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Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 57, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page 57 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Photo Caption: "West Jersey & Seashore No. 10 was built in April 1890 as West Jersey No. 10. This engine is of Class P, later Class D-12a. Note the Belpaire firebox which was becoming a standard fixture at this time."
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/25/2018 11:04:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 10(4-4-0)
Views:
404
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 716, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 716 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. Photo Caption: "One of the first trains to be equipped with Westinghouse Air Brakes. This locomotive was the third Pennsylvania engine to be equipped with such brakes." Shown here is PRR engine #13, a D-1 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1869, sold to the Northern Central Railroad in December of 1882, and retired in December of 1891 after 22 years of multi-road service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 2:44:11 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 13(4-4-0)
Views:
727
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 30, 1996
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Devglopment Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 30. With one excpetion (built in Juniata), all of the locomotives pictured on this page were built in the PRR's Altoona Machine Shops. Top Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #949, Class H, 0-6-0, switcher, built in 1876, sold kn August of 1895. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #667, Class BA, 4-4-0, "American," built in 1882, retired in January of 1901. Top Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #274, Class C, 4-4-0, "American," built in 1875, sold in May of 1881. Second Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #138, Class BA, 4-4-0, "American," built in 1881, retired in July of 1896. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #28, Class'O, 4-4-0, "Atlantic," built in 1884, sold in November of 1899.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/17/2017 7:07:53 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 949(0-6-0)
PRR 667(4-4-0)
PRR 274(4-4-0)
PRR 138(4-4-0)
PRR 28(4-4-0)
Views:
1000
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 12, 1954
Description:
Here is page three of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 12. Photo Caption: "Long-gone now, No. 80, Class D-16-B, looked like this pulling a local into Newark in 1915." Photo Credit: Walter A. Lucas. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #80 is a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1903 and retired in March of 1922 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 1:34:13 AM
Location:
Newark Penn Station, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 80(4-4-0)
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 69, 1981
Description:
Here is page 69 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "As this locomotive is hauling P-54 coaches, it would therefore appear to be a local train passing New Brunswick, N.J., in 1916." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #80, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1903 and retired in March of 1922 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/12/2022 8:18:33 AM
Location:
New Brunswick, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 80(4-4-0)
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 88, D-16A, 1895
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #805. No Caption. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #88, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16 in December of 1905, and retired in July of 1917 after 22 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 44.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/7/2022 11:30:12 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 88(4-4-0)
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 92, D-11, 1911
Description:
iLocomotives. Here is an image of a photo that was taken at the Passenger Station in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, in 1911. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #92, a D-11 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1887 and retired in May of 1913 after 26 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a three-car local passenger train. The names of the Train Crewmen and the photographer, as well as the exact date, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1911
Upload Date:
8/15/2022 7:24:03 PM
Location:
Bellwood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 92(4-4-0)
Views:
132
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 30, 1946
Description:
Here is page 30 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the gifth page of a nine-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "The Era of Improvement." Photo Caption: "An afternoon local out from Philadelphia passes a light freight train on the main line west of the city. This was taken in 1905, and the open-platform wooden coaches of the local are pulled by a 4-4-0 of the classic D-16 design." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroaa engine #96, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1897, rebuilt as a D-16 in January of 1904, renumbered "096" after July of 1910, and retired in July of 1922 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
6/12/2019 1:41:44 AM
Location:
Narberth, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 96(4-4-0)
Views:
374
Comments:
1
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Pages 30-31, 1946
Description:
Here are pages 30-31 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. They're the fifth and sixth pages of a nine-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "The Era of Improvement." Photo Caption: "An afternoon local out from Philadelphia passes a light freight train on the main line west of the city. This was taken in 1905, and the open-platform wooden coaches of the local are pulled by a 4-4-0 of the classic D-16 design." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #96, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1897, rebuilt as a D-16 in January of 1904, renumbered "096" after July of 1910, and retired in July of 1922 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
6/12/2019 3:00:56 PM
Location:
Narberth, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 96(4-4-0)
Views:
326
Comments:
1
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 56, 1981
Description:
Here is page 56 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #96, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1897, rebuilt as a D-16 in January of 1904, renumbered "096" after July of 1910, and retired in July of 1922 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/9/2022 9:17:17 PM
Location:
Narberth, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 96(4-4-0)
Views:
121
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 142, "American," 1866
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 6 December 1866. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #142, a Class D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1866, sold to the Belvedere & Delaware and renumbered "3001" in June of 1882, and retired in August of 1888 after 20 years of faithful service. This is the very first steam locomotive produced in Altoona. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/27/2022 7:20:50 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona," Page 20, 1949
Description:
Here is page seven of an 18-page article entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona: 1849-1949." It was published originally in the "Altoona Centennial Booklet" dated August of 1949, page 20. Top Photo Caption: "First locomotive built in Altoona P.R.R. Shops in 1866." Shown here is PRR engine #142, a Class D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1866, sold to the Belvedere & Delaware and renumbered "3001" in June of 1882, and retired in August of 1888. Bottom Photo Caption: "The first streamlined locomotive on the Pennsylvania Railroad and built in the Altoona Works." Prominent here is PRR engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953.
Photo Date:
8/7/1949
Upload Date:
12/5/2022 6:06:22 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
274
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 54, 1973
Description:
Here is page 54 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Left Side, Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #142, an Odd Class A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops (AMS) in December of 1866 and retired in 1888; it's the first locomotive built in Altoona. Left Side, Middle Photo: Engine #173 is an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in AMS in November of 1875 and retired in April of 1896. Left Side, Bottom Photo: #963 is a B-3 (0-6-0) switcher built in AMS in December of 1882 and sold to E.H. Wilson in March of 1905. Right Side, Top Photo: Engine #1515 is a D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in AMS in October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905. Right Side, Middle Photo: Engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata in 1905 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Right Side, Bottom Photo: Engine #1067 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" in December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, and retired in June of 1950.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/31/2022 11:07:45 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:
362
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 88, 1976
Description:
Here is page 88 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Revised Caption: "The first engine to be completed in the Altoona Machine Shops was No. 142, which was outshopped in [December of] 1866 [and retired in August of 1888 after 22 years of service]. It is shown here in an official PRR photograph at Altoona."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/13/2019 8:23:15 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
Views:
305
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 1, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page one of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 142, built December [6th] 1866, was the first locomotive to emerge from the Altoona Machine Shops."
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/23/2018 8:04:54 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 142(4-4-0)
Views:
407
Comments:
0
Title:
"Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car," Page 3, 1928
Description:
Here is page three of a 12-page pamphlet entitled "The Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car From This Railroad." It was published originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1928. Reprinted by Harry P. Albrecht in 1978. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania Limited, the world's first through deluxe express train, operating between New York and Chicago, as it appeared in 1898." The "Yellow Kid" was painted Brewster green below the window sash, a creamlike yellow above, and the letterboard in red! Shown here is PRR engine #174, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16 during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16A in July of 1897, and retired in February of 1918 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/1/1928
Upload Date:
2/23/2022 8:33:08 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 174(4-4-0)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue,%Page 33, 1946
Description:
Here is page 33 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the eighth page of a nine-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "The Era of Improvement." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "The old Pennsylvania Limited in its gay plumage of cream, jade green, chocolate brown, and maroon is shown coming past [PR] Tower" on its wcy westward to Altoona. Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is PRR engine #174, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16 during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16A in July hf 1897, and retired in February of 1918 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
6/13/2019 12:36:38 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 174(4-4-0)
Views:
301
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 178, D-16B, 1900
Description:
Prevosto. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #178, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1900, rebuilt as a D-16SB in January of 1914, and retired in September of 1929 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the Builder's Photo Identification Number: M.E. 3130A. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/21/1900
Upload Date:
7/17/2024 2:54:40 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 178(4-4-0)
Views:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Page 5
Description:
Here is page five of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." Depicted here are PRR engines #176, #6056, and #1961. Engine #178 is a D-16B built in the Altoona Lachine Shops during June of 1900, rebuilt as a D-16SB in January of 1914, and retired in September of 1929. Engine #6056 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in April of 1914, later transferred to the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, and retired in 1949. And engine #1961 is a G-5S built in Juniata in 1923 and retired in March of 1950.
Photo Date:
7/1/1926
Upload Date:
6/26/2022 3:48:51 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 178(4-4-0)
PRR 6056(4-4-2)
PRR 1961(4-6-0)
Views:
269
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 218, D-7A, c. 1900
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #218 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #218 is a D-7A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1888 and retired in May of 1907 after just 19 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 26.
Photo Date:
1/23/1900
Upload Date:
5/31/2022 10:08:08 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 218(4-4-0)
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
"The H&P Branch," Page 48, 2007
Description:
Here is page nine of a 21-page article by Jim Hilker, Jr., entitled "A History of the Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the Spring 2007 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 48. Photo Caption: "D16B and passenger train at Oreminea on the Springfield Branch." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #268, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A during 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in July of 1902, and retired in March of 1918 after 20 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/16/2007
Upload Date:
2/1/2017 12:51:58 AM
Location:
Oreminea, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 268(4-4-0)
Views:
607
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 57, 1981
Description:
Here is page 57 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "This could be the westbound 'Pennsylvania Limited' passing Merion, Pa., in 1899." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #295, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1897, rebuilt as a D-16 in April of 1902, and renumbered "0295" in 1918.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/9/2022 9:19:39 PM
Location:
Merion Station, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 295(4-4-0)
Views:
86
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," 1899
Description:
Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Merion Station, Pennsylvania, in 1899. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #296 pulling the "Pennsylvania Limited." #296 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as number "296" during 1895, sent to Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad and renumbered "5148" in May of 1904, rebuilt as a D-16 in April of 1910, and renumbered "05148" in 1916. All hail the "Yellow Kid"! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
8/7/2022 8:07:03 AM
Location:
Merion Station, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 296(4-4-0)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 296, Class E, c. 1890
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #296, a Class E (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1874, sold to the New York Equipment Company in May of 1894, and later acquired by the Rockaway Valley Railway and renumbered "5." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #1 of 29.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:35:55 AM
Location:
Spruce Creek, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 296(4-4-0)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 31, 1996
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of Th` Iistory And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 31. With two excpetions (built in Juniata), all of the locomotives pictured on this page were built in the PRR's Altoona Machine Shops. Top Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #433, Class I, 2-8-0, "Consolidated," built in 1881, retired in March of 1904. Uhird Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #129, Class Q, 0-4-0, switcher, built in 1892, sold in February of 1905. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: PRR engine #835, Class F-3C, 2-6-0, "Mogul," built>in 1902, retired in November of 1926. Top Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #380, Class Q, 0-4-0, switcher, built in 1885, rebuilt as a 0-4-0 "Tank" in September of 1897, pold in Septembdr of 1899. Second Right-Hand Photo: PRR engine #1000, Class D-13C, 4-4-0, "American," built in 1893, sold in October of 1920. Third Photo Down: PRR engine #420, 4-4-0, "American," built in"Juniata as a Class L during 1895, rebuilt as a Class D-16 (with 68" driving wheels) in May of 1906, renumbered "0420" in 1918, retired in June of 1922.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/17/2017 7:10:57 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C, Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 433(2-8-0)
PRR 129(0-4-0)
PRR 835(2-6-0)
PRR 380(0-4-0)
PRR 1000(4-4-0)
PRR 420(4-4-0)
Views:
1242
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by D. Sargent Bell. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service. It's pulling Mr. Bell's "Photographic Car." The exact date and the location are not recorded. Willliam E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/23/2022 12:33:58 AM
Location:
Chambersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900
Description:
iLocomotives. Here is an image entitled "The Stone Bridge At Johnstown." Prominet here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops in June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of service. It's pulling the photographer's train that's parked on the stone-arched Conemaugh River Bridge ~ the very same Bridge which damned-up the surging waters during the "Johnstown Flood" on 31 May 1889. Photo by D. Sargent Bell.
Photo Date:
1/5/1900
Upload Date:
2/25/2022 9:32:08 PM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:
170
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, January 1941
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. D. Sargent Bell. It was published originally in the January 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 71. Partial Caption: "D. Sargent Bell ~ who has probably taken more steam and electric train photos than any other man in the United States ~ used this special while he was in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad back in the 'Nineties.'" Shown here is PRR engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/16/2018 3:12:50 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 49, 1984
Description:
Here is the illustration on page 49 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 435, Class P, was built in June 1885."
Photo Date:
1/1/1984
Upload Date:
11/25/2018 2:50:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:
340
Comments:
0
Title:
Johnstown Flood & The PRR. Page 17, 1989
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article entitled "100 Years Ago: The Johnstown Flood And The Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the "National Railway Bulletin," Volume 54, Number 5, 1989, page 17. Partial Caption: "Here is the same bridge as that pictured on the opposite page, but a few years later. The Cambria Iron Works in the background has been rebuilt after the flood...." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service. Photo by D. Sargent Bell.
Photo Date:
5/1/1989
Upload Date:
3/10/2022 10:43:44 PM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:
166
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 58, 1981
Description:
Here is page 58 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "Inbound Paoli local passing Wayne, Pa., in 1910." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #454, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 prior to July of 1911, and renumbered "0454" in 1918.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/10/2022 11:17:38 AM
Location:
Wayne, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 454(4-4-0)
Views:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 71, 1981
Description:
Here is page 71 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #461, a D-16D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as a D-16D during 1900, rebuilt as a D-16B in August of 1910, rebuilt as a D-16SB in December of 1915, and retired in April of 1929 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/12/2022 10:28:44 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 461(4-4-0)
Views:
107
Comments:
0
Title:
"An American Beauty," Page 25, 1954
Description:
Here is page four of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "An American Beauty." It was published originally in the August 1954 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Top Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania power ~ four-coupled or not ~ has always been expected to combine speed with power; here, No. 483 wheels a 12-car train." PRR engine #483 is D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and retired in November of 1928. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Big doll: D-16 No. 926." PRR engine #926 is a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A during 1897, rebuilt as a D-16 in April of 1913, and renumbered "0926" in 1918.
Photo Date:
8/1/1954
Upload Date:
8/14/2019 1:17:56 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 483(4-4-0)
PRR 926(4-4-0)
Views:
378
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 61, 1981
Description:
Here is page 61 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #483, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and retired in November of 1928 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/10/2022 4:37:04 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 483(4-4-0)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 72, 1981
Description:
Here is page 72 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: This is No. 483 "hauling to Reading and Pottsville, Pa., stopping at Norristown in 1918." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #483, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and retired in November of 1928 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/12/2022 10:31:06 PM
Location:
Norristown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 483(4-4-0)
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 568, D-10A, 1892
Description:
Here is a photo by William H. Rau that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, in 1892. Pulling an eastbound passenger train across the Rockville Bridge is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #2 of 29.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:36:51 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 568(4-4-0)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 21, 1945
Description:
Here is page six of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "Eight-Wheeler No. 568 leads the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the old iron truss bridge which was predecessor to the present four-track stone arch bridge across the Susquehanna River at Rockville, just above Harrisburg. The time is 1892." Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/16/2019 5:33:03 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 568(4-4-0)
Views:
283
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Broadway Limited," Page 17, 1962
Description:
Here is page two of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Bottom Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Limited is drawn across Susquehanna River on iron truss bridge at Rockville, Pa., by 4-4-0 568. Structure, built in 1877, was replaced by present stone arch bridge in 1902." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
2/1/1962
Upload Date:
10/7/2022 6:18:51 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 568(4-4-0)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 658, Class Canth, 1875
Description:
Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #658, a Class Canth (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875, sent to the Belvedere-Delaware Railroad and renumbered "3012" in November of 1889, then renumbered "1416" in November of 1890. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#3 of 24)
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
11/18/2021 6:33:34 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 658(4-4-0)
Views:
184
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 29, 2004
Description:
Here is page three of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 29. Top Photo Caption: "D-16b #741 (AMS, c/n 2131, 06/00) is at the coal wharf, which was put into service at the beginning of February 1891." PRR engine #741 is a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Altoona as a D-16B during 1900, rebuilt as a D-16SB in November of 1916, and retired in January of 1930.
Photo Date:
12/21/2004
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 11:22:51 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 741(4-4-0)
Views:
408
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 48, 1981
Description:
Here is page 48 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #809, a D-14A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1894, sent to the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad and renumbered "183" in June of 1896. Note the experimental headlight design.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/6/2022 8:06:41 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 809(4-4-0)
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, D-16, 1916
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by Mr. Tom Bateman that was taken in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in June of 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A in 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1910, and renumbered "0830" in July of 1917. (#7 of 36)
Photo Date:
6/21/1916
Upload Date:
1/15/2021 7:05:04 AM
Location:
Wrightsville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-4-0)
Views:
221
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 59, 1981
Description:
Here is page 59 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A in 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1910, and renumbered "0830" in July of 1917. This photo by Mr. Tom Bateman was taken in June of 1916, after #830 had been rebuilt as a D-16 with 68" driving wheels.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/10/2022 11:21:06 AM
Location:
Wrightsville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-4-0)
Views:
88
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 55, 1981
Description:
Here is page 55 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locmmotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown herb is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #850, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1896, rebuilt as a D-16 in August of 1909, and renumbered!"0850" in 1918.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/9/2022 7:35:21 AM
Location:
Lawrence, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 850(4-4-0)
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 93, 1976
Description:
Here is page 93 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: "Altoona Machine Shops, in September 1873, listed class G (D-5) PRR No. 930, 4-4-0, as a special engine." Bottom Photo Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops, in 1881, built this class I (H-1) PRR No. 433, 2-8-0."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
3/14/2019 3:44:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 930(4-4-0)
PRR 433(2-8-0)
Views:
278
Comments:
0
Title:
"Steam From Altoona," Page 29, 1963
Description:
Here is page six of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 29. Bottom Photo: Shown here is what was originally Pennsylvania Railroad engine #0936, a D-10 (4-4-0) "American" built in Altoona during May of 1891 and later sold to the Pittsburgh & Susquehanna Railroad in March of 1912.
Photo Date:
12/1/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2017 4:26:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 0936(4-4-0)
Views:
471
Comments:
0
Title:
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 62, 1981
Description:
Here is page 62 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "At Asbury Park, N.J., on the New York & Long Branch Railroad sometime in 1915." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #937, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1906 and retired in September of 1927 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1981
Upload Date:
2/10/2022 4:39:16 PM
Location:
Asbury Park, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 937(4-4-0)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 965, D-16B, c. 1905
Description:
WB. Here is a 35mm slide of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Perth Amboy Junction near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1911. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #965, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1904, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, and retired in April of 1936 after 32 years of faithful service. Pictured at the left is Conductor L.M. Hampton. The names of the other crew members and the date are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:
4/21/1911
Upload Date:
7/9/2022 10:53:09 PM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 965(4-4-0)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1035, D-16SB, c. 1936
Description:
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1035, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during December of 1905 and rebuilt in Trenton as a D-16SB in October of 1915. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 40)
Photo Date:
5/5/1936
Upload Date:
2/23/2021 9:50:55 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1035(4-4-0)
Views:
249
Comments:
0
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