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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:9/13/1946 - 9/13/1946
Album Info:Here are 14 portraits of Pennsylvania Railroad miscellanea: electric locomotives, "Doodlebugs," commuter cars, and passenger cars. Most of them come from 2.75" x 4.50" photos that I purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Nathan Dahms on Tuesday, 19 January 2021. All of the passenger car photos are gifts from Nathan, received on 22 December 2022. The photographer's name, the road number(s), the exact date, and the location are cited when available.
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PRR 1, FF-2, 1957
Title:  PRR 1, FF-2, 1957
Description:  DMP-1. Here is an electric locomotive portrait via Bert Pennypacker that was taken in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, on 15 December 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company for the Great Northern Railroad as number "5010" in October of 1927, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "1" in August of 1956, and retired in April of 1965 after 38 years of faithful service. (#1 of 14)
Photo Date:  12/15/1957  Upload Date: 1/28/2021 9:27:26 AM
Location:  Thorndale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 1(Boxcab)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
PRR 4, FF-2, 1957
Title:  PRR 4, FF-2, 1957
Description:  DMP-1. Here is an electric locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company for the Great Northern Railroad as number "5014" in March of 1930, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "4" in August of 1956, and retired in June of 1960 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's parked under the 17th Bridge in Juniata after being refitted and repainted before assuming its helper/pusher role at Thorndale. (#2 of 14)
Photo Date:  8/15/1957  Upload Date: 1/28/2021 9:28:44 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4(Boxcab)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
PRR 4743, P-5A(M), c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4743, P-5A(M), c. 1956
Description:  DMP-1. Here is an electric locomotive portrait by William Rogers that was taken near Halethorpe, Maryland, c. 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4743 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are P-5A electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4743 is a P-5A (Modified) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in February of 1935 and retired in March of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#3 of 14)
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 12/23/2022 4:41:27 PM
Location:  Halethorpe, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 4743(Steeple Cab)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
PRR 4647, "Doodlebug," 1938
Title:  PRR 4647, "Doodlebug," 1938
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a "Doodlebug" portrait by Ralph H. Payne that was taken near Alliance, Ohio, on 10 July 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad #4647, a J.G. Brill gas-electric built during 1928 and sold to the U.S. Army in 1942. (#4 of 14)
Photo Date:  7/10/1938  Upload Date: 1/29/2021 6:52:34 AM
Location:  Alliance, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4647(Doodlebug)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
PRR 4657, "Doodlebug," 1951
Title:  PRR 4657, "Doodlebug," 1951
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a "Doodlebug" portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 15 June 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad #4657, a J.G. Brill gas-electric built during 1928 and retired in 1963 after 35 years of faithful service. Note the trailing Railway Post Office combination car. (#5 of 14)
Photo Date:  6/15/1951  Upload Date: 1/29/2021 6:54:10 AM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4657(Doodlebug)
Views:  352   Comments: 0
PRR 4666, "Doodlebug," 1951
Title:  PRR 4666, "Doodlebug," 1951
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a "Doodlebug" portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 17 June 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad #4666, a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric Model 660 built in June of 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn in Topton, Pennsylvania. Note the "arm-strong" turntable!. (#6 of 14)
Photo Date:  6/17/1951  Upload Date: 1/30/2021 7:29:25 AM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4666(Doodlebug)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
Ex-PRR 4666, "Doodlebug," 1987
Title:  Ex-PRR 4666, "Doodlebug," 1987
Description:  DMP-2. Here is an original 35mm color slide by John Petro that was taken near Lambertville, New Jersey, on 16 August 1987. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4666, a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric Model 660 built in 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn in Topton, Pennsylvania. (#7 of 14) (#9,800)
Photo Date:  8/16/1987  Upload Date: 11/29/2022 8:58:47 AM
Location:  Lambertville, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4666(Doodlebug)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
PRR 4689, Gas-Electric, c. 1943
Title:  PRR 4689, Gas-Electric, c. 1943
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad prototype commuter cars #4689 and #4688. Both are gas-electrics built by Budd during 1933 and retired in 1943 after a decade of experimental service. Modern aluminum with wooden doors! The date and the location are not recorded. (#8 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/16/1943  Upload Date: 1/30/2021 7:30:41 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4689(M-1 Metropolitan) PRR 4688(M-1 Metropolitan)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
PRR 207, Silverliner II, 1963
Title:  PRR 207, Silverliner II, 1963
Description:  DMP-1. Here is an electrified commuter car portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, during April of 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad #207, a Silverliner II built by the Budd Company during 1963. (#9 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/16/1963  Upload Date: 1/28/2021 10:20:00 AM
Location:  Jenkintown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 207(Silverliner II)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
PRR 8338, Combination Car, c 1911
Title:  PRR 8338, Combination Car, c 1911
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Combination Car #8338. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#10 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 12/23/2022 8:31:22 PM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
PRR 7150, Passenger Coach, c. 1911
Title:  PRR 7150, Passenger Coach, c. 1911
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Passenger Coach #7150. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#11 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 12/23/2022 8:33:59 PM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
PRR 8206, Passenger Coach, c. 1911
Title:  PRR 8206, Passenger Coach, c. 1911
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Passenger Coach #8206. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#12 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 12/24/2022 8:07:19 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
PRR 7589, Dining Car, c. 1911
Title:  PRR 7589, Dining Car, c. 1911
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Dining Car #7589. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#13 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 12/24/2022 8:10:33 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
PRR 90, Business Car, c. 1911
Title:  PRR 90, Business Car, c. 1911
Description:  DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad Business Car #90. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#14 of 14)
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 12/24/2022 8:13:30 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0


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