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Title:
PRR 8593, AS-16M, c. 1964
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Milersburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8593, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Pit stop, perhaps? ("LouisFols"; #7 of 31)
Photo Date:
4/16/1964
Upload Date:
6/27/2019 7:24:43 PM
Location:
Millersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 8593(RS3)
Views:
485
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 7613, ES-17M, 1962
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 30 September 1962. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7613, #8595, and #8604. #7613 is an ES-17M built by GM-EMD in December of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #8595 and #8604 are both AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each.
Photo Date:
9/30/1962
Upload Date:
2/24/2022 5:57:31 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7613(SD9)
PRR 8595(RS3)
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
446
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8596, AS-16M, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dzobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania on 16 August 1956. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8596 and #8597. Both are AS-16M road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. Partially visible in the background is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge; just beyond it at the right is the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/28/2022 12:31:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8596(RS3)
PRR 8597(RS3)
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 96, 1961
Description:
Here is page six of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 96. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Two minutes before midnight, Jet roared into Chicago yard." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8597, an AS-16M switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/11/1961
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 10:44:20 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,InCab,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8597(RS3)
Views:
68
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR RSD12 #8676
Description:
PRR 8676 sits by the engine house at the Camden yard along with PRR 8603. No photograpaher listed for this photo.
Photo Date:
3/1/1966
Upload Date:
10/13/2017 8:23:40 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 8676(RSD12)
PRR 8603(RS3)
Views:
690
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8604, AS-16M, c. 1994
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8604, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1955, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and eventually acquired by the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by Slide Show Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1994
Upload Date:
7/9/2023 5:49:36 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604
Description:
other side (note the side pannels are open. shes donateing parts to the SAL 1633)
Photo Date:
3/15/2010
Upload Date:
3/27/2010 11:46:42 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Grayden Mazur
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
1013
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604
Description:
shes still proud in her original paint
Photo Date:
3/15/2010
Upload Date:
3/28/2010 12:37:58 AM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Grayden Mazur
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
1276
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604
Description:
cab shot door was locked
Photo Date:
3/15/2010
Upload Date:
3/27/2010 11:49:58 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Grayden Mazur
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
897
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604
Description:
rusting away at the museum
Photo Date:
3/15/2010
Upload Date:
3/27/2010 11:43:35 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Grayden Mazur
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
1225
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604
Description:
it would have been cool 10 years ago to get a cab ride
Photo Date:
3/15/2010
Upload Date:
3/27/2010 11:48:21 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Grayden Mazur
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8604
Description:
Ex Pennsylvania Railroad Alco RS3 stored on the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad at Willow.
Photo Date:
9/26/2010
Upload Date:
7/16/2012 1:47:46 PM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Steve LEE
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
1116
Comments:
0
Title:
SAL 1633
Description:
Out of service engines parked in Willow storage yard.
Photo Date:
9/6/2014
Upload Date:
9/8/2014 5:33:19 AM
Location:
Willow, FL
Author:
Dennis Mize
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
SAL 1633(RS3)
VLIX 904(FP7A)
PRR 8604(RS3)
Views:
1467
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8817, AS-16M, c. 1952
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8817 and #8820. Both are AS-16M's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 HP each. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 16.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
2/25/2018 3:40:48 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8817(RS3)
PRR 8820(RS3)
Views:
611
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8819
Description:
Photo Date:
1/1/1955
Upload Date:
3/25/2017 8:07:52 PM
Location:
Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:
Bob Lorenz
Categories:
Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:
PRR 8819(RS3)
PRR 8828(RS3)
PRR 8818(RS3)
Views:
724
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8730, BS-24M, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8730 and #8820. #8730 is a BS-24M built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in December of 1952 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. #8820 is an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. ("LouisFols"; #20 of 31)
Photo Date:
3/21/1966
Upload Date:
6/28/2019 8:55:41 AM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 8730(RT-624)
PRR 8820(RS3)
Views:
656
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 8706, FS-24M, 1960
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, during November of 1960. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #8704, #8706, and #8825. #8704 and #8706 are FS-24M's built by Fairbanks-Morse in 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. #8825 is an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound coal train toward Gallitzin and the New Portage Tunnel. This photo taken from the State Route 53 Bridge just West of Gallitzin, which is visible in the distance. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
11/24/1960
Upload Date:
9/29/2016 11:45:07 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 8704(H-24-66)
PRR 8706(H-24-66)
PRR 8825(RS3)
Views:
1266
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 51, 1996
Description:
Here is page 34 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 51. Top Left-Hand Photo: Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9619 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9619 is an AF-16 built in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: Shown here is the PRR's "Aerotrain" built by General Motors during July of 1955. Top Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #8826, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Middle Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is PRR-Railway Express Car #7480. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8606 and #8608. Both are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1955 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/18/2017 3:47:53 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 9619(FA2)
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
PRR 8826(RS3)
PRR 8606(RSD7)
PRR 8608(RSD7)
Views:
1146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR E&M Yard, #3 of 3, 1966
Description:
E&M. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata E&M Shop Yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1966. Shown here is a view even further to the right of the trusty turntable. Visible in the the foreground is PRR engine #8829, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
9/12/2016 3:10:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 8829(RS3)
Views:
517
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8831, AS-16M, c. 1954
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8831, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
9/19/2021 8:45:18 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8831(RS3)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8836, AS-16M, 1966
Description:
Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #8836, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is idling near the East Altoona Locomotive Ready Tracks, the 17th Street Bridge, and the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
2/19/1966
Upload Date:
8/22/2016 4:32:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 8836(RS3)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 68, 2004
Description:
Here is page three of a six-page article by William D. Volkmer entitled "The Pennsy At Northumberland: 1964-1968." It was published originally in the January 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 68. Top Photo Caption: "Maid-of-all-work train S-97 trundles over the Wilkes-Barre Branch through Mocanaqua, Pa., on a fall day in 1964 behind GP9 7241. Engine #7241 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in October of 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. Bottom Photo Caption: "RS3 8836, still wearing its handrail-like trainphone antenna, visits South Williamsport with a tidy mainline local on March 22, 1965." Engine #8836 is an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967.
Photo Date:
1/1/2004
Upload Date:
12/8/2021 10:03:28 PM
Location:
Mocanaqua, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7241(GP9)
PRR 8836(RS3)
Views:
286
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8837, AS-16MS, 1951
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8837, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1951
Upload Date:
6/21/2020 1:27:49 PM
Location:
Schenectady, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8837(RS3)
Views:
206
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8837, AS-16MS, 1951
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8837, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1951
Upload Date:
6/21/2020 1:26:03 PM
Location:
Schenectady, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8837(RS3)
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR WB AS16s pass SW Tower
Description:
The 8838 was assigned to Pittsburgh 28th St
Photo Date:
4/6/1955
Upload Date:
1/18/2011 12:15:39 AM
Location:
Greensburg, PA
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8838(RS3)
Views:
2304
Comments:
6
Title:
PRR 8840, AS-16MS, 1960
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kiskiminetas Junction, Pennsylvania, on 16 October 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8840 and two more "AS" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. #8840 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Looks to me like they're on a railfan excursion that's paused for a late-afternoon photo op.
Photo Date:
10/16/1960
Upload Date:
6/20/2018 4:51:01 AM
Location:
Kiskiminetas Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8840(RS3)
Views:
490
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8841
Description:
Photo Date:
6/25/2008
Upload Date:
6/26/2008 11:34:39 PM
Location:
Whiting, IN
Author:
Ryan Kertis
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8841(RS3)
Views:
470
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8846, AS-16MS, c. 1966
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8846 and #8842. Both are AS-16MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/23/1966
Upload Date:
7/7/2024 7:46:43 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8846(RS3)
PRR 8842(RS3)
Views:
54
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9785, EF-15A, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #9785, #9788, #7069, and #8843. #9785 and #9788 are EF-15A's built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #7069 is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #8843 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. They are emerging from the eastern portal of the New Portage Tunnel with a 108-car coal train on their way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East. The N-8 caboose is #478171.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:22:44 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
PRR 9785(F7A)
PRR 9788(F7A)
PRR 7069(GP9)
PRR 8843(RS3)
Views:
642
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8844, AS-16MS, 1965
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in East Peoria, Illinois, on 13 August 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8844, an AS-16MS road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. ("Tchowee"; #12 of 36)
Photo Date:
8/13/1965
Upload Date:
6/4/2020 7:23:58 AM
Location:
East Peoria, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8844(RS3)
Views:
231
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8847, AS-16MS, c. 1960
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Reading, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8847 and #8850. Both are AS-16MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. Many thanks to Mr. James Cocuzza for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:
9/22/1960
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:57:53 AM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8847(RS3)
PRR 8850(RS3)
Views:
598
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR AS16s climbing toward Cresson
Description:
The 8849 was assigned to Pittsburgh-28th St
Photo Date:
9/11/1952
Upload Date:
1/22/2011 10:07:11 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8849(RS3)
Views:
6395
Comments:
5
Title:
PRR 8849, AS-16MS, c. 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8849, an AS-16MS road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Looks to me like it's pulling a railfan excursion train. Wave to the Engineman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
3/25/2024 7:06:31 PM
Location:
Warren, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8849(RS3)
Views:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8849, AS-16MS, 1964
Description:
RR City. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 April 1964. Shown here is PRR engine #8849, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is operating near the Altoona Passenger Station, just after the arrival of a nine-car westbound mail-express train pulled by four EMD "E" units.
Photo Date:
4/25/1964
Upload Date:
9/9/2016 9:49:12 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8849(RS3)
Views:
522
Comments:
1
Title:
"The 'Cat's Whiskers,'" Page 10, 1954
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "The 'Cat's Whiskers.'" It was published originally in the February 1954 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Top Photo Caption: "Clearance car, with 'whiskers' extended, measures Radebaugh Tunnel. Car covers entire System every four years." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8850, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in December of 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:
2/1/1954
Upload Date:
5/4/2022 10:25:54 PM
Location:
Radebaugh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Tunnel
Locomotives:
PRR 8850(RS3)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8850, AS-16MS, 1960
Description:
4th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8850, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Its crew is attending to a mixed-cargo freight train that has just pulled into the Eastbound Receiving Yard. Visible on the right are the largely-unused livestock pens, right next to SOUTH Tower (not shown). Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge. ("Red Shift" slide converted to Black & White.)
Photo Date:
11/13/1960
Upload Date:
9/28/2016 1:43:23 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8850(RS3)
Views:
486
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8851, AS-16MS, 1960
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in March of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8851, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. The road number of the N-5C cabin car depicted here is not recorded.
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
8/6/2019 2:16:51 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8851(RS3)
Views:
416
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8851, AS-16MS, 1960
Description:
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8851, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. On the Ward Trucking Company siding are several "wagon-top" boxcars recently reconditioned at the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg. Photo taken from the 4th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
9/6/2018 7:49:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8851(RS3)
Views:
537
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8851, AS-16MS, 1966
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in Pemberton, New Jersey, during June of 1966. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8851, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. In this context, it's assigned to a Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines commuter train. ("Tchowee"; #3 of 29)
Photo Date:
6/6/1966
Upload Date:
5/7/2020 9:12:57 PM
Location:
Pemberton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8851(RS3)
Views:
372
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8852, AS-16MS, c. 1955
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by John Pickett that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1955. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8852 and at least two GM-EMD "E" Class passenger units whose numbers are not recorded. #8852 is an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is helping to pull a mail and express train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, Pittsburgh, and points West. The date is an approximation.
Photo Date:
10/14/1955
Upload Date:
2/16/2018 8:51:32 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 8852(RS3)
Views:
606
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8855, AS-16MS, c. 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8855 and #8852. Both are AS-16MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
6/10/2022 9:49:41 PM
Location:
Reading, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 8855(RS3)
PRR 8852(RS3)
Views:
135
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 8854, AS-16MS, c. 1958
Description:
NST. Here is an image of a photo that was taken from the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1958. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8854 and two more "AS" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #8854 is an AS-16MS road switcher constructed in January of 1952 and retired in January of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/23/1958
Upload Date:
8/20/2024 3:20:57 PM
Location:
Altoona(CP Slope), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 8854(RS3)
Views:
32
Comments:
0
Title:
"Motive Power Roster," Page 55, 1957
Description:
Here is page three of a seven-page article by Sy Reich entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Motive Power Roster." It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 55. Partial Caption: "Although the Pennsy did more than any other system to develop the steam engine, it now relies mostly on diesel-electrics. This Also-GE road switcher, Class AS-16ms, rests under a Pittsburgh coal and sand tower and water plug." Shown here is PRR engine #8856, an AS-16MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1952, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1957
Upload Date:
10/14/2017 2:03:09 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 8856(RS3)
Views:
466
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8906, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in April of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. Photo taken from the 4th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
12/24/2019 8:16:27 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
Yard Power. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad yard locomotive at Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 01 August 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8906, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. This photo was taken from the old Union Street Bridge. Note the string of H-21A hopper cars a couple of tracks over; they were on their way to the Samuel Rea Shop for rebuilding/reconditioning.
Photo Date:
8/1/1960
Upload Date:
6/11/2016 8:48:14 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
430
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, c. 1960
Description:
Everyday. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, c. August of 1960. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8906, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in April of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. The names of the three Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. At the right is the steam-era water tower; behind it is the Samuel Rea Shop.
Photo Date:
8/15/1960
Upload Date:
9/16/2024 7:06:31 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
41
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
Yard Power. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad yard locomotive at Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 27 August 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8906, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. This photo was taken on the spur track servicing Sender's Junk Yard at the western end of Wall Street.
Photo Date:
8/27/1960
Upload Date:
6/11/2016 8:54:51 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
320
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
Yard Power. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad yard locomotive at Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 27 August 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8906, an AS-16M road switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. This photo was taken on the spur track servicing Sender's Junk Yard at the western end of Wall Street.
Photo Date:
8/27/1960
Upload Date:
6/11/2016 8:55:55 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
261
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
Everyday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8906, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. Its crew is moving a short string of gondola cars from Sender's Junk Yard into the Hollidaysburg Yards, just East of the Juniata River Railroad Bridge.
Photo Date:
9/1/1960
Upload Date:
6/7/2017 4:19:26 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
386
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8906, AS-16M, 1960
Description:
Yard Power. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad yard locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 02 September 1960. Shown here is PRR engine #8906, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is pulling a short string of gondola cars from Sender's Junk Yard into the Hollidaysburg Yards. This photo was taken at the Bedford Street Crossing, next to the Passenger Station. Note the three train crew members: one at the right, one on the front of the engine, and one who has just thrown the switch for the train to cross over to the other track.
Photo Date:
9/2/1960
Upload Date:
6/11/2016 9:31:43 PM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8906(RS3)
Views:
317
Comments:
0
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