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Pictures taken in Marysville, PA
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Title:
Album of PRR Scenery, Plate 3, 1882
Description:
Here is the third of 12 plates constituting the "Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery." It was published and copyrighted in 1882 by Wittemann Brothers. 45 Murray Street. New York City, New York. Caption: "Susquehanna Bridge, 6 Miles West of Harrisburg." Note that the passenger train is passing over the canal.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/12/2017 2:24:27 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Rockville Bridge," c. 1903
Description:
TRB. Here is a postal card entitled "P.R.R. Curve and Rockville Bridge, longest Stone Bridge in the world, Harrisburg, Pa." No Postmark. This view is from the Marysville or western end of the Bridge, with the Susquehanna River flowing from left to right. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance.
Photo Date:
8/15/1903
Upload Date:
6/26/2019 8:47:04 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
405
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Rockville Bridge," c. 1912
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Rockville Bridge, P.R.R. Longest Stone Arch Bridge in the World, Harrisburg, Pa." No Postmark. Note the steam-powered passenger train about to pass the Tower and the semaphore signals on its way to Altoona and points West. Also note that the connecting track to and from the Enola Yards has not yet been constructed. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance.
Photo Date:
4/22/1912
Upload Date:
10/20/2018 3:10:09 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
385
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Broadway Limited," Prefatory Note, 1927
Description:
Here is the prefatory note of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927.
Photo Date:
6/15/1927
Upload Date:
11/1/2022 9:53:22 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car," Page 3, 1928
Description:
Here is page three of a 12-page booklet entitled "The Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car From This Railroad." It was published originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1928. Reprinted by Harry P. Albrecht in 1978. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania Limited, the world's first through deluxe express train, operating between New York and Chicago, as it appeared in 1898." The "Yellow Kid" was painted Brewster green below the window sash, a creamlike yellow above, and the letterboard in red! Prominent here is PRR engine #174, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16 during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16A in July of 1897, and retired in February of 1918 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/21/1928
Upload Date:
2/23/2022 8:33:08 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 174(4-4-0)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Mountain," 4-8-2, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam engine. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a "Bobber" on their way back to the Enola Yards. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #17 of 20.
Photo Date:
1/23/1938
Upload Date:
5/28/2022 8:35:52 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
110
Comments:
0
Title:
"Riding The Pennsy's T-1," Page 32, 1943
Description:
Here is page one of an eight-page article by Russ Davis entitled "Riding The Pennsy's T-1." It was published originally in "The Mutual Magazine" and republished later in the July 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. It's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
7/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/25/2019 5:50:49 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
408
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3443. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad streamlined multiple-cylinder steam locomotive, Type T-1." Shown here is PRR engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. Photo taken on 30 May 1945. The photographer's name is not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 44.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
6/9/2022 7:12:12 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
233
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6111, T-1, 1945
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6111, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. In this context, it's just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Altoona and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/30/1945
Upload Date:
7/29/2022 8:18:32 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6111(UNKNOWN)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 32, 1946
Description:
Here is page 32 of the April 1946 issue Pf "Trains" magazine. It's the seventh page of a nine-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "The Era of Improvement." Photo Caption: "The Susquehanna River near Harrisxurg was one of the first natural obstacles encountered by the new Pennsylvania Railroad. First bridge had wooden arches, next one iron trusses. Present 3820-foot, four-tkack, stone-arch bridge was opened in 1902." Photo by Theo. A. Gay. Shown here is PRR engine #8134, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as numbep "7117" during November of 1917, renumbered "8134" in July of 1918, and retired in August of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixgd-cargo freight train across the Bridge on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
6/13/2019 12:31:30 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 8134(2-8-2)
Views:
249
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue,%Page 33, 1946
Description:
Here is page 33 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the eighth page of a nine-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "The Era of Improvement." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "The old Pennsylvania Limited in its gay plumage of cream, jade green, chocolate brown, and maroon is shown coming past [PR] Tower" on its wcy westward to Altoona. Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is PRR engine #174, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16 during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16A in July hf 1897, and retired in February of 1918 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
6/13/2019 12:36:38 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 174(4-4-0)
Views:
362
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6902, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Peonsylvania Railroad engine #6902, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 6:30:27 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6902(4-8-2)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6963, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6963, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" buipt by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1957 bfter 31 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman standing on the tender's deck! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #14 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 6:32:07 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6963(4-8-2)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Mountain" Medley, c. 1946
Description:
TRB. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1946. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" Class locomotives. The one on the left is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train toward the Enola Yards, while the one on the right is about to cross the Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Harrisburg and points East. Note the second shutter-bug on the left!
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/3/2020 12:47:18 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
323
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6898, M-1, c. 1948
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6898, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in December of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Altoona and will soon enter the Enola Yards. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
3/23/2021 9:55:50 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6898(4-8-2)
Views:
387
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1949
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 103rd Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1949. Issued: 15 February 1950. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Crossroads Of Commerce." Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/31/1949
Upload Date:
8/22/2017 4:14:48 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
392
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." Composed by Mr. Grif Teller. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "This colorful scene is at the west end of the famed Rockville Bridge, longest and widest stone arch railroad bridge in the world. Here the Pennsylvania Railroad's East-West main line tracks cross the Susquehanna between Marysville and Rockville, near Harrisburg, Pa." Depicted in the foreground is PRR steam engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. [Loco Count: Steamers 2, Diesels 1]
Photo Date:
1/23/1950
Upload Date:
6/8/2019 2:04:10 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
222
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950
Description:
Here is the 25th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1950. Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. In the background, a westbound passenger train is crossing the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance.
Photo Date:
2/2/1950
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:37:01 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950
Description:
Here is the 25th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1950. Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
1/27/2022 8:41:29 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5896, EP-22, c. 1951
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5896 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5896 was constructed in March of 1951. They've just departed Harrisburg and are crossing the Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
1/12/2019 12:53:35 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5896(E8A)
Views:
769
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Rockville Bridge," c. 1953
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. Prominent here is a Pennsylvania Railroad "M" Class (4-8-2) steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Bridge to the Enola Yards. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/1/1953
Upload Date:
10/22/2022 8:26:39 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
151
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Rockville Bridge, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #7180. No Caption. Crossing the Rockville Bridge is a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train heading toward Harrisburg and points East. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #44 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
6/12/2022 8:09:28 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
103
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #1 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars across the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/16/1953
Upload Date:
6/24/2021 6:37:35 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
250
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #2 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars along the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River near BANKS Tower and Marysville, Pennsylvania. The train will parallel the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers on a water-level route all the way to Altoona and the Allegheny Mountains. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/16/1953
Upload Date:
6/24/2021 6:38:50 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
218
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5894, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5894 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5894 was constructed during March of 1951. Note the "newer" and "older" paint schemes. This A-A set has just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a 12-car passenger train, and is en route from New York City to Pittsburgh. The slide mount is annotated "Train 25" so, in those days, it was called "The Duquesne."
Photo Date:
1/1/1954
Upload Date:
12/24/2020 5:38:56 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5894(E8A)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1635, L-1S, 1954
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in January of 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1635, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in March of 1955 after 38 years of faiuhful service.
Photo Date:
1/23/1954
Upload Date:
9/6/2018 9:02:57 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1635(2-8-2)
Views:
225
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3639, L-1S, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3639, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1916 and retired in May of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to the Rockville Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Renovo and points North.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 4:02:51 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3639(2-8-2)
Views:
606
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5755, AP-20, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5755 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are AP-20's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5755 was built in November of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train and are about to cross the Bridge from West to East.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 2:48:29 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 5755(PA1)
Views:
1203
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1954
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's just crossed the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge and is on its way to Altoona and points West. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 56)
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
9/18/2020 9:21:55 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
348
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1192, L-1S, c. 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marylville, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1192, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in!February of 1955 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's running backwards across the Bridge toward the Enola Yards with a string of empty hopper cars.
Photo Date:
10/29/1954
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 4:56:28 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas#C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1192(2-8-2)
Views:
414
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 305, L-1S, #1 of 2, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of the first of two successive photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #305 and #4767. #305 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1917 and retired in January of 1960. #4767 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by General Electric in October of 1932 and retired in December of 1961. In this context, #305 is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Rockville Bridge on its way to the Enola Yards. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1955
Upload Date:
6/6/2023 7:54:45 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 305(2-8-2)
PRR 4767(P-5)
Views:
236
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6822, M-1, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6822, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge over the Susquehanna River with a mixed-cargo freight train and is heading toward the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 6:44:43 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6822(4-8-2)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6750, M-1B, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a photo by E.P. Street, Jr., via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
12/30/2023 2:26:29 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4435, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 25 October 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4435, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during April of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1935, and retired in 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. (#10 of 25)
Photo Date:
10/25/1955
Upload Date:
11/15/2021 3:04:37 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4435(2-10-0)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6827, M-1, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6827, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just traversed the Middle Division from Altoona with a fully-loaded mineral train, and is about to cross the Rockville Bridge on its way to Harrisburg. ("LouisFols"; #14 of 15)
Photo Date:
12/21/1955
Upload Date:
4/9/2020 8:01:46 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6827(4-8-2)
Views:
353
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5899, EP-22, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5899 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5899 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling a westbound mail and express train that's just crossed the Rockville Bridge, partially visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
1/1/1956
Upload Date:
10/25/2019 1:34:04 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5899(E8A)
Views:
434
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in April of 1956. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad "Mountains" about to pass one another with their respective freight trains. In the foreground is eastbound #6738, 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 October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. In the background is westbound #6721, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1956.
Photo Date:
4/16/1956
Upload Date:
10/3/2021 7:25:09 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 6721(4-8-2)
Views:
430
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is an image of a photo that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's just crossed the Rockville Bridge (visible in the left distance), and is heading to Altoona on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/19/2023 10:49:36 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
219
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1566, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 17 June 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1566 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #1566 is an I-1SA built in Juniata as an I-1S during November of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in January of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #1 of 7)
Photo Date:
6/17/1956
Upload Date:
4/2/2019 8:36:14 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1566(2-10-0)
Views:
623
Comments:
1
Title:
Teller, "Dynamic Progress," 1956
Description:
Here is the 31st of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Dynamic Progress." It was published originally in 1956. Depicted in the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. In this context, it's on the return leg of its daily roundtrip run from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:42:44 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
182
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Dynamic Progress," 1956
Description:
Here is the 31st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Dynamic Progress." It was published originally in 1956. Depicted in the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. In this context, it's on the return leg of its daily roundtrip run from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/27/2022 6:24:32 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
290
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9538, EF-15, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 25 August 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9538 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9538 was constructed in September of 1948 and retired in July of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service. In this context, they're just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is to the left. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/25/1956
Upload Date:
7/3/2021 4:59:28 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9538(F3A)
Views:
275
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9618, AF-16, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9618 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9618 was constructed in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. They're about to cross the Rockville Bridge with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/30/1956
Upload Date:
3/9/2019 3:59:51 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9618(FA2)
Views:
407
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-10-0 Decapod - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Finally have this photo in the correct album. With help from James Falcsik (comment below), the bridge was identified as the Rockville Bridge at Marysville, PA. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:
9/4/1956
Upload Date:
8/20/2013 6:25:31 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
164
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 6734, M-1B, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6734, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in August of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is at the left.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
7/14/2019 11:41:41 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6734(4-8-2)
Views:
450
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It is on its daily westward journey from New York City to Pittsburgh, having just crossed the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/13/1956
Upload Date:
11/28/2018 3:45:49 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
634
Comments:
1
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Pages 14-15, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, pages 14-15. Photo Caption: "Over its vast rail network, Pennsy operates 400 fast 'arranged-service' through freights daily. By-passing intermediate yards is one technique the Pennsy uses in meeting today's economic and competitive challenges. It schedules 800 passenger trains daily." Depicted here at the southern end of the Rockville Bridge are two westbound trains: the passenger train has just departed the Harrisburg Station on its way to Pittsburgh, while the freight train has just departed Enola Yard on its way to Conway Yard and points West.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 12:49:12 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. It's just entering the old yard at Marysville, which once held trains waiting to cross the PRR's first bridge across the Susquehanna River. ("Stoneborobranch"; #26 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/21/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 6:59:15 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
280
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 762, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #762, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in November of 1957 after 42 years of faithful service. It's stopped in the old yard in Marysville, awaiting a "Proceed" signal, and then will continue on to the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #27 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/21/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 7:00:24 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 762(2-8-2)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1638, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 20 January 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1638, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in November of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/20/1957
Upload Date:
2/9/2019 2:59:02 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1638(2-8-2)
Views:
376
Comments:
1
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