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PRR Eastbound Passenger Train, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulling a passenger train across the Rockville Bridge and the Susquehanna River on its way to Harrisburg and points East. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/22/2024 11:19:10 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
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PRR "Decapod" Pushers, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotives serving as tail-end pushers on a freight train that's heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for yet another helper-pusher run up "The Mountain." Partially visible in the left background is Altoona's 17th Street Bridge. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/21/2024 10:08:45 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona (CP ALTO), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam,Signal |
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PRR Westbound Passenger Train, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Phnto Service. Shown here are two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. On the left is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" and on the right is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex." #They're rounding the Horseshoe Curve with a passenger train that's heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and returned to Altonna for another assignment. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/22/2024 3:45:31 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #122 and unidentified diesel-electric locomotives. #122 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in November of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. They're rounding a curve with a passenger train and heading up the Allegheny Mountains to the summit at Gallitzin, where the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/27/2024 11:05:07 PM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 122(4-6-2) |
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60 Comments: 0 |
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PRR New Portage Tunnel, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Harvey. Here is a photo by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that was taken in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive coupled onto the end of a mixed-cargo freight train that's passing through the western portal of the New Portage Tunnel on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/27/2024 11:06:04 PM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Radebaugh Tunnel, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Harvey. Here is a photo by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that was taken in Radebaugh, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Notable here (R to L) are Radebaugh's Passenger Shelter and the western portal of the double-tracked Radebaugh Tunnel. The photographer is facing toward Greensburg; Pittsburgh is behind him. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/28/2024 6:59:02 AM |
| Location: |
Radebaugh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Station,Signal,Passenger |
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48 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Double "Decapods," c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Wilmore, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotives scooping water while pulling a mixed-cargo freight train. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/21/2024 10:09:33 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmore, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR Westbound Empties, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo#Service that was taken near Wilmore, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texar" steam locomotive scooping water while pulling a train of empty hopper cars. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/22/2024 3:46:27 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmore, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR Coal Train, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive pulling a train of fully-loaded hopper cars. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/27/2024 3:15:08 AM |
| Location: |
Belleview Heights, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
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33 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 7514, K-2S, c. 1947 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7514 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #7514 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in June of 1911, and retired in March of 1947 after 37 years of service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck refilling the reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. |
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1/23/1947 Upload Date: 8/27/2024 9:55:04 AM |
| Location: |
Crestline, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 7514(4-6-2) |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Odd Couple, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo by W.G. Fancher via Rail Photo Service. Shown here are two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. On the left is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" and on the right is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex." The exact date and the location are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/27/2024 9:53:22 AM |
| Location: |
Crestline, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
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PRR Freight Train, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo by B.F. Cutler via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Smithville, Ohio, c. 1953. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train past SMITHVILLE Tower. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/27/2024 3:14:07 AM |
| Location: |
Smithville, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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40 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5485, K-4S, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Harvey. Here is a photo by John R. Crosby via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5485, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in May of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Caption On Reverse: "'Pennsylvanian,' #79. 15 cars at 85 m.p.h. K-4s replacing disabled diesel and making up part of two hours lost." The exact date and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/22/2024 8:40:21 AM |
| Location: |
Smithville, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5485(4-6-2) |
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52 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Passenger Train, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo by B.F. Cutler via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "T" Class (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive rockin' 'n' rollin' with a nine-car passenger train. The exact date and the location are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/26/2024 3:00:05 PM |
| Location: |
Smithville, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
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PRR Eastbound Passenger Train, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "T" Class (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound passenger train just out of Chicago's Union Station. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/22/2024 8:39:31 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
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PRR Allegheny Vistas, #1 of 4, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is the first of four photos by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that were taken about 1953. Shown here is trackage belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad, somewhere in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/28/2024 7:00:37 AM |
| Location: |
Irvona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR Allegheny Vistas, #2 of 4, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is the second of four photos by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that were taken about 1953. Shown here is trackage belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad, somewhere in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/28/2024 7:01:19 AM |
| Location: |
Irvona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR Allegheny Vistas, #3 of 4, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is the third of four photos by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that were taken about 1953. Shown here are trackage and an unidentified N-6B cabin car belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad, somewhere in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/28/2024 7:02:43 AM |
| Location: |
Irvona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR Allegheny Vistas, #4 of 4, c. 1953 |
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Harvey. Here is the fourth of four photos by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that were taken about 1953. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9430 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #9430 is a BS-10AM constructed in May of 1950 and rated at 1,000 horsepower. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' somewhere in the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. |
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9/22/1953 Upload Date: 10/11/2024 8:24:33 AM |
| Location: |
Irvona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9430(DS44-1000) |
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