Thomas C. Ayers's Collection
4/30/2025
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Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 12, 1946
Description:
Here is page 12 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the third page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: K-5 #5699 photographed at an unidentified location; railroader washing a locomotive's tender at an unknown location; "Atlantic" action at an unknown location; R-1 #4999 paces M-1A #6762 near Elizabeth, New Jersey, in this photo by W.R. Osborne; a triple-header hauls a coal train near Radnor, Pennsylvania, in 1911; freight cars on graceful arches pass over an unidentified river; and an exterior view of New York's Penn Station.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 4:58:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5699(4-6-2)
PRR 4999(Steeple Cab)
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
967
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6762, M-1B, #2 of 2, 1955
Description:
Here is the second of two successive images of photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6762, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
6/22/2023 8:33:32 AM
Location:
Sunbury, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6762, M-1B, #1 of 2, 1955
Description:
Here is the first of two successive images of photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6762, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-3B in April of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Pictured at the far left is a youthful Ed Kaspriske. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
6/2/2023 3:40:15 AM
Location:
Sunbury, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
360
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Wood's Caption: "The proud ones . . . two of Pennsy's finest in steam pose at Enola enginehouse. The M1 4-8-2's were regarded with the highest esteem in all echelons of the old PRR." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6779 and #6762. Both are "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountains." #6779 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6762 is an M-1B constructed in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1956
Upload Date:
7/22/2022 10:03:22 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 29, 1979
Description:
Here is page eight of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Right Photo, Partial Caption: "Horse Shoe Curve . . . a single M-1, 6763, sports a tender worthy of her size as she leads tonnage upgrade on rails being sanded ahead of first and third pairs of drivers. This grade dictated 72-inch wheel." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6763, an M-1A built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Notable here is table delineating all of the "PRR Mountain Tenders."
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/28/2022 9:09:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6763(4-8-2)
Views:
201
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6764, M-1A, 1953
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Mount Union, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Old Pennsy Wildcat still in use between Milltown and Mt. Union, Pa. June, 1953." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6764, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-71).
Photo Date:
6/21/1953
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 4:15:38 AM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6764(4-8-2)
Views:
903
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6765, M-1A, 1940
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by H.W. Pontin that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#53 of 72)
Photo Date:
7/7/1940
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:43:25 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6765, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shwn here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 2:35:53 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
Views:
271
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1973
Description:
Here is page 23 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. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 10:14:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6767, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6767, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in October of 1955 after 25 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #25 of 30.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/21/2022 7:45:48 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6767(4-8-2)
Views:
274
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Horseshoe Curve," Page 35, 1941
Description:
Here is page eight of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. They're pulling a 110-car merchandise freight around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the "Decapod" will be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assingment.
Photo Date:
3/1/1941
Upload Date:
7/16/2016 12:54:36 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4527(2-10-0)
PRR 6768(4-8-2)
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 25, 1941
Description:
Here is page six of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 25. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955.
Photo Date:
11/3/1941
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:59:33 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4527(2-10-0)
PRR 6768(4-8-2)
Views:
383
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 27, 1973
Description:
Here is page 27 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. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. Photo taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 5:31:08 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6768(4-8-2)
PRR 4527(2-10-0)
Views:
289
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3710, I-1S, 1939
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on 30 April 1939. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3710 and #6769. Both locomotives are products of the PRR's Juniata Shops. #3710 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in May of 1919 and retired in August of 1956, while #6769 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in September of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. This photo was taken quite soon after the accident, witness the steam from rain falling on the still-hot firebox! Many thanks to Mr. Bruce Briggs for providing the details and location of this incident. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
4/30/1939
Upload Date:
4/13/2021 7:59:49 AM
Location:
Duquesne, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 3710(2-10-0)
PRR 6769(4-8-2)
Views:
708
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 44, 1979
Description:
Here is page one of a six-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 2 ~ Why The M-1's Outlasted The Duplex Drives." It was published originally in the November 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6769, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo Caption: "Trailing literally a mile of stock and refrigerator cars, M-1a 6739 comes off the Rockville Bridge over the Susquehanna River, bound for Altoona under a canopy of smoke." Shown here is PRR engine #6739, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2022 2:06:35 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6769(4-8-2)
PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:
327
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6771, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6771, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #26 of 30.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/21/2022 11:45:43 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6771(4-8-2)
Views:
287
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6772, M-1A, 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, on 3 August 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6772, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/3/1939
Upload Date:
6/27/2024 9:57:53 PM
Location:
Pitcairn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6772(4-8-2)
Views:
155
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6772, M-1A, c. 1951
Description:
Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, circa 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6772, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1951
Upload Date:
6/9/2018 5:06:18 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6772(4-8-2)
Views:
692
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6773, M-1A, #7 of 8, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the seventh of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6773, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in September of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck, refilling its water tank.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
5/20/2021 7:12:13 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6773(4-8-2)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6773, M-1A, #1 of 8, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Parked underneath the Tipple is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6773, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in September of 1955 after 25 years of service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/14/2021 10:10:50 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6773(4-8-2)
Views:
290
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6773, M-1A, #8 of 8, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the eighth of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Parked underneath the Tipple is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6773, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in September of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Visible at the left are the Eastbound Locomotive Ready Tracks. Beyond them, the smokestack marks the location of the East Altoona Roundhouse Power Plant.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/14/2021 10:09:32 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6773(4-8-2)
Views:
317
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6773, M-1A, #3 of 8, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the third of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6773, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in September of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/9/2021 9:53:22 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6773(4-8-2)
Views:
360
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6773, M-1A, #2 of 8, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the second of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6773, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in September of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/9/2021 9:52:09 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6773(4-8-2)
Views:
368
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6774, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Here is an original photo that was taken near Canton, Ohio. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6774, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. This is the very last "Mountain" built by Juniata. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("Hyee_Auctions"; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:
6/20/1946
Upload Date:
8/10/2020 3:09:00 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6774(4-8-2)
Views:
358
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 39, 1996
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 39. Photo Caption: "M-1 locomotive sits at the northwest corner of the Erecting & Machine Shop in this photo taken in 1957." Given the purported date of this photo, my best guess at the number of this locomotive is PRR engine #6774, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during November of 1930, retired in February of 1956, and here being "cannibalized" for parts. Alas....
Photo Date:
1/1/1996
Upload Date:
12/3/2017 2:57:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6774(4-8-2)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
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