2020 7:52:37 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
CR 2300(GP35)
Views:
193
Comments:
1
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