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Pictures taken in Lewistown, PA
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Title:
"Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery," Plate 4, 1882
Description:
Here is the fourth of 12 plates constituting the "Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery." It was published and copyrighted in 1882 by Wittemann Brothers. 45 Murray Street. New York City, New York. Left Caption: "Lewistown Narrows." Right Caption: "In Jack's Narrows."
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/12/2017 2:25:12 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
428
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Jack's Narrows," c. 1890
Description:
Stereoview. Here is the right-hand frame of a stereoview card entitled "Jack's Narrows." It's card #212 in a series called "Scenes of the Pennsylvania Railroad" that's published by Purviance Photographers of Philadelphia, c. 1890. Visible at the left is one of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal's viaducts over the Juniata River.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
10/8/2025 1:05:36 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
304
Comments:
0
Title:
"Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R.," Plate 16, 1898
Description:
Here is the 16th of 33 photos by William H. Rau in an album entitled "Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R." It was published in 1898 by the International Engraving and Illustrating Company, page 16. Photo Caption: "Lewistown Narrows." Depicted at the left is the left-to-right flowing Juniata River on its merry way to joining the Susquehanna River and thence to Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. In ancient times, it was the path of least resistance for Native Americans to travel from the Atlantic Coast to the Allegheny Mountains and beyond.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
2/22/2025 10:21:37 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
404
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0
Title:
"Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R.," Plate 17, 1898
Description:
Here is the 17th of 33 photos by William H. Rau in an album entitled "Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R." It was published in 1898 by the International Engraving and Illustrating Company, page 17. Photo Caption: "West End Of Lewistown Narrows." Note the photographer's one-car train, powered by an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad 4-4-0 "American" steam locomotive.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
2/22/2025 10:22:01 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 153, H-3, c. 1903
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #153, an H-3 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during January of 1891 and retired in October of 1912 after 21 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the seven Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (#8 of 25)
Photo Date:
2/2/1903
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 11:29:54 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 153(2-8-0)
Views:
626
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Broadway Limited," c. 1929
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Broadway Limited ~ Pennsylvania Railroad System." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The Broadway Limited is America's foremost train. It makes the daily run over the Pennsylvania Railroad System between New York and Chicago in 20 hours; Philadelphia and Chicago in 18-1/4 hours." Depicted here pulling an eight-car consist is PRR engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The artist's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
9/9/2017 2:34:05 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
1773
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 13, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 13 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty passed this rail detector car." Shown here is an exterior view of Sperry Rail Service Detector Car #115. The Tower's name and location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/19/2022 9:04:46 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
SRS 115(Doodlebug)
Views:
779
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 14, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 14 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Detector car operator watching his chart." Shown here is an interior view of Sperry Rail Service Detector Car #115.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/19/2022 9:09:08 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
SRS 115(Doodlebug)
Views:
751
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR M-1, "Mountain," c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is an original photo via Charles E. Winters. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#6 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 3:18:02 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
546
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #1 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the first of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulling a passenger train out of Harrisburg that's bound for Altoona and points West. Visible at the left is a small portion of the left-to-right flowing Juniata River. (#1 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 7:49:20 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
518
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #2 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the second of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Altoona that's bound for Enola and points East. Note the semaphores on the four-track signal bridge in the distance. (#2 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 7:50:09 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
491
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #3 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the third of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive passing under four-track Signal Bridge #1846/7 with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola that's bound for Altoona and points West. (#3 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
11/16/2021 7:50:57 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
542
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #4 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the fourth of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive passing under four-track Signal Bridge #1846/7 with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola that's bound for Altoona and points West. (#4 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 11:18:17 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Lewistown Vistas, #5 of 5, c. 1938
Description:
Burkey. Here is the fifth of five photos via Raymond Wolfgang that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive passing over the Juniata River with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola that's bound for Altoona and points West. (#5 of 25)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 11:18:37 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
456
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Middle Division," Page 38, 1941
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Middle Division." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 38. Bottom Photo: Aerial photo by Mr. C.R. Hoser.
Photo Date:
11/8/1941
Upload Date:
1/27/2019 8:32:31 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
344
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, March 1942
Description:
Here is a photo that was published originally in the March 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Photo Credit: Mutual Magazine, Pennsylvania Railroad. Photo Caption: "Scenic Middle Division near Lewistown, Pa."
Photo Date:
3/1/1942
Upload Date:
3/9/2017 2:06:56 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
924
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #1, 1946
Description:
Here is the first of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published originally in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 10. Photo Caption: "Official photographer's train in Juniata Narrows, more than half a century ago. The old Pennsylvania Canal ~ predecessor of the PRR ~ is down the stone embankment to the right."
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2017 3:26:27 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
514
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #7, 1946
Description:
Here is the seventh of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published originally in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 16. Print Caption: "Miniature River. Across the grain of the Allegheny Mountains, the Blue Juniata has carved a spectacular hundred-mile thoroughfare for east-west traffic. Lewistown Narrows, shown here, was the scene of a dramatic one-man train robbery in 1909, when a masked bandit stopped and looted the Pittsburgh & Northern Express. Ironically, he passed up half a million dollars in low-denomination bank notes for a heavy sack containing sixty-five-dollars' worth of Lincoln pennies!"
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2017 4:08:13 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
463
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Troop Train, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 9 July 1949. Photo Caption: "T-1's were always turning up on specials back in 1949 when this photo was taken on July 9. Eastbound troop train at 70 m.p.h." Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "T" (4-4-4-4) steam locomotive pulling an eastbound troop train through the Juniata River Valley to Harrisburg and points East. This photo comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-42).
Photo Date:
7/9/1949
Upload Date:
11/15/2022 7:57:58 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
494
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5755, AP-20, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 9 July 1949. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5755 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are AP-20's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5755 was built in November of 1947 as an AP-20, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/9/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 1:58:36 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5755(PA1)
Views:
852
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, "Duplex," 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1949. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "T" Class (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive scooping water while pulling a passenger train through the Juniata River Valley. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/10/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 2:00:36 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
492
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5827, BP-60, c. 1949
Description:
Celebration. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Mr. C. Weaver that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5827 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-60's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as BP-60 passenger engines rated at 3,000 horsepower each, but later regeared and reclassified as 2,250 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service only. #5827 was built in October of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. They're rockin' 'n' rollin' past LEWIS Tower with an eastbound passenger train.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
10/29/2020 10:02:59 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5827(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
1330
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9508, EF-15, c. 1949
Description:
DF-Prints. Here is a print by Fred McLeod that was taken at JACKS Tower near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9508 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9508 is an EF-15 built in April of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
11/6/2025 7:57:38 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9508(F3A)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, January 1952
Description:
Here is a photo which was published originally in the January 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 35. Partial Caption: "In this 1926 photograph, a pair of Pennsylvania 2-8-0's forward 14 brand-new Long Island 1000-horsepower electric units through Lewistown, Pa. The new 0-6-0's were constructed in the Juniata Works at Altoona and were originally intended for two-unit operation over the newly electrified Bay Ridge line." The photographer's name, the locomotive and cabin car numbers, as well as the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1952
Upload Date:
2/15/2020 12:53:55 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5505, T-1, c. 1952
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5505, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during December of 1945 and retired in March of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. In this context, it's on a passenger run between Altoona and Harrisburg. Wave to the Engineman! Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
11/4/2025 11:39:52 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5505(4-4-4-4)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1770, H-9S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1770, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1913 and retired in March of 1954 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/29/1953
Upload Date:
3/6/2019 1:48:19 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1770(2-8-0)
Views:
1133
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6744, M-1B, c. 1954
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6744, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1954
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:31:21 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6744(4-8-2)
Views:
473
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6736, M-1B, c. 1954
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here at the Lewistown Passenger Station is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6736, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #7 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:29:31 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6736(4-8-2)
Views:
461
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6733, M-1B, #2 of 2, c. 1954
Description:
Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, 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 May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train from Altoona to Enola. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #15 of 16)
Photo Date:
9/22/1954
Upload Date:
6/3/2019 9:06:53 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:
1019
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6733, M-1B, #1 of 2, c. 1954
Description:
Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, 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 May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train ~ to include an ALCo "AF" unit ~ from Altoona to Enola. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #14 of 16)
Photo Date:
9/22/1954
Upload Date:
7/22/2018 2:59:01 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:
1190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4497, I-1SA, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4497, 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 September of 1940, and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #10 of 30.
Photo Date:
6/21/1955
Upload Date:
6/20/2022 8:19:48 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4497(2-10-0)
Views:
713
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6743, M-1A, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 25 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6743, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. It's passing BANKS Tower with a fully-loaded mineral train on its way to the Enola Yards. Wave to the Engineman! ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 56)
Photo Date:
3/25/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 10:15:48 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6743(4-8-2)
Views:
469
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5890, EP-22, 1956
Description:
DP-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 11 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5890, an EP-22 built in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. In this one-of-a-kind context, it's pulling the PRR's brand-new eight-car "Tubular Train" ~ later known as "The Keystone." Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
6/11/1956
Upload Date:
12/25/2025 2:12:13 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5890(E8A)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2369, L-1S, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 18 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2369, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in August of 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. It's poised for action on a lazy Saturday afternoon. ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
9/27/2020 7:02:14 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
905
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4233, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4233, 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 June of 1941, and retired in December of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #19 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:26:10 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4233(2-10-0)
Views:
449
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4249, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
Kraemer 2. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4249, 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 May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
1/9/2026 9:21:12 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
PRR 4233(2-10-0)
PRR 4585(2-10-0)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4249, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4249 and #2369. #4249 is 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 May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957. #2369 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during March of 1917 and retired in September of 1959. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:27:20 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
PRR 2369(2-8-2)
Views:
591
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4585, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
Kraemer 2. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4585, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1941, and retired in January of 1957 after 34 years of service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
1/9/2026 9:21:42 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4585(2-10-0)
PRR 4233(2-10-0)
PRR 4249(2-10-0)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4650, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #21 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/18/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:28:31 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4650(2-10-0)
Views:
442
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo by Bruce R. Meyer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
6/23/2022 7:34:15 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
887
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5792, EP-22, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5792 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5792 was built in May of 1952. In this context, this A-A-A-A set is pulling a westbound mail & express train. ("Stoneborobranch"; [#28] #29 of 56) (#6,700)
Photo Date:
12/31/1956
Upload Date:
9/14/2020 10:43:20 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5792(E8A)
Views:
1030
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6967, M-1, #1 of 4, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6967, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crawling along with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train which includes a disabled wooden reefer. ("Stoneborobranch"; #30 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/31/1956
Upload Date:
10/3/2020 1:29:26 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6967(4-8-2)
Views:
673
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6967, M-1, #2 of 4, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6967, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. It's crawling past LEWIS Tower with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train which includes a disabled wooden reefer. ("Stoneborobranch"; #31 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/31/1956
Upload Date:
10/3/2020 1:30:42 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6967(4-8-2)
Views:
739
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6967, M-1, #3 of 4, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Visible in the distance is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6967, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. It's gaining speed with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train which has just been relieved of a disabled wooden reefer. Pictured with the wayward reefer is PRR engine #8572, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #32 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/31/1956
Upload Date:
10/3/2020 7:02:42 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6967(4-8-2)
PRR 8572(GP7)
Views:
792
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6967, M-1, #4 of 4, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Visible in the center is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6967, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. It's gaining speed with a westbound mixed-cargo freight train which has just been relieved of a disabled wooden reefer. Pictured with the wayward reefer is PRR engine #8572, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #33 of 56)
Photo Date:
12/31/1956
Upload Date:
10/3/2020 7:04:17 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6967(4-8-2)
PRR 8572(GP7)
Views:
789
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 8572, ES-15M, c. 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8572, an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #34 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 10:19:55 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8572(GP7)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8572, ES-15M, c. 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8523, an ES-12M built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #35 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1957
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 10:20:45 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8572(GP7)
Views:
447
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8523, ES-12M, c. 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8523, an ES-12M built by GM-EMD in December of 1952 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #36 of 56)
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 10:18:26 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8523(SW9)
Views:
541
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8581, ES-15, 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8581 and #5759. #8581 is an ES-15M built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #5759 is an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company as an AP-20 in December of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #44 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
9/16/2020 10:56:54 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 8581(GP7)
PRR 5759(PA1)
Views:
1232
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 9744, BF-16, c. 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9744 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #9744 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in February of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. This A-A set is pulling a long string of iron-ore cars. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #45 of 56)
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 10:27:37 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9744(RF-16A)
Views:
430
Comments:
0
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