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"Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. George B. Ritz. It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "In its acquisition of other railroad companies, the Pennsylvania has built up a hash assortment of motive power, of which No. 6536 is an example. This Atlantic was originally built for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk ~ which the PRR leased in the early 1920's. She is shown at Ocean City in 1940." Shown here is PRR engine #6536, an E-5S built in Juniata as an E-5 numbered "36" for the NYP&N during April of 1911, rebuilt as an E-5S in March of 1916, renumbered "6536" for the PRR in 1918, and retired in April of 1948 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/24/2019 8:07:00 AM
Location:  Ocean City, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6536(4-4-2)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
PRR 6538, E-5S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6538, E-5S, c. 1946
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6538, an E-5S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-5 numbered "38" for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk Railroad during August of 1913, rebuilt as an E-5S in August of 1916, renumbered "6538" in 1918, and retired in September of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 5/4/2019 10:59:56 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6538(4-4-2)
Views:  951   Comments: 0
PRR 6538, E-5S, 1947
Title:  PRR 6538, E-5S, 1947
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion on 13 April 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6538, an E-5S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built as E-5 number "38" for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk Railroad during 1913; rebuilt as an E-5S in 1913; acquired by the PRR and renumbered "6538" in August of 1918; and retired in September of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. (Not from the Roy Healey Collection.)
Photo Date:  4/13/1947  Upload Date: 3/9/2019 10:25:29 AM
Location:  Lenni, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6538(4-4-2)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1948
Title:  PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1948
Description:  Here is a steam locomotive portrait via D.W. Eldridge that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 7 September 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7002, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8063" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, renumbered "7002" in June of 1949, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. (#2 of 20)
Photo Date:  9/7/1948  Upload Date: 11/29/2021 5:27:29 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1949
Title:  PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Chicago Railroad Fair in the Summer of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7002, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8063" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, renumbered "7002" in June of 1949, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/25/2019 1:32:41 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR 8063(4-4-2)
Views:  835   Comments: 0
PRR "World's Fastest Locomotive," E-7SA, 1949
Title:  PRR "World's Fastest Locomotive," E-7SA, 1949
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "World'sßEastest Locomotive. Pennsylvania Railroad's No. 7002 ~ Record 127.1 Miles an Hour. Chicago Railroad Fair 1949.'" No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The world's fastest-run by a railroad train was made by the 'Broadway Limited' of the Pennsylvania Railroad on Monday, June 12,1905, when it ran 127.1 miles an hour between AY Tower and Elnda, Ohio. The 'Broadway Limited' was pulled by coal-burning steam Locomotive 7002 ~ and although many swift runs have been made in recent years by steam, electric, and diesel locomotives, none has equallef the 127.1 mile-an-hour record established in 1905. At the Chicago Railroad Fair of 1949, Locomotive 7002 stands on a section of P.R.R. standard roadbed with rails weiguing 155 pounds to the yard ~ heaviest in the world." The photographer is not identified. This #7002 is an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number!"8063" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, renumbered "7002" in June of 1949, and presently on display at vhe Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 9/28/2018 2:42:06 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR 8063(4-4-2)
Views:  916   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1956
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1956
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Clarence R.Weaver. It was published originally in the December 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Photo Caption: "To entertain a recent model railroader convention in Baltimore, Md., the Pennsy de-mothballed the old-timers it keeps at Northumberland, Pa., and sent them down behind a Geep. From the GP-7 back, the train includes 2-8-0 No. 1187, 4-4-0 No. 1223, 4-4-2 No. 7002, the John Bull (on flats), and open-ended coaches." #8548 is an ES-15M road switcher built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:  1/1/1956  Upload Date: 8/10/2019 8:00:27 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8548(GP7) PRR 1223(4-4-0) PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR 1187(2-8-0)
Views:  1603   Comments: 0
PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1956
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is an original color photo (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7002, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8063" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, renumbered "7002" in June of 1949, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  10/20/1956  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 2:49:08 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 30, 1957
Title:  PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 30, 1957
Description:  Here is page one 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 30. Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7002, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8063" during September of 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, renumbered "7002" in June of 1949, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 10:44:43 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 31, 1957
Title:  PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 31, 1957
Description:  Here is page two 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 31. Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7002, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8063" during September of 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, renumbered "7002" in June of 1949, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 10:45:32 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
"The Pennsylvania Special," Page 32, 1972
Title:  "The Pennsylvania Special," Page 32, 1972
Description:  Here is page five of a five-page article by Hamilton Peltz entitled "Highballing The Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1972 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 32. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7002, an E-2A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in August of 1916, and retired in December of 1934 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 5:19:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  710   Comments: 0
PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1973
Title:  PRR 7002, E-7SA, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is a tender-end view of Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine #7002, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8063" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7SA in October of 1918, withdrawn from service in August of 1939, and renumbered "7002" in June of 1949.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 5:26:49 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  824   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Photo Section," Page 36, 2001
Title:  "Pennsy Photo Section," Page 36, 2001
Description:  Here is a photo by Philip R. Hastings. It's on page one of a six-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Photo Section" that was published originally in the August 2001 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36. Partial Caption: "For the Chicago Railroad Fair of 1949, this locomotive ~ in reality, No. 8063 ~ was given the number of a famous sister, engine 7002. In 1905, the 7002 made headlines with an ultra-fast run across western Ohio on the crack 'Pennsylvania Special.' The 7002 was cut up in 1934, so 8063 was given her identity for the Fair." It's presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/1/2001  Upload Date: 9/8/2022 1:56:53 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7002(4-4-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, April 1957
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, April 1957
Description:  Here is a photo from a section edited by Rosemary Entringer called "Would you believe it?" It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Partial Caption: "One generous dome served two purposes....Sand dome was around steam dome, but leakage moistened sand and device proved unsatisfbctory." Shown here is what would become PRR engine #7027, an E-7SA (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2 number "27" for the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne, & Chicago Railroad during 1901, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "7027" in 1903, rebuilt as an E-7SA in November of 1918, and retired in April of 1930 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/1/1957  Upload Date: 6/9/2018 1:34:03 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 7027(4-4-2)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
PRR 7683, E-7S, 1935
Title:  PRR 7683, E-7S, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 27 August 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7683, an E-7S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "7182" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7S and renumbered "7683" in January of 1912, and retired in May of 1937 after 35 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/27/1935  Upload Date: 10/18/2022 11:46:00 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7683(4-4-2)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
PRR 7685, E-7S, 1928
Title:  PRR 7685, E-7S, 1928
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in 1928. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7685, an E-7S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "7183" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7S and renumbered "7685" in January of 1912, and retired in December of 1933 after 31 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1928  Upload Date: 3/2/2024 8:36:29 AM
Location:  New Castle, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7685(4-4-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
PRR 7766, E-7S, c. 1928
Title:  PRR 7766, E-7S, c. 1928
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Oyster Bay, New York, c. 1928. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7766, an E-7S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-7 during October of 1907, rebuilt as an E-7S in June of 1916, and retired in April of 1937 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's assigned to the Long Island Rail Road. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1928  Upload Date: 3/2/2024 8:38:59 AM
Location:  Oyster Bay, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7766(4-4-2)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
PRR 7766, E-7S, c. 1935
Title:  PRR 7766, E-7S, c. 1935
Description:  Weingetz. Here is an original photo by Frederick W. Weingetz, Jr. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7766, an E-7S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-7 during October of 1907, rebuilt as an E-7S in June of 1916, and retired in April of 1937 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's assigned to the Long Island Rail Road. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/14/1935  Upload Date: 2/5/2025 4:31:04 AM
Location:  Oyster Bay, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7766(4-4-2)
Views:  12   Comments: 0
PRR 7907, E-7S, 1934
Title:  PRR 7907, E-7S, 1934
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 10 June 1934. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7907, an E-7S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2A number "8907" during 1902, rebuilt as an E-7S and renumbered "7907" in March of 1917, and retired in August of 1934 after 32 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/10/1934  Upload Date: 9/1/2024 2:39:22 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7907(4-4-2)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
PRR 8054, E-7S, 1937
Title:  PRR 8054, E-7S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8054, an E-7S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-2A during 1902, rebuilt in Juniata as an E-7S during October of 1915, and retired in November of 1938 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the little keystones affixed to the cylinder covers! Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #7 of 29.
Photo Date:  5/23/1937  Upload Date: 8/2/2018 3:11:04 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8054(4-4-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
PRR 9831, E-5S, 1934
Title:  PRR 9831, E-5S, 1934
Description:  Here is a photo by G.A. Doeright, Jr., via Rail Photo Service that was taken in Alliance, Ohio, on 13 May 1934. Caption On Reverse: "Only two of these on the Lines West: 9831 & 9832." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9831, an E-5S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as Cleveland, Arkon, & Columbus Railroad number "958" in July of 1911, renumbered PRR "9831," rebuilt as an E-5S in July of 1918, and retired in July of 1948 after 37 years of service. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 36.
Photo Date:  5/13/1934  Upload Date: 6/30/2022 10:45:53 AM
Location:  Alliance, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9831(4-4-2) PRR 9831(4-4-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
PRR 9831, E-5S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 9831, E-5S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo that was taken in Cleveland, Ohio, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9831, an E-5S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as Cleveland, Arkon, & Columbus Railroad number "958" during July of 1911, rebuilt as an E-5S and renumbered PRR "9831" in July of 1918, and retired in July of 1948 after 37 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the two Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/5/2023 10:46:58 PM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9831(4-4-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0

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