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PRR "Evolution of Transportation," c. 1908 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Evolution of Transportation." No Postmark. Revised Caption On Reverse: "From Tide Water to the [Ohio] Valley was the course of the trader, warrior, and eventually commerce. The unusual views shown on this card indicate the evolution of the methods of transportation that have been used during three centuries. Copyright 1908 by Geo. V. Miller & Co." In addition to the depictions of a Conestoga Wagon and a Canal Boat is one labelled "Pennsylvania Special ~ 20th Century." The location is an approximation. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1908 Upload Date: 9/22/2018 4:11:05 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR "Pennsylvania Special," 1909 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad ~ 'Pennsylvania Special.'" R.P.O. Postmarked: 26 June 1909. Front Caption: "The Pioneer Eighteen-Hour Train between New York and Chicago." Shown here is a four-car version of the "Special" that's powered by an unidentified E-Class (4-4-2) "Atlantic" locomotive. The location is an approximation. |
| Photo Date: |
6/26/1909 Upload Date: 9/23/2018 1:38:28 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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406 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Pennsylvania Special," 1912 |
| Description: |
Here is an image of an advertisement published originally in a 1912 issue of "Life" magazine. Textual Quotes: "Above is a reproduction of a photograph of the 'Pennsylvania Special,' the 18-hour over-night express en route from New York to Chicago . . . The train is all-steel from 'cow catcher' to observation platform, electric lighted, and comprehensively and conveniently appointed . . . When you ride on a Pennsylvania Railroad train, you know that you are getting the best the world affords." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1912 Upload Date: 9/4/2022 9:59:01 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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62 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "The Pennsylvania Limited," 1920 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "The Pennsylvania Limited." Postmarked: 6 December 1920. Rockin' 'n' rollin' up the Juniata River Valley to Altoona and points West! |
| Photo Date: |
12/6/1920 Upload Date: 12/23/2021 1:01:11 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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93 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Broadway Limited," Pages 22-23, 1927 |
| Description: |
Here are pages 22 and 23 of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. Herein begin the sections called "Signals" and "Safety Measures Paramount." |
| Photo Date: |
6/15/1927 Upload Date: 11/3/2022 10:23:07 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
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61 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn," 1928 |
| Description: |
Here is the third 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 "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn." It was published originally in 1928. Depicted here is PRR engine #5415, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1928 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:53:59 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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241 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn," 1928 |
| Description: |
Here is the third 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 "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn." It was published originally in 1928. Depicted here is PRR engine #5415, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1928 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:17:15 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5415(4-6-2) |
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172 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Servant To The Nation's Industry," 1930 |
| Description: |
Here is the fifth 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 "Servant To The Nation's Industry." It was published originally in 1930. Depicted here is PRR engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1930 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 8:03:06 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5409(4-6-2) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Servant To The Nations Industry," 1930 |
| Description: |
Here is the fifth 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 "Servant To The Nation's Industry." It was published originally in 1930. Depicted here is PRR engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1930 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:18:42 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5409(4-6-2) |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "On Time," 1932 |
| Description: |
Here is the seventh 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 "On Time." It was published originally in 1932. Depicted here is PRR engine #5411, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1932 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:20:14 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5411(4-6-2) |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "On Time," 1932 |
| Description: |
Here is the seventh 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 "On Time." It was published originally in 1932. Depicted here is PRR engine #5411, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1932 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 10:56:47 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5411(4-6-2) |
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238 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Spirit Of America," 1933 |
| Description: |
Here is the eighth 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 "Spirit Of America." It was published originally in 1933. Depicted here is PRR engine #5436, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:21:16 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5436(4-6-2) |
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175 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Spirit Of America," 1933 |
| Description: |
Here is the eighth 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 "Spirit Of America." It was published originally in 1933. Depicted here is PRR engine #5436, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1933 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 11:17:25 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5436(4-6-2) |
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308 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Engineer's View, c. 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #140. Caption On Reverse: "The Engineer's view from the side of his locomotive." The photographer's name, the pedigree of this Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
8/9/1935 Upload Date: 6/6/2022 2:54:46 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
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163 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938 |
| Description: |
Here is the 13th 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 "Main Line Of American Commerce." It was published originally in 1938. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata 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. On the right, it's the "Broadway Limited"! |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1938 Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:26:46 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6750(4-8-2) |
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393 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938 |
| Description: |
Here is the 13th 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 "Main Line Of American Commerce." It was published originally in 1938. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata 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. At the right, it's the "Broadway Limited"! |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1938 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:25:51 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6750(4-8-2) |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939 |
| Description: |
Here is the 14th 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 "Leaders Of The Fleet Of Modernism." It was published originally in 1939. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1939 Upload Date: 1/26/2022 7:52:41 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Night,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN) |
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381 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939 |
| Description: |
Here is the 14th 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 "Leaders Of The Fleet Of Modernism." It was published originally in 1939. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1939 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:26:33 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Night,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN) |
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155 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is the 15th 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 "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1940. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1940 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:27:22 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN) |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is the 15th 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 "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1940. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1940 Upload Date: 1/26/2022 7:57:08 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN) |
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401 Comments: 0 |
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| 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 |
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447 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6868, M-1, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3449. Caption On Reverse: "A fast freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR engine #6868, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in May of 1949 after 23 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #24 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/1946 Upload Date: 6/9/2022 7:16:13 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6868(4-8-2) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #21, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the 21st of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 30. Photo Caption: "Signals. In the field of railroad signaling, no carrier has contributed more than PRR to the safe operation of trains. From the drover's horn down through baloon-, ball-, and banner-indications, the lower- and upper-quadrant semaphore, position light- and coded-cab-signals, the Standard Railroad of the World has kept abreast of latest developments. Today's train telephony carries this progressive record one step further." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 3/28/2017 1:09:12 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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178 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #36, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the 36th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 45. Photo Caption: "Belle of the Sixties. PRR's Norris-built 85 poses for her photo at Anderson's Siding, on the Pennsylvania Central, a water stop before the days of track pans." Shown here is PRR engine #85, a 4-4-0 "American" built by the Norris Locomotive Works during 1854, rebuilt in Altoona in December of 1865, and retired by November of 1874. It was named "Nescopeck." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 3/28/2017 2:28:47 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 85(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
487 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 49, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is page 49 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the second page of a two-page story entitled "Signaling." No author is specified. Prominent in the top photo is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Signal Bridge #496, while the lower right-hand photo was taken in the cab of a GG-1. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 6/3/2019 3:24:32 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
InCab,Signal |
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256 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6951, M-1, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6951, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June 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; #23 of 30. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/22/2022 7:25:30 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6951(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
184 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Working Partners," 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is the 22nd 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 "Working Partners." It was published originally in 1947. Depicted in the center is PRR engine #5901, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1947 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:32:38 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
217 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Working Partners," 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is the 22nd 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 "Working Partners." It was published originally in 1947. Depicted in the center is PRR engine #5901, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1947 Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:28:14 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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352 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Wreckproofing The Railroads," Front Cover, 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover 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. Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5774, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1948 and retired in August of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1951 Upload Date: 1/9/2025 11:12:51 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5774(DR6-4-2000) |
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42 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pictorial Review Of Progress," Page 17, 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is page 17 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Modern machine methods in track maintenance produce better work faster and at lower cost." |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1953 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 11:13:46 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Track |
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152 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Keep Hoppers Moving," Page 1, 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Urgent Job For PRR Men: 'Keep Hoppers Moving.'" It was published originally in the May 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Lower Photo Caption: "Steam power comes out of storage to aid PRR's diesels in the current 'big push' of coal and ore hopper trains." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6787, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The road numbers of the A-B-A set of ALCo diesels in the upper photo are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1956 Upload Date: 4/20/2022 8:07:40 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6787(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
188 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The RPO Cars," Page 5 (bottom), 1967 |
| Description: |
Here is the bottom portion of a one-page article entitled "What's Happening To The RPO Cars?" It was published originally in the 1 December 1967 issue of "The Pennsy," page 5. Right-Hand Photo Caption: "Below, a Fast Mail of 1869 pauses for its portrait near McVeytown, Pa. The locomotive, No. 85, was a Norris, built in 1854 and rebuilt at Altoona in 1865." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #85, a 4-4-0 ""American" built by the Norris Locomotive Works during 1854, rebuilt in Altoona in December of 1865, and retired by November of 1874 after 20 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1967 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:31:03 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 85(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
West Coast Clipper |
| Description: |
Harsimus Cove to Conway symbol freight NWC-1 - the "West Coast Clipper" (Chicago connections from Conway) passed McVeytown, PA on a rainy morning in May of 1968 - Penn-Central being 3 months old at the time. |
| Photo Date: |
5/12/1968 Upload Date: 10/11/2012 1:16:11 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Rick Erben |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4366(FP7A) PRR 3546B(F7B) PRR 1477(F7A) PRR 2404(RS27) |
| Views: |
3008 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Conrail GP30 2243 West, with an odd paint scheme |
| Description: |
With an ex-RDG unit |
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8/23/1981 Upload Date: 7/14/2013 9:09:22 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Kise |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 2243(GP30) |
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388 Comments: 0 |
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CR SD50 #6719 |
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Great action shot of Conrail SD50 #6719 with a long drag of hopper cars just outside McVeytown, PA. Built in November of 1983, it outlasted the Conrail era and became CSX 8650. CR conductor Ken Taylor took the color slide outside his stopped train while waiting for a clear signal. |
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10/1/1987 Upload Date: 5/9/2020 5:39:34 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 6719(SD50) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 5042 West |
| Description: |
Against the grain |
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10/6/1987 Upload Date: 4/12/2013 5:14:10 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Kise |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 5042(B36-7) |
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369 Comments: 0 |
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Eastbound Coal |
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10/26/2008 Upload Date: 11/4/2008 11:26:57 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Collin Reinhart |
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NS 7215(SD80MAC) NS 7210(SD80MAC) |
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201 Comments: 0 |
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NS 10N |
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| Photo Date: |
10/26/2008 Upload Date: 11/4/2008 11:26:57 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Collin Reinhart |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 8331(C40-8W) NS 9867(C40-9W) |
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231 Comments: 0 |
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Old trolley car sitting in farmer's field outside of Lewistown |
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Does anyone know the history of this trolley? |
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4/17/2009 Upload Date: 4/17/2009 6:20:38 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Greg Wiltsie |
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316 Comments: 0 |
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Old trolley car sitting in farmer's field outside of Lewistown |
| Description: |
Does anyone know the history of this trolley? |
| Photo Date: |
4/17/2009 Upload Date: 4/17/2009 6:21:31 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Greg Wiltsie |
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174 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 7215 591 |
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| Photo Date: |
11/13/2010 Upload Date: 11/14/2010 10:55:25 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Alex Berisha |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 7215(SD80MAC) NS 7211(SD80MAC) |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9604 28Z |
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| Photo Date: |
11/13/2010 Upload Date: 11/14/2010 10:55:52 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Alex Berisha |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9604(C40-9W) |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 7204 653 |
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| Photo Date: |
1/16/2012 Upload Date: 1/18/2012 9:54:43 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Alex Berisha |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 7204(SD80MAC) NS 7206(SD80MAC) |
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293 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6736 615 |
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| Photo Date: |
1/16/2012 Upload Date: 1/18/2012 9:54:46 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Alex Berisha |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6736(SD60I) NS 8440(C40-8W) |
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197 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 1024 591 |
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| Photo Date: |
1/16/2012 Upload Date: 1/18/2012 9:54:53 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Alex Berisha |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 1024(SD70ACe) NS 1014(SD70ACe) |
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547 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9539 Z9Q |
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| Photo Date: |
1/16/2012 Upload Date: 1/18/2012 9:54:56 AM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Alex Berisha |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9539(C40-9W) NS 9004(C40-9W) |
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212 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 1067 |
| Description: |
NS oilcans with Reading Heritage 2nd out |
| Photo Date: |
5/25/2014 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 8:36:49 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Central PA Locos |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NS 8073(ES44AC) NS 1067(SD70ACe) |
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129 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Norfolk Southern 61N |
| Description: |
61N heading east with the CNJ heritage 2nd out |
| Photo Date: |
3/12/2015 Upload Date: 3/16/2015 7:47:59 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Rink |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 1040(SD70ACe) |
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206 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Jersey Central Lines Heritage Unit |
| Description: |
Not my greatest shot, but NS 1071, one of my fav heritage units, trails on 61N |
| Photo Date: |
3/12/2015 Upload Date: 3/16/2015 7:51:02 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Rink |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 1071(SD70ACe) |
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183 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Norfolk Southern 64R |
| Description: |
NS 1076 leading 64R |
| Photo Date: |
3/12/2015 Upload Date: 3/16/2015 7:52:14 PM |
| Location: |
McVeytown, PA |
| Author: |
Jacob Rink |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 1076(SD70ACe) |
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190 Comments: 0 |
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