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Viewing Album: PRR: Pennsy Pix via Peter Outerbridge 2
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
9/25/1945 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:
Here are 16 color postal cards depicting Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives. I purchased all of them via four eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Peter Outerbridge on 6 and 9 January 2023. The photographers' names, the exact dates, and the locations are provided when available.
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Title:
PRR 713, A-5S, 1954
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 713." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 713. 0-4-0 No. 713, Pennsylvania Railroad Class A-5s, travels down the street in Atlantic City, N.J., April 25, 1954. Forty-seven locomotives of this class were turned out by the Pennsy's Juniata Shops. Photo by Douglas Wormom." Shown here is PRR engine #713, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during January of 1917 and retired in January of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/25/1954
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 10:28:52 PM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 713(0-4-0)
Views:
139
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0
Title:
PRR 1816, G-5S, 1952
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 1816." Caption On Reverse: "Class G-5s Ten-Wheeler steam locomotives were designed for suburban service, providing quick acceleration between closely-spaced stations on commuter runs. Juniata Shops turned out 90 locomotives of this class for the PRR between 1923 and 1925. No. 1816 rests between runs at Pemberton, N.J., February 22, 1952." Shown here is PRR engine #1816, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata as number "5706" during August of 1924, renumbered "1816" in 1951, and retired in October of 1952 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/22/1952
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 10:31:36 PM
Location:
Pemberton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1816(4-6-0)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 1361. Pacific K-4s No. 1361 on the waiting track at South Amboy, N.J., ready for a train to the Jersey Shore, August 4, 1954. After being retired from service, No. 1361 was placed on display along the mainline at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pa. Photo by Jim Fritts" Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service.
Photo Date:
8/4/1954
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 5:31:20 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1964
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Horseshoe Curve." Caption On Reverse: "Horseshoe Curve. Altoona, Pa. Pennsylvania Railroad K-4s No. 1361 on display at the Horseshoe Curve. This locomotive was the premier steam passenger engine on the PRR. The railroad donated this engine to the city of Altoona in recognition of decades of service. It was also constructed in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#10,000)
Photo Date:
8/15/1964
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 5:34:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 5412." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 5412. Another New York & Long Branch commuter train leaves the station at South Amboy, N.J., after making an engine change from GG-1 electric power. The K-4's, No. 5412 here, February 1954, were last used on this commuter run. Photo by David C. Bartlett." Shown here is PRR engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1954
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 5:29:07 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, c. 1968
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Reuben Wells." Caption On Reverse: "'Reuben Wells.' Pennsylvania Railroad's 'Reuben Wells', a locomotive of rather odd proportions, built for the steep grades of the Madison Plane, now a museum piece, is being moved on a flat car [#475716]." Shown here is the PRR's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 10:25:54 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 636, MP-54, 1966
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 636." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 636. A string of seven multiple-unit electric cars cross the Raritan River on the New York & Long Branch headed for South Amboy, N.J., in September 1966. The owl-faced cars were the backbone of commuter service on the Pennsylvania Railroad electric lines for many years. Photo by Mac Owen." In the lead is PRR MP-54 electric commuter car #636.
Photo Date:
9/22/1966
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 11:09:49 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 636(Electric M.U.)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Owl Eyes," 1967
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Owl Eyes." Caption On Reverse: "Owl Eyes. Four Pennsylvania Railroad MP-54 multiple-unit electrics ~ with round front 'owl eye' windows ~ cross one of the many massive stone arch bridges gracing the 'Standard Railroad of the World.' This one is over the Delaware River at Trenton, N.j., in a 1967 view." The photographer's name, the road numbers of the units pictured here, and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1967
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 11:12:06 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
54
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Wilmington Shops," 1967
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Wilmington Shops." Caption On Reverse: "Wilmington Shops. The main electric shop for the Pennsylvania Railroad was located in Wilmington, Del. This shop also served Penn Central and Amtrak in later years to maintain their fleets of GG-1's and other electric locomotives. GG-1's monopolize the scene in this October 1967 view. Photo by Carl H. Sturner." All nine of the PRR locomotives pictured here are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. Of those nine, three are identifiable: #4909, #4878, and #4809. #4909 and #4878 were built in Juniata: the former in December of 1941, the latter in February of 1939. #4809 was constructed by General Electric in July of 1935.
Photo Date:
10/10/1967
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 11:14:50 PM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4909(GG1)
PRR 4878(GG1)
PRR 4809(GG1)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
AMTK 4935, GG-1, 1978
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 4935." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 4935. Restored Amtrak GG-1 speeds through Princeton Junction, N.J., on a 'Metroliner' schedule toward Washington, D.C., June 20, 1978. Removed from service, the Brunswick Green 'G' rests at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Photo by Carl H. Sturner." Prominent here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
6/20/1978
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 10:23:42 AM
Location:
Princeton Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
AMTK 4935(GG1)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5851, EP-20, 1957
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania EP-20's 5851 & 5868." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania EP-20's 5851 & 5868. An A-B-A set of EP-20's [at the left] eases a passenger train out of Union Station and through the crossovers at Chicago on June 29, 1957. The five-stripe EP-20 5851 led the consist past another set of EP-20's on its eastbound trip on a clear day in the 'Windy City.' Originally delivered in Brunswick Green, the EP-20's had been repainted to match the passenger cars. Photo by David R. Sweetland." All six of the PRR locomotives pictured here are EP-20's rated at 2,000 horsepower each. Of those six, two are identifiable: #5851 and #5868. #5851 was constructed in August of 1947, while #5868 was built in April of 1949.
Photo Date:
6/29/1957
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 10:11:56 PM
Location:
Chicago Union Station, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5851(E7A)
PRR 5868(E7A)
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4268, EP-22, 1967
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Merger Mania." Caption On Reverse: "Merger Mania. Both of these EMD E-8's ~ Pennsylvania No. 4268 and Illinois Central No. 4032 ~ looked spiffy in this 1967 shot. Alas, soon both railroads became history (well sort of). But to the E-8's, it would only mean new paint jobs." At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4268, an E-8 built by GM-EMD as number "5768" in April of 1952, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and renumbered "4268" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recroded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 6:48:18 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4268(E8A)
IC 4032(E8A)
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5706, EP-22, c. 1986
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad's E-8A Units Numbers 5706 & 5898." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad's E-8A Units Numbers 5706 & 5898. The Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad operates these ex-Pennsylvania Railroad passenger units on excursion trains both on and off-line. Photo by John M. Petko." Shown here (L to R) are ex-PRR engines #5706 and #5898. Both are E-8's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each; #5706 was constructed in October of 1952, while #5898 was built in March of 1951. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/6/1986
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 2:40:08 PM
Location:
Temple, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 5898(E8A)
Views:
161
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5892, EP-22, 1956
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Cincinnati Union Terminal." Caption On Reverse: "Cincinnati Union Terminal. At the CUT enginehouse in September of 1956, E-8's belonging to the PRR (No. 5892), C&O, and NYC are joined by L&N E-6 (No. 757). CUT was built between 1929 and 1933 by seven railroads at a cost of $41 million. It handled over 200 trains per day and had 16 platform tracks. Photo by David R. Sweetland." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5892 is an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
1/22/2023 10:15:06 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5892(E8A)
LN 757(E6A)
Views:
130
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6506, GF-25A, c. 1965
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Embraceable U." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad's voluptuous U25C No. 6506 delivered 2,500 hp in a reliable new locomotive introduced in the mid-1960's. It was General Electric's first big 6-axle diesel and, as with many other full-figured diesel models, Pennsy was one of the first railroads to embrace it." Shown here is PRR engine #6506, a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/16/1965
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 11:18:39 AM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6506(U25C)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
Ohio Railway Museum, c. 1968
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Ohio Railway Museum." Caption On Reverse: "Ohio Railway Museum. Worthington, Ohio. Steeple-cab locomotive No. 2 pulls ex-PRR caboose across new bridge over Ohio Rt. 161 in Worthington. The caboose, plus other trolley and steam equipment, may be ridden by visitors on Sunday afternoons May through October, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons June through September. Photo by Dave Bunge." Pictured at the left is former Columbus Railway Light and Power Company electric locomotive #2, while at the right is former Pennsylvania Lines N-6B cabin car #982131. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 10:28:21 AM
Location:
Worthington, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Transit
Locomotives:
CRLP 2(Trolley)
Views:
132
Comments:
0
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