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10/30/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/27/1945 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:Here are 22 photos that I purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Ms. Suzanne Prevosto on Monday, 15 July 2024. Fifteen of these photos are of locomotives owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad; the remaining seven photos are of engines owned by the Long Island Rail Road. The photographers' names, the locomotive road numbers, the exact dates, and the locations are provided when available.
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PRR 477, A-5S, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 477, A-5S, c. 1948
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #477, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917 and retired in October of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1948  Upload Date: 7/19/2024 10:37:47 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 477(0-4-0)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
PRR 1651, D-13C, c. 1893
Title:  PRR 1651, D-13C, c. 1893
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1651, a D-13C (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during 1893, transferred to the Philadelphia & Erie and renumbered "2053" in June of 1894, later returned to the PRR and renumbered "1715," and retired in December of 1914 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1900  Upload Date: 7/17/2024 3:22:18 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1651(4-4-0)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
PRR 178, D-16B, 1900
Title:  PRR 178, D-16B, 1900
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #178, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1900, rebuilt as a D-16SB in January of 1914, and retired in September of 1929 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the Builder's Photo Identification Number: M.E. 3130A. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  6/21/1900  Upload Date: 7/17/2024 2:54:40 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 178(4-4-0)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
PRR 68, E-6S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 68, E-6S, c. 1949
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #68, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during March of 1914 and retired in July of 1949 after 35 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, headlight, smokebox number plate, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1949  Upload Date: 7/19/2024 10:38:26 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 68(4-4-2)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
PRR 833, G-5S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 833, G-5S, c. 1949
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #833, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during October of 1923 and retired in July of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, headlight, smokebox number plate, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1949  Upload Date: 7/20/2024 7:45:10 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 833(4-6-0)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
PRR 1080, G-5S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 1080, G-5S, c. 1949
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1080, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during September of 1923 and retired in July of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, headlight, power reverse, smokebox number plate, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1949  Upload Date: 7/20/2024 11:30:49 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1080(4-6-0)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
PRR 1567, G-5S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 1567, G-5S, c. 1949
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1567, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during October of 1923 and retired in July of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, headlight, power reverse, smokebox number plate, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1949  Upload Date: 7/20/2024 11:32:27 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1567(4-6-0)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
PRR 5703, G-5S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 5703, G-5S, c. 1949
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5703, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1923 and retired in July of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, headlight, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1949  Upload Date: 7/20/2024 11:33:53 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5703(4-6-0)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
PRR 5718, G-5S, c. 1949
Title:  PRR 5718, G-5S, c. 1949
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5718, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during September of 1924 and retired in July of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service. Note that the bell, headlight, and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1949  Upload Date: 7/21/2024 6:35:25 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5718(4-6-0)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
PRR 1330, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 1330, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1330, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 7/19/2024 11:32:54 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1330(4-6-2)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
PRR 6729, M-1B, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6729, M-1B, c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6729 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6729 is 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 April of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. One track over, note the two steam engines pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/22/2024 6:38:00 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6729(4-8-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
PRR "Decapod," c. 1950
Title:  PRR "Decapod," c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "I" (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive serving as a "yard goat." At the far left, note the two sets GM-EMD Class "EF" diesels that have supplanted the "Decapods" as East Slope helper/pusher locomotives. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/22/2024 6:39:42 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
PRR 4541, I-1SA, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 4541, I-1SA, c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4541, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of service. At the far left, note the GM-EMD Class "EF" diesels that have supplanted the "Decapods" as East Slope helper/pusher locomotives. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/21/2024 12:33:50 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4541(2-10-0)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
PRR 4252, I-1SA, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 4252, I-1SA, c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4252, 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 April of 1943, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/21/2024 12:32:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 4252(2-10-0)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
PRR "Mountain" Duo, c. 1950
Title:  PRR "Mountain" Duo, c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo of a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives out of Altoona deadheadin' to Enola. The photograher's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/21/2024 6:38:21 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0
LIRR 260, C-51SA, c. 1952
Title:  LIRR 260, C-51SA, c. 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Prominent here is Long Island Rail Road engine #260, a C-51SA (0-8-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company around 1922. Note that the bell, headlight, and main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 7/17/2024 8:14:45 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 260(0-8-0)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
LIRR 265, C-51SA, c. 1952
Title:  LIRR 265, C-51SA, c. 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Prominent here is Long Island Rail Road engine #265, a C-51SA (0-8-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company around 1922. Note that the bell, headlight, and main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 7/17/2024 8:15:30 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 265(0-8-0)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
LIRR 145, G-53SD, c. 1952
Title:  LIRR 145, G-53SD, c. 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Prominent here is Long Island Rail Road engine #145, a G-53SD (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1917. Note that the bell, headlight, smokebox number plate, and main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 7/17/2024 9:09:10 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 145(4-6-0)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
LIRR 43, G-5S, c. 1952
Title:  LIRR 43, G-5S, c. 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Shown here is Long Island Rail Road engine #43, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during May of 1929. Note that the bell and the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 7/20/2024 7:44:06 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  LIRR 43(4-6-0)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
LIRR 340, DD-1, 1952
Title:  LIRR 340, DD-1, 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, in February of 1952. Shown here is Long Island Rail Road engine #340, a DD-1 (2-B+B-2) electric built in Juniata and rated at 3,160 horsepower. Both units were built for the Pennsylvania Railroad in July of 1910 and sold to the LIRR in June of 1927. PRR "3994" became #340-A, while PRR "3983" became #340-B. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 7/18/2024 7:42:03 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LIRR 340-A(Boxcab) LIRR 340-B(Boxcab)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
LIRR 348, DD-1, 1952
Title:  LIRR 348, DD-1, 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, on 18 May 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Long Island Rail Road engines #348 and #352. Both are DD-1 (2-B+B-2) electrics built in Juniata for the Pennsylvania Railroad and rated at 3,160 horsepower each. Both units of #348 were constructed in July of 1910 and sold to the LIRR in February of 1928; PRR "3954" became #348-A, while PRR "3955" became #348-B. Both units of #352 were constructed in July of 1910 and sold to the LIRR in May of 1928; PRR "3974" became #352-A, while PRR "3989" became #352-B. Note that their main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  5/18/1952  Upload Date: 7/18/2024 7:43:07 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LIRR 348-A(Boxcab) LIRR 348-B(Boxcab) LIRR 352-A(Boxcab) LIRR 352-B(Boxcab)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
LIRR 358, DD-1, 1952
Title:  LIRR 358, DD-1, 1952
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Modena, Pennsylvania, on 18 May 1952. Shown here is Long Island Rail Road engine #358, a DD-1 (2-B+B-2) electric built in Juniata and rated at 3,160 horsepower. Both units were built for the Pennsylvania Railroad in July of 1910 and sold to the LIRR in December of 1944. PRR "3960" became #358-A, while PRR "3961" became #358-B. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping.
Photo Date:  5/18/1952  Upload Date: 7/18/2024 7:43:49 AM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LIRR 358-A(Boxcab) LIRR 358-B(Boxcab)
Views:  55   Comments: 0


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