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Viewing Album: PRR: Kaspriske ~> PRR Diesel Locomotives
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
1/5/1956 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:
Here are 28 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad diesel locomotives that were taken or collected by Mr. Edward Kaspriske. All of them come from the Edward Kaspriske Collection.
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Title:
PRR 9622, AF-16, 1960
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1960. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9622 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9622 is an AF-16 constructed in November of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1960
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 4:08:17 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9622(FA2)
Views:
78
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0
Title:
PRR 5751, AFP-20, c. 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5751 and two unidentified locomotives ~ one diesel, the other steam ~ serving as pushers. #5751 is an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company as an AP-20 in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
6/2/2023 10:39:09 AM
Location:
Trout Run, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5751(PA1)
Views:
149
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0
Title:
PRR 5753, AFP-20, 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5753 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are AFP-20's built by the American Locomotive Company as AP-20's, rated at 2,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as AFP-20's. #5753 was built in October of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 11:47:47 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5753(PA1)
Views:
86
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5755, AFP-20, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Enola, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5755, an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company as an AP-20 in November of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1955
Upload Date:
6/2/2023 10:39:43 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5755(PA1)
Views:
120
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0
Title:
PRR 9479, AS-6, c. 1968
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1968. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9479, an AS-6 switcher built by the American Locomotive Company as number "8879" in December of 1950, rated at 660 horsepower, and renumbered "9479" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1968
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 12:19:18 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9479(S3)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5818, BH-50, 1963
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske taken in the Erecting & Machine Shop Yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5818, a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a BP-60 passenger engine rated at 3,000 horsepower in January of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as a 2,250 horsepower BH-50 for freight and helper duty, and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
6/3/2023 12:10:14 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5818(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
75
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0
Title:
PRR 5777, BP-20, c. 1958
Description:
Here is an image of a photo that was taken in the Enginehouse at South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5777, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1958
Upload Date:
6/19/2023 2:52:58 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5777(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
75
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0
Title:
PRR 5778, BP-20, 1960
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5778 and a "B" unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-20's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5778 was constructed in October of 1948 and retired in March of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 11:48:25 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5778(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5781, BP-20, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5781, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1957
Upload Date:
6/2/2023 4:21:12 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5781(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5782, BP-20, 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5782, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in March of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service. Wave to the Engineman! Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
6/2/2023 4:49:46 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5782(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7904, BS-7, 1967
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7904, a BS-7 switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "5604" in June of 1950, rated at 750 horsepower, and renumbered "7904" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 5:27:58 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7904(DS44-750)
Views:
76
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Local Freight, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is an unidentified Baldwin-built Pennsylvania Railroad switcher pulling a local freight train on the New York & Long Branch line toward Newark and the mainline that's visible in the distance. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 4:08:59 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8964, BS-24M, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8964 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BS-24M's built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. #8964 was constructed in November of 1951 and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/1/2023 1:40:38 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8964(RT-624)
Views:
121
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9524, EF-15, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9524 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9524 was produced in July of 1948 and retired in May of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-B-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola bound for Altoona and points West. Note the four-track Watering Point for steam-powered locomotives. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/3/2023 12:11:58 AM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9524(F3A)
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Freight, 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Prominent here is an A-B set of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives. Both are EF-15's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. In this context, they're about to enter the Enola Yards with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 1:58:59 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
47
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Freight, 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is an A-B set of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. In this context, they're about to enter the Enola Yards with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
6/22/2023 12:12:20 AM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
47
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9853, EFP-15, c. 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9853 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9853 is an EFP-15 built in June of 1952. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
6/3/2023 12:12:07 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR 9853(FP7A)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2344, EF-25, c. 1965
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2344, an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in February of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
2/2/1965
Upload Date:
6/19/2023 2:52:13 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2344(GP35)
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4219, EP-20, c. 1966
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1966. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4219 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #4219 was constructed as number "5859" in February of 1948 and renumbered "4219" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they've just departed the South Amboy Station with an afternoon passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
6/20/2023 4:55:22 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4219(E7A)
Views:
66
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4231, EP-20, c. 1966
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4231, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD as number "5871" in April of 1949, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4231" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. Also visible here is the concrete coaling tipple, forever obsolete with the passing of the Steam Era. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1966
Upload Date:
6/20/2023 4:56:07 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4231(E7A)
Views:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5881, EP-20, 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
6/2/2023 10:40:21 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:
70
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5882, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5882, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 1:58:01 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5882(E7A)
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5705, EP-22, c. 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5705 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5705 was constructed in September of 1952. It looks to me like the only "passenger" on the platform is the pigeon in the foreground! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Anyone recognize this station ~ please advise.) Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 11:49:04 AM
Location:
unknown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5705(E8A)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PC E8A, 1973
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of a mature Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of an unidentified Penn Central E8A diesel-electric locomotive near South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1973. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1973
Upload Date:
6/5/2023 9:49:40 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
39
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Local Freight, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an image of a photo that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1957. Shown here is 15-car Pennsylvania Railroad local freight train that's powered by an unidentified pair of GM-EMD switchers. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1957
Upload Date:
6/22/2023 12:12:06 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
52
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8553, ES-15MS, 1957
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8553, an ES-15MS built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Note the Railroader about to board the locomotive. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1957
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 1:08:41 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8553(GP7)
Views:
79
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6503, GF-25A, c. 1965
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6503, a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1965
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 5:27:08 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6503(U25C)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9330, GS-4M, 1962
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Erecting & Machine Shop Yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1962. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9330, a GS-4M ("44-Tonner") switcher built by General Electric as a GS-4 in June of 1948, rated at 380 horsepower, later modified and reclassified as a GS-4M, and retired in February of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 12:18:28 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9330(44Tonner)
Views:
76
Comments:
0
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