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PRR 4311, I-1SA, 1957 |
| Description: |
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Troy, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4311, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. It's pulling a northbound coal train. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-15). |
| Photo Date: |
5/5/1957 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 1:09:37 AM |
| Location: |
Troy, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4311(2-10-0) |
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41 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4632, I-2SA, 1957 |
| Description: |
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Troy, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4632, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. Also visible is PRR N-5C cabin car #477859. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-16). |
| Photo Date: |
5/5/1957 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 1:09:55 AM |
| Location: |
Troy, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4632(2-10-0) |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4311, I-1SA, 1957 |
| Description: |
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Snedekerville, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4311, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. It's pulling a northbound coal train. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-17). |
| Photo Date: |
5/5/1957 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 1:10:16 AM |
| Location: |
Snedekerville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4311(2-10-0) |
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45 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4632, I-2SA, 1957 |
| Description: |
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Snedekerville, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4632, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1931, and retired in January of 1960 after 37 years of service. In the foreground is PRR N-5C cabin car #477859. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-18). |
| Photo Date: |
5/5/1957 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 1:10:36 AM |
| Location: |
Snedekerville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4632(2-10-0) |
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37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8626, AS-18M, 1957 |
| Description: |
Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Snedekerville, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8626, #8620, and #4311. #8626 and #8620 are AS-18M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8626 was constructed in February of 1957, while #8620 was built in August of 1956. These diesels were summoned to assist this northbound coal train after the steam-powered pusher locomotive became disabled. #4311 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in November of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-19). |
| Photo Date: |
5/5/1957 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 1:11:01 AM |
| Location: |
Snedekerville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8626(RS11) PRR 8620(RS11) PRR 4311(2-10-0) |
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60 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6402, J-1A, #1 of 2, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Philip R. Hastings that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1955. Shown across Burgoon Run is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6402, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive built in Juniata during 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. It's pulling a long string of empty hopper cars, and will soon round the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1955 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 5:19:46 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6402(2-10-4) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6402, J-1A, #2 of 2, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Philip R. Hastings that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6402, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive built in Juniata during 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. It's pulling a long string of empty hopper cars around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1955 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 5:20:09 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6402(2-10-4) |
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46 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NYC 110, S-2, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Passenger Train at Scarsdale, N.Y." No Postmark. Prominent here is New York Central engine #110, an S-2 electric built by the American Locomotive Company in the Spring of 1906. In this context, it's pulling a commuter train from North White Plains to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1946 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 5:47:04 AM |
| Location: |
Scarsdale, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
NYC 110(Steeplecab) |
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47 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Three Graces, c. 1940 |
| Description: |
Niles 1. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1940. Shown here are three beautiful beings who, in turn, are embraced by the Beauty of Being. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1940 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 11:00:57 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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21 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4664, I-1SA, #2 of 5, 1956 |
| Description: |
Parade 1. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Southport, New York, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4664, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1943, and retired in March of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Visible at the left is KENDALL Tower and a bridge beyond it. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1956 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 3:41:33 PM |
| Location: |
Southport, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4664(2-10-0) |
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26 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR-RDG "Dynamic Duo" #2, c. 1955 |
| Description: |
Parade 2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of two unidentified steam locomotives deadheading South on the Elmira Branch. At the left is a Pennsylvania Railroad Class "I" (2-10-0) "Decapod" and at the right is a Reading Railroad Class T-1 (4-8-4) "Northern." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1955 Upload Date: 4/3/2025 4:01:41 PM |
| Location: |
Snedekerville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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14 Comments: 0 |
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