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"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 13, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 13, 1954
Description:  Here is page four of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 13. Photo Caption: "American type No. 1390 was a fast passenger hauler with high wheels and a high stack." Photo Credit: D.A. Somerville Collection. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1390 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1896 and retired in July of 1916 after 20 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 1:36:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1390(4-4-0)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 2, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 2, 1976
Description:  Here is page two 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. 1390, a Class D-16, was a fast passenger engine. The first of the class was built about 1896 at the Juniata Shops."
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 2:47:48 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1390(4-4-0)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 30, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 30, 1981
Description:  Here is page 30 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 #1392, a D-12A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during April of 1890, rebuilt as a D-13C in June of 1896, sent to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "50" in June of 1896, renumbered "6050" in 1903, renumbered "06050" in June of 1918, renumbered 6050 in February of 1921, and sold to E.B. Leaf in July of 1922 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/2/2022 6:00:46 AM
Location:  Merion Station, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1392(4-4-0)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 51, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 51, 1981
Description:  Here is page 51 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 #1392, a D-16 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1896 and retired in May of 1918 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/8/2022 9:22:53 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1392(4-4-0)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
PRR 1395, D-16A, 1901
Title:  PRR 1395, D-16A, 1901
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1901. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1901  Upload Date: 10/22/2022 8:43:42 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
"Birth Of The Broadway," Page 53, 1952
Title:  "Birth Of The Broadway," Page 53, 1952
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 53. Revised Photo Caption: "On her maiden run west [on Sunday, 15 June 1902], No. 29 ~ the 'Pennsylvania Special' ~ gathers speed through the Bergen Cut outside Jersey City with two sleepers, a diner, and a lounge-baggage car. On this memorable trip, Engineer 'Jimmy" Lee gripped the throttle of No. 1395, the high-mounted American Standard." Photo by F.W. Blauvelt. PRR engine #1395 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  3/1/1952  Upload Date: 8/24/2019 1:16:03 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
"Broadway Gets Its 50-Year Button," Page 6, 1952
Title:  "Broadway Gets Its 50-Year Button," Page 6, 1952
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "The Broadway Gets Its 50-Year Button." It was published originally in the July 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 6. Left-Hand Photo: Shown here is F.W. Blauvelt's photo of the "Pennsylvania Special" passing through Jersey City, New Jersey, on 15 June 1902. It's powered by engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1952  Upload Date: 3/31/2022 1:06:51 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 52, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 52, 1953
Description:  Here is page one 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 52. Top Photo Caption: "The grace and glory of early 20th century varnish is caught up in this shot of the 'Pennsylvania Special' on its second westbound trip on June 16, 1902, as Engineer Martin H. Lee whips his classic D-16a through Morrisville, Pa., at 85 miles an hour." Shown here is PRR engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo: Leading this triple-header near Radnor in 1911 is PRR engine #2546, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1905 and retired in November of 1933.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:30:02 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 2546(2-8-0)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Description:  Here is page two 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 53. Top Photo: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo Caption: "A Pennsy 4-4-2 did the work of the ordinary 4-6-0, thanks to the heavier axle loadings made possible by good track. E-2 No. 1435 takes the green, red, and cream 'Pennsylvania Limited' through West Philadelphia in 1902." Shown here is PRR engine #1435, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "1435" during 1901, renumbered "01435" in 1918, and retired in March of 1925.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:32:29 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 1435(4-4-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Pages 22-23, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Pages 22-23, 1962
Description:  Here are portions of pages seven and eight of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." They were published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 22-23. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Pennsylvania Special" being pulled by engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering the four-car "Pennsylvania Special" through Jersey City, New Jersey.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/26/2017 12:32:35 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 22, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 22, 1962
Description:  Here is page seven 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 22. Top Photo: Shown here is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #7373, an E-2B (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1903, renumbered "9715" in July of 1913, and retired in October of 1935.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:05:22 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0) PRR 7373(4-4-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 23, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 23, 1962
Description:  Here is page eight 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 23. Top Photo: Shown here is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:08:03 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Front Cover, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Front Cover, 1981
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Cover Caption: "Built in the Juniata Shops in 1896, D-16a No. 1395 rolling Train No. 29 the 'Pennsylvania Special' near Morrisville, Pa., at 85 MPH on June 16, 1902." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:42:21 AM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1395(4-4-0)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 55, 1953
Title:  "Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 55, 1953
Description:  Here is page four 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 55. Top Photo, Parital Caption: "Altoona-built Linder cross-compound No. 1515, heaviest 4-4-0 Pennsy ever owned, heads the eastbound 'Pennsylvania Limited' near Linden, N.J., in 1896." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1515, a D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905 after just 13 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1953  Upload Date: 9/6/2019 3:37:25 AM
Location:  Linden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1515(4-4-0)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 50, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 50, 1981
Description:  Here is page 50 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 #1515, the D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905 after just 13 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/6/2022 8:11:36 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1515(4-4-0)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
PRR 1639, D-13C, c. 1893
Title:  PRR 1639, D-13C, c. 1893
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #806. No Caption. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1639, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during May of 1893, and sold to the Baltimore, Chesapeake, & Atlantic Railway and renumbered "19" in June of 1917. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #14 of 44.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 6/8/2022 6:54:43 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1639(4-4-0)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 41, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 41, 1981
Description:  Here is page 41 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 #1639, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during May of 1893, and sold to the Baltimore, Chesapeake, & Atlantic Railway and renumbered "19" in June of 1917.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2022 9:48:12 PM
Location:  Lawrence, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1639(4-4-0)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 54, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 54, 1981
Description:  Here is page 54 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 an exceptionally interesting picture. It is from the Ted Xaras collection and shows a New York express about to depart from Broad Street Station in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1904." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1650, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16 in January of 1911, and renumbered "01650" in 1917. We can almost hear the white-hatted Conductor announcing "All ABOARD!"
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/9/2022 7:32:13 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1650(4-4-0)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 47, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 47, 1981
Description:  Here is page 47 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 #1658, a D-14 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1893, later rebuilt as a D-14C, and retired in August of 1915 after 22 years of faithful service. Across the tracks at the far left, note the railroader standing atop the boxcar.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/5/2022 9:46:10 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1658(4-4-0)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 732, 1949
Title:  Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 732, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo from page 732 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. Photo Caption: "American type, Class P (D14) Locomotive, designed in 1894." Shown here is PRR engine #1669, a D-14 (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1893 and retired in August of 1912 after just 19 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  4/13/1949  Upload Date: 9/7/2017 3:23:59 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1669(4-4-0)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
PRR 2082, D-16SB, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 2082, D-16SB, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo by H.L. Humphrey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2082, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1904, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and sold to the Kishacoquillas Valley Railroad (KVR) in August of 1936. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 6/29/2022 11:29:17 PM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2082(4-4-0)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
PRR 2082, D-16SB, 1934
Title:  PRR 2082, D-16SB, 1934
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Manhattan Transfer near Harrison, New Jersey, in March of 1934. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2082, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1904, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1916, and sold to the Kishacoquillas Valley Railroad (KVR) in August of 1936. In this context, it appears to be involved in the PRR's New York to Washington electrification project. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:  3/3/1934  Upload Date: 4/23/2019 8:46:14 AM
Location:  Harrison, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2082(4-4-0)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 60, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 60, 1981
Description:  Here is page 60 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Revised Caption: "This locomotive has been 'modernized' (i.e., has a new pilot and an electric headlight) but has not, as yet, been superheated." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2440, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1903 and sold to Charles Dreifus (of Pittsburgh, PA) in January of 1927.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/10/2022 11:23:50 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2440(4-4-0)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
PRR 3108, G-5S, #1 of 3, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 3108, G-5S, #1 of 3, c. 1950
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3108, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in February of 1953. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #16 of 40.
Photo Date:  12/21/1950  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 9:05:38 AM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3108(4-4-0)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
PRR 3108, G-5S, #2 of 3, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 3108, G-5S, #2 of 3, c. 1950
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3108, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in February of 1953. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #17 of 40.
Photo Date:  12/21/1950  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 9:08:18 AM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3108(4-4-0)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
PRR 3108, G-5S, #3 of 3, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 3108, G-5S, #3 of 3, c. 1950
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3108, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in February of 1953. In this photo, it is at the Passenger Station in Reading, Pennsylvania. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #18 of 40.
Photo Date:  12/21/1950  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 9:11:34 AM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3108(4-4-0)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
PRR Local at Phoenixville, #1 of 2, 1953
Title:  PRR Local at Phoenixville, #1 of 2, 1953
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3108, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in February of 1953. In this photo, it is taking-on water at the Passenger Station in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on 25 January 1953. On the right is PHOENIXVILLE Tower. Partially visible on the left is PRR P-70 passenger coach #3448. Roy Healey Collection; #21 of 40.
Photo Date:  1/25/1953  Upload Date: 3/22/2018 5:10:39 AM
Location:  Phoenixville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3108(4-4-0)
Views:  468   Comments: 0
PRR Local at Phoenixville, #2 of 2, 1953
Title:  PRR Local at Phoenixville, #2 of 2, 1953
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3108, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in February of 1953. In this photo, it is departing the Passenger Station in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on 25 January 1953. Partially visible on the right are the steps leading up to the Phoenixville Station. On the left is PRR P-70 passenger coach #3650. Roy Healey Collection; #22 of 40.
Photo Date:  1/25/1953  Upload Date: 3/22/2018 5:12:35 AM
Location:  Phoenixville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3108(4-4-0)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 64, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 64, 1981
Description:  Here is page 64 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Revised Caption: "When originally built, it had spoked wheels. However, when backshopped, it came out with one set of solid wheels." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3191, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1906, rebuilt as a D-16SB in January of 1916, and retired in August of 1934 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/11/2022 8:44:57 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3191(4-4-0)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
PRR 4100, D-16SB, c. 1916
Title:  PRR 4100, D-16SB, c. 1916
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4100, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Northern Central Railroad D-16B number "3100" during November of 1900, renumbered as Pennsylvania Railroad "4100" in 1903, rebuilt in Juniata as a D-16SB in July of 1916, and retired in November of 1933 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the location, and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  7/7/1916  Upload Date: 8/21/2020 2:59:26 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4100(4-4-0)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 42 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 42 1981
Description:  Here is page 42 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 #3146, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Northern Central Railway D-13 number "146" during July of 1892, rebuilt as a D-13A and renumbered "3146" in 1898, renumbered Pennsylvania Railroad "4146" in 1903, and renumbered "6238" in June of 1912. At Guilford Avenue Roundhouse in 1902.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/4/2022 12:01:28 PM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4146(4-4-0)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
PRR 4169, Class O, 1891
Title:  PRR 4169, Class O, 1891
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4169, a Class O (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Northern Central Railway number "169" in June of 1891, renumbered "3169" in 1897, reclassified as a D-10, renumbered "4169" in 1903, and retired in July of 1913 after 22 years of faithful service. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#6 of 24)
Photo Date:  8/15/1903  Upload Date: 11/18/2021 9:35:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4169(4-4-0)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
PRR 4173, D-16B, 1916
Title:  PRR 4173, D-16B, 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 #4173, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "645" during February of 1901, renumbered "4173" in October of 1913, rebuilt as a D-16SB in February of 1917, and retired in October of 1929 after 28 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: 6/4/2021 8:59:56 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4173(4-4-0)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 40, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 40, 1981
Description:  Here is page 40 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 #14, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad number "14" during June of 1892, renumbered Pennsylvania Railroad "5014," sent to the Baltimore, Chesapeake, & Atlantic Railway and renumbered "12" in February of 1911.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/4/2022 11:58:54 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5014(4-4-0)
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PRR 5051, D-14, c. 1905
Title:  PRR 5051, D-14, c. 1905
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken c. 1905. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5051, a D-14 (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore number "51" in June of 1893, renumbered PRR "5051" in 1904, and retired in August of 1914 after 21 years of faithful service. Photo Annotation: "Pennsylvania No. 5051, 4-4-0 D-14, with a 2-car Passenger Train on the Maryland Division." Note that the second car is a combine. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1905  Upload Date: 10/5/2022 6:14:07 PM
Location:  Aberdeen, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5051(4-4-0)
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"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 49, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 49, 1981
Description:  Here is page 49 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 #5068, a D-14B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad number "68" during 1894, later renumbered PRR "5068," and renumbered "05068" in September of 1916.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/6/2022 8:09:22 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5068(4-4-0)
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"An American Beauty," Page 22, 1954
Title:  "An American Beauty," Page 22, 1954
Description:  Here is page one 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 22. Photo Caption: "It's a sight to warm the heart of a turn-of-the-century railroader as D-16D No. 5069 wheels a smart string of varnish down a multiple-track right of way, her gait guarded by semaphores on signal bridges." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5069 is a D-16D (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as D-16D number "5069" during 1900, renumbered "5569" in 1910, and rebuilt as a D-16B in April of 1911.
Photo Date:  8/1/1954  Upload Date: 8/14/2019 2:54:48 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5069(4-4-0)
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PRR 5079, D-16SB, 1938
Title:  PRR 5079, D-16SB, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Easton, Maryland, in April of 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5079, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as D-16D number "79" for the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad during 1900, renumbered "5079" in 1903, rebuilt as a D-16B in January of 1913, and rebuilt as a D-16SB in August of 1916. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1938  Upload Date: 4/23/2019 8:42:58 AM
Location:  Easton, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5079(4-4-0)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, February 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, February 1948
Description:  Here is a half-page item which was published originally in the February 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 50. Partial Caption: "Locomotive builders are proud of their handiwork, and they mount a name plate on each side of the smokebox af every locomotive they build." Depicted at the right is the ovoid builder's plate for Pennsylvania Railroad D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" #5709 built in the Altoona Machine Shops as PW&B D-16D number "79" during March of 1900, renumbered as PRR "5079" in 1903, rebuilt as a D-16B in January of 1913, rebuilt as a D-16SB in August of 1916, and retired in 1940.
Photo Date:  2/1/1948  Upload Date: 10/25/2019 2:50:45 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5079(4-4-0)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 19, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 19, 1954
Description:  Here is page ten 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 19. Top Photo Caption: "Juniata built this D-16-sb American, No. 5079, in 1900." Photo Credit: William E. Grant. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5079 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during 1900 and retired in 1940. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Narrow-gauge Washington & Waynesburg line in Pennsylvania, now abandoned, once carried this 2-6-0." Photo Credit: James F. Byrne. Shown here is engine #9684, a 2-6-0 "Mogul" built by the American Locomotive Company as number "4" for the Waynesburg & Washington Railroad in May of 1916, renumbered "9684" when the PRR acquired the WWRR in 1920, stored in the Northumberland Roundhouse for many years, and presently on display at the Green County Fairgrounds. Bottom photo depicts the "Pennsylvania Special" in 1910.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 2:10:53 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5079(4-4-0) PRR 9684(2-6-0)
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"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 25, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 25, 1981
Description:  Here is page 25 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 #84, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops for the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad during May of 1886 and renumbered PRR "5084" in 1903.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/1/2022 5:06:09 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5084(4-4-0)
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PRR 4-4-0 #5091 - Pennsyvlania RR
Title:  PRR 4-4-0 #5091 - Pennsyvlania RR
Description:  This 1914 Juniata shops built American type loco was a class D16sb (formerly class L). It had 68" drivers and developed 175 psi boiler pressure. James F. Byrne photo. The day in 1932 is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1932  Upload Date: 8/23/2013 4:05:38 PM
Location:  Chester, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5091(4-4-0)
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PRR 5091, D-16SB, c. 1934
Title:  PRR 5091, D-16SB, c. 1934
Description:  Consler. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1934. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5091, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1908, rebuilt as a D-16SB in January of 1917, and retired in January of 1935 after 27 years of faithful service. It looks to me like this once-proud passenger engine has been demoted to work/wire train service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1934  Upload Date: 3/31/2023 12:46:36 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5091(4-4-0)
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"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 73, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 73, 1981
Description:  Here is page 73 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: "After 26 years, this locomotive is still in active service ~ not hauling a fast passenger train nor a local, but working a 'wire train' passing Norwood, Pa., in 1934." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5091, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1908, rebuilt as a D-16SB in January of 1917, and retired in January of 1935 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2022 10:33:23 PM
Location:  Norwood, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5091(4-4-0)
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"Power To Burn," Page 7, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 7, 1976
Description:  Here is page seven 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. 5167, a Class D-16, is shown hauling the New York to Washington Express just south of the old West Philadelphia Station in 1909."
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 11:54:34 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5167(4-4-0)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 70, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 70, 1981
Description:  Here is page 70 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: "New York to Washington express just south of the West Philadelphia station in 1899." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5167, a D-16C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad D-16C number "167" during 1899. renumbered PRR "5167" in October of 1903, rebuilt as a D-16B in October of 1906, rebuilt as a D-16SB in March of 1918, and retired in May of 1928 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2022 10:25:55 PM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5167(4-4-0)
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"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 33, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 33, 1981
Description:  Here is page 33 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 #5180, a D-13A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad number "180" during August of 1892, renumbered "5180" in 1903, and retired in July of 1914 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2022 8:34:18 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5180(4-4-0)
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"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 31, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 31, 1981
Description:  Here is page 31 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 #10, a D-12A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops for the West Jersey Railroad during April of 1890, renumbered as Pennsylvania Railroad "6010" in March of 1904, rebuilt as a D-13C, and sold to Julius Caplan in August of 1923 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/2/2022 6:03:12 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6010(4-4-0)
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"Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 36, 1981
Title:  "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 36, 1981
Description:  Here is page 36 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 #6013, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops as number "1329" during August of 1889, sent to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "13" in December of 1897, renumbered PRR "6013" in 1903, rebuilt as a D-13A in May of 1904, renumbered "06013" in June of 1918, renumbered "6013" in February of 1921, and sold to Luria Brothers in June of 1921 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1981  Upload Date: 2/3/2022 8:36:45 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6013(4-4-0)
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PRR "New York-Chicago Flyer," c. 1905
Title:  PRR "New York-Chicago Flyer," c. 1905
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "New York-Chicago Flyer.'" No Postmark. Front Caption: "The P.R.R. New York-Chicago Flyer. (The 18-hour train)." Nonetheless, the lettering on the Combine indicates that this is actually "The Pennsylvania Special." It's powered by Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6018, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as number "5201" during August of 1907, sent to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "6018" in July of 1917, and retired in July of 1927 after 20 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1905  Upload Date: 10/10/2018 1:37:23 AM
Location:  Merion Station, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6018(4-4-0)
Views:  363   Comments: 0


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