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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:11/14/1945 - 11/14/1945
Album Info:Here are 100 photos relating to Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives, cars, and locations. All of them were purchased via eBay auctions. Each image is tagged with the seller's screen name and its sequence number. Set #1: "Demonlum" ~> 18 photos, 22FEB2019. Set #2: "LeftysToys" ~> 7 photos, 20MAR2019. Set #3: "VDF" ~> 7 negatives, 27APR2019. Set #4: "Laws" ~> 4 photos, MAR2019. Set #5: "Douglas_Collectibles" ~> 10 photos, 05 JUL2019. Set #6: "Hbogie" ~> 3 photos, 13OCT2019. Set #7: "Erail888" ~> 3 negatives, 26MAR2020. Set #8: "PalaisStation" ~> 2 negatives, 11APR2020. Set #9: "Hyee_Auctions" ~> 4 negatives, 31JUL2020. Set #10: "2theTrains" ~> 4 photos, 15SEP2020. Set #11: "AmanGold200" ~> 6 photos, 12FEB2021. Set #12: "JpsPcc6992" A ~> 6 photos, 21FEB2021. Set #13: "JpsPcc6992" B ~> 2 photos, 28FEB2021. Set #14: "Bluehearse" ~> 3 photos, 19MAR2021. Set #??: "TCinthecouv" A ~> 4 photos, 13JUN2021. Set #15: "Ken6264" ~> 4 negatives, 27JUL & 01AUG2021. Set #16: "No1esb" ~> 1 photo, 16SEP2021. Set #17: "Hammel611" B ~> 2 items, 03OCT2021. Set #18: "Caboose1933" ~> 2 negatives, 03NOV2021. Set #19: "LaurenGatsby" ~> 3 photos, 29NOV2021. Set #20: "Heisler19" ~> 2 negatives, 04JAN2022. Set #21: "KenRail" ~> 1 photo, 11FEB2022. Set #22: "EBTshop06" ~> 1 photo, 25FEB2022. Set #23: "Best_p2300" ~> 1 photo, 08MAR2022. Set #24: "SooSD60" A ~> 1 color slide, 5APR2022. Set #25: "AcmeLtd" ~> 3 negatives, 8NOV2022. Set #26: "SJT5441" ~> 2 photos, 19NOV2022.
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PRR 415, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 415, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Washington, D.C., on 14 June 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad commuter car #415, an MP-54 "Owl Car" built by American Car & Foundry. ("Demonlum"; #1 of 18)
Photo Date:  6/14/1959  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 12:30:42 AM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 415(Electric M.U.)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
PRR 647, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 647, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 19 March 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad commuter car #647, an MP-54 "Owl Car" built by American Car & Foundry. ("Demonlum"; #2 of 18)
Photo Date:  3/19/1959  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 12:32:02 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 647(Electric M.U.)
Views:  497   Comments: 0
PRR 685, H-9S, 1958
Title:  PRR 685, H-9S, 1958
Description:  Here is a photo by W. George Cook that was taken inside the roundhouse at Camden, New Jersey, in June of 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #3 of 18)
Photo Date:  6/15/1958  Upload Date: 3/22/2019 8:26:57 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
PRR 1056, B-8, c. 1937
Title:  PRR 1056, B-8, c. 1937
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1056, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1907 and retired in August of 1947 after 40 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Note the electrified "third rail" in the immediate foreground. ("Demonlum"; #4 of 18)
Photo Date:  11/30/1937  Upload Date: 3/20/2019 11:38:31 PM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1056(0-6-0)
Views:  621   Comments: 2
PRR 1694, E-6S, 1941
Title:  PRR 1694, E-6S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ocean City, New Jersey, on 16 August 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1694, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in September of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #5 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/16/1941  Upload Date: 3/21/2019 3:14:07 PM
Location:  Ocean City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1694(4-4-2)
Views:  582   Comments: 0
PRR 1932, H-8SB, 1928
Title:  PRR 1932, H-8SB, 1928
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, on 15 November 1928. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1932, an H-8SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B in Januaary of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SB in October of 1915, and retired in September of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #6 of 18)
Photo Date:  11/15/1928  Upload Date: 3/20/2019 11:42:31 PM
Location:  Thorndale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1932(2-8-0)
Views:  609   Comments: 0
PRR 3471, I-1SA, 1955
Title:  PRR 3471, I-1SA, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3471, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during January of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA by 1938, and retired in November of 1956 after 37 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #7 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/28/1955  Upload Date: 3/20/2019 11:55:40 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3471(2-10-0)
Views:  1047   Comments: 0
PRR 3767, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3767, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3767, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1920 and retired in September of 1955 after 35 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #9 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/28/1955  Upload Date: 3/20/2019 11:54:34 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3767(4-6-2)
Views:  884   Comments: 0
PRR 4273, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 4273, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 8 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4273, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1941, and retired in January of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #10 of 18)
Photo Date:  4/8/1956  Upload Date: 3/20/2019 4:18:11 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4273(2-10-0)
Views:  1145   Comments: 0
PRR 4611, I-1SA, 1955
Title:  PRR 4611, I-1SA, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4611, 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 September of 1942, and retired in February of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #11 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/28/1955  Upload Date: 3/20/2019 11:53:26 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4611(2-10-0)
Views:  740   Comments: 0
PRR 4737, P-5A, 1955
Title:  PRR 4737, P-5A, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, in June of 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4737, a P-5A (2-C-2) "Boxcab" built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in February of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after 32 years of faithful service. The name of the interlocking tower and the exact date are not recorded. ("Demonlum"; #12 of 18)
Photo Date:  6/21/1955  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 8:30:13 PM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4737(4-6-4)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
PRR 4765, P-5A, 1956
Title:  PRR 4765, P-5A, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 28 January 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4765 and #4720. Both are P-5A's (2-C-2) "Boxcabs" and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4765 was built by General Electric in September of 1932 and retired in September of 1961, while #4720 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932 and retired in January of 1963. ("Demonlum"; #13 of 18)
Photo Date:  1/28/1956  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 8:31:13 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4765(P-5) PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:  705   Comments: 0
PRR 6397, B-6SB, 1954
Title:  PRR 6397, B-6SB, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 14 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6397, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in December of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #14 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/14/1954  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 8:45:29 PM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6397(0-6-0)
Views:  467   Comments: 1
PRR 6414, J-1A, 1956
Title:  PRR 6414, J-1A, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 8 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6414, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. ("Demonlum"; #15 of 18)
Photo Date:  4/8/1956  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 3:38:00 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6414(2-10-4)
Views:  953   Comments: 1
PRR 6478, J-1A, 1955
Title:  PRR 6478, J-1A, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in April of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6478, a J-1A (2-10-0) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date is not recorded. ("Demonlum"; #16 of 18)
Photo Date:  4/8/1955  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 3:36:50 PM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6478(2-10-4)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
PRR 8218, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 8218, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8218, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #17 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/28/1955  Upload Date: 3/19/2019 3:35:56 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8218(4-6-2)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
PRR 8378, K-4S, 1949
Title:  PRR 8378, K-4S, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by Bert Pennypacker that was taken at Winslow Junction, New Jersey, on 14 August 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8378, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during September of 1918 and retired in November of 1949 after 31 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #18 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/14/1949  Upload Date: 3/22/2019 8:28:48 PM
Location:  Winslow, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 8378(4-6-2)
Views:  730   Comments: 0
PRR 1566, I-1SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 1566, I-1SA, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 17 June 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1566 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #1566 is an I-1SA built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in January of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #1 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/17/1956  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 8:36:14 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1566(2-10-0)
Views:  518   Comments: 1
PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Title:  PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3850, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in June of 1948 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/10/1940  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 8:34:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3850(4-6-2)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
PRR 5139, H-9S, 1940
Title:  PRR 5139, H-9S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5139, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "3579" during November of 1913, renumbered "5139" in 1917, and retired in March of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #3 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/10/1940  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 12:45:39 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5139(2-8-0)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
PRR 6488, J-1A, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6488, J-1A, c. 1957
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6488, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during April of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #4 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/29/1957  Upload Date: 4/1/2019 12:17:12 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6488(2-10-4)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
PRR 6797, M-1B, 1957
Title:  PRR 6797, M-1B, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 June 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #5 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/29/1957  Upload Date: 4/1/2019 12:13:49 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
PRR 8732, BS-12M, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 8732, BS-12M, c. 1957
Description:  Here is a photo (L to R) of Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8732 and #9287. #8732 is a BS-12M built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1952 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. #9287 is an AS-10 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1949 and rated at 1,000 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #6 of 7)
Photo Date:  6/29/1957  Upload Date: 3/31/2019 7:07:25 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8732(S12) PRR 9287(S2)
Views:  720   Comments: 1
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. In the first of two successive photos, here are (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1361 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1361 was built in May of 1915, and was enshrined for 30 years at the Horseshoe Curve before being refurbished for railfan excursions in 1987. #3733 was built in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train. ("VDF"; #1 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:32:09 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  909   Comments: 0
PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. In the second of two successive photos, here are (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1361 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1361 was built in May of 1915 and was enshrined for 30 years at the Horseshoe Curve before being refurbished for railfan excursions in 1987. #3733 was built in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. In this context, they're passing through a grade crossing with a ten-car passenger train. ("VDF"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:30:54 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  796   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. In addition to the signals, note the "whistle" sign with a five crossings-in-a-row indicator. ("VDF"; #3 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/9/2019 1:11:47 PM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  411   Comments: 1
PRR 5344, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5344, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5344, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Special thanks to Mr. Mike Woodruff for correctly identifying the location of the "VDF" series! ("VDF"; #4 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/9/2019 8:00:52 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  377   Comments: 2
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. ("VDF"; #5 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 4:38:26 PM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
PRR 5477, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5477, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5477, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during September of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a dozen passenger coaches on a commuter run. ("VDF"; #6 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 11:56:54 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5477(4-6-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
PRR K-4S, "Pacific," 1955
Title:  PRR K-4S, "Pacific," 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotive and its consist as they're pulling out of the Manasquan Passenger Station. ("VDF"; #7 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 11:55:19 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  280   Comments: 0
PRR, ARSENAL Tower, 1961
Title:  PRR, ARSENAL Tower, 1961
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during August of 1961. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's ARSENAL Tower. Photo taken from the last car of a moving train! ("Laws"; #1 of 4)
Photo Date:  8/15/1961  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:14:57 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  474   Comments: 1
PRSL, ATLANTIC Tower, 1954
Title:  PRSL, ATLANTIC Tower, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during September of 1954. Shown here is the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' ATLANTIC Tower. Looks to me like one of the Tower Operators is takin' five 'n' checkin' his cell! ("Laws"; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:  9/22/1954  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:13:49 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRSL, Delanco Drawbridge, 1960
Title:  PRSL, Delanco Drawbridge, 1960
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Delanco, New Jersey, on 3 January 1960. Shown here is the Bridge Tender's shanty on the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' Delanco Drawbridge. ("Laws"; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:  1/3/1960  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:12:43 AM
Location:  Delanco, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  341   Comments: 0
PRSL, Woodbine Junction, c. 1959
Title:  PRSL, Woodbine Junction, c. 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Woodbine, New Jersey, perhaps during 1959. Shown here is the interlocking at the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' Woodbine Junction. Photo taken from the last car of a moving train! ("Laws"; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:  8/15/1959  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 1:11:04 AM
Location:  Woodbine Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  415   Comments: 0
PRR 685, H-9S, 1958
Title:  PRR 685, H-9S, 1958
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 30 July 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #685, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during April of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in May of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in May of 1926, and retired in October of 1958 after 50 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #2 of 10)
Photo Date:  7/30/1958  Upload Date: 7/24/2019 2:30:50 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 685(2-8-0)
Views:  365   Comments: 1
PRR 1306, L-1S, c. 1916
Title:  PRR 1306, L-1S, c. 1916
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Locomotive Test Plant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1306, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1916 and retired in January of 1950 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the manual reverse! ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #3 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1916  Upload Date: 7/23/2019 12:18:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1306(2-8-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
PRR 2867, I-1SA, 1953
Title:  PRR 2867, I-1SA, 1953
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Irwin, Pennsylvania, sometime in 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2867, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during January of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in January of 1949, and retired in March of 1952 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #4 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 7/20/2019 11:30:52 AM
Location:  Irwin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2867(2-10-0)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
PRR 4050, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 4050, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 22 February 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4050, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1913 and retired in October of 1958 after 45 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #5 of 10)
Photo Date:  2/22/1957  Upload Date: 7/21/2019 9:47:29 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4050(2-8-0)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
PRR 4090, B-6SB, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 4090, B-6SB, c. 1950
Description:  Here is a (blurry) photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4090, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1916 and retired in October of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #6 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 7/20/2019 11:26:45 AM
Location:  Hornerstown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4090(0-6-0)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
PRR 4749, P-5A(M), 1950
Title:  PRR 4749, P-5A(M), 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo via Mr. L.P. Cummings, Jr., that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, during 1950. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4749 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #4749 is a P-5A(M) (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #7 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 7/20/2019 11:29:00 AM
Location:  Columbia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4749(Steeple Cab)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
PRR 5741, G-5S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5741, G-5S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5741, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during November of 1924, retired in December of 1955, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Note that the main rods have been removed for transit. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #8 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 7/21/2019 9:28:18 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-0)
Views:  454   Comments: 0
PRR 7347, H-10S, 1959
Title:  PRR 7347, H-10S, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 7 June 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7347, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during July of 1913 and retired in February of 1960 after 47 years of faithful service. Next Stop: The Recycling Center! ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #9 of 10)
Photo Date:  6/7/1959  Upload Date: 7/21/2019 10:40:16 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7347(2-8-0)
Views:  422   Comments: 1
PRR 9425, H-10S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 9425, H-10S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9425, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company as H-8C number "9425" during November of 1917, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-10S, renumbered "9965" in 1950, and retired in August of 1952 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Douglas_Collectibles"; #10 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 7/20/2019 4:31:07 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9425(2-8-0)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Title:  PRR 6100, S-1, 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair in 1939. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:43:43 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  540   Comments: 0
Young Railfan, c. 1939
Title:  Young Railfan, c. 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of a young railfan posing along side of passenger car #117. The names of the young man and of the photographer, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:47:13 AM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  305   Comments: 0
LV 17, "Doodlebug," c. 1939
Title:  LV 17, "Doodlebug," c. 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's "Doodlebug" #17. It was built by the Electro-Motive Corporation during August of 1929, streamlined in 1938, and retired in January of 1951 after 22 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Mike Woodruff for identifying this classic car correctly! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Hbogie"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 8:45:48 AM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  LV 17(Motorcar)
Views:  672   Comments: 2
PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's stopped at the Manasquan Station with a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:45:56 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  632   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:46:47 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the "air conditioned" coach! The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:47:42 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
PRR 3123, H-6SB, 1939
Title:  PRR 3123, H-6SB, 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo by Wesley H. Winant that was taken at South Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 20 August 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3123, an H-6SB (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6B during 1906, rebuilt as an H-6SB in June of 1916, and sold to the Chinese Manchurian Railway in August of 1939. Looks to me like it's all set for its seagoing sojourn to the Orient. ("PalaisStation"; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:  8/20/1939  Upload Date: 4/23/2020 4:57:35 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3123(2-8-0)
Views:  264   Comments: 0


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