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Viewing Album: PRR: The Rockville Bridge ~ 1946-1968
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
3/8/1946 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:
Here are several photos depicting Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive action at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, from 1946 through 1968.
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Title:
PRR "Rockville Bridge," c. 1903
Description:
TRB. Here is a postal card entitled "P.R.R. Curve and Rockville Bridge, longest Stone Bridge in the world, Harrisburg, Pa." No Postmark. This view is from the Marysville or western end of the Bridge, with the Susquehanna River flowing from left to right. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance.
Photo Date:
8/15/1903
Upload Date:
6/26/2019 8:47:04 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
315
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1936
Description:
TRB. Here is an original glass-negative official photo that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 3 November 1936. 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. In this context, it's pulling a 13-car passenger train past ROCKVILLE Tower, and is about to cross the Bridge on its way to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
11/3/1936
Upload Date:
4/14/2023 10:59:22 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4637, I-1SA, c. 1946
Description:
TRB. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1946. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4637, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata in January of 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. It's just crossed the Bridge on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/25/2019 8:42:46 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4637(2-10-0)
Views:
213
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Mountain" Medley, c. 1946
Description:
TRB. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1946. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" Class locomotives. The one on the left is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train toward the Enola Yards, while the one on the right is about to cross the Bridge with a passenger train on its way to Harrisburg and points East. Note the second shutter-bug on the left!
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/3/2020 12:47:18 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
230
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5896, EP-22, c. 1951
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5896 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5896 was constructed in March of 1951. They've just departed Harrisburg and are crossing the Bridge with a passenger train bound for Altoona, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
1/12/2019 12:53:35 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5896(E8A)
Views:
585
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Rockville Bridge," c. 1952
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. Prominent here are two Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives ~ a "Mikado" and a "Mountain" ~ pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Bridge to the Enola Yards. The photographer's name, the locomotive road numbers, and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
10/26/2023 5:11:34 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
47
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Rockville Bridge," c. 1953
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. Prominent here is a Pennsylvania Railroad "M" Class (4-8-2) steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Bridge to the Enola Yards. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/1/1953
Upload Date:
10/22/2022 8:26:39 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
69
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9560, EF-15, c. 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9560 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9560 is an EF-15 built in September of 1948 and retired in August of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
8/19/2023 6:38:37 AM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9560(F3A)
Views:
51
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3639, L-1S, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3639, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1916 and retired in May of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to the Rockville Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Renovo and points North.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 4:02:51 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3639(2-8-2)
Views:
497
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5755, AP-20, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5755 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are AP-20's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5755 was built in November of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train and are about to cross the Bridge from West to East.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 2:48:29 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 5755(PA1)
Views:
1017
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6724, M-1B, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6724, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1949, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to cross the Bridge with an eastbound mineral train.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
4/28/2019 2:23:53 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6724(4-8-2)
Views:
423
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1A, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's heading West across the Bridge in what appears to be a "Caboose Hop." The number of the N-5C cabin car is not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
2/10/2019 12:58:59 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
454
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 9627, AF-16, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9627 and another "AF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9627 was built in December of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. They're crossing the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train heading to the Enola Yards. The pedigree of the orange industrial switcher is not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
1/23/2021 10:21:02 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9627(FA2)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1192, L-1S, c. 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1192, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during May of 1915 and retired in February of 1955 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's running backwards across the Bridge toward the Enola Yards with a string of empty hopper cars.
Photo Date:
10/29/1954
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 4:56:28 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1192(2-8-2)
Views:
283
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6822, M-1, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6822, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge over the Susquehanna River with a mixed-cargo freight train and is heading toward the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 6:44:43 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6822(4-8-2)
Views:
32
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4635, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4635, 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 July of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
3/12/2019 10:33:15 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4635(2-10-0)
Views:
380
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6750, M-1B, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a photo by E.P. Street, Jr., via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
12/30/2023 2:26:29 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
48
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train into the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
9/1/1955
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 9:24:03 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
409
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5899, EP-22, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5899 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5899 was constructed in March of 1951. They're pulling a westbound mail and express train that's just crossed the Rockville Bridge, partially visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
1/1/1956
Upload Date:
10/25/2019 1:34:04 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5899(E8A)
Views:
247
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5850, EP-20, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, during March of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5850 and another "EP" Class unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5850 was built in August of 1947. They are pulling a 14-car passenger train across the Rockville Bridge and will soon arrive in Harrisburg.
Photo Date:
3/21/1956
Upload Date:
5/27/2019 10:35:41 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5850(E7A)
Views:
322
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in March of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. It's crossing the Bridge with PRR N-5C cabin car #477903, on their way to the Enola Yards. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/23/1956
Upload Date:
3/16/2019 9:02:41 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
414
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9600, AF-15, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, during March of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9600 and an "AF" Class B-unit whose number is not recorded. Both 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. In this context, it's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Renovo and points North. Note that one of the original four mainline tracks has been removed.
Photo Date:
3/24/1956
Upload Date:
7/12/2019 1:39:43 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9600(FA1)
Views:
617
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in April of 1956. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad "Mountains" about to pass one another with their respective freight trains. In the foreground is eastbound #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. In the background is westbound #6721, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1956.
Photo Date:
4/16/1956
Upload Date:
10/3/2021 7:25:09 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 6721(4-8-2)
Views:
250
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9516, EF-15, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 25 August 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9516 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EF-15's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9516 was built in May of 1948 and retired in March of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling an eastbound freight train and are about to cross the Bridge. Wave to the Engineman! (Gift from Brad Mann.) (#7,000)
Photo Date:
8/25/1956
Upload Date:
12/25/2020 8:15:42 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9516(F3A)
Views:
313
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9538, EF-15, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 25 August 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9538 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9538 was constructed in September of 1948 and retired in July of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service. In this context, they're just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is to the left. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/25/1956
Upload Date:
7/3/2021 4:59:28 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9538(F3A)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6734, M-1B, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6734, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in August of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is at the left.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
7/14/2019 11:41:41 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6734(4-8-2)
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6824, M-1, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in October of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6824, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in September of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. It's crossing the Bridge with a five-car freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
10/15/1956
Upload Date:
4/9/2019 6:03:32 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6824(4-8-2)
Views:
366
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6760, M-1B, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is the first of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken at the Rockville Bridge near Rockville, Pennsylvania. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" locomotives. At the left is #6760, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in May of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. At the right is #6948, an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December of 1926 and retired in September of 1959. They have just passed ROCKVILLE Tower (on the right), and are about to cross the Bridge with an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Western Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
10/20/1956
Upload Date:
3/16/2019 9:00:45 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6760(4-8-2)
PRR 6948(4-8-2)
Views:
515
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6760, M-1B, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken at the Rockville Bridge near Rockville, Pennsylvania. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" locomotives. At the left is #6760, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in May of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. At the right is #6948, an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December of 1926 and retired in September of 1959. They have just passed ROCKVILLE Tower, and are about to cross the Bridge with an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Western Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
10/20/1956
Upload Date:
10/30/2019 5:25:05 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6760(4-8-2)
PRR 6948(4-8-2)
Views:
370
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 305, L-1S, 1957
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #305 and a "Mountain" Class locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #305 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1917 and retired in January of 1960 after 43 years of service. The "Mikado" is about to couple onto the "Mountain," and help pull a freight train across the Susquehanna River Bridge and into the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
1/1/1957
Upload Date:
3/31/2020 7:09:56 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 305(2-8-2)
Views:
240
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Renovo and points North.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
11/2/2018 5:32:02 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
Views:
460
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6758, M-1B, 1957
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6758, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. Visible at the far left are two yellow "amphtracks" (i.e., Amphibious Landing Vehicles, Tracked) that are utilized for Bridge maintanance activities.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 10:27:53 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6758(4-8-2)
Views:
535
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0
Title:
PRR 5849, EP-20, 1957
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. In this photo, a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train meets an eastbound freight at the western end of the Bridge as Peter's Mountain guards the far shore of the Susquehanna River. All of the locomotives pictured here were built by GM-EMD. At the right (L to R) are engines #5849 and two more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded; #5849 is an EP-20 built in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. At the left (R to L) are engines #9662 and another "EF" Class unit whose number is not recorded; #9662 is an EF-15A built in February of 1950 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. Richard R. Wallin Collection.
Photo Date:
10/20/1957
Upload Date:
4/13/2019 12:53:58 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5849(E7A)
PRR 9662(F7A)
Views:
391
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5768, EP-22, c. 1959
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the eastern end of the Rockville Bridge near Rockville, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5768 and another E-8 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5768 was built in April of 1952. In this context, they've just crossed the Susquehanna River with an eastbound passenger train and will soon arrive at the Harrisburg Station. Photo taken from ROCKVILLE Tower. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
4/3/2020 4:04:07 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5768(E8A)
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7237, EFS-17M, c. 1960
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7237 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7237 was constructed in October of 1959. In this context, they're just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is to the left. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
12/6/2023 6:22:05 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 7237(GP9)
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9495, FF-16, c. 1961
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the western approach to the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9495 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by Fairbanks-Morse. #9495 is an FF-16 built in October of 1950, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in April of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're about to cross the Bridge with a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/21/1961
Upload Date:
6/30/2021 6:32:20 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9495(CFA16-4)
Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9470, FF-20, c. 1961
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, c. 1961. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9470 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are FF-20's built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #9470 was constructed in February of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B set is about to enter the Enola Yards with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train. Partially visible in the right distance is the Rockville Bridge as it spans the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River.
Photo Date:
3/22/1961
Upload Date:
12/9/2022 9:54:29 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 9470(ERIE-A)
Views:
96
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9655, EF-15A, c. 1962
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9655 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9655 is an EF-15A constructed as an EH-15 in February of 1950, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in April of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B set is about to enter the Enola Yards with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train. Visible at the right is a small portion of the Susquehanna River.
Photo Date:
3/21/1962
Upload Date:
3/17/2024 8:18:05 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9655(F7A)
Views:
31
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2521, GF-25, 1963
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 16 March 1963. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2521 and #2400. #2521 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in October of 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2400 is an AF-24 constructed by the American Locomotive Company in September of 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. In this context, they're crossing the Susquehanna River with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
3/16/1963
Upload Date:
6/3/2021 3:54:10 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2521(U25B)
PRR 2400(RS27)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7183, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via "The Houser Collection" that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 5 September 1964. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7183 and an unidentified "EF" Class B-unit. Both were built by GM-EMD. #7183 was built in November of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. In this context, they're crossing the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train heading to the Enola Yards. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
9/5/1964
Upload Date:
7/3/2021 4:57:29 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 7183(GP9)
Views:
108
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2406, AF-24, c. 1964
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1964. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2406 and an unidentified GM-EMD "EF" Class B-unit. #2406 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. In this context, they're crossing the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train heading to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
9/6/1964
Upload Date:
11/24/2023 8:51:43 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2406(RS27)
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7210, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1966. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7210 and three other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #7210 is an EFS-17M constructed in November of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. These locomotives and their crew are approaching Enola Yard with an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train. Visible in the background are portions of the PRR's Rockville Bridge, spanning the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides.
Photo Date:
9/11/1966
Upload Date:
6/9/2018 2:19:40 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 7210(GP9)
Views:
437
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6046, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6046 and #6505. #6046 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6505 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They've just crossed the Rockville Bridge and are headed toward the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
4/16/1967
Upload Date:
8/29/2023 7:30:55 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 6046(SD40)
PRR 6505(U25C)
Views:
86
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6052, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6052 and #6502. #6052 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6502 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a manifest freight train out of Conway and will soon enter the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
4/16/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2023 9:37:43 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6052(SD40)
PRR 6502(U25C)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6153, EF-36, c. 1967
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6153 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EF-36's built by GM-EMD and rated at 3,600 horsepower each. #6153 was constructed in January of 1967. They're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Conway and will soon enter the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
12/21/1967
Upload Date:
5/27/2021 8:31:36 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 6153(SD45)
Views:
313
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Builders Stone," 1979
Description:
Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, during May of 1979. Shown here is the Builder's Stone embedded in the Bridge. It indicates that it was completed in 1903, and that the Chief Engineer for the project was William H. Brown. (#5,000)
Photo Date:
5/5/1979
Upload Date:
4/13/2019 12:55:59 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:
151
Comments:
0
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