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5/1/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:2/19/1949 - 2/19/1949
Album Info:Here are 19 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives that were taken in and about Trenton, New Jersey, during the years 1952-1967. All of them were purchased via eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Tim Rose: one on 12 July 2020 and six on 24 August 2020. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), and the date are cited when specified on the slide mount. Most of the slide mounts are annotated "Al Roberts Collection."
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PRR 8490, AS-10M, 1952
Title:  PRR 8490, AS-10M, 1952
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 12 December 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8940, an AS-10M switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in May of 1952 and rated at 1,000 HP. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 19)
Photo Date:  12/12/1952  Upload Date: 10/31/2020 9:24:12 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 8490(S4)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
PRR 51, E-6S, 1953
Title:  PRR 51, E-6S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Doug Spear that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, in March of 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #51, an E-6S "Atlantic" built in Juniata in March of 1914 and retired in April of 1953 after 39 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 19)
Photo Date:  3/21/1953  Upload Date: 10/31/2020 5:42:05 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 51(4-4-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 5741, G-5S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5741, G-5S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Doug Spear that was taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, in March of 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5741, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during November of 1924 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 19)
Photo Date:  3/21/1953  Upload Date: 11/3/2020 7:49:27 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-0)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
PRR 5240, H-9S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5240, H-9S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 9 May 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5240, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "3607" during November of 1913, renumbered "5240" in 1915, and retired in June of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the numbers of the other two locomotives pictured are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 19)
Photo Date:  5/9/1953  Upload Date: 11/1/2020 7:42:05 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5240(2-8-0)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
PRR 4772, P-5A, #1 of 2, 1953
Title:  PRR 4772, P-5A, #1 of 2, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4772, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by General Electric in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1962 after 30 years of faithful service. Note that both pantographs are in the "down" position. ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 19)
Photo Date:  8/23/1953  Upload Date: 11/1/2020 7:45:11 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4772(P-5)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
PRR 4772, P-5A, #2 of 2, 1953
Title:  PRR 4772, P-5A, #2 of 2, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4772, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by General Electric in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1962 after 30 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the road numbers of the three locomotives parked at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 19)
Photo Date:  8/23/1953  Upload Date: 11/1/2020 7:46:41 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4772(P-5)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
PRR 5409, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5409, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #7 of 19)
Photo Date:  8/23/1953  Upload Date: 12/16/2018 8:22:23 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5409(4-6-2)
Views:  592   Comments: 1
PRR 5238, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 5238, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 7 November 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5238, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in May of 1957 after 40 years of faithful service. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/7/1953  Upload Date: 11/2/2020 7:56:42 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5238(4-6-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
PRR 5238, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 5238, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 7 November 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5238, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in May of 1957 after 40 years of faithful service. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/7/1953  Upload Date: 11/2/2020 8:29:42 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5238(4-6-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
PRR 5238, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 5238, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 7 November 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5238, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in May of 1957 after 40 years of faithful service. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/7/1953  Upload Date: 11/2/2020 8:31:24 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5238(4-6-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
PRR 645, E-6S, 1953
Title:  PRR 645, E-6S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 7 November 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #645, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in October of 1955 after 41 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/7/1953  Upload Date: 10/31/2020 5:43:25 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 645(4-4-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR 1120, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 1120, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 28 November 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." The photographer's name and the road number of the PRR "Doodlebug" at the far right are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/28/1953  Upload Date: 11/4/2020 8:06:10 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
PRR 1120, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 1120, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 28 November 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the road number of the PRR "Doodlebug" at the right are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/28/1953  Upload Date: 11/4/2020 8:08:52 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
PRR 1120, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR 1120, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 28 November 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1120 and #4838. Both were built in Juniata. #1120 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954. #4838 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #14 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/28/1953  Upload Date: 11/4/2020 1:11:33 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2) PRR 4838(GG1)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
PRR 5456, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5456, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 28 November 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5456, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1954 after 27 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/28/1953  Upload Date: 11/3/2020 7:50:49 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5456(4-6-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 4923, GG-1, 1960
Title:  PRR 4923, GG-1, 1960
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Trenton, New Jersey, on 17 July 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4923, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's not exactly Emanuel Leutze's painting entitled "Washington Crossing the Delaware," but it's marvelous in its own right! ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 19)
Photo Date:  7/17/1960  Upload Date: 11/1/2020 1:25:32 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4923(GG1)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
PRR 4880, GG-1, 1963
Title:  PRR 4880, GG-1, 1963
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Trenton, New Jersey, in October of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4880, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 19)
Photo Date:  10/10/1963  Upload Date: 11/1/2020 1:24:14 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4880(GG1)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRR 5635, AS-10AM, 1965
Title:  PRR 5635, AS-10AM, 1965
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 26 October 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5635, an AS-10AM switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1950 and rated at 1,000 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 19)
Photo Date:  10/26/1965  Upload Date: 7/20/2020 8:57:18 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5635(RS1)
Views:  502   Comments: 1
PRR 6145, EF-36, 1967
Title:  PRR 6145, EF-36, 1967
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Trenton, New Jersey, on 28 October 1967. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6145 and #6163. Both are EF-36's built by GM-EMD in January of 1967; rated at 3,600 HP each. ("Stoneborobranch"; #19 of 19)
Photo Date:  10/28/1967  Upload Date: 7/21/2020 6:25:02 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6145(SD45) PRR 6163(SD45)
Views:  635   Comments: 1


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