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PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. At the far right is a P-5A electric. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 8/18/2021 10:17:02 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Prominent here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #410 and #5417. #410 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1915 and retired in August of 1955. #5417 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf.
Photo Date:  2/3/1952  Upload Date: 8/19/2021 7:48:12 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 410(2-8-2) PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  219   Comments: 1
PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5384 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5384 was constructed in June of 1924 and retired in March of 1953, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the far left is the Meadows Engine House. Mr. Robert Hess identified this location correctly.
Photo Date:  2/4/1952  Upload Date: 8/18/2021 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5384(4-6-2) PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
PRR 8465, AS-16M, 1960
Title:  PRR 8465, AS-16M, 1960
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on 1 October 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8465, an AS-16M built by the American Locomotive Company in June of 1952 and rated at 1,600 horsepower.
Photo Date:  10/1/1960  Upload Date: 11/6/2024 5:54:48 PM
Location:  New Castle, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  22   Comments: 0
PRR 9390, ES-12, c. 1966
Title:  PRR 9390, ES-12, c. 1966
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9390, an ES-12 switcher built by GM-EMD in May of 1950 and rated at 1,200 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1966  Upload Date: 10/7/2024 9:10:12 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  33   Comments: 0
PRR 7012, EFS-17M, 1967
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
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Views:  225   Comments: 0


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