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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:2/5/1949 - 2/5/1949
Album Info:Here are 13 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives, "Doodlebugs," and electrified commuter cars. All of them were purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Tim Howerter on Thursday, 23 April 2020. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when specified on the slide mount.
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PRR 830, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #830 was built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Tchowee"; #1 of 13)
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 5/1/2020 4:12:41 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:  438   Comments: 0
PRR 447, L-1S, 1954
Title:  PRR 447, L-1S, 1954
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #447, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during June of 1916 and retired in February of 1955 after 39 years of service. ("Tchowee"; #2 of 13)
Photo Date:  5/30/1954  Upload Date: 5/1/2020 4:10:09 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 447(2-8-2)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1953
Title:  PRR 6750, M-1B, 1953
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Richard R. Wallin that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. ("Tchowee"; #3 of 13)
Photo Date:  8/29/1953  Upload Date: 5/1/2020 4:14:13 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
PRR 4640, "Doodlebug," 1958
Title:  PRR 4640, "Doodlebug," 1958
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Red Bank, New Jersey, during June of 1958. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4640, a GEW 350 built by J.G. Brill during 1927 and retired in 1962. ("Tchowee"; #4 of 13)
Photo Date:  6/21/1958  Upload Date: 5/5/2020 2:43:57 AM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4640(Doodlebug)
Views:  530   Comments: 0
PRR 4658, "Doodlebug," 1954
Title:  PRR 4658, "Doodlebug," 1954
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken on the Baltimore-York Line in Parkton, Maryland, on 3 January 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4658, built by J.G. Brill during 1928 and retired in 1963 after 35 years of faithful service. ("Tchowee"; #5 of 13)
Photo Date:  1/3/1954  Upload Date: 5/5/2020 2:48:14 AM
Location:  Parkton, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4658(Doodlebug)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
PRR 4658, "Doodlebug," 1955
Title:  PRR 4658, "Doodlebug," 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Pemberton, New Jersey, on 13 April 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4658, built by J.G. Brill during 1928 and retired in 1963 after 35 years of faithful service. ("Tchowee"; #6 of 13)
Photo Date:  4/13/1955  Upload Date: 5/5/2020 2:45:51 AM
Location:  Pemberton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4658(Doodlebug)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
PRR 208, Silverliner II, 1963
Title:  PRR 208, Silverliner II, 1963
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, during April of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad "Silverliner II" #208, built by Budd. ("Tchowee"; #7 of 13)
Photo Date:  4/16/1963  Upload Date: 5/6/2020 8:46:15 AM
Location:  Jenkintown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 208(Silverliner II)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
PRR 599, MP-54, 1958
Title:  PRR 599, MP-54, 1958
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Claymont, Delaware, on 12 January 1958. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad M.U. passenger cars #599 an another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are MP-54's built by American Car & Foundry. ("Tchowee"; #8 of 13)
Photo Date:  1/12/1958  Upload Date: 5/6/2020 3:17:29 PM
Location:  Claymont, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 599(Electric M.U.)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
PRR 612, MP-54E1, 1958
Title:  PRR 612, MP-54E1, 1958
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard Short that was taken in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1958. Shown here at the Chestnut Hill Terminal are several Pennsylvania Railroad M.U. passenger cars. All are MP-54's. At the left is unit #612. ("Tchowee"; #9 of 13)
Photo Date:  9/16/1958  Upload Date: 5/6/2020 3:15:39 PM
Location:  Chestnut Hill, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(Electric M.U.)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
PRR 653, MP-54, 1963
Title:  PRR 653, MP-54, 1963
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 12 August 1963. The photographer's name is not recorded. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad M.U. passenger cars #653 an two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All are MP-54's. Note the open-window mode of air conditioning on a sultry August afternoon! ("Tchowee"; #10 of 13)
Photo Date:  8/12/1963  Upload Date: 5/6/2020 3:13:43 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 653(Electric M.U.)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
PRR 4574, MPB-54E3, 1964
Title:  PRR 4574, MPB-54E3, 1964
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on 6 September 1964. Shown here (L to R) are three Pennsylvania Railroad M.U. passenger cars: #4574 and two others whose numbers are not recorded. #4574 is an electrified combination car. Note the open-window mode of air conditioning! The photographer's name and the station's location are not recorded. ("Tchowee"; #11 of 13)
Photo Date:  9/6/1964  Upload Date: 5/6/2020 8:44:21 AM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4574(Electric M.U.)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
PRR 493287, MoW, 1966
Title:  PRR 493287, MoW, 1966
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 17 September 1966. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad Maintenance-of-Way Car #493287, a former heavy-weight passenger car converted for MoW service. ("Tchowee"; #12 of 13)
Photo Date:  9/17/1966  Upload Date: 5/4/2020 7:14:28 PM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  209   Comments: 0
PRR 476185, ND Cabin Car, 1946
Title:  PRR 476185, ND Cabin Car, 1946
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad Class ND cabin car #476185 that was built during 1910. In this context, it's the last car of an eastbound steam-powered work train passing through the Huntingdon Passenger Station. Just ahead of it is an unidentified flanger car. ("Tchowee"; #13 of 13)
Photo Date:  10/7/1946  Upload Date: 5/12/2020 2:50:18 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  378   Comments: 0


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