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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:11/2/1940 - 12/31/2000
Album Info:Here are more than 100 photos and miscellaneous items of Pennsylvania Railroad-related subjects which were published originally in "Trains" magazine.
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"Trains" Magazine, November 1940
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, November 1940
Description:  Here is an illustration by Mr. Linn H. Westcott that was published originally on the front cover of the November 1940 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's Volume 1, Number 1.
Photo Date:  11/1/1940  Upload Date: 4/24/2021 8:35:11 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1941
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1941
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Granville Thomas. It was published originally in the January 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania-Reading sand and gravel train of 65 cars leaves Millville, N.J., behind engines of both roads." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1233, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built as an H-8B in Juniata during July of 1909, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1917, and retired in July of 1948.
Photo Date:  1/1/1941  Upload Date: 1/12/2017 2:29:38 AM
Location:  Millville, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1233(2-8-0) RDG 301(4-4-2)
Views:  848   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, February 1941
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, February 1941
Description:  Here are two photos taken by Mr. Herman Shambaugh. They were published originally in the February 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Bottom Left Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9212, a USRA B-28S (0-6-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company as number "9212" during 1918 and renumbered "9990" in February of 1948.
Photo Date:  2/1/1941  Upload Date: 3/9/2017 2:01:50 AM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 9212(0-6-0)
Views:  640   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is an illustration by Mr. Geoffrey Biggs that was published originally on the front cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:11:30 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 2. Photo Caption: "After the evening rush hour, Long Island Railroad." The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:06:48 AM
Location:  Jamaica, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  231   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 3. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years' service. In this context, it's part of "Railroads On Parade" at the 1939-40 World's Fair in Queens, New York.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:03:14 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally on the back cover of the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:00:40 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, March 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, March 1942
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the March 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Photo Credit: Mutual Magazine, Pennsylvania Railroad. Photo Caption: "Scenic Middle Division near Lewistown, Pa."
Photo Date:  3/1/1942  Upload Date: 3/9/2017 2:06:56 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  454   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, March 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, March 1942
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the March 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Photo Credit: Mutual Magazine, Pennsylvania Railroad. Photo Caption: Station buildings at McVeytown, Pa."
Photo Date:  3/1/1942  Upload Date: 3/9/2017 2:05:13 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  352   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, July 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, July 1942
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Wayne Leeman. It was published originally in the July 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Revised Caption: "Around one of the [St. Louis] Union Station wyes swings a light Pennsylvania locomotive.... The three-position lower-quadrant semaphores, part of the original 1894 electropneumantic signaling installation, have recently been replaced with searchlight signals."
Photo Date:  7/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/10/2019 12:08:22 PM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  203   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, November 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, November 1942
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Norman E. Kohl. It was published originally as the frontispiece in the November 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine. Partial Caption: "Cyclops, Class G-5. With its one eye glowing and its face shining black and sweaty in the yard floodlights, locomotive 25 of the Long Island Rail Road rests after its day of pulling suburban passenger trains." Partially visible here is LIRR engine #25, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Erecting & Machine Shops during January of 1925. The date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  11/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/10/2019 12:05:46 PM
Location:  Oyster Bay, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 25(4-6-0)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1943
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1943
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Norman E. Kohl. It was published originally on the back cover of the January 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine. Partial Caption: "Identical triplets, three series G-5 Ten-Wheelers of the Long Island Rail Road, stand on the engine terminal tracks at Oyster Bay, L.I." Shown here (L to R) are LIRR engines #25, #20, and #23. All are G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheelers" built in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Erecting & Machine Shops: #25 in January of 1925, #20 in January of 1924, and #23 in February of 1924.
Photo Date:  1/1/1943  Upload Date: 8/5/2019 10:16:07 AM
Location:  Oyster Bay, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 25(4-6-0) LIRR 20(4-6-0) LIRR 23(4-6-0)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally on the front cover of the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad electric freight train on the front cover is leaving Philadelphia southbound. The locomotive is one of the original P-5 type with six driving wheels." Shown here is PRR engine #4705, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse in August of 1932 and retired in May of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/21/2019 9:07:02 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4705(4-6-4)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. William Moedinger, Jr. It was published originally in the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Partial Caption: "The photo shows a Tyrone-bound freight approaching Dix Station ~ a humble, concrete telephone shanty behind the photographer." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4126, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in December of 1952 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/21/2019 9:08:40 AM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4126(2-8-2)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Description:  Here are two photos taken by Mr. R.J. Foster. They were published originally in the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Partial Caption: "Under pressure of war traffic, a new design has appeared in quantities more than experimental. It is the J-1 Texas type, of which several dozen are now pulling freight on the line through Indianapolis to St. Louis." Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6460, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  6/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/21/2019 9:10:33 AM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6460(2-10-4)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, November 1943
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, November 1943
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Robert D. Smith when it was published on the front cover of the November 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, is a busy spot on the Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR engine #4845, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The time is exactly ten minutes past noon!
Photo Date:  11/1/1943  Upload Date: 9/19/2019 2:13:33 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4845(GG1)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
PRR West Philadelphia, #1 of 2, 1943
Title:  PRR West Philadelphia, #1 of 2, 1943
Description:  Here is the first of two photos taken by Mr. Harold M. Lambert. It was published originally in the December 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Photo Caption: "The smokiest, dirtiest place on a railroad is the engine terminal. But because the locomotive personifies the railroad to most people, the roundhouse would easily top any popularity poll, and, as shown by these photos at West Philadelphia on the Pennsylvania Railroad, the engine terminal is extremely photogenic. The roundhouse itself is not so much a garage for locomotives as a place for light repairs, and in these days of heavy traffic [during WWII], the railroads are turning locomotives so fast that none of them tarry in roundhouses any longer than absolutely necessary to keep them in first-class operating condition." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #198, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during August of 1914 and retired in April of 1951 after 37 years of faithful service..
Photo Date:  12/1/1943  Upload Date: 1/5/2017 7:54:20 PM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 198(4-4-2)
Views:  1121   Comments: 0
PRR West Philadelphia, #2 of 2, 1943
Title:  PRR West Philadelphia, #2 of 2, 1943
Description:  Here is the second of two photos taken by Mr. Harold M. Lambert. It was published originally in the December 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 23. Photo Caption: "The smokiest, dirtiest place on a railroad is the engine terminal. But because the locomotive personifies the railroad to most people, the roundhouse would easily top any popularity poll, and, as shown by these photos at West Philadelphia on the Pennsylvania Railroad, the engine terminal is extremely photogenic. The roundhouse itself is not so much a garage for locomotives as a place for light repairs, and in these days of heavy traffic [during WWII], the railroads are turning locomotives so fast that none of them tarry in roundhouses any longer than absolutely necessary to keep them in first-class operating condition."
Photo Date:  12/1/1943  Upload Date: 1/5/2017 7:56:55 PM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  401   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1944
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1944
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the January 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 9. The photographer was not identified. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Station, New York City, 1943." The time is 10:10 A.M.
Photo Date:  1/1/1944  Upload Date: 1/12/2017 2:09:42 AM
Location:  New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  403   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. The photographer was not identified. Photo Caption: "Above is the large interlocking machine used at the west end of Pennsylvania Station, New York City. Besides levermen, there are a train director and a regular staff of operators. This picture was made years ago and many changes have been made since."
Photo Date:  10/1/1944  Upload Date: 1/12/2017 2:10:58 AM
Location:  New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  464   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Partial Caption: "Here is the first Pennsylvania Railroad Class Q-2 4-4-6-4 steam freight locomotive, of which 25 more are now being built at company shops in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1944  Upload Date: 9/24/2019 1:31:37 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Anthony P. Formanek. It was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 22-23. Photo Caption: "A K-4 speeds its train near Rahway, N.J., before electrification of the Pennsy's New York Division." PRR engine #3731 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1944  Upload Date: 9/20/2019 2:30:34 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 1
"Trains" Magazine, February 1945
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, February 1945
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Ranny Routt of the Washington Evening Star. It was published in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 7. Shown here is a portion of the Christmas-time crowd in Washington's Union Station on Saturday, 23 December 1944.
Photo Date:  12/23/1944  Upload Date: 12/21/2016 8:19:11 AM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  601   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1945
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1945
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. A.R. Arment. It was published originally in the May 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. Photo Caption: "A.R. Arment of Chester, Pa., made this picture in the Enola shops of the Pennsylvania [Railroad] near Harrisburg. The driver is from an M-1a and a new tire is being heated before shrinking it on the wheel."
Photo Date:  5/1/1945  Upload Date: 3/9/2017 2:03:09 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  357   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, August 1945
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, August 1945
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. C.H. Brady. It was published originally in the August 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's direct-drive steam turbine locomotive is now in regular service between Chicago and Crestline, O., going east each day on the 'Trail Blazer' and west on the 'Admiral.'" Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1945  Upload Date: 10/18/2019 3:25:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:  546   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, December 1945
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, December 1945
Description:  Here is an advertisement that was published originally on the back cover of the December 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine. Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944, rated at 6,900 horsepower, and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. "One of the most important changes in the power principle in the steam locomotive in over 100 years," according to this ad, "the turbine drive engine gives promise of a great future in the field of train transportation." Alas, it was a great ~ but brief ~ future!
Photo Date:  12/1/1945  Upload Date: 9/10/2020 2:07:42 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6200(UNKNOWN)
Views:  523   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, April 1946
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, April 1946
Description:  Here is photo by Mr. William H. Rau, circa 1891. It was published originally in the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "The old reversed photo on Horseshoe Curve shows a train typical of the 1880's on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The neat cap-stacked engines were characteristic of the road." Shown here is PRR engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service. It has paused for a moment for its portrait to be taken, but will soon continue rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Venerable "Milepost 242" stands guard at the far right of the photo!
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 5:31:53 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 601(4-4-0)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1946
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1946
Description:  Here is a brief article by Mr. E.L. Thompson entitled "Now It Can Be Told." It was published originally in the May 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46.
Photo Date:  5/1/1946  Upload Date: 3/9/2017 2:46:52 AM
Location:  Alexandria, VA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  437   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Charles A. Brown. It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 6. Photo Caption: "This is a preview of the new Pennsylvania diesels, a 6000-horsepwer Baldwin passenger engine soon to be placed in the Harrisburg-St. Louis-Chicago-Detroit pool. After tests, it will be repainted with gold stripes and keystone like the GG-1's." Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5823 and another "Centipede" whose number is not recorded. Both are BP-60's built by the Baldwin Locomotives and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. #5823 was built in March of 1947, later rebuilt into a 2,500 horsepower BH-50 for freight/helper/pusher service, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/21/2019 5:17:07 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Photo Caption: "Much more modern is Pennsylvania's K-4 Pacific No. 2034, which hauls the crack 'Del-Mar-Va Express' from New York City through Delmar, Del. (where it is shown), to the Norfolk Ferry at Cape Charles, Va." PRR engine #2034 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in April of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/24/2019 8:08:49 AM
Location:  Delmar, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2034(4-6-2)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. George B. Ritz. It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "In its acquisition of other railroad companies, the Pennsylvania has built up a hash assortment of motive power, of which No. 6536 is an example. This Atlantic was originally built for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk ~ which the PRR leased in the early 1920's. She is shown at Ocean City in 1940." Shown here is PRR engine #6536, an E-5S built in Juniata as an E-5 numbered "36" for the NYP&N during April of 1911, rebuilt as an E-5S in March of 1916, renumbered "6536" for the PRR in 1918, and retired in April of 1948 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/24/2019 8:07:00 AM
Location:  Ocean City, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6536(4-4-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Frank P. Donovan, Jr. It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Photo Caption: "Engine 5725 is a stocky Ten-Wheeler which performs all road and yard work on the Pennsylvania's Chestertown Branch. It is a Charlestown, where passengers disentrain." Shown here is PRR engine #5725, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during October of 1924 and retired July of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/24/2019 8:05:44 AM
Location:  Charlestown, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5725(4-6-0)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, May 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Harry J. Trede. It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. Partial Caption: "The Long Island ~ controlled by the Pennsylvania ~ operates 376 miles of line, all but four miles of which is on the island which gives it its name. Here a Pennsylvania Atlantic pulls a one-car extra on the four-track main west of Bellrose." Shown here is PRR engine #198, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during August of 1914 and retired in April of 1951 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/21/2019 11:25:39 AM
Location:  Jamaica, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 198(4-4-2)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, June 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, June 1947
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the June 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 61. Photo Caption: "The Paoli Local [February Trains] was not always electrified. In its earliest days, it was drawn by horsepower, then, for more than half a century, by steam. Although the 'Main Line' was four-track in 1908, as it is now, some changes other than electrification have taken place since that year, when this photograph of the station at St. Davids was taken. Lower-quadrant semaphore signals have given way to color-light signals, station platforms have been lengthened, and the water tower in the background is no longer needed. The schedule has been speeded up by nine minutes between Philadelphia and St. Davids. Now M.U. cars have replaced the Class E-2a 4-4-2 shown in the photograph, which is from the collection of George B. Ritz, 1351 Fillmore Street, Philadelphia."
Photo Date:  6/1/1947  Upload Date: 1/6/2017 2:01:27 AM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  452   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, June 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, June 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. G.A. Doeright, Jr. It was published originally in the June 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Photo Caption: "Everybody knows the Pennsylvania Railroad K-4 Pacific, one of the most prolific breeds of steam locomotive ever conceived. But with disk drivers, roller-bearing driving axles, front-end throttle, and front-end changes, the K-4sa looks different." Shown here is PRR engine #5484, a K-4SA built in Juniata as a K-4S during October of 1927, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  6/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/19/2019 2:44:13 PM
Location:  Youngstown, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5484(4-6-2)
Views:  494   Comments: 0
PRR-Monon Diamond, #1 of 2, 1947
Title:  PRR-Monon Diamond, #1 of 2, 1947
Description:  Here is the first of two photos taken by Mr. Linn H. Westcott. It was published in the July 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 40. Photo Caption: "Limedale is where the Monon crosses the double-track line of the Pennsylvania's Vandalia route to St. Louis. The way freight in the distance is setting out cars for the cement plant. The plant chimneys can be seen at the far right. Two interchange tracks connect the roads here."
Photo Date:  7/1/1947  Upload Date: 1/12/2017 3:55:43 AM
Location:  Limedale, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Track
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Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRR-Monon Diamond, #2 of 2, 1947
Title:  PRR-Monon Diamond, #2 of 2, 1947
Description:  Here is the second of two photos taken by Mr. Linn H. Westcott. It was published in the July 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Photo Caption: "Monon engines nose cars for the Pennsylvania up the south east interchange track as far as it is clear. Limedale is on the southern outskirts of Greencastle."
Photo Date:  7/1/1947  Upload Date: 1/12/2017 3:57:35 AM
Location:  Limedale, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Track
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Views:  398   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, August 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, August 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. J.A. McLellan. It was published originally in the August 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Electric railroads, always impressinve with their overhead power wires and supporting poles or towers, are even more impressive when pictured with a backdrop of structural iron or against a night sky. A Pennsylvania Railroad southbound 'clocker' is about to enter the Newark Station after crossing the Passaic River lift bridge." The road number of this GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive and the exact date are not recorded. (#5,500)
Photo Date:  8/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/18/2019 9:05:50 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:  287   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. John B. Reschke. It was published originally in the September 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 31. Photo Caption: "The Long Island Railroad is primarily a commuter road, but it also is a terminal railroad for freight operations. This pusher engine is helping an eastbound freight between Long Island City and Fresh Pond Junction."
Photo Date:  9/1/1947  Upload Date: 1/16/2017 11:20:55 PM
Location:  Long Island City, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  376   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Ewing Gailoway. It was published originally in the September 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 31. Photo Caption: "Locomotives of the Long Island Railroad are serviced in this 22-stall roundhouse in the Morris Park Yard in Queens County." Note the "Box Cab" in the lower left corner of the photo.
Photo Date:  9/1/1947  Upload Date: 1/16/2017 11:22:25 PM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Track
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Views:  517   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Description:  Here are two photos that were published originally in the September 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 65. Revised Caption: "This particular trip [on 13 April 1947] was an off-the-beaten-path tour over historic Pennsylvania Railroad lines, and was highlighted by the inclusion of engine 6538 upon the request of George B. Hallowell and his son." Top photo by Mr. C.A. Brown. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6538 and #6513. Both are Class "E" (4-4-2) "Atlantics" built in Juniata. #6538 was built as E-5 number "38" for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk Railroad during 1913; rebuilt as an E-5S in 1913; acquired by the PRR and renumbered "6538" in August of 1918; and retired in September of 1949. #6513 was built as E-6 number "46" for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk Railroad during 1914; acquired by the PRR and renumbered "1649" in April of 1917; renumbered "6513" in August of 1918; and retired in May of 1951.
Photo Date:  9/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/19/2019 1:35:56 PM
Location:  Lenni, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6538(4-4-2) PRR 6513(4-4-2)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, November 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, November 1947
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Lynn H. Westcott entitled "One of Chicago's Busiest Crossings." It was published originally in the November 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 61. Photo Caption: "This is Twenty-first Street crossing in Chicago. The multiple tracks of the Chicago & Western Indiana run from left to right, cross the two-track line of the Pennsylvania in the center of the photo, and then turn south. Gulf Mobile & Ohio (Alton) trains run on the tracks at the extreme right. The Santa Fe switcher in the background is on two tracks which leave the C&WI right of way at the crossing and bear southwest. Illinois Central also runs over these. All trains using Dearborn Station and Pennsylvania trains to and from Union Station operate over this intersection. At the extreme left background is an interchange track. Photo by Linn H. Westcott."
Photo Date:  11/1/1947  Upload Date: 1/6/2017 2:05:03 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Track
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Views:  734   Comments: 1
"Trains" Magazine, November 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, November 1947
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the November 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 65. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad has installed the world's first locomotive washing machine in Sunnyside Yard, Long Island City, N.Y. The installation ~ 300 feet in length ~ will scrub, risne, and polish 100 electric locomotives every 24 hours.... Pantographs are lowered and loco moved through by 'pig.'" The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  11/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/12/2019 7:15:12 AM
Location:  Long Island City, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, December 1947
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, December 1947
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. It was included as an exhibit in a three-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Can Steam Locomotives Be Standardized?" Photo Caption: "More than 100 Pennsylvania 2-10-4's were built to C&O plans and specification in the late war." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6474, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during February of 1943 and retired in September of 1957 after just 14 years of service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1947  Upload Date: 9/12/2019 7:13:02 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6474(2-10-4)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 40. It was included in a three-page article by Mr. E.L. Thompson entitled "Falls Creek, Pa.: Area of Railroad Thrills." Photo Caption: "PRR Mike readies for a day's work on a way freight." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2760, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1917 and retired in September of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1948  Upload Date: 7/13/2019 1:05:26 PM
Location:  Falls Creek, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2760(2-8-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Description:  Here is a half-page article entitled "How Fast Are We Going?" It was published originally in the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. No author is specified. Includes a complete Time\MPH Table.
Photo Date:  1/1/1948  Upload Date: 7/13/2019 1:03:43 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  266   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 64. Partial Caption: "The first of 100 new extra-length box cars have rolled out of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works." Shown here is PRR 60-foot "Merchandise Service" box car #37007. Partially visible at the left is an unidentified PRR Class "H" steam locomotive.
Photo Date:  1/1/1948  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 3:24:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  400   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1948
Description:  Here is a composit article-with-photo that was published originally in the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 64 & 66. Photo Caption: "This is the Friendship Train as it appeared east of Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The locomotive is a Baldwin diesel. Inset shows how some of the train's freight cars were decorated." Prominent here is PRR engine #5827 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service. #5827 was constructed in October of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. (Don't ask me how a magazine published in January has a photo of an engine not yet built!)
Photo Date:  1/2/1948  Upload Date: 7/12/2019 3:23:11 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5827(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  472   Comments: 1
"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:  209   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, July 1948
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, July 1948
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Henry J. McCord. It was published originally in the July 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 13, as part of a five-page camera study entitled "Gateway To The Southwest." Photo Caption: "PRR train No. 30 leaves Union Station." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5517, a T-1A (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1946 and retired in March of 1952 after just six years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1948  Upload Date: 10/25/2019 4:30:14 PM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5517(4-4-4-4)
Views:  446   Comments: 0


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