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Viewing Album: PRR: Marianchuk ~> Pennsy Electrics, Et Cetera
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
9/23/1946 - 9/23/1946
Album Info:
Here are several photographs of Pennsylvania Railroad electric locomotives, 30th Street Passenger Station in Philadelphia, and the PRR's engine servicing facilities in West Philadelphia. I purchased all of them via two eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Ivan Marianchuk on Sunday, 8 October 2023. The photographers' names, the exact dates, and the locations are provided when available.
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Title:
PRR Electric Action, #1 of 3, 1937
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is the first of three original photos by J.D. Bounds, Jr., that were taken near Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, on 31 October 1937. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad P-5A (2-C-2) electric locomotive pulling a passenger train. The name of the young man pictured at the left is not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/31/1937
Upload Date:
10/26/2023 8:21:51 AM
Location:
Sharon Hill, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
42
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Electric Action, #2 of 3, 1937
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is the second of three original photos by J.D. Bounds, Jr., that were taken near Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, on 31 October 1937. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad P-5A (2-C-2) electric pulling a mixed-cargo freight train. The names of the three rail fans pictured at the left are not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/31/1937
Upload Date:
10/26/2023 8:22:28 AM
Location:
Sharon Hill, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
36
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0
Title:
PRR Electric Action, #3 of 3, 1937
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is the third of three original photos by J.D. Bounds, Jr., that were taken near Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, on 31 October 1937. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad P-5A (2-C-2) electric locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train.
Photo Date:
10/31/1937
Upload Date:
10/26/2023 8:23:10 AM
Location:
Sharon Hill, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
37
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, c. 1945
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by J.D. Bounds, Jr., of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4727 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Caption On Reverse: "Gerard Point Yard. Summer 1945." Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4727 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932 and retired in March of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
8/15/1945
Upload Date:
10/12/2023 9:34:21 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7857, O-1, c. 1945
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7851 and #7850. Both are O-1 (2-B-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #7851 was constructed in June of 1930 and retired in June of 1948, while #7850 was built in July of 1930 and retired in February of 1948. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1945
Upload Date:
10/12/2023 9:36:09 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7851(Boxcab)
PRR 7850(Boxcab)
Views:
84
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR GG-1, Electric, 1950
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive with a passenger train. Photo Dated: Thursday, 3 August 1950. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/3/1950
Upload Date:
10/13/2023 11:11:22 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
67
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR GG-1, Electric, c. 1950
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive with a passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/3/1950
Upload Date:
10/13/2023 11:12:17 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
50
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR GG-1, Electric, c. 1950
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive with a 13-car passenger train. Note the boundary marker for the "Phil & Terminal Div." The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/3/1950
Upload Date:
10/20/2023 8:50:47 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4749, P-5A(M), c. 1955
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4749, a P-5A(M) (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
10/14/2023 10:16:03 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4749(Steeple Cab)
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4884, GG-1, 1964
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the Winter of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4884, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during March of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's pulling "The Admiral."
Photo Date:
1/23/1964
Upload Date:
10/20/2023 9:50:36 PM
Location:
Lancaster, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4884(GG1)
Views:
45
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 30th Street Station, #1 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the first of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground is an unidentified GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive rated at 4,620 horsepower. Visible in the background is a small portion of the PRR's freight-only "High Line."
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/24/2023 10:43:47 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 30th Street Station, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the second of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is PRR engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's departing the Station with a northbound passenger train. The northern face of the Station is visible in the background..
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/24/2023 10:44:16 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4803(GG1)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 30th Street Station, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the third of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground is PRR engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's just departed the Station with a northbound passenger train. Visible in the background is a small portion of the PRR's freight-only "High Line."
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/24/2023 10:44:41 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4803(GG1)
Views:
95
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #1 of 6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the first of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are several unidentified diesel-electric and steam locomotives. The "Pacific" in the center seems ready to rock, but the "Mikado" at the right looks like it's been mothballed. (#10,900)
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
10/25/2023 8:34:28 AM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
37
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #2 of 6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the second of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is engine #5022, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1917 and retired in February of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
10/25/2023 11:01:31 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5022(4-6-2)
Views:
47
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #3 of 6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the third of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are several unidentified steam and diesel-electric locomotives, including a 2,500 horsepower transfer unit built by Lima-Hamilton pictured at the left.
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
10/25/2023 11:02:21 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
32
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #4 of 6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the fouth of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive.
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
10/22/2023 6:04:05 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
51
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #5 of 6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the fifth of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive.
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
10/25/2023 11:03:07 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
48
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR South Philly Ready Tracks, #6 of 6, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-South Philly. Here is the sixth of six original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's ready tracks in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here are several unidentified diesel-electric and steam locomotives, including a "Ten-Wheeler" pictured in the center.
Photo Date:
11/14/1953
Upload Date:
10/25/2023 8:35:20 AM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
56
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Diesel-Electric Double-Header, c. 1955
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo of a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad EF-15M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train in electrified territory. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
10/14/2023 8:08:11 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
57
Comments:
0
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