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Pictures taken in Kearny, NJ
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Title:
PRR 806, F-1A, 1914
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, in April of 1914. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #806, an F-1A (2-6-0) "Mogul" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during November of 1900, renumbered "0806" in June of 1917, and retired in April of 1923 after 23 years of faithful service. (#16 of 33)
Photo Date:
4/16/1914
Upload Date:
1/31/2021 12:07:22 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 806(2-6-0)
Views:
274
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2366, H-6SA, 1922
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in the Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, in September of 1922. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2366, an H-6SA (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-6A during 1903, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-6SA in January of 1919, and retired in April of 1930 after 27 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1922
Upload Date:
4/19/2019 8:16:24 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2366(2-8-0)
Views:
344
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2039, A-3A, 1923
Description:
Here is a photo via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in the Meadows Yards near Kearny, New Jersey, in December of 1923. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2039, an A-3A (0-4-0T) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops in October of 1902 and retired in June of 1927 after 25 years of service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
12/21/1923
Upload Date:
2/23/2023 10:24:56 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2039(0-4-0)
Views:
201
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2039, A-3A, 1927
Description:
Here is a photo via Harold K. Vollrath that was taken in the Meadows Yards near Kearny, New Jersey, in May of 1927. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2039, an A-3A (0-4-0T) switcher built in the Altoona Machine Shops in October of 1902 and retired in June of 1927 after 25 years of service. Williams Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1927
Upload Date:
2/23/2023 10:26:14 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2039(0-4-0)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6742, M-1A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Coaling Wharf in Kearny, New Jersey, on 17 April 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6742, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/17/1937
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 5:29:56 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6742(4-8-2)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6733, M-1A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken near the Coaling Wharf in Kearny, New Jersey, on 1 July 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/1/1937
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 10:25:02 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:
262
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7194, H-8SA, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Kearny, New Jersey, on 16 June 1938. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7194, an H-8SA (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8A during June of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SA in July of 1927, and retired in November of 1948 after 38 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/16/1938
Upload Date:
3/3/2024 1:26:28 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7194(2-8-0)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6377, B-6SB, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken in Kearny, New Jersey, on 26 June 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6377, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1926 and retired in August of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/26/1938
Upload Date:
9/15/2022 7:39:03 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6377(0-6-0)
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6597, C-1, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 26 June 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6597, a C-1 (0-8-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1925 and retired in January of 1949. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #1803, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during July of 1908, rebuilt as an H-8SB in November of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in February of 1923, and retired in June of 1948. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/26/1938
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 10:33:44 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6597(0-8-0)
PRR 1803(2-8-0)
Views:
125
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 917, E-3SD, 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, in May of 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #917, an E-3SD#"Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-3D during May of 1908, rebuilt as an E-3SD in September of 1912, and retired in August of 1939 after 31 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1939
Upload Date:
4/23/2019 7:18:45 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 917(4-4-2)
Views:
312
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3, B-6SA, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. (#6 of 33)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/31/2021 6:21:06 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3(0-6-0)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3, B-6SA, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, on 7 March 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3, a B-6SA (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1913 and retired in August of 1950 after 37 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
3/7/1949
Upload Date:
3/24/2019 2:56:58 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3(0-6-0)
Views:
1186
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. At the far right is a P-5A electric. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
8/18/2021 10:17:02 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Prominent here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #410 and #5417. #410 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1915 and retired in August of 1955. #5417 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf.
Photo Date:
2/3/1952
Upload Date:
8/19/2021 7:48:12 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5417(4-6-2)
PRR 410(2-8-2)
Views:
279
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5384 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5384 was constructed in June of 1924 and retired in March of 1953, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the far left is the Meadows Engine House. Mr. Robert Hess identified this location correctly.
Photo Date:
2/4/1952
Upload Date:
8/18/2021 9:30:09 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5384(4-6-2)
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4995, E-3B, #3 of 4, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 2 May 1953. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #4995 and #4730. #4995 is an E-3B (B-B-B) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during June of 1951, rated at 3,000 horsepower, and retired in June of 1965. #4730 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 32)
Photo Date:
5/2/1953
Upload Date:
9/11/2020 5:51:23 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4995(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4730(4-6-4)
Views:
396
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4719, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #4719, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:35:41 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4719(4-6-4)
Views:
308
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4726, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is PRR engine #4726, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1963. Two more PRR locomotives are also visible here. At the far left is #4747, a P-5A (Modified) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962. At the far right is #4806, a GG-1 built by General Electric in June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:37:06 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4726(Boxcab)
PRR 4747(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4806(GG1)
Views:
571
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907, #4747, and #4726. #4907 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #4747 and #4726 are both 2-C-2 electrics built by Baldwin-Westinghouse and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4747 is a P-5A (Modified) built in March of 1935 and retired in April of 1962, while #4726 is a P-5A constructed in December of 1932 and retired in May of 1963. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/10/2020 5:08:10 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4747(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4726(Boxcab)
Views:
628
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3880, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, in February of 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/2/1954
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 1:30:40 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:
654
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 December 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
12/12/1954
Upload Date:
10/3/2022 7:59:32 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:
289
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 December 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5473, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927, rebuilt in Juniata in 1944, and retired in February of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. (#36 of 40)
Photo Date:
12/12/1954
Upload Date:
3/24/2021 9:08:15 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:
241
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Common-Carrier TrucTrain," Page 2, 1955
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Common-Carrier TrucTrain Brings 'New Era In Railroading.'" It was published originally in the April 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Top Row, Center Photo Caption: "Every trailer is weighed before loading. Sam Madow, N.Y. Division, checks scale pit."
Photo Date:
4/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/6/2022 9:42:52 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
49
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Common-Carrier TrucTrain," Page 3, 1955
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Common-Carrier TrucTrain Brings 'New Era In Railroading.'" It was published originally in the April 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Top Left Photo Caption: "Brakeman Emerson Bornman, N.Y. Division, guides road engine to a gentle coupling." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/6/2022 9:45:41 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4803(GG1)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Common-Carrier TrucTrain," Page 4, 1955
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Common-Carrier TrucTrain Brings 'New Era In Railroading.'" It was published originally in the April 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. Left Photo: "PRR President J.M. Symes, in night visit to terminal at Meadows, is surrounded by newsmen eager for details on PRR's new service."
Photo Date:
4/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/6/2022 9:48:52 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
45
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, May 1955
Description:
Here is the front cover of the May 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Photo Caption: "Trailer-loading at Meadows Yard, N.J., for swift movement to Chicago via Pennsy TrucTrain Service." The names of the photographer and of the driver pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/1/1955
Upload Date:
8/30/2022 11:19:26 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5367, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Engine House in Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5367, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. ("SooSD60" A; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 9:08:11 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5367(4-6-2)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8509, ES-15M, 1956
Description:
Buckley. Here is a photo via Harold Buckley, Jr., that was taken at Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, on 2 Janaury 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8509, an ES-15M road switcher built by GM-EMD in August of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. (#6 of 12)
Photo Date:
1/2/1956
Upload Date:
4/16/2019 3:35:02 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8509(GP7)
Views:
412
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, on 6 June 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/6/1956
Upload Date:
4/30/2022 7:48:45 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
231
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, in July of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:
7/7/1956
Upload Date:
4/23/2019 8:44:43 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:
409
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, on 31 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 15)
Photo Date:
7/31/1956
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 9:23:12 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:
554
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5881, EP-20, #1 of 2, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 February 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/11/2020 5:49:54 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:
388
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5881, EP-20, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 February 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #5881, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Looks to me like it's had a "close encounter" of the third kind! ("Stoneborobranch"; #19 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/11/2020 5:48:39 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5881(E7A)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. Shown here is PRR engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the railroader at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 7:07:10 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. Shown here is PRR engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the railroader at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #21 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 7:08:19 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
440
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #22 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 7:09:23 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
388
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4942, E-2B, 1958
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 16 January 1958. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4942 and five more units whose numbers are not recorded. The first two units are E-2B (B-B) electrics built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #4942 was built during June of 1951 and retired in June of 1965 after just 14 years of revenue service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #29 of 32)
Photo Date:
1/16/1958
Upload Date:
9/10/2020 5:09:25 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4942(E10B)
Views:
337
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5379, K-4S, c. 1958
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5379, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958. Visible at the right is PRR engine #9321, a GS-4 switcher built by General Electric in April of 1949, rated at 380 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Not from "Stoneborobranch")
Photo Date:
1/23/1958
Upload Date:
3/28/2022 7:30:24 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5379(4-6-2)
PRR 9321(44Tonner)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5379, K-4S, #4 of 4, 1958
Description:
Meadows. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 23 January 1958. Shown here is PRR engine #5379, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the photographer's shadow in the foreground. ("Stoneborobranch"; #27 of 32)
Photo Date:
1/23/1958
Upload Date:
9/22/2020 9:28:19 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5379(4-6-2)
Views:
300
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5379, K-4S, #3 of 4, 1958
Description:
Meadows. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 23 January 1958. Shown here is PRR engine #5379, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #28 of 32)
Photo Date:
1/23/1958
Upload Date:
9/22/2020 9:29:34 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5379(4-6-2)
Views:
266
Comments:
1
Title:
"Piggy-Back Ramps," Page 47, 1959
Description:
TTX. Here is a one-page article entitled "Piggy-Back Ramps." It was published originally in the August 1959 issue of "Model Railroader" magazine, page 47. Top Photo: Prominent in this photo taken in Kearny, New Jersey, are Mahone's Express tractor #722 and Pennsylvania Railroad 40-foot highway trailer #30636.
Photo Date:
8/1/1959
Upload Date:
6/14/2020 10:21:15 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
120
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Piggy-Back" Operations, 1960
Description:
TTX. Here is a photo that was published originally in the January 1960 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine. Photo Caption: "Biggest single movement in PRR's piggyback history was transportation from New York to Chicago of an entire trade show. It was handled in 30 highway trailers on 15 specially-equipped TrucTrain cars." Prominent here are Pennsylvania Truck Lines tractor #4648 and PRR 40-foot highway trailer #15325. The names of the photographer and of the Railroader pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1960
Upload Date:
1/5/2017 7:06:40 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
414
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Piggyback Performance," Page 46, 1960
Description:
Here is page one of a five-page camera study by Don Wood entitled "Piggyback Performance: Pennsy's TT1." It was published originally in the July 1960 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Photo Caption: "GG1's prepare to move Pennsy's TT1 out of Kearny, N.J." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4804 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics. #4804 was constructed by General Electric in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in June of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1960
Upload Date:
1/15/2025 9:38:22 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4804(GG1)
Views:
39
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Piggyback Performance," Page 47, 1960
Description:
Here is page two of a five-page camera study by Don Wood entitled "Piggyback Performance: Pennsy's TT1." It was published originally in the July 1960 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Top Photo Caption: "GG1's prepare to move Pennsy's TT1 out of Kearny, N.J." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4804, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in June of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1960
Upload Date:
1/15/2025 9:38:49 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4804(GG1)
Views:
40
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, 1960
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Locomotive Number 4727, a P-5A Class Electric of the Pennsylvania Railroad, as viewed at Meadows Yard, New Jersey, in July of 1960." #4727 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in March of 1963.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
8/5/2018 2:55:51 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
460
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 4786," P-5A(M), 1960
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 4786." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "For a few years before the famed GG-1 started hauling passenger trains under PRR wire, the box cab P-5a graced the front of the Pennsy's named trains. Eventually, though, all were regeared for freight service, including modified cab 4786 shown at Meadows, NJ, July 1960. Photo by Mac Owen." #4786 is a P-5A Modified (2-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in January of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
10/19/2018 11:14:52 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4786(P-5)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR P-5A, 1961
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Meadows Yard Engine Service Track near Kearny, New Jersey, on 8 January 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad P-5A (Modified) electric locomotive. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 13)
Photo Date:
1/8/1961
Upload Date:
4/13/2020 7:07:16 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4728, P-5A, 1961
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 28 January 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4719 and six more units whose numbers are not recorded. #4728 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. Looks to me like all of these units are "Out of Service" since none of their pantographs are in the "up" position. ("Stoneborobranch"; #30 of 32)
Photo Date:
1/28/1961
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:38:34 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4728(Boxcab)
Views:
368
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9355, GS-4, 1962
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, during May of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9355, a GS-4 switcher built by General Electric in August of 1949, rated at 380 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after just 15 years of revenue service. Looks to me like it may have had a fire in its front-end engine compartment. ("LouisFols"; #38 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1962
Upload Date:
4/28/2020 9:24:07 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 9355(44Tonner)
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6503, GF-25A, c. 1965
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6503, a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1965
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 5:27:08 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6503(U25C)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
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