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Viewing Album: USA: Railroad Miscellanea via Mr. John S. Fisher
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
6/22/1946 - 6/22/1946
Album Info:
Here are 26 photos of several subjects from various railroads from the collection of Mr. John S. Fisher. He used to be an operator for San Francisco Muni but has since retired to Corvallis, Oregon. All were purchased via eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Allan Fisher during May and June of 2022. The relevant number(s), the date, and the location are cited when specified.
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Title:
B&O Passenger Terminal & Pier, c. 1890
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad's Passenger Terminal and Pier in Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1890. "All ABOARD!" John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 26.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/1/2022 8:11:55 PM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Passenger Train, c. 1890
Description:
Here are six illustrations by the Lauderback Company depicting a typical Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train, c. 1890. John S. Fisher Collection; #2 of 26.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/1/2022 10:58:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
68
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 146, Civil War Era Open Hopper, c. 1864
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad open hopper #146, an American Civil War era freight car that may have been built in the Altoona Car Shops. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
6/1/2022 11:22:59 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
Steam-Powered Passenger Train, c 1900
Description:
Here a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is a vintage passenger train pulled by an "Atlantic" (4-4-2) steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #4 of 26.
Photo Date:
9/22/1900
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 9:56:27 PM
Location:
Claysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1503, "Ten-Wheeler," c. 1901
Description:
Here is a photo from the Railroad Photographic Club via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1503, a "G" Class (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the American Locomotive Company in 1892 and sold to F.M. Hicks in October of 1902 after just ten years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #5 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1901
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 9:59:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1503(4-6-0)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2512, "Atlantic," c. 1905
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2512, an "E" Class (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mecaniques during 1904 and retired in May of 1913 after just 11 years of revenue service. It's the de Glehn Compound that was built in Belford, France, and exhibited at the St. Louis Exposition of 1905. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #6 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1905
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 10:01:30 PM
Location:
Saint Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2512(4-4-2)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
Steam-Powered Passenger Train, c 1911
Description:
Here a photo from the Cornwall-Martin Collection via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is a vintage passenger train pulled by an "Atlantic" (4-4-2) steam engine. The photographer's name, the locomotive's pedigree, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1911
Upload Date:
5/28/2022 12:18:40 AM
Location:
Norton, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
P&R 411, "Camelback," c. 1912
Description:
Here is a photo of Philadelphia & Reading Railroad engine #411, a "D" Class (4-4-0) "Camelback." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1912
Upload Date:
6/1/2022 11:19:37 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
RDG 411(4-4-0)
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
Coach Yard, c. 1929
Description:
Here a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is a passenger coach storage yard. The photographer's name, which railroad exactly, as well as the date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 26.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
5/28/2022 12:20:24 AM
Location:
Oceanport, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR 43, G-5S, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Long Island Rail Road engine #43, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata during May of 1929. Note the third rails installed between the tracks. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly (see comment below). The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #10 of 26.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
6/2/2022 11:53:38 AM
Location:
Jamaica, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
LIRR 43(4-6-0)
Views:
72
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Rockville Bridge, #1 of 2, c. 1938
Description:
Here is the first of two photos by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that were taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pulling an eastbound passenger train across the Rockville Bridge. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
10/12/2022 8:59:34 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
27
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Rockville Bridge, #2 of 2, c. 1938
Description:
Here is the second of two photos by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that were taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pulling a westbound mail and express train across the Rockville Bridge. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
10/12/2022 9:02:07 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
25
Comments:
0
Title:
PRSL 6056, E-6S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines engine #6056, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata during April of 1914, later transferred to the PRSL, and retired in 1949 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/13/2022 2:14:14 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRSL 6056(4-4-2)
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Trail Blazer," c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is the Pullman Observation Car of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Trail Blazer." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #14 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
5/26/2022 12:24:34 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
84
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Liberty Limited," c. 1948
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is the Observation Car on the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Liberty Limited." It's named in honor of Thomas Alexander Scott, the fourth president of the PRR. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
6/13/2022 7:59:18 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Congressional," c. 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by G.C. Corey via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Congressional" passenger trains ~ but since there's no catenary at this location, it's clearly not running on the North East Corridor. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #16 of 26.
Photo Date:
12/21/1949
Upload Date:
6/13/2022 7:56:07 AM
Location:
Freeland, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
SCL Observation Car, c. 1950
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is the Observation Car on what could be the Seaboard Coast Line's "Silver Meteor" passing through Elizabeth, New Jersey, by way of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #17 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
5/28/2022 12:16:52 AM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
NYSW 61, "Doodlebug," c. 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by Theodore B. Keer via Rail Photo Service. Caption On Reverse: "PRR gas-electric bought and seen running on the Susquehanna RR." Shown here is New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway "Doodlebug" #61. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #18 of 26.
Photo Date:
7/1/1951
Upload Date:
6/13/2022 8:02:30 AM
Location:
Cooperstown, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
NYSW 61(Doodlebug)
Views:
144
Comments:
0
Title:
Interstate 15, "Mikado," 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by S.K. Bolton, Jr., via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Norton, Virginia, on 8 July 1951. Shown here is Interstate engine #15, a "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as Pennsylvania Railroad number "1626" during March of 1916, then sold to Interstate and renumbered "15" in February of 1948. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 26.
Photo Date:
7/8/1951
Upload Date:
5/25/2022 11:27:09 PM
Location:
Norton, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
INTERSTATE 15(2-8-2)
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
PRSL 6007, AS-16, c. 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines engine #6007, an AS-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in 1953 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Partially visible at the left is BROWN Tower. John S. Fisher Collection; #20 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
6/13/2022 2:16:51 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRSL 6007(AS16)
Views:
120
Comments:
0
Title:
RDG 2102, T-1, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a photo of Reading Railroad steam locomotive #2102, a T-1 (4-8-4) "Allegheny" pulling a railfan excursion. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #21 of 26.
Photo Date:
9/21/1963
Upload Date:
7/10/2021 11:21:55 AM
Location:
Macungie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
Cumberland Valley's "Pioneer," 1968
Description:
Here is a photo by Don Wood that was taken in the roundhouse at Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 13 May 1968. Prominent here is the "Pioneer" wood-burning steam locomotive of the old Cumberland Valley, later part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was in use from 1851 to 1880. John S. Fisher Collection; #22 of 26.
Photo Date:
5/13/1968
Upload Date:
5/7/2022 9:54:41 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
CVRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
PRR 13(UNKNOWN)
Views:
247
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR Series #1 of 4, Port Jefferson Terminal, c. 1880
Description:
Here is the first of four photos from the "Long Island Rail Road" series. Photo Caption: "The 1880's saw rural scenes like this in what is now the populous Port Jefferson area of Suffolk County. This was the Port Jefferson terminal, which now has several daily trains of 14 to 17 cars." The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 26.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/24/2022 11:41:42 PM
Location:
Port Jefferson, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
46
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR Series #2 of 4, LIRR #126, c. 1903
Description:
Here is the second of four photos from the "Long Island Rail Road" series. Photo Caption: "It was 1903 when Brooks delivered this brand-new Camelback type passenger locomotive. These steamers, specially designed for commuter service, were used for some 20 or more years before being replaced by heavier power as trains grew longer." Shown here is LIRR engine #126, a 4-6-0 "Camelback" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1903. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #24 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1903
Upload Date:
6/25/2022 1:08:22 AM
Location:
Morris Park, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
LI 126(4-6-0)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR Series #3 of 4, LIRR #2529, c. 1963
Description:
Here is the third of four photos from the "Long Island Rail Road" series. Photo Caption: "Thirty of these modern air-conditioned cars, sporting brilliant orange bands and lettering, joined the LIRR's passenger fleet in late 1963, to carry commuters and World's Fair visitors." Shown here is LIRR commuter car #2529, an MP-72 built by Pullman-Standard in 1963. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #25 of 26.
Photo Date:
11/14/1963
Upload Date:
6/25/2022 1:13:33 AM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
LIRR 2529(ACMU)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
LIRR Series #4 of 4, LIRR #200, c. 1963
Description:
Here is the fourth of four photos from the "Long Island Rail Road" series. Photo Caption: "Twenty-one huge 2,000-hp Alco Century type passenger locomotives like this began coming to the LIRR in late 1963 to modernize its diesel fleet." Shown here is LIRR engine #200, a C420 built by the American Locomotive in December of 1963 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #26 of 26.
Photo Date:
12/21/1963
Upload Date:
6/25/2022 1:17:40 AM
Location:
Central Islip, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
LIRR 200(C420)
Views:
166
Comments:
0
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