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| Title: |
CN's Q116 and WSOR's Y202 both roll southwest beneath the WI 164 bridge just south of Slinger |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 12:13:55 AM |
| Location: |
Ackerville, WI |
| Author: |
Edward Weisensel |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CN 2924(ES44AC) EMDX 1605(SD70AH-T4) WAMX 3895(GP38-2) |
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470 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN main on south {left} and siding between the main and the WSOR interchange tracks |
| Description: |
WSORs Y202 Gp38-2s await their 2nd trick crew |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 12:16:21 AM |
| Location: |
Ackerville, WI |
| Author: |
Edward Weisensel |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
WAMX 3871(GP38-2) WAMX 3895(GP38-2) |
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201 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN and WSOR interchange traffic just west of the Hwy 164 overpass SE of Slinger |
| Description: |
Potash empties on the siding waits for 2 southbounds. |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 12:18:35 AM |
| Location: |
Ackerville, WI |
| Author: |
Edward Weisensel |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Signal,Track |
| Locomotives: |
WAMX 3871(GP38-2) WAMX 3895(GP38-2) |
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212 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Y202 crew will arrive in minutes. |
| Description: |
Potash empties on the CN siding will wait for potash loads and Q116 intermodal to dash south. |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 12:19:43 AM |
| Location: |
Ackerville, WI |
| Author: |
Edward Weisensel |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
WAMX 3871(GP38-2) WAMX 3895(GP38-2) |
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226 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
SBC 2308 |
| Description: |
A SBC GP35 in Mexicali Baja California Norte, unknown day in July (Slide Purchase) |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1975 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 12:53:02 AM |
| Location: |
Mexicali, MX |
| Author: |
unknown |
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| Locomotives: |
SBC 2308(GP35) |
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470 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Rockville Bridge, 1902 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "First train crossing Rockville Bridge. Longest stone arch bridge in the world." This event occurred on Monday, 30 March 1902. This view is from the eastern side of the Bridge, with the Susquehanna River flowing from right to left. |
| Photo Date: |
3/30/1902 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:14:39 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam |
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170 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Rockville Bridge, c. 1914 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Rockville Bridge, Largest Stone Arch Bridge in the World, Harrisburg, Pa." This train has just departed the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg and is crossing the Susquehanna River toward Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1914 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:16:16 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Passenger Station, 1900 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 23 January 1900. Title: "Pennsylvania R.R. Passenger Station" in Trenton, N.J. |
| Photo Date: |
1/23/1900 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:17:56 AM |
| Location: |
Trenton, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
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210 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
LIRR 39, G-5S, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Mr. Joseph Stark, photographer. Photo Caption: "LIRR 39. 4-6-0 No. 39 takes on water at Hicksville, N.Y., during a fan trip on June 5, 1955. In 1980, the Class G-5s locomotive was undergoing extensive restoration in Riverhead for future rail excursions." Long Island Rail Road engine #39 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata during May of 1929. |
| Photo Date: |
6/5/1955 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:19:47 AM |
| Location: |
Hicksville, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
LIRR 39(4-6-0) |
| Views: |
431 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4579, I-1SA, 1950 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 4579. The Pennsylvania Railroad had 598 Class I Decapods on the roster. Of these, Baldwin built 475 locomotives, numbered 4225 thru 4699. One of these, the 4579, is seen backing a hopper in the Sandusky, Ohio, yard on a September 1950 day." PRR engine #4579 is an I-1SA "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1936, and retired in 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1950 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:20:54 AM |
| Location: |
Sandusky, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4579(2-10-0) |
| Views: |
277 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5406, K-4S, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Mr. Charles L. Ballard, photographer. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 5406. New York & Long Branch train with K-4 5406 out of South Amboy, N.J., under a shower of cinders, passing 5367 on the layover track, for a trip to the Jersey Shore." Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5406 and #5367 are both K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5406 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958, while #5367 was built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/1955 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:22:24 AM |
| Location: |
South Amboy, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5406(4-6-2) PRR 5367(4-6-2) |
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380 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6076, Baggage Car, c. 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad Baggage Car #6076, dedicated to the "Adams Express Company." It's part of a Strasburg Rail Road train being pulled by former PRR engine #1233 ~ a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the SRC in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
7/6/1976 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:23:24 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1223(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
543 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Logan House & Passenger Station, 1912 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 24 August 1912. Title: "Logan House and P.R.R. Station, Altoona, Pa." This was the site of the Loyal War Governors' Conference, 24-25 September 1862. During this Conference, the governors of 14 Northern States not only reaffirmed their support to pursue the War of Succession, but also voiced support for President Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation." |
| Photo Date: |
8/24/1912 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:24:55 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Coatesville Bridge, 1906 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 8 July 1906. Title: "Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, Coatesville, Pa." Note the railroad water tower in the foreground and the steel mill at the far left. |
| Photo Date: |
7/8/1906 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:25:49 AM |
| Location: |
Coatesville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
268 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Tunnel, c. 1913 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Tunnel on Penna. Railroad, near Columbia, Pa." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1913 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:26:53 AM |
| Location: |
Columbia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
267 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Passenger Station, 1910 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 27 July 1910. Title: "Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Elizabethtown, Pa." The elevated platform on the left was used for the pick-up and return of milk cannisters. |
| Photo Date: |
7/27/1910 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:28:04 AM |
| Location: |
Elizabethtown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
133 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1910 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Annotation on Reverse: "Original P.R.R. Elizabethtown Station. Courtesy of Mrs. Myrtle Brown." |
| Photo Date: |
7/28/1910 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:28:56 AM |
| Location: |
Elizabethtown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
101 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Cumberland Valley Bridge, c. 1915 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Cumberland Valley Bridge crossing the Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, Pa." This train has just departed the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg and is heading toward Baltimore and points South. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1915 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:30:19 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR East Altoona Roundhouse, 1906 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 15 January 1906. Title: "Round House, Largest in the World, Altoona, Pa." This view is from the southern end of Juniata's 18th Street Bridge. Visible in the lower right-hand corner is a tiny portion of the so-called Little Juniata River, flowing from left to right on its way down the valley to Tyrone and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
1/15/1906 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:31:34 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
210 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1929 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve Main Line, Pennsylvania Railroad." The steam-powered freight train on the right will soon round the Curve and pass the Kittannint Point Passenger Station on the left on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1929 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:33:58 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Scenic |
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209 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Scenic View of the Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pa." Photo Caption: "The Horseshoe Curve is a noteworth piece of railroad engineering on the Pennsylvania Railroad along the slopes of Allegrippus Gorge near the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. It may be seen on the left of the train, traveling westward just beyond Altoona, Penna., and with a graceful curve of 1845 ft. nearly 1600 ft. above the sea, presents many magnificent scenic vistas to the traveler. Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Railroad." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1953 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:35:04 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Scenic |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
118 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1964 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Mr. Sheldon L. Burns, photographer. Photo Caption: "Aerial view of 'World Famous' Horseshoe Curve showing the water supply for the city of Altoona, Pa." The diesel-powered freight train on the right will soon round the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1964 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:36:34 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Scenic |
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| Views: |
153 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Passenger Station, c. 1911 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Pennsylvania R.R. Station, New York." Partial Caption: "New Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal, 33rd Street and 7th Avenue, heart of New York City; costing together with its many tunnels over One Hundred Million Dollars." The Station was opened for business on 8 September 1910. |
| Photo Date: |
4/21/1911 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:38:13 AM |
| Location: |
New York Penn Sta, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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103 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Kittanning Point Station, 1916 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 16 July 1916. Title: "Kittanning Point, looking East toward Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pa." Visible here (L to R) are the Freight Station, a signal bridge, the Passenger Station, and the Coaling Station spanning all four tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
7/16/1916 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:39:36 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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107 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pastoral Scene, c. 1911 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad mixed-cargo freight train passing by a small dairy farm. Classic rustic railroading! The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #25 of 25. |
| Photo Date: |
4/21/1911 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:40:52 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
169 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Rockin' 'n' Rollin,' c. 1911 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train that's rockin' 'n' rollin' past a local freight station! The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #6 of 29. |
| Photo Date: |
4/21/1911 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:41:29 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
165 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Berwind-White, ex-PRR 9328, 1970 |
| Description: |
BWCX. Here is an original photo by Mr. Sam Snyder that was taken at the Berwind Corporation's Car Shops in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1970. Shown here is their partially-deconstructed GS-4 that was purchased from the Pennsylvania Railroad during 1964. Originally numbered "9328," it was built by GE in 1948 and rated at 380 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
9/13/1970 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:44:53 AM |
| Location: |
Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
BWCX 9328(44Tonner) |
| Views: |
210 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Horseshoe Curve Commemorations, #3 of 9, 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is the third of nine photos that were published originally in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 60. Partial Caption: "The E-8 locomotive No. 5899 leads sister units at Horseshoe Curve for the excursion special bringing visitors to the dedication of K-4s steam locomotive No. 1361 on June 8, 1957." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5899 and two more E-8's whose numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5899 was built in March of 1951. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:46:44 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5899(E8A) |
| Views: |
221 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 31, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Paul W. Westbrook, Jr., that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 31. Partial Caption: "A westbound merchandise train enters Horseshoe Curve on November 15, 1935, passing under the semaphored signa bridge near where Kittanning Point passenger and freight stations once stood. Headed by a Class I-1 locomotive, this is a double-headed train, meaning there are two locomotives on the head end." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:54:29 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 31, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo from David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 31. Partial Caption: "Taken from a colorized print, an eastbound passenger train passes under the same semaphore signal bridge [heading] toward Altoona. This consist is headed by a Class K-4 Pacific, equipped with 80-inch driver wheels, which enabled this class of passenger locomotives to achieve high speeds with quick starts." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:55:56 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
113 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 32. Partial Caption: "Pictured is a westbound merchandise consist with a Class I-1 Decapod on point. Westbound trains had many empties ~ cars returning from eastern markets." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:57:00 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Arlington J. Wolfe that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 32. Partial Caption: "Here is a rear view of a westbound freight consist on Horseshoe Curve in the 1940's. A Class N-5C (porthole) caboose (cabin in PRR terms) is on the rear with two powerful locomotives pushing the train. The lead locomotive is a World War II-era massive Class J-1 Texas type, and the last locomotive is probably a Class I-1." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:58:16 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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81 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo from David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 33. Partial Caption: "A westbound consist is pictured around the 1940's headed by a Class J-1 Texas type, one of the largest of the World War II era, to carry the nation's freight and defensive shipments. The wheel arrangement on the massive locomotive is 2-10-4, and it could out-haul older classes of I-1's and M-1's and was well suited to mountain terrain." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:01:33 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
101 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 33. Partial Caption: "An eastbound freight consist passes the apex of Horseshoe Curve in the late 1940's, headed by J-1 Texas type No. 6405." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6405 is a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:02:48 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6405(2-10-4) |
| Views: |
280 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Arlington J. Wolfe that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 34. Partial Caption: "A westbound train on No. 3 track is headed by Class J-1 Texas type No. 6444." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:03:53 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
| Views: |
209 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 34. Partial Caption: "A westbound consist with a specialty shipment is led by Class J-1 No. 6438 in this morning view during the late 1940's or early 1950's." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6438 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943. Note the second "car" in the train: a refurbished "Lines West" locomotive tender. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:04:56 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR 6438(2-10-4) |
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Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 38, 2008 |
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Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 38. Partial Caption: "The PRR acquired its first diesel-electric locomotive as early as June 1937, but dieselization did not arrive until after World War II. Baldwin model RF-16 No. 2008, built in the 1950-1952 period, enters Horseshoe Curve." Engine #2008 is a BF-16 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1951, rated at 1,600 HP, and retired in July of 1966. |
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1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:06:11 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Signal |
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PRR 2008(RF-16A) |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 39, 2008 |
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Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 39. Partial Caption: "Descending the east slope at Horseshoe Curve is a Baldwin Class BP-60 locomotive set led by No. 5823 powering an eastbound passenger train. These units, at 6,000 horsepower, were initially in passenger service but were later downgraded for freight service [at] only 5,000 horsepower." In this context, Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5823 is a BP-60 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. |
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1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:07:24 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 69, 2008 |
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Here is a photo from David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 69. Partial Caption: "During June 1962, the PRR operated new General Electric U-25B diesel-electric locomotives 2500, 2508, and 2502 over Horseshoe Curve. Rated at 2,500 horsepower, they are equipped with train-phones and dual controls. Railroaders dubbed them 'U-Boats.'" Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2500, #2508, and #2502. All were built by General Electric in 1962: #2500 and #2502 were built in August, but #2508 was built in September. Barely visible in the distance is PRR K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361. |
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1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:08:32 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 2500(U25B) PRR 2508(U25B) PRR 2502(U25B) PRR 1361(4-6-2) |
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| Title: |
"Indian Summer," Page 24, 1956 |
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Here is page one of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Mohawk That Refused To Abdicate, And Other Tales." It was published originally in the September 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. |
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9/1/1956 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:15:27 AM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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| Title: |
"Indian Summer," Page 25, 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Mohawk That Refused To Abdicate, And Other Tales." It was published originally in the September 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Pennsy J-1's walking lake-bound coal out of Grogan Yard, Columbus." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6486 and #6488. Both are J-1A (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata during April of 1943 and retired in October of 1957 after just 14 years of revenue service. |
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9/1/1956 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:19:11 AM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6486(2-10-4) PRR 6488(2-10-4) |
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| Title: |
"Indian Summer," Page 26, 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Mohawk That Refused To Abdicate, And Other Tales." It was published originally in the September 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Doubleheading Pennsy J-1 2-10-4's." Shown here (R to L) are portions of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6488 and the coast-to-coast tender of #6486. #6488 is a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during April of 1943 and retired in October of 1957 after just 14 years of revenue service. |
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9/1/1956 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:21:54 AM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6488(2-10-4) NYC 3005(4-8-2) |
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| Title: |
"Indian Summer," Page 27, 1956 |
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Here is page four of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Mohawk That Refused To Abdicate, And Other Tales." It was published originally in the September 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Photos by Philip R. Hastings. |
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9/1/1956 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:24:44 AM |
| Location: |
Shelby, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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| Title: |
"Indian Summer," Page 28, 1956 |
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Here is page five of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Mohawk That Refused To Abdicate, And Other Tales." It was published originally in the September 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Partial Caption: "Extra 3005 East making 60 miles per hour through Shelby, O." |
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9/1/1956 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:27:36 AM |
| Location: |
Shelby, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NYC 3005(4-8-2) |
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613 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
On the runaround |
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3022 getting ready to cut off some covered hoppers. |
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3/26/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 3:07:06 AM |
| Location: |
Cortland, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
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Action |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 3022(SD40-2) |
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134 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Backing down |
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Stopped next to a cut of tank cars on the runaround. |
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3/26/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 3:09:27 AM |
| Location: |
Cortland, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
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Roster |
| Locomotives: |
NYSW 3022(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
After the drop off |
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3022 heading back down the runaround. |
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3/26/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 3:13:34 AM |
| Location: |
Cortland, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
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Action |
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NYSW 3022(SD40-2) |
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127 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
On the main |
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Easing toward the tank cars. |
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3/26/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 3:16:27 AM |
| Location: |
Cortland, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
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Action |
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NYSW 3022(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
On the industrial |
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3022 easing her way toward Suit Kote. |
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3/26/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 3:19:07 AM |
| Location: |
Cortland, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
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Action |
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NYSW 3022(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
On the industrial line (2) |
| Description: |
3022 easing toward Suit Kote. |
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3/26/2018 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 3:22:29 AM |
| Location: |
Cortland, NY |
| Author: |
Scott with Steven Crotwell |
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Action |
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