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Title:
"Locomotives Of The Long Island Railroad," Page 88, 1936
Description:
Here is page one 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 88. Top Photo: LIRR engine #7 is a G-54SA (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1902. Middle Photo: LIRR engine #1 is an E-51SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by Baldwin in 1901. Bottom Photo Caption: "No. 118, one of the Long Island's Class H-10s, the heaviest steam engines on the road." Engine #118 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by Baldwin as PRR number "8527" during December of 1913 and renumbered "118" upon delivery to the LIRR in June of 1929.
Photo Date:
5/1/1936
Upload Date:
12/18/2021 5:06:35 AM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
LIRR 7(4-6-0)
LIRR 1(4-4-2)
LIRR 118(2-8-0)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 79, 1976
Description:
Here is page 79 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "This Baldwin, built in November of 1864, was rebuilt in Altoona Machine Shops in 1864, PRR No. 137, 4-6-0. Note draft pipe on stack." Bottom Photo Caption: "Ross Winnan's 'Pluto,' built in 1853, was rerbuilt in Altoona Machine Shops during 1869. A lead truck was added for the 4-6-0"
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/10/2019 11:12:40 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 137(4-6-0)
PRR PLUTO(2-6-0)
Views:
396
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 5, 1973
Description:
Here is page five of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo Caption: "An eastbound freight, with engine No. 222, appears to be awaiting a 'clear board' so that it may proceed and work its way down the 'hill' to Altoona, sometime about the late 1860ies." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #222, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1861 and retired in June of 1872 after just 11 years of revenue service. Note the Head-End Brakeman sitting atop the first car of the train.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/27/2022 11:41:10 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 222(4-6-0)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Broadway Limited," Page 21, 1962
Description:
Here is page six of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The Limited [or "Yellow Kid'] with PFW&C 4-6-0 260."
Photo Date:
2/1/1962
Upload Date:
10/7/2022 6:28:07 AM
Location:
Pullman, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 260(4-6-0)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 50, 1973
Description:
Here is page 50 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo Caption: "Some motive power of about the 1870ies. These locomotives are at the western [or Pittsburgh Division] roundhouse." In the forefront is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service. The names of the two Hostlers pictured here are not recorded. (To locate this structure, refer to pages 37 and 38.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/31/2022 7:17:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 344(4-6-0)
Views:
50
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page III, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page iii of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "A group of freight locomotives are posed in this view of the Western Roundhouse of the Altoona Machine Shops, circa 1882." This Roundhouse is located near the intersection of 9th Avenue & 17th Street. The locomotive in the forefront is PRR engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/23/2018 1:01:39 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 344(4-6-0)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Photographer's Train, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is the image of a photo by William H. Rau that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Parked at the Station's trainshed is the photographer's train. It's powered by engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. Partially visible in the background is the Logan House. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 8:37:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 452(4-6-0)
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona," Page 16, 1949
Description:
Here is page three of an 18-page article entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona: 1849-1949." It was published originally in the "Altoona Centennial Booklet" dated August of 1949, page 16. Top Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad station and train shed in the early days." Photo by William H. Rau. Partially visible behind the station and train shed is the west wing of the Logan House. Passing over all seven tracks is the 12th Street Footbridge. In the foreground is PRR engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881.
Photo Date:
8/7/1949
Upload Date:
12/4/2022 10:02:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 452(4-6-0)
Views:
87
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 43, 1973
Description:
Here is page 43 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here (L to R) are the Altoona Passenger Station and its train shed, the Logan House behind them, and the 12th Street Footbridge at the far right. In the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. (To identify these buildings, refer to pages 37 and 38.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 9:52:03 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 452(4-6-0)
Views:
62
Comments:
0
Title:
RDG 616, L-6SA, 1939
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo via Earl L. Peschel that was taken near Rutherford, Pennsylvania, on 7 May 1939. Photo Caption: "Only Rdg. Co. loco equipped with Caprotti valve gear." Shown here is Reading Railroad engine #616, an L-6SA (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "603" in 1905, rebuilt and renumbered "616" in 1928. (#24 of 25)
Photo Date:
5/7/1939
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 9:24:13 AM
Location:
Rutherford, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
RDG 616(4-6-0)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
"Missouri Pacific Locomotive #635," 1962
Description:
Personal PC. Here is a postal card entitled "Missouri Pacific Locomotive #635." Postmarked: 30 August 1962. Sent to me by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lantz of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Caption On Reverse: "This Missouri Pacific locomotive #635 ~ built in June of 1889 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railroad ~ is a 4-6-0 Ten-Wheel type. National Museum of Transport; St. Louis 22, Missouri."
Photo Date:
8/30/1962
Upload Date:
1/31/2024 12:28:55 AM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
MP 635(4-6-0)
Views:
30
Comments:
0
Title:
"Elizabeth," Page 48, 1949
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page camera study entitled "Elizabeth." Photos by Charles F. Pearce. It was published originally in the May 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Westbound freight on the Pennsylvania roars through Elizabeth behind No. 4773, a 4-6-4 P-5a box-cab electric." PRR engine #4773 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by General Electric during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1959 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/23/2020 6:50:26 AM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4773(P-5)
CNJ 784(4-6-0)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
"Elizabeth," Page 47, 1949
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page camera study entitled "Elizabeth." Photos by Charles F. Pearce. It was published originally in the May 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Top Right-Hand Photo Caption: "You're looking north in Elizabeth toward the concentration point of big-time railroading. At right is the PRR station, at left the clock tower of the CNJ depot."
Photo Date:
5/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/23/2020 6:46:45 AM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
CNJ 786(4-6-0)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
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