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PRR 6000, EF-25A, c. 1965
Title:  PRR 6000, EF-25A, c. 1965
Description:  Showalter. Here is an original photo by H.N. Proctor. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6000 and #6039. Both are EF-25A's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,500 HP each. #6000 was built in February of 1965, while #6039 was constructed in May of 1965. The date and the location are not recorded. (3; #5 of 5)
Photo Date:  12/23/1965  Upload Date: 9/25/2020 7:15:11 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6000(SD35) PRR 6039(SD35)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
PRR 6003, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6003, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6003, #6019, and #6000. They are passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2418 on their way to East Altoona so as to make another helper or pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  2/19/1966  Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:31:04 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6003(SD35) PRR 6019(SD35) PRR 6000(SD35)
Views:  758   Comments: 0
PRR 6000, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6000, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #6000 and another unit whose number was not recorded. #6000 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. After passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2397, they are returning to East Altoona for another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 1:50:08 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 6000(SD35)
Views:  387   Comments: 1
PRR 6000, EF-25A, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 6000, EF-25A, c. 1967
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6000, #6007, and #6509. All were built during 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #6000 and #6007 are EF-25A's built by GM-EMD, whereas #6509 is a GF-25A built by General Electric. In this context, they're rounding the Curve on their way back down to East Altoona for yet another helper or pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  9/22/1967  Upload Date: 3/29/2018 3:39:52 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6000(SD35) PRR 6007(SD35) PRR 6509(U25C)
Views:  938   Comments: 0
PRR 6001, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6001, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6038 and #6001. Both are EF-25A's built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pushing a 95-car iron-ore train on the Hollidaysburg Branch Line to the Wye Switches and up the New Portage/Muleshoe Curve route to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and head back to East Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains. The caboose is N-5C #477898. Also visible is the interlocking directly in front of ALTO Tower (not shown) and the headlight beam for an on-coming coal train pulled by engine #8570. This photo taken from the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/7/2016 2:43:00 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  PRR 6001(SD35) PRR 6038(SD35)
Views:  676   Comments: 0
PRR 6001, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6001, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  7th Street. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6001, #6304, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #6001 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6304 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are pushing a mixed-cargo freight train under the 7th Street Bridge on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return to East Altoona to make another run up the Mountains. This photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge's employee stairway to WORKS Tower.
Photo Date:  3/21/1966  Upload Date: 9/30/2016 4:15:36 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 6001(SD35) PRR 6304(C628)
Views:  569   Comments: 1
PRR 6002, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6002, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  12th Street. Here is an orignal photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during November of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engine #6002 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #6002 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are parked at the Altoona Passenger Station, awaiting their next passenger train "helper" assignment up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return to the Station for yet another westbound "helper" assignment.
Photo Date:  11/14/1965  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 6:10:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Station,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6002(SD35)
Views:  350   Comments: 1
"150 New Diesels Joining Fleet," Page 4 (right), 1965
Title:  "150 New Diesels Joining Fleet," Page 4 (right), 1965
Description:  Here is the right-hand portion of a one-page article entitled "150 New Diesels Joining Fleet." It was published originally in the 1 May 1965 issue of "The Pennsy," page 4. Top Photo Caption: "Robert C. Lucas fuels a 6-motor GM unit before it makes a run from Conway Yard." Shown here is PRR engine #6005, an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in February of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6303, an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1965 and rated at 2,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:  5/1/1965  Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:21:32 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6005(SD35) PRR 6303(C628)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
PRR 6005, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6005, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Winter Day. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6005, #6502, and #6032. All were built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #6005 and #6032 are EF-25A's built by EMD, but #6502 is a GF-25A built by General Electric. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Bridge on their way West toward the Altoona Passenger Station. Visible in the background are some of the PRR Passenger Car Shop buildings, now abandoned. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/3/1966  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 3:10:55 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 6005(SD35) PRR 6502(U25C) PRR 6032(SD35)
Views:  719   Comments: 0
PRR 6008, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6008, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  Tyrone. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 15 May 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6008 and #6030. Both are EF-25A's built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a 137-car eastbound mixed-cargo freight train with caboose #477789 through the Tyrone Station.
Photo Date:  5/15/1965  Upload Date: 8/17/2016 12:38:13 PM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  PRR 6008(SD35) PRR 6030(SD35)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
PRR 6011, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6011, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engines #6011 and #6010. Both are EF-25A's built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound ore train which is about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge on its way up to the Horseshoe Curve, the tunnels at Gallitzin, and the steel mills of Pittsburgh.
Photo Date:  6/6/1965  Upload Date: 6/25/2016 4:38:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6011(SD35) PRR 6010(SD35)
Views:  483   Comments: 1
PRR 6011, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6011, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  Slope to Works. H ere is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engines #6011 and #6010. Both are EF-25A's built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound ore train which is passing under the 12th Street Bridge. This train will surmount the Allegheny Mountains ~ visible in the distance ~ on its way to the steel mills of Pittsburgh. Note the two coal trains on the left, then the westbound freight on the right, and a single passenger-helper locomotive a bit further over.
Photo Date:  6/6/1965  Upload Date: 6/25/2016 4:39:28 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6011(SD35) PRR 6010(SD35)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
PRR 7186, EFS-17M, 1965
Title:  PRR 7186, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:  Slope to Works. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains between SLOPE and WORKS Towers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 06 June 1965. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #7186 and two B-units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #7186 is an EFS-17M built in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight and are about to pass under the 12th Street Bridge. Note the on-coming ore train and the two coal trains on the right. The PRR's Freight Station is also visible on the left in the middle distance.
Photo Date:  6/6/1965  Upload Date: 6/25/2016 4:36:41 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7186(GP9) PRR 6011(SD35)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
PRR 6016, SD-35, 1966
Title:  PRR 6016, SD-35, 1966
Description:  Birmingham. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, during April of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6016, #2536, and another unit whose number is not visible. #6016 is an SD-35 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2536 is a U-25B built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Note the "ribbon rail" placed between the tracks, ready for future installation.
Photo Date:  4/16/1966  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 4:35:47 AM
Location:  Birmingham, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6016(SD35) PRR 2536(U25B)
Views:  631   Comments: 1
PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967
Title:  PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967
Description:  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. ("Ken6264" A; #4 of 4)
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:  187   Comments: 0
PRR 6501, GF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6501, GF-25A, 1965
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Cleveland, Ohio, on 31 May 1965. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6501, #6021, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #6501 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower, while #6021 is an EF-25A constructed by GM-EMD in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #9030, a BS-6A switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1949, rated at 660 horsepower, and retired in January of 1968. (#14 of 30)
Photo Date:  5/31/1965  Upload Date: 4/9/2021 7:43:47 AM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6501(U25C) PRR 6021(SD35) PRR 9030(DS44-660)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
PRR 6022, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6022, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #6022 and two others whose numbers are not visible. #6022 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight under four-track Signal Bridge #2417.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 1:51:33 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6022(SD35)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
PRR 6022, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6022, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #6022 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. #6022 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. They are returning to East Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/21/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 11:22:00 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6022(SD35)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
PRR 6031, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6031, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Conway Yard in Conway, Pennsylvania, on 26 September 1965. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6031, #6023, and a GP-9 whose number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #6031 and #6023 are EF-25A's built in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  9/26/1965  Upload Date: 3/9/2019 3:58:56 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6031(SD35) PRR 6023(SD35)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
PRR 6024, EF-25A, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 6024, EF-25A, c. 1967
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in New Cumberland, Ohio, c. 1967. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "EMD SD-35 #6024, 2500-hp, at New Cumberland, Ohio." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6024, an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Diesels On The Pennsylvania" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (819-58).
Photo Date:  9/9/1967  Upload Date: 11/3/2018 9:55:17 AM
Location:  New Cumberland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6024(SD35)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
PRR 6025, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6025, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 19th Street Grade Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December of 1965. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6025, an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Looks to me like it's servicing the industrial sidings on the Hollidaysburg Branch line. Note the Crossing Gate Tower ~ a great vantage point during the Age of Steam! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  12/21/1965  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 6:37:45 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6025(SD35)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Winter Day. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6027, #6506, and #6026. All were built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #6027 and #6026 are EF-25A's built by EMD, but #6506 is a GF-25A built by General Electric. They are about to pass under the 4th Street Bridge and into the Eastbound Receiving Yard with a fully-loaded coal train. Visible in the distance is the 7th Street Bridge. The venerable black water tower ~ last vestige of the Age of Steam in this part of town ~ stands guard on the right.
Photo Date:  2/3/1966  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 2:45:49 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6027(SD35) PRR 6506(U25C) PRR 6026(SD35)
Views:  843   Comments: 2
PRR 6026, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6026, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Winter Day. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6027, #6506, and #6026. All were built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #6027 and #6026 are EF-25A's built by EMD, but #6506 is a GF-25A built by General Electric. They are passing under the 4th Street Bridge and into the Eastbound Receiving Yard with a fully-loaded coal train. Partially visible on the right is SOUTH Tower.
Photo Date:  2/3/1966  Upload Date: 10/28/2016 2:47:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6027(SD35) PRR 6506(U25C) PRR 6026(SD35)
Views:  724   Comments: 0
PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1965
Description:  Spruce Creek. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1965. Shown here are PRR engines #6027, #2412, and #7069. #6027 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2412 is an AF-24 built by ALCo in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. #7069 is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1956 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a 49-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train with cabin car #477382. Also visible are the Little Juniata River on the left and State Route 45 on the right.
Photo Date:  7/10/1965  Upload Date: 7/10/2016 1:42:18 PM
Location:  Spruce Creek, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6027(SD35) PRR 2412(RS27) PRR 7069(GP9)
Views:  948   Comments: 3
PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6027, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-June of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6027 and another unit whose number is not visible. Both were built by EMD. #6027 is an EF-25A built in 1965. They are returning to East Altoona for another helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  6/21/1966  Upload Date: 8/25/2016 11:53:46 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 6027(SD35)
Views:  419   Comments: 1
"The Pennsy," 1 October 1965
Title:  "The Pennsy," 1 October 1965
Description:  Here is a photo from an article entitled "They Ride Herd On 3-1/2 Million Horsepower." It was published originally in the 1 October 1965 issue of "The Pennsy," page 6. The photographer is not identified. Partial Caption: "An EF-25a booms along west of Alliance, Ohio." Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6028 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #6028 is an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:  10/1/1965  Upload Date: 9/29/2023 12:56:07 PM
Location:  Alliance, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6028(SD35)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
PRR 6028, EF-25A, 1967
Title:  PRR 6028, EF-25A, 1967
Description:  Mid-Mountain. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-December of 1967. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6028 and #6054. Both were built by EMD. #6028 is an EF-25A built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6054 is an EF-30A built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. They are in the middle of a westbound mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  12/21/1967  Upload Date: 8/26/2016 3:25:37 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 6028(SD35) PRR 6054(SD40)
Views:  807   Comments: 0
PRR 6030, EF-25A, c. 1966
Title:  PRR 6030, EF-25A, c. 1966
Description:  ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6030, an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata.
Photo Date:  4/9/1966  Upload Date: 11/22/2023 10:53:08 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 6030(SD35)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
PRR 6033, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6033, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here are three PRR engines: the one in the middle is #6033, but the numbers on the other two units are not visible. #6033 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are returning to East Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/21/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 11:38:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6033(SD35)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
PRR 6034, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6034, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Waters. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #6034 and two other units whose numbers are not legible. #6034 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train past SLOPE Tower into Altoona. The homes in the background are situated along 10th Avenue.
Photo Date:  2/19/1966  Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:33:05 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 6034(SD35)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6507, #6036, and #6307. All three were built in 1965. #6507 is a GF-25A built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6036 is an EF-25A built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound merchandise freight.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 12:58:50 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6507(U25C) PRR 6036(SD35) PRR 6307(C628)
Views:  710   Comments: 1
PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6507, #6036, and #6307. All three were built in 1965. #6507 is a GF-25A built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6036 is an EF-25A built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are returning to East Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 1:27:40 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6507(U25C) PRR 6036(SD35) PRR 6307(C628)
Views:  647   Comments: 0
PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroads Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6507, #6036, and #6307. All three were built in 1965. #6507 is a GF-25A built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6036 is an EF-25A built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 2:53:49 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6507(U25C) PRR 6036(SD35) PRR 6307(C628)
Views:  463   Comments: 0
PRR 6037, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6037, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #6037 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. #6037 is an EF-25A built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Note "focal orange" N-5C caboose #477839, as well as the old wooden Burlington Route boxcar.
Photo Date:  5/21/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 11:28:55 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  PRR 6037(SD35)
Views:  524   Comments: 1
PRR 6038, EF-25A, 1965
Title:  PRR 6038, EF-25A, 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 during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #6038 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #6038 is an EF-25A built in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are parked just east of the 4th Street Bridge, and their crew awaits orders to proceed up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West with an iron-ore train. Partially visible a couple of tracks over are three ALCo locomotives pushing a westbound freight train out of the Yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 11/5/2016 2:35:05 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 6038(SD35)
Views:  184   Comments: 0


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