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Title:
PRR 3276, L-1S, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3276, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built hn Juniata during November of 1915 and retired in January of 1950 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #20 of 30.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
6/21/2022 4:58:33 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 3276(2-8-0)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6871, M-1, 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 3 April 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6871, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in March of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/3/1939
Upload Date:
8/26/2024 10:00:48 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6871(4-8-2)
Views:
113
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Front Cover, 1941
Description:
Here is the front cover of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine. Cover Caption: "Painting by A.M. Proctor shows Enola Yard scene." The painting's title is "Fifty Tons for Middletown."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:47:13 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
184
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 10, 1941
Description:
Here is page five of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 10.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:04:56 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
183
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 11, 1941
Description:
Here is page six of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 11.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:07:08 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
151
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 12, 1941
Description:
Here is page seven of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 12.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:09:16 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 13, 1941
Description:
Here is page eight of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 13.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:11:22 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 14, 1941
Description:
Here is page nine of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 14.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:13:24 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
179
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 15, 1941
Description:
Here is page ten of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "Loads skated onto classification tracks frequently fail to come to a joint. Hence the Pennsylvania's employment of Poling Cars to close-up its trains. With both booms operating, a unit like this can mass equipment on three adjacent lanes, all in one switching move."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:15:33 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
269
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 16, 1941
Description:
Here is page 11 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 16.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:18:03 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 17, 1941
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 17. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "A long wheel base gives the 485497 riding qualities equal to those of many two-truck cabooses."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:20:20 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
329
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 18, 1941
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 18.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:22:36 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 19, 1941
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 19.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:24:42 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
147
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 20, 1941
Description:
Here is page 15 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 20.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:27:36 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 21, 1941
Description:
Here is page 16 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 21. Partial Caption: "'Waiting At The Point.' A modified P-5a, ready to pull out past DAY Tower and onto the low-grade freight line via Columbia." Illustration by Mr. Henry B. Comstock. Depicted here is PRR engine #4784, a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) electric built by Juniata-General Electric in January of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in September of 1961 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:29:45 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4784(P-5)
Views:
337
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 22, 1941
Description:
Here is page 17 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 22.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:32:01 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 23, 1941
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 23.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:34:10 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 24, 1941
Description:
Here is page 19 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 24.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:36:26 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 25, 1941
Description:
Here is page 20 of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 25. Full Caption: "Some of the signs of Railroad Men which, though unofficial, save Company time."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 4:38:35 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
233
Comments:
3
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 6, 1941
Description:
Here is page one of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 6.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:49:55 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 7, 1941
Description:
Here is page two of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 7.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:52:09 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 8, 1941
Description:
Here is page three of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 8.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:54:09 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
"Redball Terminal," Page 9, 1941
Description:
Here is page four of a 20-page cover article by Henry B. Comstock entitled "Redball Terminal." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 9. Partial Caption: "End of the Philadelphia Division is Banks Tower, five minutes upriver by Redball Freight from Rockville Bridge."
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:56:30 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 818, L-1S, c. 1942
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #2679. Caption On Reverse: "The Pennsylvania Railroad engines leaving the Enola Yards, near Harrisburg, show the feminine touch." Prominent here is PRR engine #818, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in February of 1917 and retired in November of 1949 after 32 years of service. The names of the photographer and the three Railroaders pictured here, as well as the date, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #20 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
6/8/2022 11:30:59 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 818(2-8-2)
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 18, 1945
Description:
Here is page three of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 18. Photo Caption: "Thousands of cars are classified daily in both directions in the Enola Yards of the Pennsylvania, across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg. The busier eastbound yard is car-retarder-equipped."
Photo Date:
2/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/15/2019 5:23:05 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
240
Comments:
0
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:
438
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6807, M-1, 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 9 June 1945. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6807, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
6/9/1945
Upload Date:
3/30/2019 11:09:56 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6807(4-8-2)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4808, GG-1, c. 1946
Description:
Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Edwin E. Olsen. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania GG-1 Eldctric Locomotive." PRR engine #4808 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Note that both pantographs are in the "up" position. The exact!date and the location are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Railroads U.S.A." that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenrort, Iowa (411-8).
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 3:13:40 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4808(GG1)
Views:
536
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3566, B-8, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3566, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata as number "6617" during April of 1907, renumbered "3566" in 1913, and retired in April of 1948 after 41 years of faithful service. Note that the tender's coal bunker has not been built-up. The names of the photographer and of the Hostler pictured here, as well the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/13/2023 8:12:37 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3566(0-6-0)
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4020, B-8, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4020, a B-8 (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during March of 1910 and retired in September of 1948 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/13/2023 8:13:25 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4020(0-6-0)
Views:
116
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 491, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #491, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in January of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection. (#10,300)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
4/11/2023 11:16:39 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 491(0-6-0)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6765, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shwn here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 2:35:53 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9501, EF-15, c. 1947
Description:
Portraits 1. Here is diesel locomotive portrait featuring Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9501, an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in July of 1947, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in November of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. Perhaps this is a test run of the PRR's first F-3A road diesel? Note the soon-to-be-extinct steam locomotive at the far left. The names of the photographer and the five gentlemen pictured here, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. (#1 of 20)
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
2/3/2021 4:48:33 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9501(F3A)
Views:
317
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, January 1948
Description:
Here is a photo that was published originally in the January 1948 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 110. Photo Caption: "Flaming tire-expanders in a Pennsy shop are part of the reconstruction program, worn tires being removed for turning or replacement." This is actually a still photo from the RKO-Pathe film entitled "Whistle In The Night." The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1948
Upload Date:
10/14/2017 2:22:12 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
373
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4623, I-1SA, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 5 February 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4623, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1935, and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
2/5/1948
Upload Date:
3/29/2019 9:29:00 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4623(2-10-0)
Views:
258
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6832, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1948
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 9:25:36 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6833, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6833, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1948
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 9:26:23 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6833(4-8-2)
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6833, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in June of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6833, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1948
Upload Date:
10/1/2022 9:24:19 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6833(4-8-2)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6875, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6875, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in January of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #18 of 25.
Photo Date:
8/29/1948
Upload Date:
7/31/2018 2:32:46 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6875(4-8-2)
Views:
1106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3221, B-6SA, c. 1949
Description:
Here is a photo via Forrest W. Trittenbach of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3221, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during June of 1913 and retired in October of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
1/13/1949
Upload Date:
4/14/2023 5:53:04 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3221(0-6-0)
Views:
88
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Decline And Fall Of PRR Steam Power," Page 4, 1949
Description:
Here is a one-page editorial comment entitled "The Decline And Fall Of PRR Steam Power." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 4. No author is specified. Photo Caption: "Among the latest additions to the Pennsylvania's huge roster of diesels are 26 Baldwin freight units like No. 9584, shown at Enola, Pa. This is the first 1500-horsepower 'shark nose' type." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9584 and #9524. #9584 is a BF-15 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963. #9524 is an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in July of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1966.
Photo Date:
10/1/1949
Upload Date:
3/20/2017 1:55:01 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9584(DR4-4-15)
PRR 9524(F3A)
Views:
659
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6791, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6791, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during 1930 and retired in January of 1953. It is departing Enola Yard with a long string of empty hoppers heading toward Altoona and points West. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 12.
Photo Date:
12/21/1950
Upload Date:
3/19/2018 4:12:01 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6791(4-8-2)
Views:
408
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6772, M-1A, c. 1951
Description:
Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, circa 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6772, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1951
Upload Date:
6/9/2018 5:06:18 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6772(4-8-2)
Views:
628
Comments:
1
Title:
"Wreckproofing The Railroads," Page 53, 1951
Description:
Here is page four of a six-page cover article by Mr. Alden P. Armagnac entitled "Wreckproofing The Railroads." It was published originally on the July 1951 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 53. Partial Photo Caption: "Engineer of Pennsylvania electric locomotive sees wayside 'Clear' signal through cab window and then on panel at left as train passes signal." The name of the Engineman and the road number of the GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/1/1951
Upload Date:
1/9/2025 11:18:38 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6747, M-1B, 1952
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in June of 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6747, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The road numbers of the A-B-A set of GM-EMD F-3 diesels in the background are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #15 of 15)
Photo Date:
6/21/1952
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 4:54:56 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6747(4-8-2)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6869, M-1, 1952
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6869, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in November of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's parked over the ash pit for the purpose of shaking-out those red-hot clinkers.
Photo Date:
7/24/1952
Upload Date:
7/12/2022 11:28:58 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6869(4-8-2)
Views:
214
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy's New Juice Jacks," Page 20, 1954
Description:
Here is page six of a seven-page cover article by Henry F. Dimmler entitled "Pennsy's New Juice Jacks." It was published originally in the February 1954 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "P5a's, like 4760, were built in 1932 with 1250-horsepower-per-driving-axle rating. They were long backbone of Pennsy freight service." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4760 is a P-5A electric built by General Electric in October of 1932 and retired in November of 1964 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:
2/1/1954
Upload Date:
8/29/2022 6:00:44 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4760(P-5)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9785, EF-15A, 1954
Description:
Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Enola, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9785 and three other F-Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each; #9785 was built in February of 1951. They have just departed Enola Yard with a mixed-cargo freight train on their way to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
10/3/2018 3:11:57 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 9785(F7A)
Views:
631
Comments:
1
Title:
"Is Pennsy Really Coming Back," Page 16, 1954
Description:
Here is the first page of a six-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Is Pennsy Really Coming Back?" It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Left-Hand Photo Caption: "In Enola Yard ~ westernmost outpost of the Pennsy's electrification network ~ a pair of P5's stand beside the sand tower for a load of grit and a careful inspection." Photo by Philip R. Hastings.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
6/25/2019 11:53:04 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3703, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 9 April 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3703, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during March of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in March of 1949, and retired in October of 1955 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/9/1955
Upload Date:
11/24/2022 1:08:19 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3703(2-10-0)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
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