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Pictures taken in Duncannon, PA
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Title:
SR&W 5, "American," 1913
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in 1913. Shown here is Susquehanna River & Western Railroad engine #5, a 4-4-0 "American" steam locomotive. It was built in the Altoona Machine Shops as Pennsylvania Railroad "N" Class number "745" during November of 1884, reclassified as a "D-8" around 1900, sold to the Perry County Railroad and renumbered "5" in December of 1902, and later resold to the Susquehanna River & Western Railroad. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #30 of 30.
Photo Date:
8/15/1913
Upload Date:
8/29/2018 2:34:14 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
SRW 5(4-4-0)
Views:
803
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #6, 1946
Description:
Here is the sixth 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 15. Print Caption: "Moonlight on the Susquehanna. Still struggling feebly against the force which outmoded it, a canal boat creeps down the Susquehanna Division of the State Works' ditch, en route to Harrisburg." In both cases, the water is flowing from left to right.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
5/31/2025 7:24:47 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
263
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6735, M-1A, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6735, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in October of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound manifest freight bound for Enola. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/26/1947
Upload Date:
9/17/2022 9:18:06 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6735(4-8-2)
Views:
629
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, Westbound Passenger Train, c. 1949
Description:
Duplexes. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive pulling a passenger train bound for Altoona and points West. Wave to the Fireman! Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
7/10/1949
Upload Date:
12/13/2025 7:08:10 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
63
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Mountain" Duo, c. 1950
Description:
Prevosto. Here is a photo of a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives out of Altoona deadheadin' to Enola. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1950
Upload Date:
7/21/2024 6:38:21 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
414
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6708, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6708, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck, refilling the reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1950
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 1:04:40 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6708(4-8-2)
Views:
425
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, c. 1950
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1950
Upload Date:
5/29/2025 9:43:06 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
Views:
491
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6762, M-1B, c. 1950
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of 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. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1950
Upload Date:
5/29/2025 9:46:06 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
538
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, c. 1950
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1950
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 1:05:31 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
473
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9563, EF-15, c. 1951
Description:
D-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9563 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9563 is an EF-15 built in September of 1948 and retired in May of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola to Altoona and points West. Wave to the Fireman! Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
9/14/2025 6:42:32 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9563(F3A)
Views:
391
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5797, EP-22, c. 1952
Description:
D-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5797 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5797 was built in June of 1952. In this context, this A-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' with a passenger train out of Altoona bound for Harrisburg. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
12/18/2025 11:08:36 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5797(E8A)
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Richard R. Wallin that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. 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. ("Tchowee"; #3 of 13)
Photo Date:
8/29/1953
Upload Date:
5/1/2020 4:14:13 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
1387
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #4 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a short string of empty hopper cars on its way to Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
10/17/1953
Upload Date:
12/16/2021 7:15:26 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
621
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9766, EF-15A, c. 1954
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9766 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9766 is an EF-15A constructed in January of 1951 and retired in August of 1967 after just 16 years of service. In this context, this A-A set is pulling a manifest freight train from Altoona to Enola. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:44:45 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9766(F7A)
Views:
535
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6907, M-1, 1954
Description:
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in December of 1954. Wood's Caption: "PG5 behind M1 4-8-2 6907 says it all. Here is the big time East the way you like to remember it." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6907, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of service. Rockin' 'n' rollin' on a brisk Winter's day! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/21/1954
Upload Date:
7/22/2022 10:04:12 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6907(4-8-2)
Views:
542
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4618, I-1SA, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4618, 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 December of 1935, and retired in February of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's deadheadin' East to Enola.
Photo Date:
7/4/1955
Upload Date:
9/1/2018 7:18:34 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4618(2-10-0)
Views:
1018
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6717, M-1B, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6717, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. It's pulling a train of empty gondola and hopper cars out of Enola to Altoona. A small portion of the Susquehanna River is visible at the far left.
Photo Date:
7/4/1955
Upload Date:
5/31/2020 9:54:10 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:
964
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6727 and #5872. #6727 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956. #5872 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Symbolically speaking, oil power is about to eclipse coal power forever!
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
3/2/2019 11:46:03 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6727(4-8-2)
PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:
1655
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6727, M-1A, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956 after 26 years of service. It's pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train along the eastward-flowing Susquehanna River. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 16)
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
5/31/2018 4:58:04 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6727(4-8-2)
Views:
14711
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 6976, M-1, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6976, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a long string of empty hopper cars out of Enola back to Altoona and the bituminous coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("LouisFols"; #19 of 21)
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
5/29/2020 7:24:14 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6976(4-8-2)
Views:
664
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9772, EF-15A, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9772 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9772 is an EF-15A built in January of 1951. In this context, this A-B-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin' on the high iron! ("LouisFols"; #20 of 38)
Photo Date:
7/24/1955
Upload Date:
4/29/2020 8:16:11 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9772(F7A)
Views:
823
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9510, EF-15, c. 1955
Description:
D-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9510 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9510 is an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in April of 1948 and retired in November of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola to Altoona. Note that the Engineman is inspecting the train as it rounds this curve. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
12/7/2025 2:59:08 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9510(F3A)
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6732, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6732, an M-1B built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. It's passing through the Station with a fully-loaded mineral train, fresh from the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
8/28/2021 7:52:17 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6732(4-8-2)
Views:
822
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. It's about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a manifest freight bound for Altoona and points West. A small portion of the eastward-flowing Susquehanna River is visible at the far left; at the top right, a hawk searches for snacks. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
10/2/2020 6:14:32 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
1059
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. In this context, it's on the return leg of its daily roundtrip run from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Several folks have stopped by to witness the event in the hazy twilight of a steamy day in August. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2021 8:54:55 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
883
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's just departed Harrisburg and crossed the Rockville Bridge on its way to Altoona as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. The exact date is not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
9/1/2020 4:47:47 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
1244
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9532, EF-15, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9532 and a pair of "EF" Class B-units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9532 was constructed in September of 1948 and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-B set is passing through the Station with a manifest freight out of Enola bound for Altoona and points West. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
8/12/2021 6:11:34 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9532(F3A)
Views:
618
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9621, AF-16, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9621 and an "AF" Class B-unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9621 was constructed in November of 1951, rated 1,600 horsepower, and retired in January of 1967 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B set is pulling a long string of empty hopper cars out of Enola to Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Note the Engineman scanning his train. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
8/12/2021 6:09:52 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9621(FA2)
Views:
698
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6815, M-1, 1956
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6815, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a westbound merchandise freight train. A small portion of the Susquehanna River is visible in the background.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
1/10/2019 11:56:42 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6815(4-8-2)
Views:
873
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6742, M-1A, 1956
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6742, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's deadheadin' East to Enola.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
1/10/2019 11:58:21 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6742(4-8-2)
Views:
895
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6811, M-1, 1956
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6811, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in September of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's hauling a westbound string of hopper cars under Signal Bridge #1160/1.
Photo Date:
11/6/1956
Upload Date:
1/9/2019 11:26:22 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6811(4-8-2)
Views:
868
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6835, M-1, c. 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6835 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6835 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. They're about to pass by the Duncannon Passenger Station with an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Pittsburgh. ("Stoneborobranch"; #25 of 56)
Photo Date:
11/7/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:34:16 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
Views:
424
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. It's pulling a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and the mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #26 of 56)
Photo Date:
11/7/1956
Upload Date:
10/2/2020 6:16:16 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
Views:
741
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Page 20, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "Steam power is now used only in certain 'pockets' and then only when traffic is high." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The exact location is not recorded.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 12:54:08 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6797(4-8-2)
Views:
886
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6969, M-1, c. 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6969, 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 passing by the Duncannon Passenger Station with a fully-loaded mineral train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #39 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/4/1957
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:40:44 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6969(4-8-2)
Views:
410
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9610, AF-16, 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1957. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9610 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #9610 is an AF-16 built in May of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. This A-B-A set is about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a fully-loaded mineral train. Note the US Mail pick-up post at end of the wooden walkway. ("Stoneborobranch"; #40 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/4/1957
Upload Date:
9/17/2020 4:22:34 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9610(FA2)
Views:
1098
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, August 1957
Description:
Wood. Here is a photo taken by Don Wood. It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 76. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania still uses some steam power, including No. 6738, shown wheeling a long string of freight out of Enola, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. Also visible to the right is PRR engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in 1959.
Photo Date:
8/1/1957
Upload Date:
10/21/2017 1:48:25 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
1469
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5893, EP-22, 1958
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 18 April 1958. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5893 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5893 was built in April of 1950. This A-A set will soon pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a mail & express train bound for Altoona and points West. ("Stoneborobranch"; #47 of 56)
Photo Date:
4/18/1958
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 7:15:29 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5893(E8A)
Views:
1036
Comments:
1
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad," Front Cover, 1959
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in Paul T. Warner's book entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1834-1924," front cover. Photo Caption: "No. 6816, M-1, 4-8-2, eastbound with 100 cars of freight at Duncannon, Pa., on October 25, 1956." Photo by Harold Stirton. Shown here is PRR engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/5/1959
Upload Date:
12/3/2017 6:45:50 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
968
Comments:
1
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad," Page 80, 1959
Description:
Here is a photo that was inbluded in Paul T. Warner's book entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1834-1924," page 80. Photo Caption: "Mountain type No. 6739 westbound at Duncannon, Pa., October 20, 1956, during the last spurt of steam on the PRR." Photo by Kenneth Schumacher. Shown here is PRR engine #6739, 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 during May of 1951, and retired in April of 1958 after 18 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/5/1959
Upload Date:
12/3/2017 4:47:55 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:
1939
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5708, EP-22, 1962
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5708, two unidentified "EP" Class units, and #5878. All were built by GM-EMD. #5708 is an EP-22 built in October of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5878 is an EP-20 built in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. This A-A-B-A set is passing through the Duncannon Station with a passenger train bound for Harrisburg and points East. ("Stoneborobranch"; #50 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1962
Upload Date:
9/14/2020 10:42:06 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5708(E8A)
PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:
1250
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7128, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1962. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7128 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7128 was built in June of 1957 and is presently in excursion service as Northern Central Railway number "7580" in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. They're about to pass the Duncannon Passenger Station with a string of empty hoppers on its way to Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #51 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1962
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 12:33:13 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 7128(GP9)
Views:
970
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7179, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7179, #7169, #7214, and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7179 and #7169 were built in October of 1957, while #7214 was constructed in November of 1957. They're about to pass the Duncannon Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #52 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1962
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 5:02:09 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 7179(GP9)
PRR 7169(GP9)
PRR 7214(GP9)
Views:
851
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9641, EF-15A, 1962
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1962. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9641, an unidentified EFS-17M, and #9509. All were built by GM-EMD. #9641 is an EF-15A built in March of 1950, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965. #9509 is an EF-15 built in April of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1962. They're about to pass the Duncannon Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #53 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1962
Upload Date:
9/17/2020 4:28:48 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9641(F7A)
PRR 9509(F3A)
Views:
1159
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9490, FF-20, 1962
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 6 August 1962. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9490 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #9490 is an FF-20 constructed in October of 1948 and retired in December of 1963 after just 17 years of revenue service. Bill Strassner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/6/1962
Upload Date:
7/27/2024 11:55:50 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9490(ERIE-A)
Views:
669
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9519, EF-15A, 1962
Description:
Sweetland. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in August of 1962. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9519 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9519 was constructed as an EH-15 in January of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in December of 1962 after just 13 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train on its way from Altoona to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
10/1/2024 10:43:07 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 9519(F3A)
Views:
410
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9765, EF-15A, c. 1962
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9765 and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9765 was constructed in January of 1951 and retired in November of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-B-A set is rockin' 'n' rollin" with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for the Enola Yards. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #19 of 38)
Photo Date:
9/22/1962
Upload Date:
3/20/2025 10:35:12 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9765(F7A)
Views:
437
Comments:
0
Title:
March Sunset, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here is a view across the Susquehanna River, just East of Duncannon. Barely visible at the base of the hill is a portion of US Route 22. Photo taken from the window of my passenger coach, #4290.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/25/2016 3:47:05 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
Views:
494
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2281, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Malinowski. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken at the Sherman Creek Bridge near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 18 May 1965. Shown here are four diesel-electric locomotives pulling an eastbound manifest freight train that stretches all the way around this curve in the Susquehanna River and out of sight at the upper right. In the lead (R to L) are engines #2281, #2527, #2234, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #2281 is an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in June of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2527 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in October of 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2234 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. The slide mount is annotated "Train SW6." This train's cars are visible way over there! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
5/18/1965
Upload Date:
7/18/2021 8:05:06 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2281(GP35)
PRR 2527(U25B)
PRR 2234(GP30)
Views:
1015
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5905, EP-22, c. 1965
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1965. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5905 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5905 is an EP-22 constructed in April of 1951. This A-A set is heading West to Altoona with a mail & express train. Partially visible at the left is the Susquehanna River. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 12:13:29 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5905(E8A)
Views:
530
Comments:
0
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