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Viewing Album: PRR: Pennsy Pix by Mr. Fred R. Kern
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
8/10/1945 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:
Here are several photos of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives that were taken by Mr. Fred R. Kern.
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Title:
PRR 5134, H-9S, 1942
Description:
Kern. Here is an original photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1942. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5134, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "342" during August of 1913, renumbered "5134" in 1915, and retired in July of 1949 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/30/1942
Upload Date:
6/27/2018 1:53:11 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5134(2-8-0)
Views:
766
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/26/2021 9:04:59 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
445
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7098, H-10S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7098, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during June of 1913 and retired in August of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/23/1953
Upload Date:
10/16/2020 6:31:18 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7098(2-8-0)
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1770, H-9S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1770, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in March of 1954 after 41 years of service.
Photo Date:
8/29/1953
Upload Date:
3/6/2019 1:48:19 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1770(2-8-0)
Views:
464
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5788, EP-22, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Mount Union, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5788 and another E-8A unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5788 was built in May of 1952. In this context, this A-A set is pulling a 12-car passenger train on its way down the Juniata River Valley from Altoona to Harrisburg.
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
12/4/2019 7:30:58 AM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5788(E8A)
Views:
472
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9600, AF-15, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9600 and two more "AF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9600 is an AF-15 built in July of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
1/27/2019 9:42:45 PM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9600(FA1)
Views:
1018
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. The two steam locomotives on the right (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #5367. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #5367 was built in May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956. The brightly-colored diesel-electric locomotive on the left is Fairbanks-Morse "Trainmaster" demonstrator #TM-1, built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and auditioning with the Central Railroad of New Jersey. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
9/7/1953
Upload Date:
3/29/2018 11:16:42 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3884(4-6-2)
PRR 5367(4-6-2)
FM TM-1(H-24-66)
Views:
1518
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956 after 42 years. Slide Mount Caption: "Last Run of Train #685."
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 1:55:15 AM
Location:
Norristown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1600(4-4-2)
Views:
528
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5894, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred 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:
268
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4759, P-5A, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 31 January 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4759, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by General Electric in July of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/31/1954
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 8:34:16 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4759(P-5)
Views:
629
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 518, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 7 March 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
3/7/1954
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:39:00 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:
285
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Vineyard, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5706 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. #5706 was constructed in September of 1952. In this context, this A-A set has recently departed Harrisburg with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
11/5/2021 10:00:40 PM
Location:
Vineyard, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5769, EP-22, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5769 and another E-8 whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5769 was constructed in May of 1952. In this context, this A-A set is departing the Tyrone Station with a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. The white smoke plume in the right-distance marks the location of the Paper Mill in downtown Tyrone. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
10/4/2021 7:54:57 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5769(E8A)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5828, BH-50, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5828 and another "Centipede" whose number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight only. #5828 was constructed in November of 1948 and retired in April of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're about to pass through the Tyrone Passenger Station with a fully-loaded mineral train.
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
4/14/2019 9:23:43 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5828(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
488
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6969, M-1, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6969, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs.
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
5/28/2019 11:27:09 PM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6969(4-8-2)
Views:
680
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9801, EF-15A, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9801 and three more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9801 is an EF-15A built in March of 1951. They are about to pass through the Tyrone Passenger Station on their way to Enola and points East.
Photo Date:
7/25/1954
Upload Date:
3/17/2018 1:06:45 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9801(F7A)
Views:
884
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1139, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, on 27 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' at 50 miles per hour with six-car passenger Train #711.
Photo Date:
8/27/1954
Upload Date:
8/29/2019 9:46:29 AM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
357
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1139, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Red Bank, New Jersey, on 27 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/27/1954
Upload Date:
4/28/2018 3:55:59 AM
Location:
Red Bank, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
574
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, on 27 August 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. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a seven-car passenger train. Note the hand-throttle mounted on the smokebox. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/27/1954
Upload Date:
3/21/2021 7:58:52 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:
259
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 29 January 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Staples for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:
1/29/1955
Upload Date:
4/20/2020 4:24:48 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:
308
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4845, GG-1, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Tacony, Pennsylvania, on 13 February 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4845, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 HP. Note that it's running with the lead pantograph raised!
Photo Date:
2/13/1955
Upload Date:
2/26/2020 8:59:32 AM
Location:
Tacony, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4845(GG1)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4618, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4618, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1935, and retired in February of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's deadheadin' East to Enola.
Photo Date:
7/4/1955
Upload Date:
9/1/2018 7:18:34 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4618(2-10-0)
Views:
496
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5797, EP-22, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5797 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. #5797 was constructed in June of 1952. They've just crossed the Rockville Bridge with a passenger train, and are heading to Altoona and points West. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/4/1955
Upload Date:
6/3/2021 2:51:06 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5797(E8A)
Views:
259
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6717, M-1B, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6717, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. It's pulling a train of empty gondola and hopper cars out of Enola to Altoona. A small portion of the Susquehanna River is visible at the far left.
Photo Date:
7/4/1955
Upload Date:
5/31/2020 9:54:10 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:
260
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4183, B-6SB, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 10 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4183, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during November of 1916 and retired in March of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/10/1955
Upload Date:
3/31/2020 7:11:26 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4183(0-6-0)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5406, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Middletown, New Jersey, on 10 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5406, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958 after 31 years of service. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/10/1955
Upload Date:
3/7/2020 4:18:59 PM
Location:
Middletown, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9875, EF-15A, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Mill Creek, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9875 and two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All are EF-15A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9875 was built in September of 1952 and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. Westbound merchandise, rockin' 'n' rollin'!
Photo Date:
7/23/1955
Upload Date:
3/12/2019 4:43:18 PM
Location:
Mill Creek, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 9875(F7A)
Views:
12829
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6727 and #5872. #6727 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956. #5872 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Symbolically speaking, oil power is about to eclipse coal power forever!
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
3/2/2019 11:46:03 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6727(4-8-2)
PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:
811
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the four-track overhead watering point. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/25/1955
Upload Date:
2/26/2021 9:03:29 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:
353
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1813, G-5S, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near the Passenger Station in Tuckahoe, New Jersey, on 4 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1813, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata as number "5701" during August of 1924, renumbered "1813" in January of 1952, and retired in October of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/4/1955
Upload Date:
11/25/2020 9:00:22 PM
Location:
Tuckahoe, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1813(4-6-0)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5433, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Tuckahoe, New Jersey, on 4 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5433, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927.
Photo Date:
9/4/1955
Upload Date:
3/29/2019 2:39:31 AM
Location:
Tuckahoe, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5433(4-6-2)
Views:
299
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is the first of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, on 12 April 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4249 and #4635. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4249 was constructed as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957. #4635 was built as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1941, and retired in December of 1957. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
4/12/1956
Upload Date:
12/24/2020 7:05:50 AM
Location:
Locust Gap, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
PRR 4635(2-10-0)
Views:
412
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4293, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, on 12 April 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4293 and #4383. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4293 was constructed as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1942, and retired in October of 1959. #4383 was built as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1941, and retired in October of 1959. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
4/12/1956
Upload Date:
12/24/2020 7:07:18 AM
Location:
Locust Gap, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4293(2-10-0)
PRR 4383(2-10-0)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Excelsior, Pennsylvania, on 12 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4249, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
4/12/1956
Upload Date:
1/29/2021 9:34:30 PM
Location:
Excelsior, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
Views:
261
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Morgan, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. 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:
4/29/1956
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 1:53:43 AM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
356
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is the first of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken at Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. 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:
4/29/1956
Upload Date:
12/28/2017 9:00:00 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
491
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken at Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. At the right 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. Partially visible at the left is Central Railroad of New Jersey Railroad engine #2409, an H-24-66 "Train Master" built by Fairbanks-Morse in March of 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/30/1956
Upload Date:
8/26/2023 9:36:00 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
CNJ 2409(H-24-66)
Views:
95
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 4866," GG-1, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 4866." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "North Philadelphia, Pa., May 12, 1956. GG-1 4866 glides along the platform for the station stop. Pennsylvania 4866 was one of three GG-1's to receive the silver color scheme. The other two were 4872 and 4880. Color was chosen for 'Congressional' service." Photo by Fred Kern. #4866 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Here, it's pulling a passenger train that originated in New York City. Visible in the background is a portion of the passenger shelter at the first station stop on the Cherry Hill Branch.
Photo Date:
5/12/1956
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 12:32:30 AM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4866(GG1)
Views:
558
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6810, M-1, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Dauphin, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6810, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in February of 1958 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1957
Upload Date:
11/18/2020 8:31:01 AM
Location:
Dauphin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6810(4-8-2)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1638, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by Fred 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:
269
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6969, M-1, #1 of 2, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the first of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6969, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of service.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
4/4/2020 9:15:35 AM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6969(4-8-2)
Views:
417
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6969, M-1, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6969, #7040, and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. #6969 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. #7040 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
4/29/2019 6:44:20 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6969(4-8-2)
PRR 7040(GP9)
Views:
969
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9835, EFP-15, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9835 and three "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9835 is an EFP-15 constructed in April of 1952. In this context, this A-B-B-A set is pulling a long string of Great Northern Railroad ore carriers to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
10/8/2021 9:17:13 PM
Location:
Perdix, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9835(FP7A)
Views:
167
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9515, EF-15, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9515 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. #9515 is an EF-15 built in April of 1948 and retired in February of 1953 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note the westbound string of Great Northern Railroad ore carriers.
Photo Date:
3/11/1957
Upload Date:
3/29/2020 7:06:31 PM
Location:
Perdix, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9515(F3A)
Views:
378
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4230, I-1SA, #1 of 4, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Vail, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4230, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Close observation suggests that there is a rear-end pusher locomotive adding to the drama!
Photo Date:
5/4/1957
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 12:26:09 AM
Location:
Vail, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(2-10-0)
Views:
15119
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 4393, I-1SA, #2 of 4, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Vail, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4393, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
7/24/2019 4:38:40 PM
Location:
Vail, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4393(2-10-0)
Views:
512
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4230, I-1SA, #3 of 4, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that was taken near Trout Run, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4230, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/6/1957
Upload Date:
3/8/2019 2:31:14 AM
Location:
Trout Run, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(2-10-0)
Views:
678
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4230, I-1SA, #4 of 4, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Fred Kern that were taken near Bodines, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4230, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of service. Close inspection suggests that there is a rear-end pusher locomotive adding to the drama!
Photo Date:
5/7/1957
Upload Date:
5/4/2021 11:03:18 PM
Location:
Bodines, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4230(2-10-0)
Views:
326
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4311, I-1SA, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Newberry, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4311, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during November of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in August of 1934, and retired in October of 1959 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/8/1957
Upload Date:
12/25/2018 12:53:36 PM
Location:
Newberry, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4311(2-10-0)
Views:
428
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 5849," EP-20, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 5849." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "A passenger train, with E-7 5849 up front, heads west after crossing the Rockville Bridge into Marysville, Pa. A freight is ready to cross the stone arch bridge and continue east. Enola, location of the large Pennsy yard, is a short distance to the right of the photo. October 20, 1957." Photo by Fred Kern. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5849 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The eastbound freight train is headed by PRR engine #9662, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in February of 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:
10/20/1957
Upload Date:
8/30/2018 3:59:11 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5849(E7A)
PRR 9662(F7A)
Views:
372
Comments:
0
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