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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:12/7/1951 - 12/7/1951
Album Info:Here are 21 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad electric equipment of various types. All but one of them were purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by the Bay Area Electric Railway Association (BAERA) on 01 June 2024. The photographers' names, road numbers, dates, and locations are cited when available.
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PRR 5687, B-1, #1 oF 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 5687, B-1, #1 oF 2, 1957
Description:  Baera 3. Here is the first of two successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5687, #5692, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All are B-1 (C) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 570 horsepower each. #5687 was constructed in November of 1934, renumbered "4755" in November of 1966, and retired in January of 1969. #5692 was built in December of 1934 and retired in May of 1967.
Photo Date:  5/5/1957  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 10:18:39 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5687(Boxcab) PRR 5692(Boxcab)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
PRR 5687, B-1, #2 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 5687, B-1, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:  Baera 3. Here is the second of two successive photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5687, #5692, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All are B-1 (C) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 570 horsepower each. #5687 was constructed in November of 1934, renumbered "4755" in November of 1966, and retired in January of 1969. #5692 was built in December of 1934 and retired in May of 1967.
Photo Date:  5/5/1957  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 10:19:31 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5687(Boxcab) PRR 5692(Boxcab)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
PRR 5695, B-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 5695, B-1, 1957
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5695 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are B-1 (C) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 570 horsepower each. #5695 was constructed in January of 1935 and retired in August of 1967 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 10:20:16 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  PRR 5695(Boxcab)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
PRR 4942, E-2B, 1957
Title:  PRR 4942, E-2B, 1957
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Penn Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4942, an E-2B (B-B) electric built by General Electric in June of 1951, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and retired in June of 1965 after just 14 years of experimental service. Note the obsolete diaphragm apparatus on the tail end of #4942; its original purpose was to provide safe passage between units.
Photo Date:  5/5/1957  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 12:26:07 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  PRR 4942(E10B) PRR 4942(E10B)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
PRR 4841, GG-1, 1937
Title:  PRR 4841, GG-1, 1937
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Washington, DC, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4841, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during April of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 2:52:57 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4841(GG1)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
PRR 4844, GG-1, 1937
Title:  PRR 4844, GG-1, 1937
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Union Station in Washington, DC, on 16 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4844, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 2:53:33 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4844(GG1)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
PRR 4875, GG-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 4875, GG-1, 1957
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4875, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's one of those "Off The Beaten Path" excursions.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 3:25:10 PM
Location:  Safe Harbor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4875(GG1)
Views:  30   Comments: 0
PRR 4891, GG-1, c. 1968
Title:  PRR 4891, GG-1, c. 1968
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4891, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during March of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Note the two Railfans observing from the bridge above! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/23/1968  Upload Date: 6/10/2023 11:57:18 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  PRR 4891(GG1)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
PRR 4923, GG-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 4923, GG-1, 1957
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4923, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's one of those "Off The Beaten Path" excursions.
Photo Date:  5/5/1957  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 11:21:28 PM
Location:  Safe Harbor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4923(GG1)
Views:  27   Comments: 0
PRR 4933, GG-1, 1955
Title:  PRR 4933, GG-1, 1955
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on 26 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4933, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during March of 1943 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The name of the Railroader is not recorded.
Photo Date:  7/26/1955  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 11:22:19 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4933(GG1)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
PRR 21, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 21, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on 20 March 1959. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #21, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry.
Photo Date:  3/20/1959  Upload Date: 6/7/2024 10:41:27 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 21(Electric M.U.)
Views:  21   Comments: 0
PRR 411, MP-54, 1958
Title:  PRR 411, MP-54, 1958
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Overbrook, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #411, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry. Note the open windows ~ natural "air conditioning" on a sweltering Summer's day!
Photo Date:  8/5/1958  Upload Date: 6/7/2024 10:42:24 PM
Location:  Overbrook, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 411(Electric M.U.)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
PRR 476, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 476, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on 20 March 1959. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #476, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry. Partially visible in the background is the PRR's Paoli Shop.
Photo Date:  3/20/1959  Upload Date: 6/7/2024 10:42:54 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 476(Electric M.U.)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
PRR 596, MP-54, 1958
Title:  PRR 596, MP-54, 1958
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #596, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry. Partially visible in the background is the PRR's Paoli Shop.
Photo Date:  7/25/1958  Upload Date: 6/8/2024 9:55:31 AM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 596(Electric M.U.)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
PRR 673, MP-54, 1958
Title:  PRR 673, MP-54, 1958
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Merion, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #673, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry. Note the open windows ~ natural "air conditioning"!
Photo Date:  7/25/1958  Upload Date: 6/8/2024 9:56:33 AM
Location:  Merion Station, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 673(Electric M.U.)
Views:  16   Comments: 0
PRR 674, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 674, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on 20 March 1959. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #674, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry. Partially visible at the right is the Crew Team House.
Photo Date:  3/20/1959  Upload Date: 6/8/2024 10:35:04 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 674(Electric M.U.)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
PRR 738, MP-54, 1958
Title:  PRR 738, MP-54, 1958
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Overbrook, Pennsylvania, on 31 August 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #738, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry.
Photo Date:  8/31/1958  Upload Date: 6/8/2024 10:35:48 PM
Location:  Overbrook, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 738(Electric M.U.)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
PRR 751, MP-54, 1958
Title:  PRR 751, MP-54, 1958
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Overbrook, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #751, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry.
Photo Date:  8/5/1958  Upload Date: 6/9/2024 5:30:23 AM
Location:  Overbrook, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 751(Electric M.U.)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
PRR 794, MP-54, 1959
Title:  PRR 794, MP-54, 1959
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on 20 March 1959. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger coach #794, an MP-54 built by American Car & Foundry.
Photo Date:  3/20/1959  Upload Date: 6/9/2024 5:31:45 AM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 794(Electric M.U.)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
PRR 4702, P-5B, 1956
Title:  PRR 4702, P-5B, 1956
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Penn Station in Baltimore, Maryland, on 16 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4702, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in July of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, rebuilt as a P-5B in November of 1937, and retired in November of 1961 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's serving as the Baltimore Tunnel helper.
Photo Date:  10/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 12:25:25 AM
Location:  Baltimore Penn Station, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives:  PRR 4702(Boxcab)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
PRR 4717, P-5A, 1956
Title:  PRR 4717, P-5A, 1956
Description:  Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 4 November 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4717, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in June of 1962 after 30 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #4821, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:  11/4/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2024 12:25:46 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4717(Boxcab) PRR 4821(GG1)
Views:  34   Comments: 0


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