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"Power To Burn," Page 8, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 8, 1976
Description:  Here is page eight of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "PRR Class E-6X, an experimental passenger engine, was built in Juniata in 1910." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "PRR No. 3847 tried experimental [rotary cam poppet] valves on its K-4S engine at Juniata."
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 11:56:09 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1067(4-4-2) PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  712   Comments: 0
PRR 1142, E-6S, 1946
Title:  PRR 1142, E-6S, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 3 August 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1142, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in May of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. ("KaseyJones999" B; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/3/1946  Upload Date: 7/8/2023 11:09:11 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1142(4-4-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
PRR 1218, E-3SD, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 1218, E-3SD, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1218, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1907, rebuilt as an E-3SD in October of 1913, and retired in August of 1934 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #2 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 6/30/2022 7:15:47 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1218(4-4-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
PRR 1238, E-6S, 1949
Title:  PRR 1238, E-6S, 1949
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide that was taken by an unidentified photographer in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1238, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Ten Wheeler" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in April of 1951 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  7/7/1949  Upload Date: 3/2/2019 10:31:39 AM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1238(4-4-2)
Views:  653   Comments: 0
PRR 1309, E-6S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 1309, E-6S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1309 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #1309 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in November of 1952. Many thanks to Mr. Jim Boylan for location information. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/22/2018 3:08:58 AM
Location:  Safe Harbor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1309(4-4-2)
Views:  621   Comments: 0
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 20, 1996
Title:  PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 20, 1996
Description:  Here is page seven of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 20. Top Photo Caption: "Interior of the Erecting and Machine Shop, circa 1948. In the foreground is B6SB #4179; to the rear is T1 #5531, a Baldwin product. PRR engine #4179 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in 1955. The name of the Shopman atop the boiler is not recorded. PRR engine #5531 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953. Bottom Photo Caption: "E6S #1309 in Sunbury, Pa., July 29, 1950." PRR engine #1309 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in June of 1914 and retired in November of 1952.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2025 12:58:43 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1309(4-4-2) PRR 4179(0-6-0) PRR 5531(UNKNOWN)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
"Pennsylvania Special," Page 25, 1943
Title:  "Pennsylvania Special," Page 25, 1943
Description:  Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1416, an E-2A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during September of 1902. Photo by William H. Rau of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/1/1943  Upload Date: 8/6/2019 3:03:29 AM
Location:  Wayne, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 35, 1957
Title:  PRR "Fastest Steam Locomotive," Page 35, 1957
Description:  Here is page six of a six-page article by Freeman Hubbard entitled "The World's Fastest Steam Locomotive." It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 35. Photo Caption: "The 'Pennsylvania Special' (now 'Broadway Limited'), with 4 cars, making her first 18-hour run from New York to Chicago." Photo by William H. Rau. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1416, an E-2A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during September of 1902.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/10/2023 10:50:01 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 30, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 30, 2004
Description:  Here is page four of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 30. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "G-4s #162 (Juniata, c/n 660, 03/00) is taking water at the coal wharf while H-6a #214 (Juniata, c/n 601, 08/99) sits beside her." PRR engine #162 is a G-4S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata as a G-4 in 1900, rebuilt as a G-4S in August of 1916, and retired in November of 1927. PRR engine #214 is an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during 1899 and retired in February of 1926. Bottom Photo Caption: "Fresh out of the shop, E-2a #1416 (Juniata, c/n 934, 09/02) is being broken in. An H-6a 'smooth bore' with a freight train is taking water."
Photo Date:  12/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 11:26:21 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 162(4-6-0) PRR 214(2-8-0) PRR 1416(4-4-2)
Views:  1127   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 53. Top Photo: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo Caption: "A Pennsy 4-4-2 did the work of the ordinary 4-6-0, thanks to the heavier axle loadings made possible by good track. E-2 No. 1435 takes the green, red, and cream 'Pennsylvania Limited' through West Philadelphia in 1902." Shown here is PRR engine #1435, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "1435" during 1901, renumbered "01435" in 1918, and retired in March of 1925.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:32:29 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 1435(4-4-2)
Views:  455   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-2 #1565 & RDG 4-6-2 #128
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #1565 & RDG 4-6-2 #128
Description:  Two locos pose at the Camden Terminal Enginehouse (CTE) in Camden, NJ. The Pennsylvania loco on the left is a 4-4-2 Atlantic built in July, 1914 by the Altoona Juniata Shops (class E-6s) while the Reading 4-6-2 on the right was built sometime between 196-22 by the Reading Shops., class G-1sa. F.R. Kern photo
Photo Date:  7/25/1948  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 5:28:54 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 1565(4-4-2) RDG 128(4-6-2)
Views:  833   Comments: 1
PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/15/2021 7:06:21 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-2 #1600
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #1600
Description:  Good example of the type of 4-4-2 American style steam locomotive built by PRR Juniata Shops in Altoona, PA. This was came out in August of 1914 (serial #2857) and lasted until May of 1952 when it met the scrapper's torch. J.R. Quinn took this photo.
Photo Date:  11/7/1948  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 10:34:08 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in April of 1956. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/22/2018 6:15:47 AM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956. Awaiting orders to proceed, #1600 and its crew are poised at the Passenger Station in Reading, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. According to Mr. Gregory D. Pawelski, "It's the last regularly-scheduled PRR passenger train from Philadelphia to Reading on display before returning to Philly." Roy Healey Collection; #6 of 40.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 3/23/2018 12:42:26 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  530   Comments: 0
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years. Slide Mount Caption: "Last Run of Train #685."
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 3/15/2019 1:55:15 AM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 1
PRR 1600, E-6S, #1 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:  Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Kern that were taken on Sunday, 4 October 1953. The location is near Frick's Lock, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a three-car passenger train ~ the last run of Train #684. ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 28)
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 9/24/2020 8:49:56 PM
Location:  Fricks Lock, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
PRR 1600, E-6S, #2 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, #2 of 3, 1953
Description:  Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Kern that were taken on Sunday, 4 October 1953. The location is near Gibraltar, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a three-car passenger train ~ the last run of Train #685. ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 28)
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 9/24/2020 9:34:00 PM
Location:  Gibraltar, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
PRR 1600, E-6S, #3 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, #3 of 3, 1953
Description:  Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Kern that were taken on Sunday, 4 October 1953. The location is Monocacy, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a three-car passenger train ~ the last run of Train #685. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 28)
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 9/24/2020 10:12:20 PM
Location:  Monocacy, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Ocean City, New Jersey, on 7 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/7/1954  Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:46:29 AM
Location:  Ocean City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  1012   Comments: 1
PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 1600, E-6S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years of faithful service. Produced and djstributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #1 of 16)
Photo Date:  5/5/1955  Upload Date: 5/31/2018 2:47:46 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  584   Comments: 0
PRR 3597, H-9S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3597, H-9S, 1955
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 10 September 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3597 and #1600. #3597 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1913 and retired in September of 1955. #1600 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956. ("Stoneborobranch"; #35 of 69)
Photo Date:  9/10/1955  Upload Date: 11/19/2020 12:04:05 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3597(2-8-0) PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
PRR "Last Train on Main Street," 1936
Title:  PRR "Last Train on Main Street," 1936
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Last Train on Main Street: 1837-1936" that was taken in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. No Postmark. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1611, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  10/16/1936  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 3:42:07 AM
Location:  Carlisle, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1611(4-4-2)
Views:  823   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-2 #1646
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #1646
Description:  Built by the PRR Juniata Shops in Altoona, PA, in April of 1914, this 4-4-2 was one of a large number of 4-4-2's that were built there. Classified as E6s with a serial number of 2808, the scrappy American type steam locomoitve lasted on the PRR roster until May of 1951. J.R. Quinn took the photo.
Photo Date:  7/10/1946  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 10:34:13 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1646(4-4-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 50. Pictured in the immediate foreground (L to R) are PRR engines #1647, #3367, #612, and #5700. #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1949. #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. #612 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:  11/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/14/2018 7:36:06 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1647(4-4-2) PRR 3367(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2) PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:  852   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Description:  Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 11. Photo Caption: "Before the catenary came to Philadelphia in 1932, Nos. 1647 (E6), 3367 (K2), 612 (K4), and 5700 (G5) awaited transfer near site of new 30th Street Station. Viaduct at rear carried freight trains over the city." Engine #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in October of 1949. Engine #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during March of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. Engine #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Engine #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 12:56:23 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1647(4-4-2) PRR 3367(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2) PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:  729   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-2 #1680 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #1680 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Nice example of an Altoona Juniata Shops Atlantic delivered in July of 1914, class E-6s. It was retired June, 1950, just days after this photo was taken by T.M. Flattley, Jr.
Photo Date:  5/28/1950  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 5:28:59 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 1680(4-4-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-2 #1694
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #1694
Description:  The Pennsy Juniata Shops in Altoona, PA, built this 4-4-2 steam locomotive in July of 1914 (serial #2850, class E6s). The loco lasted until being scrapped in September of 1952 after serving about 38 years. J.R. Quinn was the photographer for this photo.
Photo Date:  5/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 10:34:16 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1694(4-4-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
PRR 4-4-2 #1750
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #1750
Description:  Built in March of 1910 by the Juniata Shops at Altoona, PA, this 4-4-2 steam locomotive was rebuilt later as an E5s. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:  7/1/1939  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 10:34:19 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1750(4-4-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
PRR 1771, E-6S, #1 of 3, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 1771, E-6S, #1 of 3, c. 1948
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1771, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in April of 1949. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #7 of 40.
Photo Date:  12/21/1948  Upload Date: 3/24/2018 7:16:47 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1771(4-4-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
PRR 1771, E-6S, #2 of 3, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 1771, E-6S, #2 of 3, c. 1948
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1771, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in April of 1949. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 40.
Photo Date:  12/21/1948  Upload Date: 3/24/2018 7:18:40 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1771(4-4-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
PRR 1771, E-6S, #3 of 3, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 1771, E-6S, #3 of 3, c. 1948
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1771, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in April of 1949. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 40.
Photo Date:  12/21/1948  Upload Date: 3/24/2018 7:20:26 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1771(4-4-2)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 54, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 54, 1953
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 54. Partial Caption: "The swank all-Pullman, extra-fare 'Pennsylvania Special' pauses briefly in North Philadelphia on a morning in 1908; at 7:54 she'll be off on her 84-mile, 91-minute last leg to Jersey City. Engineer Oliver P. Keller and Fireman George Z. Gray pose in the cab of E-2 Atlantic No. 1973 while Conductor Harry Leonard (beside the tender) completes the roster of crew notables." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1973, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1901 and retired in August of 1923 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:34:54 AM
Location:  North Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1973(4-4-2)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 1981," E-2, c. 1915
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 1981," E-2, c. 1915
Description:  Here is a postal card which could be titled "Pennsylvania 1981." No Postmark. Hand-Written Data On Reverse: "PRR 1981, E-2; Juniata ~ 1901; Jersey City, N.J." Engine #1981 is an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "1981" during 1901, renumbered "01981" in 1918, and retired in October of 1924 after 23 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1915  Upload Date: 12/15/2018 2:37:07 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1981(4-4-2)
Views:  740   Comments: 1
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 734, 1949
Title:  Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 734, 1949
Description:  Here are three photos on page 734 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #863, a G-4 (4-6-0) built in Altoona in 1900. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #2024, a Class E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in 1902 and retired in August of 1927. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #2999, an E-3D (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in 1906 and retired in March of 1947.
Photo Date:  4/13/1949  Upload Date: 9/7/2017 3:27:41 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 863(4-6-0) PRR 2024(4-4-2) PRR 2999(4-4-2)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910
Title:  PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #482 and #2062. Both were built in Juniata. #482 is a K-2 constructed as a K-2 during July of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1912, and retired in March of 1932. #2062 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in 1905 and retired in April of 1931. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1910  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 12:34:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 482(4-6-2) PRR 2062(4-4-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 6, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 6, 1976
Description:  Here is page six of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 2066, a Class E-3A, hauled the Pennsylvania Special in 1907. The first one was built in Altoona in 1902."
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 11:52:14 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2066(4-4-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
"The Pennsylvania Special," Page 28, 1972
Title:  "The Pennsylvania Special," Page 28, 1972
Description:  Here is page one of a five-page article by Hamilton Peltz entitled "Highballing The Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1972 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Photo Caption: "A helper engine was needed to pull the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the summit on the Pittsburgh Division." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2427 and another whose number is not recorded. #2427 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1903 and retired in August of 1927.
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 5:06:31 PM
Location:  Radnor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2427(4-4-2)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
"The Pennsylvania Special," Page 29, 1972
Title:  "The Pennsylvania Special," Page 29, 1972
Description:  Here is page two of a five-page article by Hamilton Peltz entitled "Highballing The Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1972 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 29. Photo Caption: "A helper engine was needed to pull the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the summit on the Pittsburgh Division." Shown here is a portion of PRR engine #2427, an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1903 and retired in August of 1927.
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 5:09:22 PM
Location:  Radnor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2427(4-4-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
PRR "Altoona Shops," Page 28, 1996
Title:  PRR "Altoona Shops," Page 28, 1996
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 28. Bottom Photo Caption: "Interior of the Juniata Erecting Shop, circa 1906. At the left are E3D #2997 and #3000; to the left of the crane [#390751] is E3D #2998." All three locomotives are 4-4-2 "Americans" built in Juniata during 1906.
Photo Date:  9/22/1996  Upload Date: 11/17/2017 5:13:36 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 3000(4-4-2) PRR 2998(4-4-2) PRR 2997(4-4-2)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
PRR 3000, E-6S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3000, E-6S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3000, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during February of 1914 and retired in January of 1950 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 36.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/30/2022 7:16:31 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3000(4-4-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
PRR Wreck at Kladder Station, #1 of 4, 1926
Title:  PRR Wreck at Kladder Station, #1 of 4, 1926
Description:  Here is the first of four photos of the wreck that took place at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kladder Station ~ located between Roaring Spring and Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania ~ on 4 March 1926. It was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 16. Photo Caption: "Several cars remain off the track after a passenger train traveling from Cumberland, Md., to Altoona derailed at the Kladder Stations Crossing near Catfish Road on March 4, 1926." Visible on the left is the undercarriage of the train's locomotive, Pennsylvania Railroad E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" #3001. The boom of the Railroad's wrecking crane is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:  3/4/1926  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 5:36:14 AM
Location:  Kladder Station, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3001(4-4-2)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
PRR Wreck at Kladder Station, #4 of 4, 1926
Title:  PRR Wreck at Kladder Station, #4 of 4, 1926
Description:  Here is the fourth of four photos of the wreck that took place at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kladder Station ~ located between Roaring Spring and Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania ~ on 4 March 1926. It was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 17. Partial Caption: "A locomotive lies along the tracks after it crashed into the Kladder Station when its passenger train derailed at the crossing on March 4, 1926." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3001, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3S during 1906, rebuilt as an E-3SD in November of 1917, sold to the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines and renumbered "6099" in March of 1935, and retired in August of 1938 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  3/4/1926  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 5:41:04 AM
Location:  Kladder Station, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3001(4-4-2)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 28, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 28, 2004
Description:  Here is page two of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 28. Bottom Photo Caption: "Tripleheader Atlantics, westbound with a passenger train, led by E-3d #3002 (Juniata, c/n 1427, 01/06), circa 1907." PRR engine #3002 is an E-3D (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D in 1906, renumbered "4172" in April of 1913, rebuilt as an E-3SD in May of 1916, and retired in August of 1930.
Photo Date:  12/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 11:19:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3002(4-4-2)
Views:  594   Comments: 0
PRR 3005, E-3SD, 1941
Title:  PRR 3005, E-3SD, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in West Philadelphia, in November of 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3005, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1906, rebuilt as an E-3SD, and retired in May of 1947 after 31 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler up by the locomotive's bell. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1941  Upload Date: 2/17/2024 6:46:26 PM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3005(4-4-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
PRR 3138, E-2SD, 1933
Title:  PRR 3138, E-2SD, 1933
Description:  Here is a photo by C.E. Senseny that was taken in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1933. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3138, an E-2SD (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-2D in 1906, rebuilt as an E-2SD in December of 1913, and retired in October of 1933 after 27 years' service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1933  Upload Date: 10/23/2022 5:54:45 PM
Location:  Chambersburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3138(4-4-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
PRR 4-4-2 #3153
Title:  PRR 4-4-2 #3153
Description:  The Juniata Shops at Altoona, PA, built this 4-4-2 steamer in May of 1906 (seerial #1508, class E2d). In April of 1913, it was rebuilt into an E3sd class 4-4-2. The loco was sent to the scrappers in September of 1949, just 3 months after this photo was taken. J.R. Quinn took the photograph.
Photo Date:  6/12/1949  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 10:34:26 AM
Location:  Waverly, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3153(4-4-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
PRR 3153, E-3SD, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 3153, E-3SD, c. 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3153, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-2D during 1906, rebuilt as an E-3SD in April of 1913, and retired in September of 1949. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 40.
Photo Date:  10/8/1949  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 9:14:09 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3153(4-4-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
"The Pennsylvania Special," Page 30, 1972
Title:  "The Pennsylvania Special," Page 30, 1972
Description:  Here is page three of a five-page article by Hamilton Peltz entitled "Highballing The Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1972 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 30. Photo Caption: "Pennsy No. 3155 ready to highball 'Pennsylvania Special' in this 1912 scene." Shown here is PRR engine #3155, an E-2D (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1906, rebuilt as an E-3SD in December of 1913, and retired in January of 1937.
Photo Date:  4/1/1972  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 5:14:13 PM
Location:  North Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3155(4-4-2)
Views:  327   Comments: 0


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