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Pictures taken in Harrisburg, PA
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Title:
PRR Lincoln Funeral Train, 1865
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1865. Stopped at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Harrisburg Passenger Station is the funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/25/2022 4:43:53 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
96
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6053, D-16D, 1903
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1903. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6053, a D-16D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Class D-16D number "53" for the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad during May of 1900, renumbered "6053" in 1903, rebuilt as a D-16B in June of 1909, and rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1918. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #3 of 29.
Photo Date:
8/15/1903
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:51:11 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6053(4-4-0)
Views:
269
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Cumberland Valley Bridge, c. 1915
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Cumberland Valley Bridge crossing the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pa." This train has just departed the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg and is heading toward Baltimore and points South.
Photo Date:
2/2/1915
Upload Date:
8/16/2018 1:30:19 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
"Broadway Limited," Pages 28-29, 1927
Description:
Here are pages 28 and 29 of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. Herein begin the sections called "'Limited Speed'" and "Dining En Route."
Photo Date:
6/15/1927
Upload Date:
11/3/2022 10:27:26 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
51
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1937
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#26 of 72)
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
3/7/2023 8:08:18 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
186
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5434, K-4S, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5434, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in March of 1950 after 23 years of faithful service. At the far right, note the presence of one of the PRR's four streamlined "Pacifics." Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
9/8/2024 1:32:07 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
19
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-8-0 #160 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Another sleek H8b class Consolidation
Photo Date:
5/30/1937
Upload Date:
1/29/2014 7:11:42 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 160(2-8-0)
Views:
1206
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6908, M-1, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 September 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6908, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in August of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/4/1937
Upload Date:
10/1/2022 9:27:20 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6908(4-8-2)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 428, B-6SB, 1940
Description:
Here is a photo via Max Miller that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #428, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during April of 1916 and retired in March of 1952 after 36 years of faithful service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
11/6/1940
Upload Date:
4/23/2023 8:43:17 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 428(0-6-0)
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, April 1941
Description:
Here is a photo taken by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the April 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 50. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's streamlined 3768 is turned at Harrisburg, Pa." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/16/2018 3:19:55 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
594
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 57, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 57. Photo Caption: "Thanks to her saddle tank, Number 436 can share the Harrisburg turntable with a 'dead' M1a charge." #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as a B-8 during August of 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A tank engine in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:51:51 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
512
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroads Of Pennsylvania," Page 12, 1942
Description:
Here is page one of a 22-page article by William Moedinger, Jr., entitled "Railroads Of Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 12.
Photo Date:
10/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/17/2019 12:01:10 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
214
Comments:
0
Title:
Union station in Harrisburg PA.
Description:
You don't often get to see what time a photo was taken at!
Photo Date:
8/27/1944
Upload Date:
11/1/2013 8:25:54 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Wendy Crim
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
236
Comments:
2
Title:
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 16, 1945
Description:
Here is page one of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Revised Caption: "Two K-4 Pacifics are getting a westbound 13-car passenger train started out of Harrisburg over the Middle Division."
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/15/2019 5:18:51 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
249
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 17, 1945
Description:
Here is page two of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Photo Captions: "Double-headed, an eastbound hotshot freight heads out of Enola Yards over the Philadelphia low-grade line. Below is Harrisburg's Pennsylvania Station during the big flood of1936."
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/15/2019 5:20:51 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
232
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 19, 1945
Description:
Here is page four of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitlee "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Photo Caption: "Above is the Harrisburg engine terminal of PRR."
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/16/2019 5:27:56 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
192
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 22, 1945
Description:
Here is page seven of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Notable here is the western poqtion of Linn H. Westcott's "Map of Pennsylvania RR from Philadelphia to Columbia and Harrisburg."
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/16/2019 5:35:07 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
"And Still The Hens Are Laying," Page 23, 1945
Description:
Here is the eastern portion of Linn H. Westcott's "Map of Pennsylvania RR from Philadelphia to Columbia and Harrisburg." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23.
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/16/2019 6:04:33 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-8-2 #6811
Description:
Very well preserved original photo of the 1926 Baldwin built 4-8-2 Mountain type steam locomotive #6811. Only one of the 300 Pennsy 4-8-2's has survived and fittingly is at the RR Museum of Pennsylvania. Specs - M-1 class, 72" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 385,850 lb, tractive effort of 64,547 lb. Photographer initials were J.B.
Photo Date:
8/16/1945
Upload Date:
10/14/2017 7:08:48 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6811(4-8-2)
Views:
572
Comments:
1
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #2, 1946
Description:
Here is the second of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 11. Photo Caption: "Official photographer's train in Juniata Narrows, more than half a century ago. The old Pennsylvania Canal ~ predecessor of the PRR ~ is down the svone embankment to the right."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2017 3:28:33 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plbte #4, 1946
Description:
Here is the fourth of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 13. Photo Caption: "Cattle Guards. No rural crossing was complete without some protection device to prevent livestock from straying onto the right-of-way. Transverse pits, straddled by the rails, together with outside fencing, discouraged bovine boomers."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2017 3:59:19 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Track
Locomotives:
Views:
132
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #16, 1946
Description:
Here is the 16th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 25. Photo Caption: "Home of the Iron Horse. Multi-cupola enginehouse at Harrisburg was typical structure of the Middle-Eighties, when most motive power was actually sheltered between runs. Today, with huge locomotive studs operating on quick turnaround schedules, roundhouse stalls are generally assigned to engines being shopped."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/28/2017 12:37:42 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
147
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #17, 1946
Description:
Here is the 17th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 26. Photo Caption: "The Lonesome Train. The time: 1865; the place: Harrisburg; stop for the Lincoln Funeral Train, just in from Baltimore via the Northern Central. Ahead lay the long, sad journey to Springfield, Illinois."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/28/2017 12:39:59 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #18, 1946
Description:
Here is the 18th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 27. Photo Caption: "Harrisburg Interlude. Iron horses of four roads champ at the bit before the Pennsylvania depot. P&R engine with Millholland cab is at the extreme left. Next in order are Northern Central, PRR, and Cumberland Valley eight-wheelers."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/28/2017 12:42:23 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #27, 1946
Description:
Here is the 27th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 36. Photo Caption: "Stone and Timber. Contrary to general opinion, PRR's stone-arch bridges are among the newer structures on the line. Most of them were built to replace light steel spans well after the turn of the [20th] century."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/28/2017 1:48:21 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:
121
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #28, 1946
Description:
Here is the 28th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 37. Photo Caption: "Stone and Timber. Cumberland Valley Railroad originally reached Harrisburg over a long, deck-truss bridge whose timers were sheathed to protect them from the weather. Old covered highway crossing to the north was the subject for one of Joseph Pennell's most famous paintings."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/28/2017 1:49:55 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 17, 1946
Description:
Here is page 17 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the fourth page of a ten-page story by Mr. Edwin P. Alexcnder entitled "Beginnings of a Railroad." Top Photo: Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War. Technical Correction: "On September 17, 1850, the line was opened to the Mountain House, a mile [west] of Hollidaysburg, where connection tas made with the state-owned New Portage Railroad [at New Portage Junction ~ aka 'the Wye Switches' ~ in Duncansville] on October 1."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
6/6/2019 12:54:40 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5538, T-1, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 13 June 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5538, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #28 of 29.
Photo Date:
6/13/1946
Upload Date:
8/3/2018 1:57:17 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5538(UNKNOWN)
Views:
2666
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6541, B-8A, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6541, a B-8A (0-6-0T) switcher built in Juniata as B-8 number "3453" during March of 1913, renumbered "41" for the NYP&N in 1915, renumbered "6541" for the PRR in 1918, rebuilt as a B-8A tank switcher in September of 1925, and retired in January of 1952 after 39 years of faithful service. (#9 of 40) (7,200)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
2/23/2021 9:48:13 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6541(0-6-0)
Views:
170
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1946
Description:
Stations. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the MacKay Street Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1946.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/22/2021 9:44:08 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1534, L-1S, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1534 and another locomotive whose road number is nlt recorded. #1534 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1916 and retired in May of 1951 of 1960 after 35 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is PRR H-21A 70-ton hopper car #193231. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 30.
Photo Date:
1/23/1947
Upload Date:
6/21/2022 12:40:39 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1534(2-8-2)
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, 1947
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1947. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to enter the Station with an eastbound passenger train. Note the B-1 electric switcher coupled to the baggage car at the far right.
Photo Date:
4/16/1947
Upload Date:
4/26/2023 7:55:40 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
257
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5530, T-1, 1947
Description:
Bowers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 11 May 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5530, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
5/11/1947
Upload Date:
6/9/2018 5:15:04 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5530(UNKNOWN)
PRR 5530(UNKNOWN)
Views:
630
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8259, H-10S, 1947
Description:
Bowers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8259, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during August of 1916 and retired in February of 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering an eight-car "Off The Beaten Path" railfan excursion. The Reading Terminal is at the left.
Photo Date:
5/23/1947
Upload Date:
5/18/2022 9:10:04 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5541, T-1, c. 1948
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5541, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1948
Upload Date:
6/22/2023 6:08:35 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5541(UNKNOWN)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5853, EP-20, 1948
Description:
Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5853 and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5853 was built in September of 1947. In this context, they're awaiting their next passenger run to Pittsburgh and points West. Note the lack of train phone antennae.
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 8:54:21 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 5853(E7A)
Views:
466
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6541, B-8A, c. 1949
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6541, a B-8A (0-6-0T) switcher built in Juniata as B-8 number "3453" during March of 1913, renumbered "41" for the NYP&N in 1915, renumbered "6541" for the PRR in 1918, rebuilt as a B-8A tank switcher in September of 1925, and retired in January of 1952 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #9 of 13.
Photo Date:
5/30/1949
Upload Date:
7/29/2018 1:10:12 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6541(0-6-0)
Views:
280
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Two Thirsty "Centipedes," c. 1949
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4999. Caption On Reverse: "A two-unit, 6,000 horsepower passenger diesel pauses after a fast run from Chicago to have its fuel tanks filled at the Pennsylvania Railroad's new servicing facility in Harrisburg, Pa. Beyond the locomotive, covering two tracks, is an automatic washing machine for the diesels." The names of the photographer and the two railroaders pictured here, the road numbers of these two Baldwin-built "Centipedes," as well as the exact date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #32 of 44.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
6/11/2022 6:29:06 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
85
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5828, BP-60, c. 1949
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #5004. Caption On Reverse: "The 4-track heavy repair section of the Harrisburg Passenger Diesel Shop has an entrance at one end only. The diesels on the left are on a raised track. The wheel track is in the center. To the right are two floor-level tracks." Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5828. It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in November of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper service only, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #34 of 44.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
6/11/2022 10:53:56 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR 5828(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
153
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5548, T-1, 1949
Description:
Dziobko. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5548, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just a decade of revenue service. In this context, it's on public display near the Harrisburg Passenger Station. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/7/1949
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 5:11:08 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
230
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5544, T-1, #1 of 3, 1949
Description:
Prophet. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of revenue service. Visible on the far right are two PRR GG-1's waiting for their next assignments.
Photo Date:
7/24/1949
Upload Date:
9/5/2018 5:42:50 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
597
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5544, T-1, 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of three Pennsylvania Railroad passenger locomotives that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. On the right is PRR engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1946 and retired in January of 1956. On the left are PRR engines #5880 and another E-7 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was built in April of 1949 and renumbered "4204" in 1966. Visible on the far right are two PRR GG-1's waiting for their next assignments. Roy Healey Collection; #39 of 40.
Photo Date:
7/24/1949
Upload Date:
3/17/2018 10:16:00 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5544(UNKNOWN)
PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:
520
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5544, T-1, #2 of 3, 1949
Description:
Prophet. Here is the second of three duplicate 35mm color slides of a photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1946 and retired in January of 1956 after just ten years of service.
Photo Date:
7/24/1949
Upload Date:
6/23/2018 4:37:47 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
699
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5880, EP-20, 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad diesel-electric locomotives that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5880 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was constructed in April of 1949. Partially visible on the right is PRR box car #370074. Roy Healey Collection; #13 of 16.
Photo Date:
7/24/1949
Upload Date:
2/25/2018 3:37:14 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:
401
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5880, EP-20, #3 of 3, 1949
Description:
Prophet. Here is the third of three duplicate 35mm color slides of a photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1949. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5880 and another E-7 whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was constructed in April of 1949.
Photo Date:
7/24/1949
Upload Date:
3/27/2020 5:35:11 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
465
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 387, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #387, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S in June of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in December of 1912, and retired in December of 1955 after 46 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #1 of 16.
Photo Date:
10/7/1949
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 11:32:01 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 387(2-8-0)
Views:
335
Comments:
0
Title:
"Harrisburg," Page 12, 1949
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page camera study by Al Rung entitled "Harrisburg." It was published originally in the December 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 12.
Photo Date:
12/1/1949
Upload Date:
8/18/2019 7:59:53 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
277
Comments:
0
Title:
"Harrisburg," Page 13, 1949
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page camera study by Al Rung entitled "Harrisburg." It was published originally in the December 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 13. Top Left-Hand Photo Caption: "In this track pattern of the PRR's Harrisburg engine terminal, main line is at right, beyond classification tracks; white garage in the foreground is a diesel shop. Several K-4's and T-1's are idle near the roundhouse." Bottom Photo Caption: "Across the Susquehanna from Harrisburg, a pair of GG-1's running M.U. wheel an eastbound freight along a wire-bound path to Jersey City." (Photo taken near Lemoyne, PA.) Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4831 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4831 was built in Juniata during June of 1935 and retired in July of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
12/1/1949
Upload Date:
8/18/2019 8:02:59 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4831(GG1)
Views:
449
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5829, BP-60, c. 1950
Description:
Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Martin Zak that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5829 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-60's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5829 was constructed in December of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, they're navigating the interlocking just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station, visible in the distance on the right. Barely visible behind them is a PRR steam locomotive, perhaps a K-4S "Pacific."
Photo Date:
6/6/1950
Upload Date:
3/16/2018 1:34:27 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
1050
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5833, BP-60, 1950
Description:
Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Martin Zak that was taken nn Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in June of 1950. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5833 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP#60's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for frekght and helper service only. #5833 was built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Dominating the background are exterior portions of tle Passenger Station's trainshed.
Photo Date:
6/6/1950
Upload Date:
6/12/2019 10:38:02 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
2695
Comments:
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