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PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900
Title:  PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by D. Sargent Bell. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service. It's pulling Mr. Bell's "Photographic Car." The exact date and the location are not recorded. Willliam E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 12:33:58 AM
Location:  Chambersburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900
Title:  PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image entitled "The Stone Bridge At Johnstown." Prominet here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops in June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of service. It's pulling the photographer's train that's parked on the stone-arched Conemaugh River Bridge ~ the very same Bridge which damned-up the surging waters during the "Johnstown Flood" on 31 May 1889. Photo by D. Sargent Bell.
Photo Date:  1/5/1900  Upload Date: 2/25/2022 9:32:08 PM
Location:  Johnstown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
"Railroad" Magazine, January 1941
Title:  "Railroad" Magazine, January 1941
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. D. Sargent Bell. It was published originally in the January 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 71. Partial Caption: "D. Sargent Bell ~ who has probably taken more steam and electric train photos than any other man in the United States ~ used this special while he was in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad back in the 'Nineties.'" Shown here is PRR engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/16/2018 3:12:50 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 49, 1984
Title:  "Altoona Machine Shops," Page 49, 1984
Description:  Here is the illustration on page 49 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 435, Class P, was built in June 1885."
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 11/25/2018 2:50:09 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
Johnstown Flood & The PRR. Page 17, 1989
Title:  Johnstown Flood & The PRR. Page 17, 1989
Description:  Here is page six of a six-page article entitled "100 Years Ago: The Johnstown Flood And The Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the "National Railway Bulletin," Volume 54, Number 5, 1989, page 17. Partial Caption: "Here is the same bridge as that pictured on the opposite page, but a few years later. The Cambria Iron Works in the background has been rebuilt after the flood...." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service. Photo by D. Sargent Bell.
Photo Date:  5/1/1989  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 10:43:44 PM
Location:  Johnstown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 435(4-4-0)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 58, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 58, 1981
Description:  Here is page 58 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "Inbound Paoli local passing Wayne, Pa., in 1910." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #454, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 prior to July of 1911, and renumbered "0454" in 1918.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 11:17:38 AM
Location:  Wayne, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 454(4-4-0)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 71, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 71, 1981
Description:  Here is page 71 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #461, a D-16D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as a D-16D during 1900, rebuilt as a D-16B in August of 1910, rebuilt as a D-16SB in December of 1915, and retired in April of 1929 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2022 10:28:44 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 461(4-4-0)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 46, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 46, 1981
Description:  Here is page 46 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #480, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during May of 1893, sent to Cincinnati, Lebanon, & Northern Railway and renumbered "20" in October of 1915, renumbered PRR "9128" in September of 1920, and retired in May of 1923 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2022 5:50:46 AM
Location:  Mount Carbon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 480(4-4-0)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
"An American Beauty," Page 25, 1954
Title:  "An American Beauty," Page 25, 1954
Description:  Here is page four of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "An American Beauty." It was published originally in the August 1954 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Top Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania power ~ four-coupled or not ~ has always been expected to combine speed with power; here, No. 483 wheels a 12-car train." PRR engine #483 is D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and retired in November of 1928. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Big doll: D-16 No. 926." PRR engine #926 is a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A during 1897, rebuilt as a D-16 in April of 1913, and renumbered "0926" in 1918.
Photo Date:  8/1/1954  Upload Date: 8/14/2019 1:17:56 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 483(4-4-0) PRR 926(4-4-0)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 61, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 61, 1981
Description:  Here is page 61 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #483, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and retired in November of 1928 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 4:37:04 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 483(4-4-0)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 72, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 72, 1981
Description:  Here is page 72 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: This is No. 483 "hauling to Reading and Pottsville, Pa., stopping at Norristown in 1918." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #483, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and retired in November of 1928 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2022 10:31:06 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 483(4-4-0)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
PRR 568, D-10A, 1892
Title:  PRR 568, D-10A, 1892
Description:  Here is a photo by William H. Rau that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, in 1892. Pulling an eastbound passenger train across the Rockville Bridge is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #2 of 29.
Photo Date:  8/15/1900  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:36:51 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 568(4-4-0)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 21, 1945
Title:  "Mainline Hot Spot," Page 21, 1945
Description:  Here is page six of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "Eight-Wheeler No. 568 leads the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the old iron truss bridge which was predecessor to the present four-track stone arch bridge across the Susquehanna River at Rockville, just above Harrisburg. The time is 1892." Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1945  Upload Date: 9/16/2019 5:33:03 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 568(4-4-0)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 17, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 17, 1962
Description:  Here is page two of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Bottom Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Limited is drawn across Susquehanna River on iron truss bridge at Rockville, Pa., by 4-4-0 568. Structure, built in 1877, was replaced by present stone arch bridge in 1902." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after just 18 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 6:18:51 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 568(4-4-0)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 6, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 6, 1981
Description:  Here is page six of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Both of these images are of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #573, a D-3 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1872, then sent to the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad and renumbered "56" in June of 1883. In 1876, this locomotive was assigned to pull the Jarrett & Palmer Theatrical Train out of Jersey City.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/28/2022 10:45:10 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 573(4-4-0)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," #1 of 2, c. 1892
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," #1 of 2, c. 1892
Description:  WR. Here is the first of two successive images of photos by William H. Rau that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's six-car "Pennsylvania Limited" that's paused at the Curve for a portrait. It's powered by engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is Milepost 242. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 12:22:21 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 601(4-4-0)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
PRR 601, D-11A, c. 1890
Title:  PRR 601, D-11A, c. 1890
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image that was taken at the Passenger Station in Dunbar, Pennsylvania. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service. Given the presence of all those folks gathered at the Station, this may have been a special occasion of some sort. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/3/1900  Upload Date: 4/28/2023 7:53:20 AM
Location:  Dunbar, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 601(4-4-0)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, April 1946
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, April 1946
Description:  Here is photo by Mr. William H. Rau, circa 1891. It was published originally in the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "The old reversed photo on Horseshoe Curve shows a train typical of the 1880's on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The neat cap-stacked engines were characteristic of the road." Shown here is PRR engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service. It has paused for a moment for its portrait to be taken, but will soon continue rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Venerable "Milepost 242" stands guard at the far right of the photo!
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 5:31:53 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 601(4-4-0)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 20, 1946
Title:  "Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 20, 1946
Description:  Here is page 20 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the seventh page of a ten-page story by Mr. Edwin P. Alexander entitled "Beginnings of a Railroad." Top Photo Caption: "The old reversed photo on Horseshoe Curve shows a train typical of the 1880's on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The neat cap-stacked engines were characteristic of the road." Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is PRR engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of service. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: Shown here is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 6/7/2019 8:07:54 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 601(4-4-0) CA JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR ASSANPINK(4-4-0)
Views:  429   Comments: 1
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 9, 1973
Title:  "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 9, 1973
Description:  Here is page nine 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. Partial Caption: "It is sometime in 1892 and capped stack Class D-11a No. 601 with the Pennsylvania Limited is slowly gliding around the curve." Photo by William H. Rau. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1973  Upload Date: 10/28/2022 8:42:20 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 601(4-4-0)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 8, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 8, 1981
Description:  Here is page eight of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #636, a D-4 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875 and retired in May of 1901 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/28/2022 10:49:24 PM
Location:  Pavonia, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 636(4-4-0)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
PRR 658, Class Canth, 1875
Title:  PRR 658, Class Canth, 1875
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #658, a Class Canth (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875, sent to the Belvedere-Delaware Railroad and renumbered "3012" in November of 1889, then renumbered "1416" in November of 1890. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#3 of 24)
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 11/18/2021 6:33:34 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 658(4-4-0)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 9, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 9, 1981
Description:  Here is page nine of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #658, a D-4 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1875, sent to the Belvedere-Delaware Railroad and renumbered "3012" in November of 1889, then renumbered "1416" in November of 1890.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/29/2022 9:11:55 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 658(4-4-0)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 663, D-11A, c. 1892
Title:  PRR 663, D-11A, c. 1892
Description:  Consler. Here is a photo by William H. Rau that was taken near Allegrippus, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Photo Caption: "PRR Photo Train. Engine 663. Car 1382." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #663, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in June of 1903 after just 17 years of faithful service. "From the Collection of John Gibb Smith, Jr."
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 4/2/2023 11:54:08 AM
Location:  Allegrippus, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 663(4-4-0)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
PRR 672, D-16SB, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 672, D-16SB, c. 1929
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken in Rochester, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #672, a D-16SB "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as a D-16B during September of 1903, rebuilt as a D-16SB in November of 1915, and retired in November of 1932 after 29 years of faithful service. (#8 of 36)
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 1/15/2021 7:03:48 AM
Location:  Rochester, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 672(4-4-0)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 35, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 35, 1981
Description:  Here is page 35 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #700, a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1893, sent to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "25" in April of 1899, renumbered PRR "6025" in 1903, and sold to Hausman & Wimmer in April of 1923 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2022 8:34:31 PM
Location:  Wayne, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 700(4-4-0)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 17, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 17, 1981
Description:  Here is page 17 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #701, a D-7 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1884.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/29/2022 5:56:47 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 701(4-4-0)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 25, 1984
Title:  "Altoona Machine Shops," Page 25, 1984
Description:  Here is the illustration on page 25 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 723 was built in July 1875 and illustrates Class C Anthracite with an extended smokebox applied."
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:07:38 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 723(4-4-0)
Views:  224   Comments: 1
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 29, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 29, 2004
Description:  Here is page three of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 29. Top Photo Caption: "D-16b #741 (AMS, c/n 2131, 06/00) is at the coal wharf, which was put into service at the beginning of February 1891." PRR engine #741 is a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Altoona as a D-16B during 1900, rebuilt as a D-16SB in November of 1916, and retired in January of 1930.
Photo Date:  12/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 11:22:51 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 741(4-4-0)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 32, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 32, 1981
Description:  Here is page 32 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #763, a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1893 and retired in August of 1915 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2022 8:29:11 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 763(4-4-0)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 48, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 48, 1981
Description:  Here is page 48 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #809, a D-14A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1894, sent to the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad and renumbered "183" in June of 1896. Note the experimental headlight design.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/6/2022 8:06:41 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 809(4-4-0)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
PRR 830, D-16, 1916
Title:  PRR 830, D-16, 1916
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by Mr. Tom Bateman that was taken in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, in June of 1916. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A in 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1910, and renumbered "0830" in July of 1917. (#7 of 36)
Photo Date:  6/21/1916  Upload Date: 1/15/2021 7:05:04 AM
Location:  Wrightsville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-4-0)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 59, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 59, 1981
Description:  Here is page 59 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16A in 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1910, and renumbered "0830" in July of 1917. This photo by Mr. Tom Bateman was taken in June of 1916, after #830 had been rebuilt as a D-16 with 68" driving wheels.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 11:21:06 AM
Location:  Wrightsville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-4-0)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 55, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 55, 1981
Description:  Here is page 55 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #850, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1896, rebuilt as a D-16 in August of 1909, and renumbered "0850" in 1918.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/9/2022 7:35:21 AM
Location:  Lawrence, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 850(4-4-0)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 13, 1984
Title:  "Altoona Machine Shops," Page 13, 1984
Description:  Here is the illustration on page 13 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 923 was built in July 1873 as Class C Anthracite."
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:01:56 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 923(4-4-0)
Views:  193   Comments: 2
"Altoona Machine Shops," Page 17, 1984
Title:  "Altoona Machine Shops," Page 17, 1984
Description:  Here is the illustration on page 17 of the "Pennsylvania Railroad Altoona Machine Shops Construction Number List: 1866-1904." It was compiled by Joseph D. Lovell, and published by the Library Of American Transportation during 1984. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 925 was built in September 1873 and represents Class B."
Photo Date:  1/1/1984  Upload Date: 11/23/2018 1:03:30 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 925(4-4-0)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 90, SEP 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 90, SEP 1941
Description:  Here is page 20 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 90. Partial Caption: "Old photo of the 929, a D13a Class engine, pulling into Thorndale, Pa., with the Philadelphia Division Pay Car." #929 is a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "1628" during March of 1893, renumbered "929" in June of 1911, renumbered "0929" in August of 1920, and sold to E.B. Leaf in July of 1922 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the giant Denholm Coaling Facility overhead.
Photo Date:  9/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/15/2018 5:31:39 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 929(4-4-0)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 34, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 34, 1981
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #929, a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "1628" during March of 1893, renumbered "929" in June of 1911, renumbered "0929" in August of 1920, and sold to E.B. Leaf in July of 1922 after 29 years of service. Note the giant Denholm Coaling Facility overhead.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2022 8:38:04 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 929(4-4-0)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
PRR 930, Class G, 1873
Title:  PRR 930, Class G, 1873
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #930, a Class G (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1873, renumbered "558" in September of 1899, and sold to the Webster Coal & Coke Company in October of 1899. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#2 of 24)
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 11/18/2021 9:36:29 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 930(4-4-0)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 93, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 93, 1976
Description:  Here is page 93 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops, in September 1873, listed class G (D-5) PRR No. 930, 4-4-0, as a special engine." Bottom Photo Caption: "Altoona Machine Shops, in 1881, built this class I (H-1) PRR No. 433, 2-8-0."
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 3/14/2019 3:44:05 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 930(4-4-0) PRR 433(2-8-0)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 11, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 11, 1981
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #930, a D-5 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1873, renumbered "558" in September of 1899, and sold to the Webster Coal & Coke Company in October of 1899.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/29/2022 9:16:41 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 930(4-4-0)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
"Steam From Altoona," Page 29, 1963
Title:  "Steam From Altoona," Page 29, 1963
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 29. Bottom Photo: Shown here is what was originally Pennsylvania Railroad engine #0936, a D-10 (4-4-0) "American" built in Altoona during May of 1891 and later sold to the Pittsburgh & Susquehanna Railroad in March of 1912.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:26:25 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 0936(4-4-0)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
PRR 937, D-16B, 1906
Title:  PRR 937, D-16B, 1906
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #937, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1906 and retired in September of 1927 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#8 of 24)
Photo Date:  1/1/1906  Upload Date: 11/19/2021 7:12:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 937(4-4-0)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 62, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 62, 1981
Description:  Here is page 62 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Caption: "At Asbury Park, N.J., on the New York & Long Branch Railroad sometime in 1915." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #937, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1906 and retired in September of 1927 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 4:39:16 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 937(4-4-0)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 22, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 22, 1981
Description:  Here is page 22 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is engine #1, a D-10 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Pennsylvania Railroad engine number "943" during August of 1890, later sent to the Susquehanna, Bloomsburg, & Berwick Railroad and renumbered "1," renumbered PRR "0943" in 1911, and retired in April of 1915 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/31/2022 9:47:07 AM
Location:  Berwick, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 943(4-4-0)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 24, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 24, 1981
Description:  Here is page 24 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #959, a D-10 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops in July of 1891 and sold to J.T. Garner in November of 1909.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/1/2022 4:53:54 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 959(4-4-0)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
PRR 965, D-16B, c. 1905
Title:  PRR 965, D-16B, c. 1905
Description:  WB. Here is a 35mm slide of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Perth Amboy Junction near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1911. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #965, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1904, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, and retired in April of 1936 after 32 years of faithful service. Pictured at the left is Conductor L.M. Hampton. The names of the other crew members and the date are not recorded. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:  4/21/1911  Upload Date: 7/9/2022 10:53:09 PM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 965(4-4-0)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 44, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 44, 1981
Description:  Here is page 44 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1000, a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "86" during May of 1893, became Middle Division Special Engine number "1000" in July of 1910, and sent to Baltimore, Chesapeake, & Atlantic Railway and renumbered "20" in October of 1920.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2022 5:45:34 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1000(4-4-0)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 52, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 52, 1981
Description:  Here is page 52 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1017, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata in 1895, rebuilt as a D-16 in November of 1911, and renumbered "01017" in 1917. Note that there are two different types of wheels in the pony truck: one spoked, the other solid.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/8/2022 9:25:06 PM
Location:  Harrison, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1017(4-4-0)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 16, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 16, 1981
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1027, a D-7 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1883 and destroyed in a wreck in February of 1901. It's the very first Pennsy standard D-7A.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/29/2022 5:54:35 PM
Location:  Lawrence, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1027(4-4-0)
Views:  151   Comments: 0


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