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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:  159   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:  673   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:  572   Comments: 0
PRR 1679
Title:  PRR 1679
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/8/1936  Upload Date: 2/22/2010 1:56:45 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  John Woodbury
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1679(4-4-2)
Views:  1117   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:  358   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:  169   Comments: 1
PRR 1694, E-6S, 1941
Title:  PRR 1694, E-6S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ocean City, New Jersey, in August of 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1694, an E-6S "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in September of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1941  Upload Date: 4/24/2019 9:05:33 AM
Location:  Ocean City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1694(4-4-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
PRR 1694, E-6S, 1941
Title:  PRR 1694, E-6S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ocean City, New Jersey, on 16 August 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1694, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in September of 1952 after 38 years of faithful service. ("Demonlum"; #5 of 18)
Photo Date:  8/16/1941  Upload Date: 3/21/2019 3:14:07 PM
Location:  Ocean City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1694(4-4-2)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
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:  132   Comments: 0
PRR 1750, E-5S, 1948
Title:  PRR 1750, E-5S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken near Modena, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1750, an E-5S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-5 during March of 1910, rebuilt as an E-5S in November of 1913, and retired in October of 1948 after 38 years of faithful service. (#12 of 40)
Photo Date:  7/4/1948  Upload Date: 2/24/2021 4:56:32 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1750(4-4-2)
Views:  162   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:  197   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:  221   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:  224   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:  343   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:  642   Comments: 1
PRR 2019, E-3, c. 1915
Title:  PRR 2019, E-3, c. 1915
Description:  Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2019, an E-3 (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1902 and retired in April of 1925 after 23 years of service. Note the modified pilot. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#13 of 33)
Photo Date:  8/15/1915  Upload Date: 2/1/2021 7:40:26 AM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2019(4-4-2)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
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:  520   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:  160   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:  271   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 44, 1974
Title:  "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 44, 1974
Description:  Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 44. Partial Caption: "Clearly a posed publicity shot as indicated by the 'faked' oversize lettering on tender tank and cars. The two locomotives belonged to the E3a class of the Pittsburgh Division. Leading locomotive is No. 2413, and train is No. 11, a rather famous mail train that ran between New York, St. Louis, and the southwest." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2413, an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1903 and retired in January of 1928 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/16/2022 9:12:24 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2413(4-4-2)
Views:  67   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:  245   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:  184   Comments: 0
PRR 2765, E-2A, c. 1917
Title:  PRR 2765, E-2A, c. 1917
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, c. 1917. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2765, an E-2A (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1905 and retired in January of 1927 after 22 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1917  Upload Date: 4/4/2023 10:41:34 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2765(4-4-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
PRR 2997, E-3D, c. 1906
Title:  PRR 2997, E-3D, c. 1906
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2997, an E-3D (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during 1906, rebuilt as an E-3SD in July of 1915, and retired in October of 1937 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1906  Upload Date: 8/3/2020 1:20:28 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2997(4-4-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
"Altoona Shops," Page 28, 1996
Title:  "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 "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 2997(4-4-2) PRR 3000(4-4-2) PRR 2998(4-4-2)
Views:  242   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:  128   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:  322   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, and sold in March of 1935.
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:  523   Comments: 0
"Penn-Reading Seashore," Page 25, 1941
Title:  "Penn-Reading Seashore," Page 25, 1941
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by A.C. Kalmbach entitled "Penn-Reading Seashore." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Top Photo Caption: "Some trains leave Broad Street, Philadelphia." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3002, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during February of 1914 and retired in April of 1950 after 36 years of service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1941  Upload Date: 10/12/2019 3:08:18 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3002(4-4-2)
Views:  257   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 "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 during 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 CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3002(4-4-2)
Views:  533   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:  21   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:  177   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:  190   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:  151   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:  275   Comments: 0
PRR 677, A-5S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 677, A-5S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #677, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1917 and retired in August of 1952 after 35 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/7/2023 9:13:47 PM
Location:  South Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 677(0-4-0) PRR 3156(4-4-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
PRR 3158, E-3SD, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 3158, E-3SD, c. 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3158, 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; #11 of 40.
Photo Date:  10/8/1949  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 9:16:02 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3158(4-4-2)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
PRR 4120, E-3SD, 1916
Title:  PRR 4120, E-3SD, 1916
Description:  Classics. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, on 29 August 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4120, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1907, rebuilt as an E-3SD in July of 1913, and retired in February of 1931 after 24 years of faithful service. The road number of the locomotive partially visible at the left is not recorded; note the oil-burning marker lamp. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/29/1916  Upload Date: 6/5/2021 7:03:39 PM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4120(4-4-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
PRR 4133, E-5S, 1948
Title:  PRR 4133, E-5S, 1948
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Baltimore, Maryland, on 31 October 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4133, an E-5S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-5 during April of 1910, rebuilt as an E-5S in April of 1913, and retired in August of 1949 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/31/1948  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 9:06:21 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4133(4-4-2)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
PRR 4150, E-5S, 1938
Title:  PRR 4150, E-5S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Hammonton, New Jersey, on 15 November 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4150, an E-5S (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-5 in April of 1910, rebuilt as an E-5S in October of 1913, and retired in July of 1947 after 37 years' service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/15/1938  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 9:07:34 AM
Location:  Hammonton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4150(4-4-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
PRR 4150, E-5S, 1940
Title:  PRR 4150, E-5S, 1940
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Baltimore, Maryland, in 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4150, an E-5S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-5 during 1910, rebuilt as an E-5S in October of 1913, and retired in July of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1940  Upload Date: 7/1/2021 11:20:27 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4150(4-4-2)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
PRR 4151, E-3SD, 1916
Title:  PRR 4151, E-3SD, 1916
Description:  Classics. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, on 29 August 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4151, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-3D number "1028" during 1908, rebuilt as an E-3SD in October of 1912, renumbered "4151" in July of 1914, and retired in October of 1933 after 25 years of faithful service. Note the hostler on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/29/1916  Upload Date: 6/6/2021 8:37:09 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4151(4-4-2)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
PRR 4170, E-3SD, 1938
Title:  PRR 4170, E-3SD, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Oyster Bay, New York, on 17 April 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4170, an E-3SD (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-3D number "3006" during 1907, rebuilt as an E-3SD and renumbered "4170" in April of 1913, and retired in June of 1946 after 39 years of faithful service. Note the LIRR Hostler on the tender's deck replenishing its reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/17/1938  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 9:08:40 AM
Location:  Oyster Bay, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4170(4-4-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
PRR 4172, E-3SD, 1916
Title:  PRR 4172, E-3SD, 1916
Description:  Classics. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, on 29 August 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4172, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-3D number "3002" during 1906, renumbered "4172" in April of 1913, rebuilt as an E-3SD in May of 1916, and retired in August of 1930 after 24 years of faithful service. Note the hostler with the long coat about to climb into the cab. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/29/1916  Upload Date: 6/6/2021 8:39:20 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4172(4-4-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
PRR 4181, E-3SD, 1916
Title:  PRR 4181, E-3SD, 1916
Description:  Classics. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, on 29 August 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4181, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as E-2D number "3159" during 1906, rebuilt as an E-3SD in June of 1913, renumbered "4181" in July of 1914, and retired in August of 1935 after 29 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/29/1916  Upload Date: 6/4/2021 9:04:08 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4181(4-4-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 18, 1981
Title:  Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 18, 1981
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 18. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "From a 'Fan's' perspective, E-3sd No. 5011 was perhaps the most interesting locomotive on display at Altoona. No. 5011 was one of the few, and very likely the only, E-3sd's to retain the old style cylinders while being equipped with the new steel pilot beam." #5011 is an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1910, rebuilt as an E-3SD in June of 1913, and retired in April of 1940. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Assigned to the Altoona Works, No. 436 was one of several B-8a's employed in the Altoona area." #436 is a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956 after 44 years of faithful service. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 4:42:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5011(4-4-2) PRR 436(0-6-0)
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PRR 5027, E-3SD, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 5027, E-3SD, c. 1938
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5027, an E-3SD (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1910, rebuilt as an E-3SD in September of 1912, and retired in October of 1938. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #12 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 9:17:44 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5027(4-4-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
PRR 5066, E-3SD, 1937
Title:  PRR 5066, E-3SD, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 20 September 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5066, an E-3SD (4-2-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during 1910, rebuilt as an E-3SD in November of 1912, and retired in September of 1940 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/20/1937  Upload Date: 10/18/2022 11:44:04 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5066(4-4-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRR 5075, E-6, c. 1911
Title:  PRR 5075, E-6, c. 1911
Description:  Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Locomotive Test Plant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1911. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5075, the very first E-6 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" during December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950 after 40 years of faithful service. Photo Credit: Mr. Jud Powell; http://towns-and-nature.blogspot.com/2016/01/altoona-pa-prrs-car-shops-roundhouse-2.html
Photo Date:  10/7/1911  Upload Date: 7/12/2022 10:05:52 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5075(4-4-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 52, 1973
Title:  "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 52, 1973
Description:  Here is page 52 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. Top Left Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5075, an E-6 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "5075" during December of 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950 after 40 years of faithful service; it's the very first Pennsy E-6. Right Photo, Partial Caption: "In this building at Altoona, Pa., recently built and equipped at a cost of more than a quarter of a million dollars, the Test Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad is housed." (To locate this structure, refer to pages 37 and 38.)
Photo Date:  9/22/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2022 11:04:07 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5075(4-4-2)
Views:  51   Comments: 0


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