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PRR 99th Annual Report, Front Cover, 1945 |
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Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1945 Upload Date: 6/16/2017 2:48:26 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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| Title: |
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1945 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1945 Upload Date: 12/18/2017 8:48:34 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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1348 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Transportation Progress," Covers, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here are the back and front covers of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Cover art painted by Mr. Frank Reilly. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives from 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 8/26/2022 12:15:01 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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875 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Back Cover, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the back cover of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 6/28/2025 8:43:53 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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163 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the 21st of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata in June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull." |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:32:00 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) |
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613 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, c. 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #4429. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train departing from Chicago, drawn by a 6,000 horsepower Diesel-electric locomotive. The piping on the roof is the antenna of the locomotive's train phone." Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #29 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1947 Upload Date: 6/10/2022 11:15:05 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago Union Statio, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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647 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 101st Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1947. Issued: 28 January 1948. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Progressive Power." Depicted in the foreground (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was built in September of 1945. Partially depicted at the right is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata in April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1947 Upload Date: 8/22/2017 4:10:22 AM |
| Location: |
Aqueduct, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN) |
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891 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Progressive Power," 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is the 23rd 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 "Progressive Power." It was published originally in 1948. Depicted in the foreground (R to L) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945. 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: |
8/15/1948 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:33:19 AM |
| Location: |
Aqueduct, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN) |
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556 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, c. 1955 |
| Description: |
Portraits 1. Here is diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5900 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was constructed in September of 1945. (#15 of 20) |
| Photo Date: |
5/5/1955 Upload Date: 1/6/2025 1:36:01 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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428 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, 1961 |
| Description: |
Harrisburg-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 23 August 1961. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5900, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It's pulling a Baltimore- and Washington-bound passenger train out of the Station. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.) |
| Photo Date: |
8/23/1961 Upload Date: 9/27/2016 1:18:06 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
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1011 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1962 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 116th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1962. The illustrator is not identified. Caption: "Cover shows some examples of PRR power over the years. The John Bull ~ oldest locomotive preserved in the U.S. today ~ was built in England for the Camden & Amboy Railroad, now part of the Pennsylvania." |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1962 Upload Date: 10/9/2022 6:12:02 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR TIOGA(4-4-0) PRR 1056(4-4-0) PRR 1737(4-6-2) PRR 4800(GG1) PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 4400(E44) PRR 2500(U25B) |
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1386 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5855, EP-20, 1965 |
| Description: |
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5855, an unidentified "B" unit, and #5900. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5855 was built in September of 1947, while #5900 was built in September of 1945. They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Altoona and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1965 Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:49:01 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5855(E7A) PRR 5900(E7A) |
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1206 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5900, EP-20, 1965 |
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Station. Here is an original telephoto view that I took in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of 11 December 1965. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5900 is an EP-20 built in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower; it's the PRR's very first "EP" unit. They're pulling a westbound mail & express train under the 7th Street Bridge and are about to stop at the Passenger Station for a crew change. The gray, two-story building at the left is the Railway Express Office. Visible at the far right is PRR ES-10 switcher #9174. |
| Photo Date: |
12/11/1965 Upload Date: 8/31/2016 2:57:44 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5900(E7A) |
| Views: |
1488 Comments: 2 |
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