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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:1/1/1956 - 1/31/1968
Album Info:Here are 45 photos of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that were taken or collected by or of Mr. Edward Kaspriske. All of them come from the Edward Kaspriske Collection.
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PRR 94, A-5S, 1954
Title:  PRR 94, A-5S, 1954
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #94, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during January of 1917 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 6:18:08 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 94(0-4-0)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
PRR 94, A-5S, 1955
Title:  PRR 94, A-5S, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #94, an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata during January of 1917 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 6:18:46 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 94(0-4-0)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1959
Title:  PRR 5244, B-6SB, 1959
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in the Union Transportation Company's Enginehouse in New Egypt, New Jersey in 1959. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5244, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during February of 1916 and retired on 15 July 1959 after 43 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1959  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 5:14:37 PM
Location:  New Egypt, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5244(0-6-0)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
PRR 6399, B-6SB, 1955
Title:  PRR 6399, B-6SB, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6399, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in April of 1958 after 32 years of faithful service. The location is not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 11:40:06 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6399(0-6-0)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
PRR 6599, C-1, 1940
Title:  PRR 6599, C-1, 1940
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6599, a C-1 (0-8-0) switcher built in Juniata during October of 1925 and retired in February of 1952 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck, replenishing the reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1940  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 6:20:21 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6599(0-8-0)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1970
Title:  PRR 1223, D-16SB, 1970
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Strasburg, Pennsylvania, in 1970. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16B during 1905, later rebuilt as a D-16SB, sold to the Strasburg Rail Road in October of 1960, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. In this context, it's powering a wintertime excursion train on the Strasburg Rail Road. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1970  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 5:15:24 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRSL 6087, E-6S, 1955
Title:  PRSL 6087, E-6S, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines engine #6087, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata as number "1351" during June of 1914, transferred to the PRSL and renumbered "6087" in January of 1937, and retired in 1950 after 36 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 7:56:24 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRSL 6087(4-4-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
PRR "Atlantic," 4-4-2, 1957
Title:  PRR "Atlantic," 4-4-2, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in 1957. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "E" (4-4-2) "Atlantic" with its main driving rods removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection. (#10,600)
Photo Date:  8/15/1957  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:14:00 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR 5741, G-5S, 1956
Title:  PRR 5741, G-5S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a young Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5741 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Photo by Mr. R. Smith. #5741, is a G-5S (4-6-0) built in Juniata in November of 1924 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 9:39:37 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-0)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
PRR 5741, G-5S, 1956
Title:  PRR 5741, G-5S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5741, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during November of 1924 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 9:40:08 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-0)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
PRR 784, H-9S, 1955
Title:  PRR 784, H-9S, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Camden, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #784, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as H-8B number "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt as an H-9S in August of 1917, renumbered as "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958 after 47 years of service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for clarifying this locomotive's pedigree. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 11:58:48 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 784(2-8-0)
Views:  144   Comments: 1
PRR 7562, H-10S, 1956
Title:  PRR 7562, H-10S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7562, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during September of 1913 and retired in 1956. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5750, an AP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:13:33 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7562(2-8-0) PRR 5750(PA1)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 7688, H-10S, 1968
Title:  PRR 7688, H-10S, 1968
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1968. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7688, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1915 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1968  Upload Date: 6/5/2023 9:40:42 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 7688(2-8-0)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
PRR 4650, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4650, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Shamrock, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4650, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during October of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in June of 1943, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 1:51:55 PM
Location:  Shamrock, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4650(2-10-0)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR 6492, J-1A, #1 of 3, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6492, J-1A, #1 of 3, c. 1956
Description:  Here is the first of three successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken near Columbus, Ohio, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6492, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/2/2023 3:41:50 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6492(2-10-4)
Views:  138   Comments: 1
PRR 6492, J-1A, #2 of 3, 1956
Title:  PRR 6492, J-1A, #2 of 3, 1956
Description:  Here is the second of three successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken near Columbus, Ohio, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6492, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2023 3:31:55 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6492(2-10-4)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
PRR 6492, J-1A, #3 of 3, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6492, J-1A, #3 of 3, c. 1956
Description:  Here is the third of three successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken near Columbus, Ohio, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6492, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/2/2023 3:42:19 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6492(2-10-4)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
PRR J-1, "Texas," c. 1955
Title:  PRR J-1, "Texas," c. 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo that was taken near Sandusky, Ohio. Shown here is a Pennsylvania Railroad J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 11:15:45 PM
Location:  Sandusky, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 0
PRR Double-Headin' "Texans," 1955
Title:  PRR Double-Headin' "Texans," 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotives pulling a train of empty hoppers around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 7/20/2022 6:40:46 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  133   Comments: 0
PRR, "Super Texas," c. 1955
Title:  PRR, "Super Texas," c. 1955
Description:  Here is an image of an artist's concept for a Pennsylvania Railroad J-2 (2-10-10-4) "Super Texas" steam locomotive. Rumor has it that it was to be hand-fired! Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1955  Upload Date: 6/7/2023 6:47:46 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 0
PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the first of two identical (but cropped) images of a photo by Edward Kaspriske taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 1:08:41 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
PRR 830, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the second of two identical (but cropped) images of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #830 and #5783. #830 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #5783 is a BP-20 constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 1:09:10 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2) PRR 5783(DR6-4-2000)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #830 and #612. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #830 was built in July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #612 was built in April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Note the Hostler at the left, inspecting #830. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 11:37:46 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a passenger train bound for South Amboy. The road number of the Baldwin-built diesel-electric switcher pictured at the far left is not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 11:38:34 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1453, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1453 in 1954. #1453 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 5/31/2023 11:34:01 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just departed the South Amboy station with a four-car passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 2:08:50 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 2:09:19 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just departed the South Amboy station with a four-car passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 8:34:16 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5471, another K-4S that was constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 2:01:56 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3858(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
PRR 3880, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3880, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 2:01:06 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
PRR K-4S, "Pacific," 1956
Title:  PRR K-4S, "Pacific," 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulling a passenger train bound for South Amboy. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 10:43:23 PM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  94   Comments: 0
PRR 305, L-1S, #1 of 2, 1955
Title:  PRR 305, L-1S, #1 of 2, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of the first of two successive photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #305 and #4767. #305 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1917 and retired in January of 1960. #4767 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by General Electric in October of 1932 and retired in December of 1961. In this context, #305 is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Rockville Bridge on its way to the Enola Yards. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1955  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 7:54:45 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 305(2-8-2) PRR 4767(P-5)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
PRR 305, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1955
Title:  PRR 305, L-1S, #2 of 2, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of the second of two successive photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #305 and #4767. #305 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1917 and retired in January of 1960. #4767 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by General Electric in October of 1932 and retired in December of 1961. In this context, #305 is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train and will soon enter the Enola Yards. Note the "Geep" lurking behind the "Mikado." Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1955  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 9:26:54 AM
Location:  Summerdale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 305(2-8-2) PRR 4767(P-5)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR L-1S, "Mikado," 1956
Title:  PRR L-1S, "Mikado," 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train into the Enola Yards. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 7:55:36 AM
Location:  Summerdale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 0
PRR "Nose Job," c. 1956
Title:  PRR "Nose Job," c. 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" steam locomotives pulling a mixed-cargo freight train across the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge and into the Enola Yards. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 12:14:32 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 0
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6750, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Halifax, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 10:43:00 PM
Location:  Halifax, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1958
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1958
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania ~ where it remains exposed to the elements 65 years later!. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 1:06:34 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1963
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1963
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755 circa 1963. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1963  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:50:39 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
PRR 6762, M-1B, #1 of 2, 1955
Title:  PRR 6762, M-1B, #1 of 2, 1955
Description:  Here is the first of two successive images of photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6762, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Pictured at the far left is a youthful Ed Kaspriske. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1955  Upload Date: 6/2/2023 3:40:15 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
PRR 6762, M-1B, #2 of 2, 1955
Title:  PRR 6762, M-1B, #2 of 2, 1955
Description:  Here is the second of two successive images of photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6762, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 8:33:32 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
PRR 6810, M-1, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6810, M-1, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6810, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in February of 1958 after 32 years of faithful service. Note the atypical tender! Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 8:32:38 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6810(4-8-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
PRR M-1B, "Mountain," 1955
Title:  PRR M-1B, "Mountain," 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1955  Upload Date: 6/7/2023 6:46:07 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 0
PRR M-1B, "Mountain," 1956
Title:  PRR M-1B, "Mountain," 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Robert Wanner that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:27:07 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 0
PRR 5519, T-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 5519, T-1, 1948
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5519, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1948  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 6:07:53 PM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5519(4-4-4-4)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
PRR 5541, T-1, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 5541, T-1, c. 1948
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5541, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1948  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 6:08:35 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5541(UNKNOWN)
Views:  116   Comments: 0


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