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Title:
PRR 6040, EF-30A, 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 (R to L) are PRR engines #6040 and #6055. Both are EF-30A's built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:
6/21/1966
Upload Date:
8/25/2016 11:57:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6040(SD40)
PRR 6055(SD40)
Views:
1152
Comments:
1
Title:
PC "Horseshoe Curve," c. 1969
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Eastbound locomotives passing the Pride & Joy of the P.R.R. K-4s #1361 on the world famous Horseshoe Curve." Pictured on the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Pictured on the right are Penn Central Railroad engines #6040 and perhaps two other units whose numbers are not recorded. #6040 is an SD-40 built (for the PRR) in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1969
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 12:29:50 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PC 6040(SD40)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
616
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6046, EF-30A, 1966
Description:
Winter Day. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #6046, an EF-30A built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. It is pulling a string of empty hopper cars under the 4th Street Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
2/3/1966
Upload Date:
10/28/2016 3:45:07 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 6046(SD40)
Views:
846
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6046, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6046 and #6505. #6046 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6505 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They've just crossed the Rockville Bridge and are headed toward the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
4/16/1967
Upload Date:
8/29/2023 7:30:55 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 6046(SD40)
PRR 6505(U25C)
Views:
89
Comments:
0
Title:
"Allegheny Portage Railroad," Front Cover, 1997
Description:
Here is the front cover of Charles S. Roberts' 1997 book entitled "Triumph I: Altoona To Pitcairn 1846-1996." Partial Cover Caption: "Bitter winter weather remains another obstacle to any mountain crossing, no less so for PRR on this or any other day. On 10 February 1968, units 6046, 2425, 2503, and 2205 with a westbounder have just topped the grade as they exit Allegheny Tunnel, PRR's first bore at Gallitzin. The summit is precisely at the portal behind the locomotives." Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central engines #6046, #2425, #2503, and #2205. #6046 is an SD-40 built by GM-EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #2425 is a C-425 built by the American Locomotive Works in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2503 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2205 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
1/1/1997
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 1:42:31 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Winter
Locomotives:
PC 6046(SD40)
PC 2425(C425)
PC 2205(GP30)
PC 2503(U25B)
Views:
470
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6048, SD40, 1968
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1968. Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central engines #6048 and #6096. Both are SD40's built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. #6048 was constructed in February of 1966, while #6096 was built one month later. In this context, they're rounding the Curve on their way down to East Altoona for yet another helper or pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:
4/16/1968
Upload Date:
2/20/2024 10:00:40 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6048(SD40)
PC 6096(SD40)
Views:
30
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6049, EF-30A, 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) is PRR engine #6049 and four other units whose numbers were not recorded. #6049 is an EF-30A built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
6/21/1966
Upload Date:
8/26/2016 2:40:45 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6049(SD40)
Views:
543
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6053, EF-30A, 1966
Description:
Tyrone. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1966. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engines #6053, #6052, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #6053 and #6052 are both EF-30A's built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight train through the Tyrone Station.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
8/6/2016 11:38:30 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 6053(SD40)
PRR 6052(SD40)
Views:
838
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6052, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6052 and #6502. #6052 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6502 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a manifest freight train out of Conway and will soon enter the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
4/16/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2023 9:37:43 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6052(SD40)
PRR 6502(U25C)
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6028, EF-25A, 1967
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6028 and #6054. Both were built by EMD. #6028 is an EF-25A built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6054 is an EF-30A built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are in the middle of a westbound mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
12/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2016 3:25:37 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 6028(SD35)
PRR 6054(SD40)
Views:
793
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6311, AF-27, 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 (R to L) are PRR engines #6311, #6056, and another unit whose number is not visible. #6311 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. #6056 is an EF-30A built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:
6/21/1966
Upload Date:
8/25/2016 11:49:19 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6311(C628)
PRR 6056(SD40)
Views:
833
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6185, EF-36, 1967
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6185, #6056, and three more units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #6185 is an EF-36 built in December of 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. #6056 is an EF-30A built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #23 of 31)
Photo Date:
12/31/1967
Upload Date:
6/13/2019 1:53:51 AM
Location:
Phillipsburg, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6185(SD45)
PRR 6056(SD40)
Views:
602
Comments:
1
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, April 1968
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. John G. Williams, Jr. It was published originally in the April 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Partial Caption: "On Merger Day plus 10, a westbound Penn Central freight ascends Horse Shoe Curve behind a locomotive team consisting of freshly repainted EMD SD-40 6056 and unrelettered ex-PRR Geep calves. Initially at least, new 'two worms in love' PC logo is eing carried in white on nose and flanks." Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central engines #6056, #3816-B, and #3835-B. All were built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad. #6056 is an SD40 built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #3816 and #3835 are both GP9 B-units rated at 1,750 horsepower each; #3816 was built in November of 1957, while #3835 was constructed in October of 1959.
Photo Date:
4/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/12/2022 8:50:31 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PC 6056(SD40)
PC 3816-B(GP9B)
PC 3835-B(GP9B)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6060, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6060 and #6505. #6060 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6505 was constructed by GE in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' past MIFFLIN Tower with a freight train bound for Enola and points East. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
3/18/2021 4:56:31 PM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6060(SD40)
PRR 6505(U25C)
Views:
371
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6329, AF-30, c. 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6329 and #6061. #6329 is an AF-30 built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #6061 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a freight train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible at the left are two structures belonging to the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
11/14/1967
Upload Date:
5/14/2021 10:39:07 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 6329(C630)
PRR 6061(SD40)
Views:
296
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6063, EF-30A, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in La Grange, Illinois, on 26 February 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6063, an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated as 3,000 horsepower. ("LouisFols"; #21 of 39)
Photo Date:
2/26/1966
Upload Date:
4/30/2020 5:24:58 PM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 6063(SD40)
Views:
275
Comments:
0
Title:
"Triple Train Treat," Page 20, 1967
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page camera study entitled "Triple Train Treat On Horse Shoe." It was published originally in the December 1967 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photos by J.J. Young, Jr. Top Photo: In the center are two pusher locomotives on the end of a stalled train; one's unidentified, the other's PRR engine #6089 ~ an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP. Bottom Photo: Shown here are two PRR pusher locomotives on the end of a westbound TrucTrain: #6153 and #6065 ~ both of which were built by GM-EMD. #6153 is an EF-36 built in January of 1967 and rated at 3,600 HP, while #6065 is an EF-30A built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP.
Photo Date:
12/1/1967
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 12:58:38 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 6089(SD40)
PRR 6153(SD45)
PRR 6065(SD40)
Views:
467
Comments:
0
Title:
"Triple Train Treat," Page 21, 1967
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page camera study entitled "Triple Train Treat On Horse Shoe." It was published originally in the December 1967 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photos by J.J. Young, Jr.; text by David P. Morgan. Top Photo: In the foreground are two pusher locomotives on the end of a stalled train; one's unidentified, the other's PRR engine #6089 ~ an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP. In the background are two PRR pusher locomotives on the end of a westbound TrucTrain: #6153 and #6065 ~ both of which were built by GM-EMD. #6153 is an EF-36 built in January of 1967 and rated at 3,600 HP, while #6065 is an EF-30A built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP.
Photo Date:
12/1/1967
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 1:01:14 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 6089(SD40)
PRR 6153(SD45)
PRR 6065(SD40)
Views:
418
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 2233, GP-30, 1969
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1969. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #2233, #6066, #6077, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad; their PRR road numbers were the same. #2233 is a GP-30 built in April of 1963, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and presently on display (in Conrail colors!) at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #6066 and #6077 are both SD-40's built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. Here, they are pulling a TrucTrain around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
5/30/1969
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 2:11:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 2233(GP30)
PC 6066(SD40)
PC 6077(SD40)
Views:
724
Comments:
1
Title:
PC Derailment At Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, 1968
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page camera study that was published originally in the September 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. These photos were taken by Ken Kraemer as a westbound Penn Central freight train began derailing as it rounded the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 May 1968.
Photo Date:
9/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/13/2022 10:30:32 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck
Locomotives:
PC 6068(SD40)
PC 6175(SD45)
PC 4366(FP7A)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6069, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo showing (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6069 and #2245. Both were built by GM-EMD. #6069 is an EF-30A constructed in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #2245 is EF-22 built in May of 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1967
Upload Date:
8/20/2021 3:39:23 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6069(SD40)
PRR 2245(GP30)
Views:
192
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6076, EF-30A, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, during November of 1966. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6076, an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated as 3,000 horsepower. The photographer's name and the number of the focal-orange N-5 cabin are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #22 of 39)
Photo Date:
11/14/1966
Upload Date:
4/30/2020 2:06:01 PM
Location:
Leetsdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6076(SD40)
Views:
349
Comments:
0
Title:
PC "Penn Central Freight Train," c. 1970
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Penn Central Freight Train." No Postmark. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6125, #2432, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #6076 is an SD-40 built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 for the PRR and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #6125 is an SD-45 constructed by GM-EMD in November of 1966 for the PRR and rated at 3,600 horsepower. And #2432 is a C425 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1965 for the PRR and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a maifest freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#10,700)
Photo Date:
4/16/1970
Upload Date:
7/10/2023 11:43:33 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
PC 6125(SD45)
PC 2432(C425)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Yards (#1 of 2), 1973
Description:
Hazy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Penn Central Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are some of what used to be Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Car Shops, the two-track mainline through Altoona, as well as several freight trains awaiting crews and engines to pull them up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Awaiting permission to proceed is a westbound merchandise freight train, headed by PC engine #6076. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/14/1973
Upload Date:
10/7/2016 2:22:46 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
Views:
347
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6076, SD-40, 1973
Description:
Hazy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6161, #6142, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #6076 is an SD-40 built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower; its original PRR number was the same. #6161 and #6142 are SD-45's built in 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower each; their original PRR numbers were the same. The crew has received permission to proceed, and are in the process of pulling their merchandise freight train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Visible on the right is a portion of the PC's WORKS Tower.
Photo Date:
7/14/1973
Upload Date:
10/7/2016 2:26:44 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
PC 6161(SD45)
PC 6142(SD45)
Views:
583
Comments:
2
Title:
PC 6076, SD-40, 1973
Description:
Hazy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6161, #6142, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #6076 is an SD-40 built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower; its original PRR number was the same. #6161 and #6142 are SD-45's built in 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower each; their original PRR numbers were the same. They are passing under the 4th Street Bridge with their merchandise freight train, and are about to begin climbing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Visible in the foreground is the two-track, west-facing signal bridge; the 7th Street Bridge is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
7/14/1973
Upload Date:
10/7/2016 3:10:29 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
PC 6161(SD45)
PC 6142(SD45)
Views:
330
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6081, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD SD-40 #6081, 3000-hp, at Chicago, Ill." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6081, an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-59).
Photo Date:
9/9/1967
Upload Date:
11/3/2018 9:57:40 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6081(SD40)
Views:
325
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6513, GF-25A, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6513 and #6083. #6513 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6083 is an EF-30A built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
5/21/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 11:40:11 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6513(U25C)
PRR 6083(SD40)
Views:
2245
Comments:
7
Title:
PRR 6084, EF-30A, 1966
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Toledo, Ohio, during September of 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6084, an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. Partly visible on the right is GM-EMD SD-45 demonstrator engine #4354.
Photo Date:
9/22/1966
Upload Date:
7/25/2018 1:46:53 PM
Location:
Toledo, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6084(SD40)
Views:
577
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6533, GF-28A, 1967
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 9 April 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6533 and #6084. #6533 is a GF-28A built by General Electric in October of 1966 and rated at 2,800 horsepower, while #6084 is an EF-30A constructed by GM-EMD in March of 1966, rated at 3,000 horsepower, and wrecked by August of 1977. (#23 of 30)
Photo Date:
4/9/1967
Upload Date:
4/12/2021 2:20:28 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6533(U28C)
PRR 6084(SD40)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6086, EF-30A, 1966
Description:
Tyrone. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6086, #6087, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #6086 and #6087 are both EF-30A's built by EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train through the Tyrone Station. Part of the original Station building is visible on the left.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
8/17/2016 5:00:54 PM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6086(SD40)
PRR 6087(SD40)
Views:
1025
Comments:
2
Title:
PC Derailment At Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, 1968
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page camera study that was published originally in the September 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. These photos were taken by Ken Kraemer as a westbound Penn Central freight train began derailing as it rounded the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 May 1968.
Photo Date:
9/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/13/2022 10:33:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck
Locomotives:
PC 6087(SD40)
PC 6515(U25C)
PC 6194(SD45)
PC 4366(FP7A)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
"Triple Train Treat," Front Cover, 1967
Description:
Here is the front cover of a four-page camera study entitled "Triple Train Treat On Horse Shoe." It was published originally on the December 1967 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Horse Shoe action, J.J. Young, Jr.; Baldwin 6001, H.L. Broadbelt Collection." Both westbound and eastbound hotshots flank a stalled train of empty hoppers at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve on Sunday, 14 May 1967. Heading a TrucTrain on the left is PRR engine #2358, an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. The nearest of two pusher engines on the stalled train is PRR engine #6089, an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP; it's coupled to PRR N-5C cabin car #477843.
Photo Date:
12/1/1967
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 12:49:08 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 2358(GP35)
PRR 6089(SD40)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
"Triple Train Treat," Page 18, 1967
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page camera study entitled "Triple Train Treat On Horse Shoe." It was published originally in the December 1967 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 18. Photos by J.J. Young, Jr.; text by David P. Morgan. Top Photo: In the foreground is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987. In the background are three PRR engines pulling a westbound TrucTrain: #2358, #6517, and #6167. #2358 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. #6517 is a GF-25A built by GE in December of 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. #6167 is an EF-36 built by GM-EMD in January of 1967 and rated at 3,600 HP. Bottom Photo: On the left is PRR engine #2358 heading the westbound TrucTrain. In the center are two pusher locomotives on the end of a stalled train; one's unidentified, the other's PRR engine #6089 ~ an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP. Also visible is PRR N-5C cabin car #477843.
Photo Date:
12/1/1967
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 12:52:22 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
PRR 6517(U25C)
PRR 6167(SD45)
PRR 2358(GP35)
PRR 6089(SD40)
Views:
864
Comments:
0
Title:
"Triple Train Treat," Page 19, 1967
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page camera study entitled "Triple Train Treat On Horse Shoe." It was published originally in the December 1967 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Photos by J.J. Young, Jr. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: Partially visible here is the third of three PRR locomotives pulling an eastbound merchandise freight train: #6144, an EF-36 built by GM-EMD in January of 1967 and rated at 3,600 HP. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: In the center are two pusher locomotives on the end of a stalled train; one's unidentified, the other's PRR engine #6089 ~ an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 HP.
Photo Date:
12/1/1967
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 12:55:11 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 6144(SD45)
PRR 6089(SD40)
Views:
413
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6102, EF-30A, 1967
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6102 and another whose number was not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #6102 is an EF-30A built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains.
Photo Date:
12/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2016 3:30:23 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 6102(SD40)
Views:
1427
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mountain Railroad Revisited," Page 26, 1985
Description:
Here is page three 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 26. Lower Right-Hand Photo Caption: "The diesel dead line is populated largely by GP9's, with a smattering of GP30's and GP35's."
Photo Date:
1/1/1985
Upload Date:
1/25/2020 7:59:02 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
CR 6254(SD40)
CR 9932(RS3M)
Views:
287
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:
"Altoona Sunday," Page 22, 1988
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article by Denis Connell entitled "Altoona Sunday!" It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 22. Partial Caption: "Conrail SD40 helpers 6296-6290 assist restored PRR E8's 5898-5706 on a seventeen-car consist around Horseshoe Curve on November 1, 1987."
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
11/23/2022 11:41:29 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
"Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article by Steve Barry entitled "Keystones On The Curve." It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 25. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The excursion train is still rounding the curve as Amtrak 46, the 'Pennsylvanian,' roars by with F40PH 258 on the point of a five car consist."
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
11/26/2022 10:05:29 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7048(GP9)
AMTK 258(F40PHR)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
CR 6303, SD40, 1976
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, during August of 1976. Prominent here is recently-repainted Conrail engine #6303, an SD40 built by GM-EMD as Pennsylvania Railroad number "6050" in February of 1966, renumbered "6303" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and then owned by Conrail under the latter number. Along with ex-Penn Central GP35 #2397, it's poised to haul a train of newly-repaired freight cars to Altoona and elsewhere.
Photo Date:
8/15/1976
Upload Date:
9/7/2019 2:16:07 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
CR 6303(SD40)
CR 2397(GP35)
Views:
282
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S; 1987
Description:
#1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 3 October 1987. In the foreground is former Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987. Passing by the AMTRAK Passenger Station is an eastbound trailer train pulled by three Conrail locomotives: #6311, #6485, and #5059. Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
10/3/1987
Upload Date:
2/8/2018 9:11:43 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
CR 6311(SD40)
CR 6485(SD40-2)
CR 5059(B36-7)
Views:
832
Comments:
1
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 56, 2004
Description:
Here is page 19 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 56.
Photo Date:
8/1/2004
Upload Date:
10/28/2017 3:32:09 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
CR 6328(SD40)
CR 6017(SD35)
Views:
338
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1977
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in November of 1977. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/ restored/resurrected. Meanwhile, at the right, a three-unit Conrail TOFC train rounds the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
11/14/1977
Upload Date:
10/8/2021 6:01:26 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
CR 6351(SD40)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mountain Railroad Revisited," Page 33, 1985
Description:
Here is page ten 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 33. Top Photo Caption: "At 4 p.m., March 18, 1984, op at SG, 2.3 miles east of Johnstown and last active tower until East Conway, hands up orders to 34-car MAIL-9 behind B36-7 trio."
Photo Date:
1/1/1985
Upload Date:
1/26/2020 8:15:34 AM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
CR 5005(B36-7)
CR 6357(SD40)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
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