5/18/2025
View Photos
·
Home
·
Newest Photos
·
Editors' Picks
·
Contributor Picks
·
By Date
·
By Photo Album
·
By Location
·
By Map
·
By Railroad
·
By Locomotive Model
·
Search
·
Frame/Serial XRef
·
Most Photographed
·
Rolling Stock
·
Contributor Sites
Members
·
Log In
·
Register
Pictures of PRR GP9's in them
Page Controls
View:
Grid
List
Pics Per Page:
10
20
30
40
50
100
Title:
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Description:
Former PRR GP9 and E8A preserved in the museum.
Photo Date:
6/13/2015
Upload Date:
12/19/2015 10:46:20 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Stephen Bradley
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
6/30/2015
Upload Date:
7/5/2015 10:41:16 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Tim Darnell
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
6/30/2015
Upload Date:
7/5/2015 10:43:09 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
John Wilson
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
203
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
6/30/2015
Upload Date:
7/5/2015 10:46:19 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
John Wilson
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Reminds me of NS 7006, just better
Photo Date:
7/23/2015
Upload Date:
3/24/2017 9:38:21 AM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Jacob Werling
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
"Three Beauties"
Description:
PRR #5901 built in 1945. PRR #7006 built in 1955. CR #2233 built in 1963
Photo Date:
12/5/2015
Upload Date:
12/13/2015 9:42:16 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Ben Kranefeld
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 5901(E7A)
PRR 7006(GP9)
CR 2233(GP30)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
CONRAIL
Description:
Photo Date:
6/11/2016
Upload Date:
2/26/2024 8:20:16 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
C.B Allen
Categories:
Roster,Track
Locomotives:
CR 2233(GP30)
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
122
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
6/11/2016
Upload Date:
2/26/2024 8:33:25 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
C.B Allen
Categories:
Roster,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
118
Comments:
0
Title:
BABY BLUES!
Description:
Photo Date:
6/11/2016
Upload Date:
2/26/2024 8:48:35 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
C.B Allen
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:
CR 2233(GP30)
PRR 7006(GP9)
PRR 5901(E7A)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
7/22/2016
Upload Date:
7/15/2020 12:31:28 AM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Allan Williams
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsy GP9
Description:
workhorse
Photo Date:
8/22/2016
Upload Date:
9/7/2016 3:04:31 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Larry Mowery
Categories:
Roster,Scenic,Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
CR 2233 & PRR 7006
Description:
Side shot of the Conrail GP30 and some PRR EMD'S behind it
Photo Date:
12/29/2016
Upload Date:
12/15/2017 4:03:09 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Alex Piechowski
Categories:
Locomotives:
CR 2233(GP30)
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
Title:
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Description:
PRR GP9 number 7006, a first generation diesel.
Photo Date:
6/10/2017
Upload Date:
5/18/2020 9:29:16 PM
Location:
Ronks, PA
Author:
Stephen Bradley
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006 at PRR Museum Strausburg
Description:
PRR 7006 restored and stored
Photo Date:
4/30/2022
Upload Date:
8/27/2022 12:12:15 AM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
James Franklin
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
5/20/2023
Upload Date:
6/26/2023 3:19:23 PM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Niko B
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7006
Description:
Photo Date:
9/11/2024
Upload Date:
10/5/2024 10:43:49 AM
Location:
Strasburg, PA
Author:
Andre Wehrle
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:
89
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2219, EF-22, 1963
Description:
24th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1963. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2219, #7008, #7147, and #7230. All were built by EMD. #2219 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #7008, #7147, and #7230 are EFS-17M's rated at 1,750 horsepower each; they were built in 1955, 1957, and 1959 respectively. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight under the 24th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/11/1963
Upload Date:
8/18/2016 12:04:37 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 7008(GP9)
PRR 7147(GP9)
PRR 7230(GP9)
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 7008(GP9)
PRR 7147(GP9)
PRR 7230(GP9)
Views:
1251
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Keep Hoppers Moving," Page 3, 1956
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Urgent Job For PRR Men: 'Keep Hoppers Moving.'" It was published originally in the May 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Bottom Photo Caption: "Enginehouse men C.E. Roth and R.N. Baylor sand an EFS-17M at Enola. This is one of 71 road switchers added to PRR's diesels since last Fall; 79 more are on the way." Shown here is PRR engine #7010, an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
5/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 8:14:23 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7010(GP9)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took of the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Here is another view facing northeast. At the left is PRR engine #7011, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:10:59 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7011(GP9)
Views:
564
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took from atop the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. Here is view looking straight down. At the lower left is PRR engine #7011, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GMEMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:31:00 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7011(GP9)
Views:
546
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Coaling Tipple, 1965
Description:
Coaling Tipple. Here is an original photo that I took from the Pennsylvania Railroad's coaling tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 September 1965. This is a view toward the southern side of the tipple; Altoona is to the right. The slots in the concrete once had chutes in which coal slid into engine tenders. At right is PRR engine #7011, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/11/1965
Upload Date:
7/5/2016 1:41:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7011(GP9)
Views:
450
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967
Description:
Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7012 and #6018. Both were built by GM-EMD. #7012 is an EFS-17M constructed in October of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #6018 is an EF-25A built in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Looks to me like they're just idling-away, awaiting their next assignment.
Photo Date:
10/21/1967
Upload Date:
8/10/2021 5:47:35 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7012(GP9)
PRR 6018(SD35)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7013, EFS-17M, c. 1960
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7013 and two more "Geeps" whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7013 was constructed in October of 1956. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
5/5/1960
Upload Date:
9/20/2021 9:31:53 AM
Location:
Lilly, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7013(GP9)
Views:
292
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7014, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 20 June 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7014, #7245, #7249, #7126, and #7217. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7014 was built in 1955; #7245 and #7249 were built in 1959; #7126 and #7217 were built in 1957. They are pulling a 116-car eastbound coal train with caboose #477027.
Photo Date:
6/20/1964
Upload Date:
8/25/2016 4:06:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 7014(GP9)
PRR 7245(GP9)
PRR 7249(GP9)
PRR 7217(GP9)
PRR 7126(GP9)
Views:
1216
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 2288, EF-25, 1965
Description:
Winter. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 January 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2288, #2270, and #7014. All were built by EMD. #2288 and #2270 were built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #7014 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a 40-car eastbound TrucTrain and N-8 caboose #478121.
Photo Date:
1/3/1965
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 3:12:25 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 2288(GP35)
PRR 2270(GP35)
PRR 7014(GP9)
Views:
832
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7110, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took at the State Route 53 Bridge near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7110, #7180-B, #7015, and #7185. All are EFS-17M's road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7110, #7180-B, and #7185 were built in 1957 ~ but #7015 was built in 1955. They're about to pass under the Bridge with a 97-car coal train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the Eastbound Receiving Yard in Altoona. The cabin car is #477746. There're also three GM-EMD "pushers" coupled to the end of this train.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:28:35 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7110(GP9)
PRR 7180-B(GP9B)
PRR 7015(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
Views:
1089
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7185, EFS-17M, 1964
Description:
Gallitzin. Here is an original photo that I took at the State Route 53 Bridge near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7110, #7180-B, #7015, and #7185. All are EFS-17M's road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7110, #7180-B, and #7185 were built in 1957 ~ but #7015 was built in 1955. They're pausing under the Bridge with a 97-car coal train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to the Eastbound Receiving Yard in Altoona. The cabin car is #477746. There are also three GM-EMD "pushers" coupled to the end of this train. Prominent at the right is the abutment for the original highway bridge.
Photo Date:
9/13/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2016 1:30:14 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 7110(GP9)
PRR 7180-B(GP9B)
PRR 7015(GP9)
PRR 7185(GP9)
Views:
876
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7018, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Shown here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7018 and three more diesels. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7018 was built in November of 1955. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#21 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/23/2025 11:50:45 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7018(GP9)
Views:
29
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7018, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Visible across Burgoon Run (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7018, an unidentified B-unit, and #7126. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7018 was built in November of 1955, while #7126 was built in June of 1957. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#23 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/23/2025 11:54:00 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7018(GP9)
PRR 7126(GP9)
Views:
33
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7160, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Winter. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 January 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7160, #7020, and #7045. All are EFS-17M's built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each; #7160 was built in 1957, but #7020 and #7045 were built in 1955. They are about to pass under the 7th Street Bridge with a 21-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train with N-8 caboose #478135.
Photo Date:
1/3/1965
Upload Date:
9/10/2016 2:07:29 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 7160(GP9)
PRR 7020(GP9)
PRR 7045(GP9)
Views:
820
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7022, EFS-17M, 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 (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7022 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7022 was built in November of 1955. They're passing BANKS Tower with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 56)
Photo Date:
3/25/1956
Upload Date:
9/15/2020 12:31:05 PM
Location:
Perdix, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7022(GP9)
Views:
524
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7025, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7025, an unidentified PRR "Geep," plus Bangor & Aroostook GP9 #77. PRR #7025 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They're about to enter the Curve pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#11 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/21/2025 11:31:02 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7025(GP9)
BAR 77(GP9)
Views:
49
Comments:
0
Title:
B&A 77, GP9, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7025, an unidentified PRR "Geep," plus Bangor & Aroostook GP9 #77. PRR #7025 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They're about to enter the Curve pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#12 of 39)
Photo Date:
5/5/1966
Upload Date:
4/22/2025 9:30:18 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7025(GP9)
BAR 77(GP9)
Views:
49
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7026, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Sunday. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 02 May 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7026, #9660, and #9819. All were built by EMD. #7026 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. #9660 and #9819 are EF-15A's rated at 1,500 horsepower each; #9660 was built in 1950, but #9819 was built in 1951. They are pulling a 128-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train with N-8 caboose #478039, plus pusher engines #8613 and #8614. This train is "sandwiched" in-between two moving trains: an eastbound coal train on the right, and a 129-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train on the left. The 4th Street Bridge is also visible in the background.
Photo Date:
5/2/1965
Upload Date:
9/1/2016 1:31:55 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7026(GP9)
PRR 9660(F7A)
PRR 9819(F7A)
Views:
1024
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7030, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in January of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7030 and seven more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7030 was built in November of 1955. In this context, eight "Geep's" are pulling a single cabin car in what appears to be a combined power move/caboose hop on its way to Altoona in the late afternoon hours of a frigid Winter's day.
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
11/7/2018 6:06:13 AM
Location:
Tyrone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7030(GP9)
Views:
513
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7032, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 June 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #7032, an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. It is parked (with engine off) under the 17th Street Bridge in Juniata, just West of the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
6/26/1965
Upload Date:
8/1/2016 6:01:42 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7032(GP9)
Views:
525
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7197, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Oil Power. Here is an original photo by Calvin E. Benseny that was taken near 2nd & Wayne in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7197, #7035, and #7136. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7197 was built in November of 1957, #7035 was constructed in December of 1955, while #7136 was produced in June of 1957. The number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/1/1965
Upload Date:
9/22/2018 2:35:34 AM
Location:
Chambersburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7197(GP9)
PRR 7035(GP9)
PRR 7136(GP9)
Views:
625
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7037, EFS-17M, c.
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7037, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #30 of 40)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/30/2025 4:08:33 PM
Location:
Jeffersonville, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7037(GP9)
Views:
64
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6969, M-1, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:
Kern. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by Fred R. Kern that were taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6969, #7040, and another "Geep" whose road number is not recorded. #6969 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. #7040 is an EFS-17M built by GM-EMD in November of 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
4/29/2019 6:44:20 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6969(4-8-2)
PRR 7040(GP9)
Views:
1242
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7102, EFS-17M, 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in July of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7102, #7041, and three more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7102 was constructed in November of 1956, while #7041 was built in December of 1955. In this context, they've just passed AR Tower and are about to enter the single-tracked New Portage Tunnel on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. ("LouisFols"; #17 of 26)
Photo Date:
7/7/1963
Upload Date:
4/21/2020 8:43:40 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7041(GP9)
PRR 7102(GP9)
Views:
514
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7057, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:
Derailment. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 21 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7057, #7197-B, #7042, and #2261. All were built by EMD. #7057, #7197-B and #7042 are EFS-17M's and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7057 was built in 1956, #7197-B was built in 1957, while #7042 was built in 1955. #2261 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They have just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve with a 57-car TrucTrain and are passing the derailment site with caution. The caboose is #477954. Visible in the background (L to R) are the PRR Test Plant Building and the 17th Street Bridge. (#11 of 14)
Photo Date:
5/21/1965
Upload Date:
10/20/2016 5:20:46 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 7057(GP9)
PRR 7197-B(GP9B)
PRR 7042(GP9)
PRR 2261(GP35)
Views:
1579
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7044, EFS-17M, c. 1962
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7044 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7044 was constructed in November of 1955. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1962
Upload Date:
2/6/2025 11:18:08 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 7044(GP9)
Views:
147
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7044, EFS-17M, 1962
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in August of 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (F to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7044 and several more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7044 was constructed in November of 1955. They're pulling a westbound freight through the Station on a wet and foggy morning. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
7/1/2021 6:30:29 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 7044(GP9)
Views:
304
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2230, EF-22, 1964
Description:
17th Street. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 25 April 1964. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2230, #7044, #2208, and #2219. All were built by EMD. #2230, #2208, and #2219 are EF-22's built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #7044 is an EFS-17M built in 1955 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are passing under the 17th Street Bridge with a 48-car merchandise freight on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is number #477714.
Photo Date:
4/25/1964
Upload Date:
9/17/2016 4:53:40 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 2230(GP30)
PRR 7044(GP9)
PRR 2219(GP30)
PRR 2208(GP30)
Views:
1357
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 139
Description:
Photo Date:
1/1/1968
Upload Date:
3/25/2017 8:10:04 PM
Location:
Toledo, OH
Author:
Bob Lorenz
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
DMIR 139(SD9)
PRR 7046(GP9)
PC 7235(GP9)
PC 7110(GP9)
Views:
939
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7047, EFS-17M, 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Howard L. Robins that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1959. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7047, #7177-B, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7047 was constructed in December of 1955, while #7177-B was built in November of 1957. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
9/11/1959
Upload Date:
2/26/2025 6:51:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 7047(GP9)
PRR 7177-B(GP9)
Views:
139
Comments:
0
Title:
Fenced in
Description:
When PRR K4 1361 was removed from display here, it was replaced with another Pennsy alassic, this GP 9, no 7048, which now sitr behind a chain link fence at the park in the crook of the curve.
Photo Date:
2/14/1986
Upload Date:
10/17/2014 4:01:01 AM
Location:
Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:
Tom Beckett
Categories:
Roster,Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
2007
Comments:
0
Title:
Helpers and the old guard
Description:
The pair of helper sets passes the GP 9 that has replaced PRR 1361 in the park.
Photo Date:
2/23/1986
Upload Date:
11/14/2014 2:32:34 AM
Location:
Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:
Tom Beckett
Categories:
Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
CR 6426(SD40-2)
CR 6469(SD40-2)
CR 6369(SD40-2)
CR 6382(SD40-2)
CR 6329(SD40)
CR 6313(SD40)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
1707
Comments:
1
Title:
"Altoona Sunday," Page 22, 1988
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article by Denis Connell entitled "Altoona Sunday!" It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 22. Partial Caption: "Conrail SD40 helpers 6296-6290 assist restored PRR E8's 5898-5706 on a seventeen-car consist around Horseshoe Curve on November 1, 1987." From here, it's up to Gallitzin, through one tunnel, around the wye, through the New Portage Tunnel, down "The Mountain" and around the Curve to Altoona.
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
1/25/2025 8:15:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
287
Comments:
0
Title:
"Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article by Steve Barry entitled "Keystones On The Curve." It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 25. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The excursion train is still rounding the curve as Amtrak 46, the 'Pennsylvanian,' roars by with F40PH 258 on the point of a five car consist."
Photo Date:
1/1/1988
Upload Date:
11/26/2022 10:05:29 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
AMTK 258(F40PHR)
CR 6296(SD40)
CR 6290(SD40)
PRR 5898(E8A)
PRR 5706(E8A)
PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:
966
Comments:
0
Page
12
of
20
<-Prev
1
...
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
...
20
Next->
Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
Contact:
info@rrpicturearchives.net
