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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:8/1/1951 - 8/1/1951
Album Info:Here are more than 100 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives. Some of them were purchased via numerous eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Brad Mann, but most were gifts from this very generous person. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when specified.
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PRR 3424, H-9S, 1932
Title:  PRR 3424, H-9S, 1932
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken in Perryville, Maryland, on 20 March 1932. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3424, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8SB during October of 1912, rebuilt as an H-9S in April of 1923, and retired in December of 1948 after 36 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  3/20/1932  Upload Date: 4/21/2021 11:56:04 AM
Location:  Perryville, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3424(2-8-0)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
PRR 5107, K-2S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 5107, K-2S, c. 1938
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5107, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in December of 1915, and retired in August of 1949 after 38 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 1/28/2021 2:49:27 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5107(4-6-2)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 4/21/2021 7:50:38 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRR 5414, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 5414, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5414, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's on passenger duty with the Long Island Rail Road. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1938  Upload Date: 4/21/2021 7:51:56 AM
Location:  Montauk, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5414(4-6-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
PRR 3710, I-1S, 1939
Title:  PRR 3710, I-1S, 1939
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on 30 April 1939. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3710 and #6769. Both locomotives are products of the PRR's Juniata Shops. #3710 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in May of 1919 and retired in August of 1956, while #6769 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in September of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. This photo was taken quite soon after the accident, witness the steam from rain falling on the still-hot firebox! Many thanks to Mr. Bruce Briggs for providing the details and location of this incident. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  4/30/1939  Upload Date: 4/13/2021 7:59:49 AM
Location:  Duquesne, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 3710(2-10-0) PRR 6769(4-8-2)
Views:  530   Comments: 1
PRR 5472, K-4S, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 5472, K-4S, c. 1947
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5472, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering the "Trail Blazer." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  1/23/1947  Upload Date: 4/20/2021 10:23:36 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5472(4-6-2)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
PRR 5750, AP-20, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 5750, AP-20, c. 1947
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo that was taken at the Passenger Station in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, c. 1947. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5750 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All AP-20's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5750 was constructed in October of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is roaring through the Station with a westbound mail and express train. Note the signal bridge and the steam locomotive at the far right. The names of the photographer and the second railfan, as well as the exact date, are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/26/1947  Upload Date: 1/28/2021 6:53:06 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5750(PA1)
Views:  615   Comments: 0
PRR 6712, M-1A, 1948
Title:  PRR 6712, M-1A, 1948
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 15 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6712, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 2/4/2021 9:18:49 AM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6712(4-8-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
PRR 6898, M-1, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 6898, M-1, c. 1948
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6898, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in December of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Altoona and will soon enter the Enola Yards. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 3/23/2021 9:55:50 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  343   Comments: 0
PRR 5798, EP-22, 1952
Title:  PRR 5798, EP-22, 1952
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Jay Black that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 August 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5798 and #5797. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. In this context, this A-A set has just departed the Harrisburg Station with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1952  Upload Date: 3/19/2021 11:11:53 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5798(E8A) PRR 5797(E8A)
Views:  655   Comments: 0
PRR 5760, EP-22, 1953
Title:  PRR 5760, EP-22, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5760 and another E-8 whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5760 was built in November of 1952. This A-A set is pulling a passenger train that's just crossed the Rockville Bridge on its way to Altoona and points West. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  1/1/1953  Upload Date: 8/31/2021 9:26:17 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  274   Comments: 0
PRR 9589, BF-15, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9589, BF-15, c. 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is an original photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9589 and a "BF" Class A-unit whose road number is not recorded. #9589 is a BF-15 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in June of 1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  3/3/1953  Upload Date: 5/6/2021 3:22:44 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9589(DR4-4-15)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 6 March 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747, #5406, and another engine whose road number is not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3747 was constructed in Juniata in March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957, while #5406 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  3/6/1953  Upload Date: 11/7/2021 7:59:08 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
PRR 9745, BF-16, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 9745, BF-16, c. 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is an original photo that was taken at the Passenger Station in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9745 and a "BF" Class B-unit whose road number is not recorded. #9745 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B set is rockin' 'n' rollin' through the Station with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for Altoona and points West. Note the mail pick-up device at the far right. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  6/21/1953  Upload Date: 5/6/2021 3:23:47 PM
Location:  Mount Union, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  PRR 9745(RF-16A)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
PRR 5842, EP-20, 1953
Title:  PRR 5842, EP-20, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Plymouth, Pennsylvania, in July of 1953. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5842 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5842 was constructed in August of 1947. The photographer's name and the number of the N-6 cabin car pictured at the right are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  7/7/1953  Upload Date: 6/8/2021 5:53:52 PM
Location:  Plymouth, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5842(E7A)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
PRR 6723, M-1A, #1 of 4, 1953
Title:  PRR 6723, M-1A, #1 of 4, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars across the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/16/1953  Upload Date: 6/24/2021 6:37:35 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  209   Comments: 0
PRR 6723, M-1A, #2 of 4, 1953
Title:  PRR 6723, M-1A, #2 of 4, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars along the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River near BANKS Tower and Marysville, Pennsylvania. The train will parallel the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers on a water-level route all the way to Altoona and the Allegheny Mountains. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/16/1953  Upload Date: 6/24/2021 6:38:50 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  173   Comments: 0
PRR 6723, M-1A, #3 of 4, 1953
Title:  PRR 6723, M-1A, #3 of 4, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars under the four-track Watering Point near Cove, Pennsylvania. The train will parallel the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers all the way to Altoona on a water-level route to the Allegheny Mountains. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  10/16/1953  Upload Date: 7/30/2021 10:47:49 AM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  169   Comments: 0
PRR 6723, M-1A, #4 of 4, 1953
Title:  PRR 6723, M-1A, #4 of 4, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a short string of empty hopper cars out of Enola bound for Altoona and the coal mines in Western Pennsylvania. Partially visible at the left is a small portion of the Juniata River. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  10/17/1953  Upload Date: 12/16/2021 7:15:26 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 1120, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 1120, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 6/11/2021 11:29:24 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  356   Comments: 0
PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Staples for identifying this location correctly. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 6/11/2021 11:27:19 PM
Location:  Burlington, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:  277   Comments: 1
PRR 8456, AS-16M, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 8456, AS-16M, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8456 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #8456 was constructed in June of 1952. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  4/16/1954  Upload Date: 9/19/2021 8:47:03 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8456(RS3)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
PRR 8831, AS-16M, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 8831, AS-16M, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8831, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  4/16/1954  Upload Date: 9/19/2021 8:45:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8831(RS3)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 5720, G-5S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5720, G-5S, 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken in Tuckahoe, New Jersey, in August of 1954. Prominent at the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5720, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during September of 1924. The road number of the "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" at the right is not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 5/5/2021 10:23:36 PM
Location:  Tuckahoe, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5720(4-6-0)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
PRR 7279, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 7279, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 30th Street Passenger Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7279, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1919 and retired in April of 1956. Produced and distributed by FJC Productions of Newport, Delaware. (First gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 4/6/2018 1:56:49 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  1057   Comments: 0
PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Wm. J. Pontin. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5466 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5466 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #3733 was constructed in Juniata in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Note the three unidentified Mechanics, hard at work on #3733! The exact date and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 4/13/2021 8:01:45 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5466(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
PRR 5700, EP-22, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5700, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5700 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5700 was constructed in September of 1952. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/30/2021 10:14:20 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5700(E8A)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
PRR 5872, EP-20, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5872, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken just West of the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5872 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5872 was constructed in April of 1949. This A-B-B-A set is departing the Station with a mail and express train bound for Altoona and points West. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/24/2021 2:47:46 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
PRR 5878, EP-20, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5878, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5878, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/24/2021 2:49:07 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
PRR 9870, EFP-15, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 9870, EFP-15, c. 1955
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9870, an EFP-15 built by GM-EMD in August of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  12/21/1955  Upload Date: 8/30/2021 7:25:25 AM
Location:  Kalamazoo, MI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 9870(FP7A)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
PRR 6490, J-1A, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6490, J-1A, c. 1956
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6490, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 12/16/2021 7:17:38 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6490(2-10-4)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
PRR 6744, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6744, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6744, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The names of the photographer and the other two individuals, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/10/1956  Upload Date: 1/28/2021 2:48:41 PM
Location:  Newport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6744(4-8-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
PRR 5879, EP-20, 1957
Title:  PRR 5879, EP-20, 1957
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken from BANKS Tower near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 24 August 1957. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5879 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. #5879 was constructed in April of 1949. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a passenger train that's just crossed the Susquehanna River Bridge on its way to Altoona and points West. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/24/1957  Upload Date: 5/26/2021 10:57:08 PM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5879(E7A)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Mann. Here is a color photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken near Jamesburg, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. According to Mr. Robert Hess, "This photo was taken on October 20, 1957, during a steam excursion sponsored by the Branford Electric Railway Association. No. 612 replaced a GG1 which handled the train from Penn Station, NY to South Amboy, NJ. The train then proceeded over the New York & Long Branch RR to Sea Girt, then the Freehold branch to Jamesburg, and finally the Amboy branch returning to South Amboy, where a GG1 took over again" for the return journey to New York's Penn Station. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 7/4/2021 4:10:28 AM
Location:  Jamesburg, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
PRR "Doodlebug," c. 1958
Title:  PRR "Doodlebug," c. 1958
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug." The names of the photographer and the folks pictured here, the "Doodlebug's" road number, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  5/5/1958  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:07:39 PM
Location:  Ruxton, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  116   Comments: 0
PRR "Doodlebug," c. 1958
Title:  PRR "Doodlebug," c. 1958
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug." The photographer's name, the "Doodlebug's" road number, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Produced and distributed by Creative Graphics of Newark, New Jersey. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  5/8/1958  Upload Date: 5/6/2021 4:36:13 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  146   Comments: 1
PRR 5836, EP-22, 1959
Title:  PRR 5836, EP-22, 1959
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Louisville, Kentucky, on 2 May 1959. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5836 and #5891. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5836 was built in February of 1951, while #5891 was built in April of 1950. Looks to me like the Fireman's waiting for the signal from the Conductor to highball it out of The Derby City. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  5/2/1959  Upload Date: 6/30/2021 10:12:01 PM
Location:  Louisville, KY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5836(E8A) PRR 5891(E8A)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
PRR 5752, AFP-20, c. 1960
Title:  PRR 5752, AFP-20, c. 1960
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5752, an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company as an AP-20 in October of 1947, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. The names of the photographer and of the Railroader pictured at the left, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  1/23/1960  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 10:06:27 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 5752(PA1)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR 7013, EFS-17M, c. 1960
Title:  PRR 7013, EFS-17M, c. 1960
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7013 and two more "Geeps" whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7013 was constructed in October of 1956. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  5/5/1960  Upload Date: 9/20/2021 9:31:53 AM
Location:  Lilly, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7013(GP9)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
PRR 5712, EP-22, 1960
Title:  PRR 5712, EP-22, 1960
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in October of 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5712 and another "EP" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5712 is an EP-22 constructed in October of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Looks to me like the engineman is thinking deep thoughts! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  10/15/1960  Upload Date: 6/7/2021 7:40:51 PM
Location:  Kalamazoo, MI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5712(E8A)
Views:  273   Comments: 2
PRR 9784, EF-15A, c. 1961
Title:  PRR 9784, EF-15A, c. 1961
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, c. 1961. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9784 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9784 is an EF-15A built in February of 1951 and retired in December of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola to Altoona and points West. Visible at the left is a small portion of the ice-covered Juniata River. Got y'ur skates? ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  1/23/1961  Upload Date: 10/17/2021 9:13:00 AM
Location:  Newport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 9784(E7A)
Views:  167   Comments: 1
PRR 9694, EF-15A, c. 1961
Title:  PRR 9694, EF-15A, c. 1961
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, c. 1961. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9694 and three more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9694 is an EF-15A built as an EH-15 in April of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in December of 1963 after just 14 years of revenue service. This A-B-B-A set is pulling a long string of Pennsy "Ore Jennies" to Altoona and points West. Partially visible here are BANKS Tower and Blue Mountain. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1961  Upload Date: 10/17/2021 9:14:42 AM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9694(F7A)
Views:  137   Comments: 1
PRR 8592, AS-16M, 1961
Title:  PRR 8592, AS-16M, 1961
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Paxinos, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1961. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8592, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name and the road number of the N-5 cabin car are not recorded. The reflective sign above the telephone box reads "WEIGH SCALES." (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/7/1961  Upload Date: 2/17/2021 10:17:24 PM
Location:  Paxinos, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 8592(RS3)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
PRR 7044, EFS-17M, 1962
Title:  PRR 7044, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in August of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (F to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7044 and several more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7044 was constructed in November of 1955. They're pulling a westbound freight through the Station on a wet and foggy morning. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1962  Upload Date: 7/1/2021 6:30:29 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 7044(GP9)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
PRR 9741, BF-16, c. 1963
Title:  PRR 9741, BF-16, c. 1963
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9741 and two more "BF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #9741 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in January of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a merchandise freight train up eastern slope of the Allegheny Mountains, and are about to pass through one of the tunnels at Gallitzin on their way West to the Conway Yards. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  4/16/1963  Upload Date: 10/14/2021 2:18:45 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9741(RF-16A)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
PRR 7105, ES-17M, 1963
Title:  PRR 7105, ES-17M, 1963
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 23 June 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7105 and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7105 was constructed in May of 1957. In this context, they're about to enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels with a short iron-ore train ~ as evidenced by the cabin car and rear-end pushers, just down grade a bit. The two eastbound tracks just out of the New Portage Tunnel ~ aka "The Slide" ~ are visible at the right. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  6/23/1963  Upload Date: 6/16/2021 3:35:28 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7105(GP9)
Views:  160   Comments: 1
PRR 5861, EP-20, 1963
Title:  PRR 5861, EP-20, 1963
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kenneth, Indiana, in September of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5861 and two more "EP" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5861 was constructed in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, this A-B-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a seven-car passenger train. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  9/22/1963  Upload Date: 2/18/2021 6:58:55 AM
Location:  Kenneth, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5861(E7A)
Views:  280   Comments: 1
PRR 5792, EP-22, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 5792, EP-22, c. 1964
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo showing (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5792 and #5767. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5792 was constructed in May of 1952, while #5767 was built in April of 1952. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 9/18/2021 6:19:55 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5792(E8A) PRR 5767(E8A)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 5864, EP-20, 1964
Title:  PRR 5864, EP-20, 1964
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Smart that was taken near Jeffersonville, Indiana, in August of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5864, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It's running backwards with a local freight train! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 9/20/2021 6:01:51 PM
Location:  Jeffersonville, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5864(E7A)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 8616, AS-24M, 1964
Title:  PRR 8616, AS-24M, 1964
Description:  Mann. Here is a color photo (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Cresson, Pennsylvania, on 27 August 1964. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8616 and two "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #8616 is an AS-24M built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. In this context, they're serving as eastbound pushers up to the tunnels in Gallitzin. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/27/1964  Upload Date: 7/4/2021 4:12:02 AM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 8616(RSD15)
Views:  298   Comments: 0


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