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PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1952 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. At the far right is a P-5A electric. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1952 Upload Date: 8/18/2021 10:17:02 PM |
| Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5417(4-6-2) |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Prominent here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #410 and #5417. #410 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1915 and retired in August of 1955. #5417 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. |
| Photo Date: |
2/3/1952 Upload Date: 8/19/2021 7:48:12 AM |
| Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 410(2-8-2) PRR 5417(4-6-2) |
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227 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5384 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5384 was constructed in June of 1924 and retired in March of 1953, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the far left is the Meadows Engine House. Mr. Robert Hess identified this location correctly. |
| Photo Date: |
2/4/1952 Upload Date: 8/18/2021 9:30:09 PM |
| Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5384(4-6-2) PRR 3752(4-6-2) |
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257 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 915, H-9S, 1956 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in June of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #915, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "1578" in August of 1913, renumbered "6295" in 1915, renumbered "915" in 1917, and retired in October of 1956 after 43 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1956 Upload Date: 12/22/2024 5:51:20 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 915(2-8-0) |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 8465, AS-16M, 1960 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on 1 October 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8465, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1960 Upload Date: 12/22/2024 5:48:58 PM |
| Location: |
New Castle, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 8465(RS3) |
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30 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 9390, ES-12, c. 1964 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9390, an ES-12 switcher built by GM-EMD in May of 1950 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1964 Upload Date: 12/22/2024 5:58:09 PM |
| Location: |
New Castle, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 9390(SW7) |
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31 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6908, ES-17M, 1966 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1966. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6908, an ES-17M switcher built by GM-EMD as number "7608" in December of 1957, rated at 1,750 horsepower, and renumbered "6908" for the PRR-NYC merger. |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/1966 Upload Date: 12/22/2024 5:54:13 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 6908(SD9) |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 2361, EF-25, 1967 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2361, #2606, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #2361 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2606 is a GF-25 built by General Electric as number "2506" in August of 1962, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and renumbered "2606" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they're just entering the Curve with a "high-&-wide load" consist that's on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Visible at the far right is a portion of four-track Signal Bridge #2416. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1967 Upload Date: 10/2/2024 7:42:43 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2361(GP35) PRR 2026(RF-16A) |
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57 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4245, EP-20, c. 1967 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1967. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4245 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #4245 was constructed as number "5845" in August of 1947 and renumbered "4245" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, this A-B-A set is departing the Station with a six-car passenger train. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1967 Upload Date: 12/22/2024 5:49:41 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago Union Statio, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4245(E7A) |
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25 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7012 and #6018. Both were built by GM-EMD. #7012 is an EFS-17M constructed in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #6018 is an EF-25A built in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Looks to me like they're just idling-away, awaiting their next assignment. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/1967 Upload Date: 8/10/2021 5:47:35 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 7012(GP9) PRR 6018(SD35) |
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234 Comments: 0 |
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PC 7171, GP9, 1970 |
| Description: |
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 3 October 1970. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #7171, a GP9 road switcher built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad in October of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. The sign reads "Penn Central Enola Freight Locomotive Facility." |
| Photo Date: |
10/3/1970 Upload Date: 12/22/2024 5:56:46 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PC 7171(GP9) |
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20 Comments: 0 |
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