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Title:
"PRR's Historical Collection," Front Cover, 1996
Description:
Here is the front cover of a six-page cover article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection." It was published originally on the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails" magazine. Partial Caption: "Don Wood's photo shows three historic Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in the Northumberland Roundhouse." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7688, #2846, and #460; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913. And #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
7/14/2017 5:53:44 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7688(2-8-0)
PRR 2846(2-8-0)
PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:
833
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR's Historical Collection," Page 83, 1996
Description:
Here is page four of a six-page cover article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection." It was published originally in the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails" magazine, page 83. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #94, #7688, #2846, and #460; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913. And #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914. Photo by Don Wood (1966).
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
8/30/2022 8:00:14 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 94(0-4-0)
PRR 7688(2-8-0)
PRR 2846(2-8-0)
PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR's Historical Collection," Page 84, 1996
Description:
Here is page five of a six-page cover article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection." It was published originally in the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails" magazine, page 84. Top Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #1670, #94, #460, and #6755; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #1670 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in March of 1916. #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917. #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914. And #4755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in June of 1930. Bottom Photo: Partially visible here is PRR engine #559, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in November of 1914 and retired in August of 1959. Top photo by Bill Volkmer (1965); bottom photo by Richard E. Bradley (1957).
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
8/30/2022 8:16:21 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1670(0-6-0)
PRR 94(0-4-0)
PRR 460(4-4-2)
PRR 6755(4-8-2)
PRR 559(2-8-2)
Views:
597
Comments:
0
Title:
"Vintage Rails" Magazine, 1996
Description:
Wood. Here is a photo by Don Wood that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on Monday, 13 May 1968. It comes from an article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection" that was published in the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails," pages 82-83. Partial Caption: "In the roundhouse, Nos. 460, 2846, 7688, and 94 shine brightly as afternoon sunlight shows off the new paint jobs." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #460, #2846, #7688, and #94; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914. #2846 is an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B in November of 1905 and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in November of 1913. #7688 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in September of 1915. And #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917.
Photo Date:
9/23/1996
Upload Date:
7/15/2017 4:04:40 AM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 460(4-4-2)
PRR 2846(2-8-0)
PRR 7688(2-8-0)
PRR 94(0-4-0)
Views:
1243
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 69, 2004
Description:
Here is page four of a six-page article by William D. Volkmer entitled "The Pennsy At Northumberland: 1964-1968." It was published originally in the January 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 69. Top Photo Caption: "Northumberland's roundhouse became a museum of sorts in the 1960s for a variety of preserved PRR steam power. In repose in January 1966 are a pair of 2-8-0s, H10s 7688 and H6b 2846, and E6s 4-4-2 460." Bottom Photo Caption: "Baldwin DS4-4-660 9113 looks fresh out of the paint shop on March 16, 1965, but thanks to its mechanical unreliability, it will be retired in a little more than a year." Engine #9113 is a BS-6A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1948, rated at 660 horsepower, and retired in May of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/2004
Upload Date:
12/8/2021 10:06:40 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7688(2-8-0)
PRR 2846(2-8-0)
PRR 460(4-4-2)
PRR 9113(DS44-660)
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 563, E-6S, c. 1936
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #563, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the simultaneous presence of both electrified catenary and water-filled trackpans! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 26.
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
5/31/2022 10:11:07 PM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 563(4-4-2)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 645, E-6S, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service. Visible through the haze at the far right is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #6 of 36.
Photo Date:
1/23/1947
Upload Date:
6/30/2022 12:42:08 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
312
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 645, E-6, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service. Wave to the Fireman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1947
Upload Date:
2/10/2025 2:02:31 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
6
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 645, E-6S, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1955. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 40.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
3/23/2018 11:04:23 AM
Location:
Wildwood Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
613
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 645, E-6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-PRSL. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Cape May, New Jersey, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1953
Upload Date:
1/18/2025 12:28:29 AM
Location:
Cape May, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
50
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 645, E-6S, 1953.
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in July of 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years' service. Richard R. Wallin Collection. ("LouisFols"; #1 of 21)
Photo Date:
8/23/1953
Upload Date:
5/15/2020 10:11:59 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
454
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 645, E-6S, 1954
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Pemberton, New Jersey, on 6 November 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #645 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #645 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 28)
Photo Date:
11/6/1954
Upload Date:
10/18/2020 7:52:29 AM
Location:
Pemberton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
339
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 645, E-6S, 1955
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Ocean City, New Jersey, on 21 August 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/21/1955
Upload Date:
7/1/2018 11:23:32 PM
Location:
Ocean City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
892
Comments:
0
Title:
"By The Seashore," Page 45, 1957
Description:
Here is page two of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Shades Of Steam And Speed By The Seashore." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "The shiny and the gritty: an RDC and an E-6 at Cape May, N.J." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/10/2018 2:39:36 PM
Location:
Cape May, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:
575
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6257, H-6SB, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ebenezer, New York, on 20 June 1938. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6257, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as H-6B number "3306" during 1906, renumbered "6257" in March of 1908, and rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SB in August of 1922. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #666, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in March of 1914 and retired in January of 1952. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/20/1938
Upload Date:
9/30/2022 8:43:37 PM
Location:
Ebenezer, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6257(2-8-0)
PRR 666(4-4-2)
Views:
360
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 15, 1949
Description:
Here is page two of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 15. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #700, an E-1 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in June of 1899, sold to the Long Island Rail Road in December of 1903, and retired in 1911. Second Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #2512, an "E" Class (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques in 1904 and retired in May of 1913. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #7451, an E-28 (4-4-2) "Compound" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1905 and retired in November of 1925. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #7452, an E-29 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the American Locomotive Company as an E-29 in 1905, rebuilt in Juniata as an E-2B, and retired in April of 1925.
Photo Date:
10/1/1949
Upload Date:
1/19/2025 10:05:04 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 700(4-4-2)
PRR 2512(4-4-2)
PRR 7451(4-4-2)
PRR 7452(4-4-2)
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 18, 1954
Description:
Here is page nine of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 18. Top Photo Caption: "Old 7606, American type, old Class O, new Class D-8-a, built at Altoona, March, 1888." Photo Credit: Harry H. Schadde Collection. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7606 is an D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during March of 1888 and retired in November of 1902. Bottom Photo Caption: Ordered at the turn of the century to compete with Reading's famous Camelbacks, this baby had a combination Belpaire and Wootten firebox. Pennsy had only three, sold them to the Long Island." PRR engine #700 is an E-1 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1899, sold to the Long Island Rail Road in December of 1903, and retired in 1911.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 2:07:58 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7606(4-4-0)
PRR 700(4-4-2)
Views:
725
Comments:
0
Title:
"Steam From Altoona," Page 28, 1963
Description:
Here is page five of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Top Illustration: Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1063, a Class P (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1883, later reclassified as a D-11A, and retired in November of 1905. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #700, an E-1 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during June of 1899, sold to the Long Island Rail Road in December of 1903, and retired in 1911.
Photo Date:
12/1/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2017 4:20:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1063(4-4-0)
PRR 700(4-4-2)
Views:
794
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 5, 1976
Description:
Here is page five 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: "PRR No. 700, a Class E-1, "Camelback" engine, was one of three of its kind built by the PRR and later sold to the Long Island Rail Road." Bottom Photo Caption: "PRR No. 2512, a French compound built in 1904 and tested on the Pittsburgh Division, was scrapped in 1912."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 11:50:36 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 700(4-4-2)
PRR 2512(4-4-2)
Views:
726
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 759, E-6S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #759, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in May of 1949 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 36.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/30/2022 7:15:07 AM
Location:
Manasquan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 759(4-4-2)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 820, E-1, 1899
Description:
Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #820, an E-1 (4-4-2w) "Camelback" built in Juniata during 1899, sold to the Long Island Rail Road and renumbered "200" in December of 1903, and retired by 1911 after just twelve years of revenue service. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#9 of 24)
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
11/20/2021 7:32:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 820(4-4-2)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 917, E-3SD, 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, in May of 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #917, an E-3SD#"Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during May of 1908, rebuilt as an E-3SD in September of 1912, and retired in August of 1939 after 31 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1939
Upload Date:
4/23/2019 7:18:45 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 917(4-4-2)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1002, E-5S, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1002, an E-5S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-5 during April of 1910, rebuilt as an E-5S in June of 1913, and retired in April of 1949 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:51:26 AM
Location:
Ocean City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1002(4-4-2)
Views:
475
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1067, E-6S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1067, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-6 and numbered "5075" during December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950 after 40 years of faithful service. This is the original E-6 "Atlantic." The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 40.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
3/23/2018 11:07:45 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1067(4-4-2)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 48, 1956
Description:
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1067, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-6 and numbered "5075"during 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950. Second Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #8656, a K-3S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1913 and retired in July of 1947. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #868, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1917 and retired in January of 1950. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1929 and retired in October of 1950 after just 21 years of active service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:35:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1067(4-4-2)
PRR 8656(4-6-2)
PRR 868(2-8-2)
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
889
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 54, 1973
Description:
Here is page 54 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. Left Side, Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #142, an Odd Class A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops (AMS) in December of 1866 and retired in 1888; it's the first locomotive built in Altoona. Left Side, Middle Photo: Engine #173 is an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in AMS in November of 1875 and retired in April of 1896. Left Side, Bottom Photo: #963 is a B-3 (0-6-0) switcher built in AMS in December of 1882 and sold to E.H. Wilson in March of 1905. Right Side, Top Photo: Engine #1515 is a D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in AMS in October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905. Right Side, Middle Photo: Engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata in 1905 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Right Side, Bottom Photo: Engine #1067 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" in December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, and retired in June of 1950.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/31/2022 11:07:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
PRR 173(2-8-0)
PRR 963(0-6-0)
PRR 1515(4-4-0)
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
PRR 1067(4-4-2)
Views:
453
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 8, 1976
Description:
Here is page eight 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: "PRR Class E-6X, an experimental passenger engine, was built in Juniata in 1910." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "PRR No. 3847 tried experimental [rotary cam poppet] valves on its K-4S engine at Juniata."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 11:56:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1067(4-4-2)
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
736
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1142, E-6S, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 3 August 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1142, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in May of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. ("KaseyJones999" B; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:
8/3/1946
Upload Date:
7/8/2023 11:09:11 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1142(4-4-2)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1218, E-3SD, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1218, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1907, rebuilt as an E-3SD in October of 1913, and retired in August of 1934 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #2 of 36.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
6/30/2022 7:15:47 AM
Location:
Manasquan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1218(4-4-2)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1238, E-6S, 1949
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide that was taken by an unidentified photographer in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1238, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Ten Wheeler" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in April of 1951 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1949
Upload Date:
3/2/2019 10:31:39 AM
Location:
East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1238(4-4-2)
Views:
667
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1309, E-6S, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1309 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #1309 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in November of 1952. Many thanks to Mr. Jim Boylan for location information. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
3/22/2018 3:08:58 AM
Location:
Safe Harbor, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1309(4-4-2)
Views:
643
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 20, 1996
Description:
Here is page seven of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 20. Top Photo Caption: "Interior of the Erecting and Machine Shop, circa 1948. In the foreground is B6SB #4179; to the rear is T1 #5531, a Baldwin product. PRR engine #4179 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in 1955. The name of the Shopman atop the boiler is not recorded. PRR engine #5531 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo Caption: "E6S #1309 in Sunbury, Pa., July 29, 1950." PRR engine #1309 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in June of 1914 and retired in November of 1952.
Photo Date:
6/21/1996
Upload Date:
1/5/2025 12:58:43 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1309(4-4-2)
PRR 4179(0-6-0)
PRR 5531(UNKNOWN)
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1347, E-6S, 1950
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ocean City, New Jersey, in July of 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1347, an E-6S "Atlantic" built in Juniata during June of 1914 and retired in August of 1950 after 36 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
7/7/1950
Upload Date:
4/24/2019 9:07:37 AM
Location:
Ocean City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1347(4-4-2)
Views:
307
Comments:
1
Title:
"Pennsylvania Special," Page 25, 1943
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1416, an E-2A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during September of 1902. Photo by William H. Rau of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
4/1/1943
Upload Date:
8/6/2019 3:03:29 AM
Location:
Wayne, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:
206
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 35, 1957
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article by Freeman Hubbard entitled "The World's Fastest Steam Locomotive." It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 35. Photo Caption: "The 'Pennsylvania Special' (now 'Broadway Limited'), with 4 cars, making her first 18-hour run from New York to Chicago." Photo by William H. Rau. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1416, an E-2A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during September of 1902.
Photo Date:
8/1/1957
Upload Date:
10/10/2023 10:50:01 PM
Location:
Elida, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 30, 2004
Description:
Here is page four of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 30. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "G-4s #162 (Juniata, c/n 660, 03/00) is taking water at the coal wharf while H-6a #214 (Juniata, c/n 601, 08/99) sits beside her." PRR engine #162 is a G-4S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata as a G-4 in 1900, rebuilt as a G-4S in August of 1916, and retired in November of 1927. PRR engine #214 is an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in February of 1926. Bottom Photo Caption: "Fresh out of the shop, E-2a #1416 (Juniata, c/n 934, 09/02) is being broken in. An H-6a 'smooth bore' with a freight train is taking water."
Photo Date:
12/21/2004
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 11:26:21 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 162(4-6-0)
PRR 214(2-8-0)
PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:
1156
Comments:
0
Title:
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 53. Top Photo: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo Caption: "A Pennsy 4-4-2 did the work of the ordinary 4-6-0, thanks to the heavier axle loadings made possible by good track. E-2 No. 1435 takes the green, red, and cream 'Pennsylvania Limited' through West Philadelphia in 1902." Shown here is PRR engine #1435, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "1435" during 1901, renumbered "01435" in 1918, and retired in March of 1925.
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/6/2019 3:32:29 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1395(4-4-0)
PRR 1435(4-4-2)
Views:
485
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 36)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/15/2021 7:06:21 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
302
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in April of 1956. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
3/22/2018 6:15:47 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
624
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956. Awaiting orders to proceed, #1600 and its crew are poised at the Passenger Station in Reading, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. According to Mr. Gregory D. Pawelski, "It's the last regularly-scheduled PRR passenger train from Philadelphia to Reading on display before returning to Philly." Roy Healey Collection; #6 of 40.
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
3/23/2018 12:42:26 PM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
555
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years. Slide Mount Caption: "Last Run of Train #685."
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 1:55:15 AM
Location:
Norristown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
653
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:
Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Kern that were taken on Sunday, 4 October 1953. The location is near Frick's Lock, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a three-car passenger train ~ the last run of Train #684. ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 28)
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
9/24/2020 8:49:56 PM
Location:
Fricks Lock, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
540
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, #2 of 3, 1953
Description:
Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Kern that were taken on Sunday, 4 October 1953. The location is near Gibraltar, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a three-car passenger train ~ the last run of Train #685. ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 28)
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
9/24/2020 9:34:00 PM
Location:
Gibraltar, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
347
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, #3 of 3, 1953
Description:
Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Kern that were taken on Sunday, 4 October 1953. The location is Monocacy, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a three-car passenger train ~ the last run of Train #685. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 28)
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
9/24/2020 10:12:20 PM
Location:
Monocacy, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
304
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Ocean City, New Jersey, on 7 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/7/1954
Upload Date:
6/20/2018 2:46:29 AM
Location:
Ocean City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
1036
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. Produced and djstributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #1 of 16)
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
5/31/2018 2:47:46 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
604
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3597, H-9S, 1955
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 10 September 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3597 and #1600. #3597 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1913 and retired in September of 1955. #1600 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956. ("Stoneborobranch"; #35 of 69)
Photo Date:
9/10/1955
Upload Date:
11/19/2020 12:04:05 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3597(2-8-0)
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Last Train on Main Street," 1936
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Last Train on Main Street: 1837-1936" that was taken in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. No Postmark. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1611, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/16/1936
Upload Date:
11/15/2017 3:42:07 AM
Location:
Carlisle, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1611(4-4-2)
Views:
839
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page one of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 50. Pictured in the immediate foreground (L to R) are PRR engines #1647, #3367, #612, and #5700. #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1949. #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. #612 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:36:06 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Bridge,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1647(4-4-2)
PRR 3367(4-6-2)
PRR 612(4-6-2)
PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:
881
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Description:
Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 11. Photo Caption: "Before the catenary came to Philadelphia in 1932, Nos. 1647 (E6), 3367 (K2), 612 (K4), and 5700 (G5) awaited transfer near site of new 30th Street Station. Viaduct at rear carried freight trains over the city." Engine #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in October of 1949. Engine #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during March of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. Engine #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Engine #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 12:56:23 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1647(4-4-2)
PRR 3367(4-6-2)
PRR 612(4-6-2)
PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:
764
Comments:
0
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