|
| Title: |
PRR Passenger Train, c. 1854 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pack Saddle near Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, c. 1854. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pulling a seven-car passenger train on its way to Altoona and points East. Note that excavation of the hillside in the background continues so that another track can be added in the near future. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 8/7/2022 11:36:07 AM |
| Location: |
Conemaugh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
|
| Views: |
65 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR Lincoln Funeral Train, 1865 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1865. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #331, a Class A (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1865 and sold to E.H. Wilson in May of 1882. In this context, it's being readied to pull the funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/25/2022 4:42:20 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 331(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
219 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR Lincoln Funeral Train, 1865 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1865. Shown here is the funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln. In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #331, a Class A (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1865 and sold to E.H. Wilson in May of 1882. William E. Burket Collection |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/25/2022 4:43:07 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 331(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
188 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR Lincoln Funeral Train, 1865 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1865. Stopped at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Harrisburg Passenger Station is the funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/25/2022 4:43:53 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
|
| Views: |
96 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR 435, D-11A, c. 1900 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by D. Sargent Bell. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #435, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1885 and retired in May of 1913 after 28 years of faithful service. It's pulling Mr. Bell's "Photographic Car." The exact date and the location are not recorded. Willliam E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/23/2022 12:33:58 AM |
| Location: |
Chambersburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 435(4-4-0) |
| Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #482 and #2062. Both were built in Juniata. #482 is a K-2 constructed as a K-2 during July of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1912, and retired in March of 1932. #2062 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in 1905 and retired in April of 1931. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1910 Upload Date: 7/23/2022 12:34:54 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 482(4-6-2) PRR 2062(4-4-2) |
| Views: |
224 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR Passenger Train, c. 1910 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad "E" Class (4-4-2) "Atlantic" pulling a short passenger train. Note that it's scooping water from one of the trackpans. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1910 Upload Date: 7/23/2022 4:43:15 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
|
| Views: |
87 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
| Title: |
PRR "Pennsylvania Special," 1910 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by John S. Powell that was taken during 1910. In this context, a Pennsylvania Railroad "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" is rockin' 'n' rollin' with the six-car "Pennsylvania Special." Better keep your eyes on the road while driving, Buddy! The date and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1910 Upload Date: 7/23/2022 4:43:59 AM |
| Location: |
Metuchen, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
|
| Views: |
105 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
