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PRR 5900, EP-20, c. 1947 |
| Description: |
Portraits 1. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900 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. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945 and was the PRR's first "EP" Class unit. Note the (gold-leaf?) stripes painted on the engine compartment windows. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#15 of 20) |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1945 Upload Date: 2/20/2021 5:32:01 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
99th Annual Report, Front Cover, 1945 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1945 Upload Date: 6/16/2017 2:48:26 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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697 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1945 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1945 Upload Date: 12/18/2017 8:48:34 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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609 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Transportation Progress," Covers, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here are the back and front covers of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives from 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 8/26/2022 12:15:01 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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148 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Back Cover, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the back cover of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. These illustrations by Mr. Frank Reilly are the same as those used on the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 99th Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 1945. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 6/4/2019 10:24:54 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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527 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the 21st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 1/26/2022 11:32:05 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, c. 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4429. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train departing from Chicago, drawn by a 6,000 horsepower Diesel-electric locomotive. The piping on the roof is the antenna of the locomotive's train phone." Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #29 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1947 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 11:15:05 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago Union Station, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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87 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 101st Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1947. Issued: 28 January 1948. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Progressive Power." Depicted in the foreground (R to L) are PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was built in September of 1945. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1947 Upload Date: 8/22/2017 4:10:22 AM |
| Location: |
Aqueduct, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Progressive Power," 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is the 23rd of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Progressive Power." It was published originally in 1948. Depicted in the foreground (R to L) are PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was built in September of 1945. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1948 Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:32:55 AM |
| Location: |
Aqueduct, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN) |
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202 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, 1961 |
| Description: |
Harrisburg-1961. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 23 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #5900, an EP-20 built by EMD in 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It is pulling a Baltimore- and Washington-bound passenger train out of the Harrisburg Station. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.) |
| Photo Date: |
8/23/1961 Upload Date: 9/27/2016 1:18:06 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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490 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, 1962 |
| Description: |
12th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1962. Shown here is PRR engine #5900 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #5900 is an EP-20 built in 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound passenger train into the Altoona Station; its platform is visible in the foreground. Incidentally, this was the first "E" Series passenger locomotive purchased and operated by the PRR! |
| Photo Date: |
9/24/1962 Upload Date: 7/1/2016 2:42:09 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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736 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1962 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 116th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1962. The illustrator is not identified. Caption: "Cover shows some examples of PRR power over the years. The John Bull ~ oldest locomotive preserved in the U.S. today ~ was built in England for the Camden & Amboy Railroad, now part of the Pennsylvania." |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1962 Upload Date: 10/9/2022 6:12:02 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR TIOGA(4-4-0) PRR 1056(4-4-0) PRR 1737(4-6-2) PRR 4800(GG1) PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 4400(E44) PRR 2500(U25B) |
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325 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5855, EP-20, 1965 |
| Description: |
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5855, an unidentified "B" unit, and #5900. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5855 was built in September of 1947, while #5900 was built in September of 1945. They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Altoona and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1965 Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:49:01 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5855(E7A) PRR 5900(E7A) |
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675 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, 1965 |
| Description: |
Station. Here is an original telephoto view that I took near the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of 11 December 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #5900 and two other units whose numbers are not legible. All were built by EMD. #5900 is an EP-20 built in 1945 and rated at 2,000; it was the first EMD passenger Diesel delivered to the PRR. They are pulling a westbound mail/express train and are about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge. The gray, two-storey building on the left is the Railway Express Office. Also visible are PRR ES-10 switcher #9174 and the 7th Street Bridge in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
12/11/1965 Upload Date: 8/31/2016 2:57:44 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
| Views: |
987 Comments: 2 |
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