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PRR 5871
Title:  PRR 5871
Description:  This 1949 EMD built E7A unit with its spiked radio antenna and another E7A unit heads up a long string of varnish. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:  6/1/1965  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 6:14:30 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5871(E7A)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
PRR #6727 & #5872
Title:  PRR #6727 & #5872
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/23/2019 2:17:15 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6727(4-8-2) PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:  575   Comments: 2
PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1955
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6727 and #5872. #6727 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956. #5872 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Symbolically speaking, oil power is about to eclipse coal power forever!
Photo Date:  7/24/1955  Upload Date: 3/2/2019 11:46:03 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6727(4-8-2) PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:  841   Comments: 0
PRR 5872, EP-20, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5872, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken just West of the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5872 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5872 was constructed in April of 1949. This A-B-B-A set is departing the Station with a mail and express train bound for Altoona and points West. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/24/2021 2:47:46 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
PRR 5873, EP-20, 1956
Title:  PRR 5873, EP-20, 1956
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Robert Wanner that was taken in Cresson, Pennsylvania, in July of 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5873 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5873 was built in April of 1949. In this context, this A-B-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a westbound mail and express train. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  7/7/1956  Upload Date: 12/2/2020 9:44:47 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Tunnel,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5873(E7A)
Views:  471   Comments: 1
PRR 5705, EP-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 5705, EP-22, 1966
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 19 March 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5705 and #5873. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5705 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5873 is an EP-20 constructed in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. ("Tchowee"; #17 of 29)
Photo Date:  3/19/1966  Upload Date: 5/8/2020 9:12:58 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5705(E8A) PRR 5873(E7A)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
PRR 5874, EP-20, 1961
Title:  PRR 5874, EP-20, 1961
Description:  Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, in August of 1961. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5874 and #5762. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5874 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5762 is an EP-22 built in November of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, acquired by the Penn Central and renumbered "4262," and later turned into a roadside cafe in Duanesburg (NY) as New York Central E-8 number "4097" (circa 2010)!
Photo Date:  8/15/1961  Upload Date: 6/21/2018 12:38:25 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5874(E7A) PRR 5762(E8A)
Views:  645   Comments: 1
PRR 5874, EP-20, 1962
Title:  PRR 5874, EP-20, 1962
Description:  DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 27 October 1962. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5874, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Produced & distributed by Charly's Slides. (#8 of 20)
Photo Date:  10/27/1962  Upload Date: 10/17/2022 9:16:19 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5874(E7A)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania freight passing through Vandalia, IL
Title:  Pennsylvania freight passing through Vandalia, IL
Description:  This is an eastbound Pennsylvania freight headed by PRR 5874 just crossing the Illinois Central at the crossing. The Vandalia station, used by both railroads, is at the left. The Pennsylvania brick interlocking tower appears just right of the locomotive. At the left is a Pennsylvania work truck painted Tuscan Red and lettered on the door for "Pennsylvania Railroad" and "Brownstown, Ill." and the number "89190" and "Southwestern Div." on the truck body.
Photo Date:  11/23/1962  Upload Date: 10/22/2020 12:31:10 AM
Location:  Vandalia, IL
Author:  Charles Kinzer
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5874(E7A)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
PRR 5874, EP-20, 1964
Title:  PRR 5874, EP-20, 1964
Description:  WIL-ALT-64. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 03 July 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5798 and #5874, Both were built by EMD. #5798 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5874 is an EP-20 built in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are about to couple onto an 18-car passenger train heading to Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West. (Note the duplicate "PRR" logos on the front door.)
Photo Date:  7/3/1964  Upload Date: 9/12/2016 10:40:44 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5798(E8A) PRR 5874(E7A)
Views:  867   Comments: 0
PRR 5882, EP-20, c. 1966
Title:  PRR 5882, EP-20, c. 1966
Description:  Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5882 and #5874. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. Note the contrast between the "old" and the "new" paint schemes.
Photo Date:  8/15/1966  Upload Date: 1/18/2023 10:25:33 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5882(E7A) PRR 5874(E7A)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
PRR 5874, EP-20, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 5874, EP-20, c. 1967
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo showing (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5874 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5874 was constructed in April of 1949. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1967  Upload Date: 8/20/2021 3:33:07 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5874(E7A)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
PRR Wilkes-Barre Excurxion, #1 of 2, c. 1950
Title:  PRR Wilkes-Barre Excurxion, #1 of 2, c. 1950
Description:  Here is the first of two successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here in excursion service (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5875 was constructed in April of 1949. Many thanks to Anthony Zinskie for identifying this location correctly. Roy Healey Collection; #11 of 16.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 2/25/2018 10:09:42 AM
Location:  Wilkes-Barre, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:  319   Comments: 1
PRR 5875, EP-20, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 5875, EP-20, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Baera 2. Here is the first of three photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The pedigree of the departing steam-powered passenger train is not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 6/14/2023 1:06:19 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
PRR 5875, EP-20, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 5875, EP-20, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Baera 2. Here is the second of three photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5875 was constructed in April of 1949. Note the diaphragms linking the two locomotives!
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 6/14/2023 1:07:11 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
PRR 5875, EP-20, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 5875, EP-20, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Baera 2. Here is the third of three photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5875 and a "B" unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5875 was constructed in April of 1949.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 6/14/2023 7:05:51 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5875(E7A)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
PRR 5876, EP-20, 1949
Title:  PRR 5876, EP-20, 1949
Description:  FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5876 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5876 was constructed in April of 1949. In this context, this A-A set is pulling the "Gotham Limited" around the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  10/10/1949  Upload Date: 7/6/2022 1:36:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5876(E7A)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR 5876, EP-20, 1952
Title:  PRR 5876, EP-20, 1952
Description:  Altoona Action. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 April 1952. Partial Caption: "Nearly 500 Blair County residents rode a special Pennsylvania Railroad train to Pittsburgh and the Old Nixon Theater on April 24, 1952, to see the stage production of 'South Pacific' and to celebrate the birthday of its star, Altoona's Janet Lafferty, whose stage name was Janet Blair." Partially visible here is PRR engine #5876, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/24/1952  Upload Date: 8/14/2022 5:39:29 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5876(E7A)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
PRR 5898, EP-22, c. 1962
Title:  PRR 5898, EP-22, c. 1962
Description:  Showalter. Here is an original photo by H.N. Proctor. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5898 and #5876. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5898 is an EP-22 built in March of 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5876 was built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (2; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:  7/25/1962  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 5:26:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 5876(E7A)
Views:  575   Comments: 0
PRR 5877, EP-20, 1964
Title:  PRR 5877, EP-20, 1964
Description:  17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 April 1964. On the right (L to R) are PRR engines #5877 and #5876. Both are EP-20's built by EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. They are about to stop at the Altoona Station with a nine-car passenger train on its way to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City. On the left (L to R) are PRR engines #8608 and #8607. Both are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1955 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. They are returning to Altoona after making a helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and back. This photo taken adjacent to ALTO Tower.
Photo Date:  4/25/1964  Upload Date: 9/17/2016 3:16:26 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5877(E7A) PRR 5876(E7A) PRR 8608(RSD7) PRR 8607(RSD7)
Views:  1126   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania eastbound freight in Vandalia, IL
Title:  Pennsylvania eastbound freight in Vandalia, IL
Description:  This photo was taken from approximately 2nd street in Vandalia, IL of and eastbound Pennsylvania train with 5877 on the point.
Photo Date:  11/23/1962  Upload Date: 10/22/2020 12:21:30 AM
Location:  Vandalia, IL
Author:  Charles Kinzer
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5877(E7A)
Views:  286   Comments: 1
PRR 5877, EP-20, 1964
Title:  PRR 5877, EP-20, 1964
Description:  Here a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken at Chicago's Union Station on 7 June 1964. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5877 and two more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5877 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They're ready to depart the Station with a mail and express train bound for Pittsburgh and points East. ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 10)
Photo Date:  6/7/1964  Upload Date: 7/23/2020 12:38:00 PM
Location:  Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5877(E7A)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
PRR 5878, EP-20, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5878, EP-20, c. 1955
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5878, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/24/2021 2:49:07 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
PRR 5878, EP-20, 1960
Title:  PRR 5878, EP-20, 1960
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5878 and two more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5878 is an EP-20 constructed in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, this A-B-A trio is rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to the Altoona Passenger Station and points East. Also visible is PRR passenger coach #4004. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  3/21/1960  Upload Date: 3/18/2021 11:39:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
PRR 5708, EP-22, 1962
Title:  PRR 5708, EP-22, 1962
Description:  MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5708, two unidentified "EP" Class units, and #5878. All were built by GM-EMD. #5708 is an EP-22 built in October of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5878 is an EP-20 constructed in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. This A-A-B-A set is passing through the Duncannon Station with a passenger train bound for Harrisburg and points East. ("Stoneborobranch"; #50 of 56)
Photo Date:  5/5/1962  Upload Date: 9/14/2020 10:42:06 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5708(E8A) PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
PRR 5700, EP-22, 1965
Title:  PRR 5700, EP-22, 1965
Description:  Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Smart that was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, on 1 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5700 and #5878. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5700 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5878 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Looks to me like #5700 has had a close encounter of the third kind!
Photo Date:  5/1/1965  Upload Date: 10/3/2018 5:08:03 AM
Location:  Louisville, KY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5700(E8A) PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  616   Comments: 1
PRR 6305, AF-27, 1965
Title:  PRR 6305, AF-27, 1965
Description:  17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6305, an unidentified ALCo diesel, two EMD "E" units, and engine #5878. #6305 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower; in this context, it is a "helper" engine. #5878 is an EP-20 built by EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 17th Street Bridge with a passenger train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. Partially visible in the distance are some of the PRR's 12th Street Shop buildings. This photo taken from the pedestrian stairway connecting 10th Avenue with the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 9/17/2016 2:07:38 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6305(C628) PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  535   Comments: 0
PRR 5878, EP-20, 1965
Title:  PRR 5878, EP-20, 1965
Description:  17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6305, an unidentified ALCo diesel, two EMD "E" units, and engine #5878. #6305 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower; in this context, it is a "helper" engine. #5878 is an EP-20 built by EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are passing ALTO Tower with a passenger train on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. This photo taken from the pedestrian stairway connecting 10th Avenue with the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 9/17/2016 2:10:01 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6305(C628) PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
PRR 5878, EP-20, 1966
Title:  PRR 5878, EP-20, 1966
Description:  7th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5878 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by EMD. #5878 is an EP-20 built in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. After departing the Altoona Station, they are pulling a long passenger train under the 7th Street Bridge on their way to Harrisburg and points East.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 9/30/2016 4:18:15 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Night,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
PRR 5879, EP-20, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 5879, EP-20, c. 1951
Description:  Baera 1. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana, c. 1951. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5879 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5879 was constructed in April of 1949.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 6/9/2023 11:17:03 PM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5879(E7A)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
PRR 5879, EP-20, 1957
Title:  PRR 5879, EP-20, 1957
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken from BANKS Tower near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 24 August 1957. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5879 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5879 was constructed in April of 1949. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a passenger train that's just crossed the Susquehanna River Bridge on its way to Altoona and points West. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/24/1957  Upload Date: 5/26/2021 10:57:08 PM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5879(E7A)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
PRR 5544, T-1, 1949
Title:  PRR 5544, T-1, 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of three Pennsylvania Railroad passenger locomotives that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. On the right is PRR engine #5544, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1946 and retired in January of 1956. On the left are PRR engines #5880 and another E-7 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was built in April of 1949 and renumbered "4204" in 1966. Visible on the far right are two PRR GG-1's waiting for their next assignments. Roy Healey Collection; #39 of 40.
Photo Date:  7/24/1949  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:16:00 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5544(UNKNOWN) PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  448   Comments: 2
PRR 5880, EP-20, 1949
Title:  PRR 5880, EP-20, 1949
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad diesel-electric locomotives that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 1949. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #5880 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was constructed in April of 1949. Partially visible on the right is PRR box car #370074. Roy Healey Collection; #13 of 16.
Photo Date:  7/24/1949  Upload Date: 2/25/2018 3:37:14 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
PRR 5880, EP-20, #3 of 3, 1949
Title:  PRR 5880, EP-20, #3 of 3, 1949
Description:  Prophet. Here is the third of three duplicate 35mm color slides of a photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1949. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5880 and another E-7 whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was constructed in April of 1949.
Photo Date:  7/24/1949  Upload Date: 3/27/2020 5:35:11 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  409   Comments: 1
PRR 5880, EP-20, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5880, EP-20, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #5880 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5880 was constructed in April of 1949. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #14 of 16.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 2/25/2018 3:38:57 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  215   Comments: 1
PRR 5367, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5367, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5367, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  6/19/1954  Upload Date: 12/16/2023 4:35:51 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5367(4-6-2) PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5880, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:  3/10/1956  Upload Date: 9/17/2023 10:59:37 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2) PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
PRR 5880, EP-20, 1957
Title:  PRR 5880, EP-20, 1957
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Belmar, New Jersey, on 6 February 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5880, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Here, it's pulling a commuter train on the New York & Long Branch line. ("Tchowee"; #14 of 29)
Photo Date:  2/6/1957  Upload Date: 5/10/2020 11:53:59 AM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
PRR 5880, EP-20, c. 1958
Title:  PRR 5880, EP-20, c. 1958
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1958. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5880, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, it's about to enter the South Amboy Station with a northbound passenger train. Note the two "A.C. Motor Stop" signs attached to the catenary.
Photo Date:  8/15/1958  Upload Date: 1/9/2024 8:49:02 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
PRR 5880 and Sisters With The General
Title:  PRR 5880 and Sisters With The General
Description:  Radio Roof Antennas
Photo Date:  12/26/1963  Upload Date: 12/27/2007 7:25:07 PM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  1557   Comments: 1
PRR 5880 With the WB General at Englewood Union Station This April Morning
Title:  PRR 5880 With the WB General at Englewood Union Station This April Morning
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/21/1965  Upload Date: 12/27/2007 7:25:08 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Marty Bernard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  1056   Comments: 1
PRR 5881, EP-20, 1956
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in the engine house at South Amboy, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It looks to me like it's had a close encounter of the third kind!
Photo Date:  4/29/1956  Upload Date: 7/29/2018 2:50:09 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
PRR 5881, EP-20, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, c. 1956
Description:  Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Cliffwood, New Jersey, c. 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Note the modern combination car just behind the locomotive.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 5/1/2024 8:27:45 AM
Location:  Cliffwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
PRR 5881, EP-20, 1956
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1956  Upload Date: 6/2/2023 10:40:21 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Tunnel,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
PRR 5881, EP-20, #1 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, #1 of 2, 1957
Description:  Meadows. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 February 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 32)
Photo Date:  2/12/1957  Upload Date: 9/11/2020 5:49:54 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
PRR 5881, EP-20, #2 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:  Meadows. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 February 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Looks to me like it's had a "close encounter" of the third kind! ("Stoneborobranch"; #19 of 32)
Photo Date:  2/12/1957  Upload Date: 9/11/2020 5:48:39 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
PRR 5881, EP-20, 1957
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, 1957
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 21 June 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5881 and another E-7 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5881 was built in April of 1949. Produced and distributed by Krone & Co. ("LouisFols"; #26 of 31)
Photo Date:  6/21/1957  Upload Date: 6/20/2019 2:20:39 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
PRR 5881, EP-20, 1959
Title:  PRR 5881, EP-20, 1959
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5881 and #8669. #5881 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #8669 is an AS-18AM built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. Together, they are pulling a westbound passenger train around the Horseshoe Curve up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  9/3/1959  Upload Date: 7/7/2016 12:42:53 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5881(E7A) PRR 8669(RSD12)
Views:  568   Comments: 0
PRR 5793, EP-22, 1964
Title:  PRR 5793, EP-22, 1964
Description:  Tipton. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tipton, Pennsylvania, on 05 January 1964. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5793, an unidentified E-8 unit, and #5881. All were built by EMD. #5793 is an EP-22 built in June of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5881 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They have just recently departed the Altoona Station with an 18-car passenger train, and are now heading to Harrisburg and points East.
Photo Date:  1/5/1964  Upload Date: 8/24/2016 1:13:36 AM
Location:  Tipton, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5793(E8A) PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
PRR 6000 HP EP20 heads the Penn Texas out of Union Station
Title:  PRR 6000 HP EP20 heads the Penn Texas out of Union Station
Description:  Back when traffic was plentiful the Pennsy typically headed its name trains wth 6000 HP at St. Louis
Photo Date:  3/28/1951  Upload Date: 12/29/2010 3:48:56 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5882(E7A)
Views:  1933   Comments: 1


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