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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:1/3/1956 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:Here are 21 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad electric locomotives that were taken or collected by Mr. Edward Kaspriske. All of them come from the Edward Kaspriske Collection.
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PRR B-1, Electric, 1956
Title:  PRR B-1, Electric, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad B-1 (C) electric switcher moving some empty passenger cars. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 9:28:16 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  57   Comments: 0
PRR 5800, DD-2, 1948
Title:  PRR 5800, DD-2, 1948
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Wilmington, Delaware, in 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5800, the DD-2 (2-B-B-2) built in Juniata in February of 1938, rated at 5,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962 after 24 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 6/3/2023 11:28:27 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 5800(UNKNOWN)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
PRR 4, FF-2, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4, FF-2, c. 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of 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. Note the two wooden shop wagons in the foreground! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 1:49:30 AM
Location:  Thorndale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 4(Boxcab)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
PRR 4866, GG-1, 1956
Title:  PRR 4866, GG-1, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by W.A. Burke that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4866, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and painted silver for "Congressional" service in 1956. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 9:27:49 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 4866(GG1)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Title:  NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of (L to R) New Jersey Transit locomotives #4877 and #4879. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata, rated at 4,620 horsepower each, and both on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. #4877 was constructed during January of 1939, while #4879 was built in February of the same year. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1981  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:09:06 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  NJT 4877(GG1) NJT 4879(GG1)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Title:  NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1981. Prominent here is New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1981  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 6:10:24 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Title:  NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1981. Prominent here is New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1981  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 6:10:56 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  NJT 4877(GG1)
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NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Title:  NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a young Ed Kaspriske in the cab of New Jersey Transit engine #4877 near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1981. NJT #4877 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1981  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 6:11:29 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
PRR 4935, GG-1, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 4935, GG-1, c. 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 6:08:02 PM
Location:  North Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4935(GG1)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
PRR "Congressional" Passenger Train, 1955
Title:  PRR "Congressional" Passenger Train, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in 1955. Shown here is unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive and one of the "Congressional" passenger trains. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:09:51 AM
Location:  Frankford Junction, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  47   Comments: 0
PRR "Keystone" Passenger Train, 1955
Title:  PRR "Keystone" Passenger Train, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Colonia, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive and the experimental "Keystone" passenger train. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:10:29 AM
Location:  Colonia, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
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Views:  46   Comments: 0
PRR GG-1, Electric, 1955
Title:  PRR GG-1, Electric, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive pulling a passenger train bound for South Amboy. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 9:28:35 PM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  31   Comments: 0
PRR GG-1, Electric,  1955
Title:  PRR GG-1, Electric, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive pulling a passenger train bound for South Amboy. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:10:15 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
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Views:  45   Comments: 0
PRR Rahway Trifecta, 1959
Title:  PRR Rahway Trifecta, 1959
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1959. At the right, a GG-1 electric zips past on its way to the mainline. In the center, a pair of "Sharks" pull a passenger train bound for South Amboy. At the left, a local freight train trundles along in slow motion. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1959  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 4:57:02 PM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
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Views:  34   Comments: 0
PRR 4725, P-5A, 1955
Title:  PRR 4725, P-5A, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4725, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in February of 1962 after 30 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 6:09:21 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 4725(4-6-4)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
PRR P-5A, Electric, 1955
Title:  PRR P-5A, Electric, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in 1955. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad P-5A (2-C-2) electric locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train. The exact location is not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 9:28:41 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  28   Comments: 0
PRR 4786, P-5A(M), 1955
Title:  PRR 4786, P-5A(M), 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4786, a P-5A Modified (2-C-2) built in Juniata in January of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in January of 1962 after 27 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 9:27:14 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 4786(P-5)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
EMD 1976, GM10B, #1 of 4, 1977
Title:  EMD 1976, GM10B, #1 of 4, 1977
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in 1977. Shown here is EMDX engine #1976, a GM10B (B-B-B) electric locomotive built by GM-EMD in August of 1976 and rated at 10,000 horsepower. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1977  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 6:52:07 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  EMDX 1976(GM10B)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
EMD 1976, GM10B, #2 of 4, 1977
Title:  EMD 1976, GM10B, #2 of 4, 1977
Description:  Here is the second of four images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in 1977. Partially visible here is EMDX engine #1976, a GM10B (B-B-B) electric locomotive built by GM-EMD in August of 1976 and rated at 10,000 horsepower. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1977  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 6:52:40 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  EMDX 1976(GM10B)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
EMD 1976, GM10B, #3 of 4, 1977
Title:  EMD 1976, GM10B, #3 of 4, 1977
Description:  Here is the third of four images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in 1977. Partially visible here is EMDX engine #1976, a GM10B (B-B-B) electric locomotive built by GM-EMD in August of 1976 and rated at 10,000 horsepower. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1977  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 6:53:10 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  EMDX 1976(GM10B)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
EMD 1976, GM10B, #4 of 4, 1977
Title:  EMD 1976, GM10B, #4 of 4, 1977
Description:  Here is the fourth of four images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in 1977. Partially visible here is EMDX engine #1976, a GM10B (B-B-B) electric locomotive built by GM-EMD in August of 1976 and rated at 10,000 horsepower. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1977  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 6:53:36 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 1976(GM10B)
Views:  93   Comments: 0


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