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Title:
AMTK "The National Limited," 1977
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "The National Limited." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Amtrak E8A 447 and E9B 457 drift downgrade around Horseshoe Curve, west of Altoona, Pa., with train No. 30, the eastbound 'National Limited,' May 21, 1977. Photo Carl H. Sturner Collection." AMTK #447 is an E8A built by GM-EMD as Pennsylvania Railroad number "5790" in May of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that it's rounded the Curve more than a few times in its career!
Photo Date:
5/21/1977
Upload Date:
5/25/2021 9:43:32 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
AMTK 447(E8A)
AMTK 457(E9B)
Views:
594
Comments:
0
Title:
"Those Esthetic E's," Page 27, 1964
Description:
Here is page eight of an eight-page cover article by David P. Morgan & Al Kamm, Jr., entitled "Those Esthetic E's: A Story Of The Power That Bumped Steam Off The Varnish." It was published originally in the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Top Photo Caption: "E8 striping on Pennsy units 5765-5766 reduced porthole visibility; antenna on roof of 2250 h.p. units is for trainphones." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5765 and #5766. Both are EP-22's built in March of 1952.
Photo Date:
5/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/1/2023 4:19:23 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5765(E8A)
PRR 5766(E8A)
KCS 23(E9AM)
CRIP 643(E8A)
IC 4034(E9A)
SP 6051(E9A)
Views:
970
Comments:
0
Title:
"Who Says Everybody's Flying," Page 23, 1958
Description:
Here is page eight of a 12-page article entitled "Who Says Everybody's Flying?" It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/24/2022 7:00:22 AM
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
ERIE 829(E8A)
CO 4013(E8A)
LV 604(PA1)
MP 2002(E7A)
Views:
247
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4651, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:
Elmira. Here is first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by David Connor that were taken near Snedekerville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4651, 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 December of 1938, and retired in September of 1956. At the right is Erie Railroad engine #832, an E8A built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. In this context, the steamer's waiting for the diesel-powered passenger train to pass. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 34)
Photo Date:
8/25/1955
Upload Date:
6/7/2025 9:35:30 PM
Location:
Snedekerville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4651(2-10-0)
ERIE 832(E8A)
Views:
95
Comments:
0
Title:
"Who Says Everybody's Flying," Page 27, 1958
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 12-page article entitled "Who Says Everybody's Flying?" It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/24/2022 11:06:26 PM
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
WAB 1003(E8A)
Views:
161
Comments:
0
Title:
WATC Ivy City Yard, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C., c. 1953. Among the six diesel-electric locomotives pictured here are (R to L) Richmond, Fredericksburg, & Potomac Railroad engines #1010 and #1011. Both are E8A's built by GM-EMD in August of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. Visible in the left background is the soon-to-be-obsolete Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
6/18/2025 12:37:40 AM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
RFP 1010(E8A)
RFP 1011(E8A)
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
WATC 17, C-1, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the third of three successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C., c. 1953. Prominent here is the Washington Terminal Company's engine #17, a C-1 (0-8-0) switcher built in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Erecting & Machine Shop during January of 1927. Visible at the right is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 electric locomotive; beyond it is the soon-to-be-obsolete Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
6/21/2021 6:51:36 AM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
WATC 18(0-8-0)
WATC 17(0-8-0)
RFP 1011(E8A)
Views:
694
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4268, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Merger Mania." Caption On Reverse: "Both of these EMD E-8's ~ Pennsylvania No. 4268 and Illinois Central No. 4032 ~ looked spiffy in this 1967 shot. Alas, soon both railroads became history (well sort of). But to the E-8's, it would only mean new paint jobs." At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4268, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5768" in April of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4268" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 6:48:18 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(E8A)
IC 4032(E8A)
Views:
483
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, c. 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704, New York Central engine #4088, as well as Louisville & Nashville engine #760. All were built by GM-EMD. #5704 is an EP-22 constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/2/1956
Upload Date:
4/30/2022 8:41:22 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
NYC 4088(E8A)
LN 760(E7A)
Views:
806
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4246, EP-22, 1967
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Keating, Pennsylvania, on 26 March 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4246 and #4283. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4246 was constructed as number "5836" in February of 1951, and renumbered "4246" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #4283 was built as number "5803" in July of 1952 and renumbered "4282" in preparation for the merger. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#9 of 19)
Photo Date:
3/26/1967
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 8:53:30 AM
Location:
Keating, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4246(E8A)
PRR 4283(E8A)
Views:
613
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4255, EP-22, c. 1966
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Fade To Black." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad passenger E8 #4255 wears the final tuscan red simple paint scheme just before the railroad merged into Penn-Central (1968) and tuscan red units were repainted black. The large PC-style numbers toward the rear are the tip-off." #4255 is an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5795" in June of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4255" in preparation for the merger.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
5/6/2025 10:10:00 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4255(E8A)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4256, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, in July of 1967. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4256, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5796" in June of 1952 and renumbered "4256" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger.
Photo Date:
7/7/1967
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 12:02:43 AM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4256(E8A)
PRR 4304(E8A)
Views:
232
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4257, E8A, 1972
Description:
Agnes. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in late June of 1972. Shown here (L to R) is Penn Central engine #4257 and five more GM-EMD E8A diesels passing Altoona's Passenger Trailer. They're on their way to surmounting the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains with a mail train bound for Pittsburgh and points West. It's one of the few trains moving in the wake of Hurricane Agnes. In the distance are the 7th Street Bridges.
Photo Date:
6/25/1972
Upload Date:
4/16/2025 7:40:07 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PC 4257(E8A)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4258, E8A, 1968
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a nighttime time exposure via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1968. Shown here (L to R) is Penn Central engine #4258 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4258 is an E8A constructed for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "5798" in June of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4258" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1968
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:01:53 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4258(E8A)
Views:
125
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4264, EP-22, c. 1967
Description:
Kreamer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri, c. 1967. Shown here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4264 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4264 was constructed as number "5764" in November of 1952 and renumbered "4264" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're departing the Station with an eight-car passenger train bound for Pittsburgh and points East. (#8 of 9)
Photo Date:
8/24/1967
Upload Date:
6/15/2025 11:44:57 AM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4264(E8A)
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4265, E8A, 1968
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Lima, Ohio, in May of 1968. Shown here (L to R) is Penn Central engine #4265 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are E8A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #4265 was built as Pennsylvania Railroad number "5765" in March of 1952 and renumbered "4265" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#16 of 19)
Photo Date:
5/5/1968
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 12:48:01 PM
Location:
Lima, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4265(E8A)
Views:
528
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4268, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Altoona Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4268 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4268 is an EP-22 constructed as number "5768" in April of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4268" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-B-A set is parked near the 12th Street Footbridge. Its crew awaits the "Proceed" signal to resume pulling this passenger train to Harrisburg and points East.
Photo Date:
10/3/1967
Upload Date:
9/29/2024 3:08:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Night,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(E8A)
Views:
214
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4269, EP-22, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4269, #4209, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4269 is an EP-22 built as number "5789" in May of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4269" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. #4209 is an EP-20 built as number "5849" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4209" in preparation for the merger. Not many passenger cars in this so-called passenger train! (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:54:54 AM
Location:
Youngstown, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4269(E8A)
PRR 4209(E7A)
Views:
178
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4270, EP-22, 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) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4270 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4270 was constructed as number "5805" in July of 1952 and later renumbered "4270" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-A-A set is waiting for a helper engine to couple on before pulling a passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. Partially visible at the left is the "new" 12th Street Footbridge; partially visible at the right are two structures that are part of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
4/11/2021 10:28:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4270(E8A)
Views:
536
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4231, EP-20, c. 1960
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1960. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD as number "5871" in April of 1949, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4231" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
4/28/2025 5:23:08 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4231(E7A)
PRR 4272(E8A)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4273, EP-22, 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 #4273 and two other "E" units whose numbers were not recorded. All were built by EMD. #4273 is an EP-22 built in 1952. It has been re-numbered in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger; its original number was "5703." They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East on a frigid, flurry-filled afternoon.
Photo Date:
12/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2016 3:27:59 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4273(E8A)
Views:
929
Comments:
1
Title:
"Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 57, 1996
Description:
Here is page six of a nine-page cover article by James P. Olmstead entitled "Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy." It was published in the June 1996 issue of "Railfan & Railroad" magazine, page 57. Partial Caption: "Timelessness and change can be found all over Gallitzin." Shown at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4273, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5703" in September of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4273" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger.
Photo Date:
6/1/1996
Upload Date:
12/21/2024 10:57:14 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4273(E8A)
CR 6049(SD35)
CR 6257(C40-8W)
PRR 6814(RSD15)
Views:
517
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4274, E-8A, c. 1969
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in East St. Louis, Missouri, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD E-8A #4274, 2250-hp, at East St. Louis, Mo." Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central Railroad engines #4274 and #4314. Both are E8A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4274 was built as PRR number "5704" in September of 1952, while #4314 was built as PRR number "5714" in November of 1952. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-47).
Photo Date:
9/9/1969
Upload Date:
11/2/2018 5:17:05 AM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4274(E8A)
PC 4314(E8A)
Views:
926
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4277, EP-22, 1967
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in January of 1967. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4277 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #4277 is an EP-22 constructed as number "5707" in October of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4277" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides. (#10 of 19)
Photo Date:
1/23/1967
Upload Date:
10/16/2022 8:52:15 AM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4277(E8A)
Views:
504
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4278, E-8A, 1968
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train near Union Furnace, Pennsylvania, during May of 1968. Shown here (R to L) are PC engines #4278 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are E-8A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4278 was built in September of 1952; its original Pennsylvania Railroad number was "5708." They are pulling a six-car eastbound passenger train from Pittsburgh to Huntingdon, Lewistown, and Harrisburg. This photo was taken where the tracks bridge the Little Juniata River west of the stone quarry crossing, just off of State Route 453.
Photo Date:
5/11/1968
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 4:40:53 AM
Location:
Union Furnace, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4278(E8A)
Views:
671
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4278, E-8A, 1968
Description:
Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train near Union Furnace, Pennsylvania, during May of 1968. Shown here (R to L) are PC engines #4278 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are E-8A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4278 was built in September of 1952; its original Pennsylvania Railroad number was "5708." They are pulling a six-car eastbound passenger train from Pittsburgh to Huntingdon, Lewistown, and Harrisburg. This photo was taken where the tracks bridge the Little Juniata River west of the stone quarry crossing, just off of State Route 453.
Photo Date:
5/11/1968
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 4:43:15 AM
Location:
Union Furnace, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4278(E8A)
Views:
559
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4285, EP-22, 1968
Description:
Oil Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in January of 1968. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4285 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4285 was constructed as number "5885" in March of 1950 and renumbered "4285" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with a 14-car passenger train.
Photo Date:
1/23/1968
Upload Date:
2/28/2023 11:14:55 PM
Location:
Valparaiso, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4285(E8A)
Views:
357
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 66, 2004
Description:
Here is page one 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 66. Partial Caption: "Pennsy passenger train 570, the daytime Harrisburg-Buffalo run, rolls into Sunbury behind steam-generator equipped RS3 8445 (one of only two RS3s built with a high hood; the other is Western Maryland 192) and E8 4293." Engine #8445 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1953 and rated at 1,600 horsepower, while engine #4293 is an EP-22 built by GM-EMD as number "5893" in April of 1950, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4293" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Note that the "A" in "PENNSYLVANIA" has been painted over with the new road number.
Photo Date:
1/1/2004
Upload Date:
12/8/2021 9:56:38 PM
Location:
Sunbury, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8445(RS3)
PRR 4293(E8A)
Views:
797
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Next Stop, Merger City," EP-20, 1966
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Next Stop, Merger City." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania RR EMD E7 #4244 and E8 #4295 whisk a passenger train near Chicago in August, 1966. Recently re-painted tuscan red, both units wear Penn-Central style numbers on sides, anticipating the approaching PC merger." Both locomotives were built by GM-EMD. #4244 is an EP-20 constructed in August of 1947 as number "5844" and rated at 2,000 horsepower, while #4295 is an EP-22 built in March of 1951 as number "5895" and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
7/16/2020 6:47:01 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4244(E7A)
PRR 4295(E8A)
Views:
646
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4296, E8A, 1972
Description:
Agnes. Here is an original photo that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1972. Shown here near the Erecting & Machine Shop is Penn Central engine #4296 and four more diesels whose road numbers are not recorded. Although coupled to an eastbound mail & express train, they're just sitting there with engines off pending the resumption of rail traffic in the wake of Hurricane Agnes. Note how rusty these once-highly-polished rails have become!
Photo Date:
6/24/1972
Upload Date:
4/16/2025 11:21:31 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4296(E8A)
Views:
173
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4299, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Kreamer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Canton, Ohio, on 24 August 1967. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4264 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #4299 was constructed as number "5899" in March of 1951 and renumbered "4299" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. (#9 of 9)
Photo Date:
8/24/1967
Upload Date:
6/15/2025 11:44:20 AM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4299(E8A)
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4301, E8A, 1968
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Crestline, Ohio, in 1968. Shown here is Penn Central engine #4301, an E8A built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "5801" in June of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4301" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Looks to me like there are more Train Crew members here than there are passengers! (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1968
Upload Date:
9/12/2021 7:58:13 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4301(E8A)
Views:
413
Comments:
0
Title:
PC "Penn Central Passenger Train," 1970
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Penn Central Passenger Train." No Postmark. C`ption On Reverse: "On September 13, 1970, a swift Penn Central westbound passenger train is nearing Horseshoe Curve behind two E-8A's. The train is passing a C-630/SD-45 helper set. Photo by David P. Oroszi." PC #4303 is ex-PRR #5903, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. PC #6319 is ex-PRR #6319, an AF-30 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/13/1970
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 12:46:59 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4303(E8A)
PC 6319(C630)
Views:
1447
Comments:
2
Title:
PC 4318, E-8A, 1971
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 25 April 1971. Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central engines #4318 and a former New York Central E-7 whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #4318 was constructed as PRR number "5838" in February of 1951, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4318" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. It's definitely seen better days! (#20 of 20)
Photo Date:
4/25/1971
Upload Date:
2/19/2021 5:44:58 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4318(E8A)
Views:
452
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5700, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5700 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5700 was constructed in September of 1952. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/30/2021 10:14:20 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5700(E8A)
Views:
796
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5700, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Detroit, Michigan, on 17 June 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5700, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Note the "Mars" light! ("Tchowee"; #15 of 27)
Photo Date:
6/17/1963
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 5:21:43 PM
Location:
Detroit, MI
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5700(E8A)
Views:
808
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5700, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Smart that was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, on 1 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5700 and #5878. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5700 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5878 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Looks to me like #5700 has had a close encounter of the third kind!
Photo Date:
5/1/1965
Upload Date:
10/3/2018 5:08:03 AM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5700(E8A)
PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:
1065
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5701, EP-22, c. 1966
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5701 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5701 was constructed in September of 1952. In this context, they're powering a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
11/12/2023 10:12:38 AM
Location:
Dauphin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5701(E8A)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics," Page 7, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics." It was published originally in the December 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 7. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "One of 159 passenger Diesel-electrics maintained at Harrisburg arrives for terminal inspection." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2022 10:26:56 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
444
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics," Page 9, 1953
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Harrisburg's Specialists On Diesel-Electrics." It was published originally in the December 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 9. Center Photo Caption: "Diesel inspection and overhaul require specialists. Men here are one set of experts of the running repair crews who maintain 80 passenger Diesels daily at Harrisburg." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2022 10:32:58 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
412
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Progress In Transportation: 1958," Pages 15 & 16
Description:
Here are pages 15 and 16 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1958. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Fifty freight cars are turned out every day on half-mile long assembly lines of PRR's new $14 million repair shop at Hollidaysburg, Pa." Bottom Right Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1958
Upload Date:
7/19/2020 6:16:13 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
454
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Progress In Transportation: 1963," Pages 15 & 16
Description:
Here are pages 15 and 16 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1963. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Sixty freight cars can be turned out per day on half-mile long assembly lines of PRR's Samuel Rea Shop at Hollidaysburg, Pa." Bottom Right Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1963
Upload Date:
3/14/2025 8:41:22 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5703, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Jim Scott that was taken at the Wintergarden Gorge near Erie, Pennsylvania, on 27 March 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. It is pulling a three-car consist in the last run of Train #581 between Erie and Harrisburg. Slide produced and distributed by the Lake Shore Railway Historical Society.
Photo Date:
3/27/1965
Upload Date:
1/24/2020 12:02:42 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
731
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5703, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Brickyard. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Brickyard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5703, #5862-B, and #5848. All were built by EMD. #5703 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5862-B and #5848 are EP-20's and rated at 2,000 horsepower each; #5862-B was built in 1948, but #5848 was built in 1947. They are pulling an 18-car eastbound passenger train and will soon stop at the Passenger Station in Altoona. At that point, not only will passengers exit and board the train, but both engine and train crews will change.
Photo Date:
7/18/1965
Upload Date:
8/17/2016 6:47:50 PM
Location:
Altoona(Brickyard), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
PRR 5862-B(E7B)
PRR 5848(E7A)
Views:
1228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5703, EP-22, 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 engine #5703 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #5703 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound passenger train from Harrisburg through the Tyrone Station to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
8/6/2016 11:40:21 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5703(E8A)
Views:
3472
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, c. 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chone. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
2/6/2024 10:59:56 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5704 and #5864-B. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5704 is an EP-22 constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5864-B is an EP-20 built in February of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in March of 1967. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:52:25 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5864-B(E7B)
Views:
1061
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5807, EP-22, 1963
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5807, #5704, #5857, and #5710. All were built by GM-EMD. #5807, #5704, and #5710 are EP-22's built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a 50-car westbound mail/express train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 2:57:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
Views:
2250
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 14 December 1963. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5704 was constructed in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. ("Tchowee"; #16 of 27)
Photo Date:
12/14/1963
Upload Date:
5/8/2020 9:11:06 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Statio, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5704(E8A)
Views:
777
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5764, EP-22, 1965
Description:
Sunday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 02 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5764, #5704, and #5894. All are EP-22's built by EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5764 and #5704 were built in 1952, but #5894 was built in 1951. They are passing ALTO Tower with an 18-car eastbound passenger train and will soon stop at the Altoona Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
5/2/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 1:24:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5764(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
PRR 5894(E8A)
Views:
1225
Comments:
1
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