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PRR 1, FF-2, 1957 |
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PMP. 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) 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 7) |
| 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(R-2 Boxcab) |
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| Title: |
PRR 4, FF-2, 1957 |
| Description: |
PMP. 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) 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 7) |
| 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(R-2 Boxcab) |
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| Title: |
PRR 4689, Gas-Electric, c. 1943 |
| Description: |
PMP. 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 exact date and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 7) |
| Photo Date: |
4/16/1943 Upload Date: 1/30/2021 7:30:41 AM |
| Location: |
Red Bank, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4689(UNKNOWN) PRR 4688(UNKNOWN) |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 207, Silverliner II, 1963 |
| Description: |
PMP. 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. (#4 of 7) |
| 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) |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4647, "Doodlebug," 1938 |
| Description: |
PMP. 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. (#5 of 7) |
| 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) |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 4657, "Doodlebug," 1951 |
| Description: |
PMP. 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. (#6 of 7) |
| 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) |
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174 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4666, "Doodlebug," 1951 |
| Description: |
PMP. 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 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn in Topton, Pennsylvania. Note the "arm-strong" turntable!. (#7 of 7) |
| 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) |
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37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Snow Plow, c. 1950 |
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PMP. Here is an original portrait of a Pennsylvania Railroad snow plow built by Russell. The photographer's name, the road numbers of the plow and the "Consolidation" in the background, as well as the date and location are not recorded. ("Curioden"; #1 of 1) |
| Photo Date: |
4/16/1950 Upload Date: 12/2/2019 5:43:03 PM |
| Location: |
Alliance, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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