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Title:
PRR 6500, GE U25C, NEW at the GE plant
Description:
PRR 6500, GE U25C, NEW at the GE plant in Erie Pennsylvania
Photo Date:
4/10/1965
Upload Date:
11/17/2010 8:12:50 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Frank Christoph
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 6500(U25C)
Views:
2847
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6500, GE U25C, NEW at the GE plant
Description:
PRR 6500, GE U25C, NEW at the GE plant in Erie Pennsylvania
Photo Date:
5/10/1965
Upload Date:
11/17/2010 8:11:55 PM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Frank Christoph
Categories:
Roster,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6500(U25C)
Views:
5328
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 6500, GF-25A, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original telepkoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6500 and #6306. #6500 is b GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6306 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They&are pushing a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return to East Altoona for another run up tge Mountains. The caboose is N-8 #478151.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 8:16:12 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 6500(U25C)
PRR 6306(C628)
Views:
741
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6304, AF-27, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here are two sets of helper/pusher units returning to East Altoona for more runs up the Allegheny Mountains and bacj. On the right are PRR engines #6304 and #6303. Both are AF-27's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower each. Beyond the 24th Street Bridge are PRR engines #6500 and #6306. #6500 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6306 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 9:21:44 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6304(C628)
PRR 6303(C628)
PRR 6306(C628)
PRR 6500(U25C)
Views:
832
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6529, GF-28A, 1967
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a diesel locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 9 February 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6529 and #6500. Both were built by General Electric. #6529 is a GF-28A constructed in September of 1966 and rated at 2,800 horsepower, while #6500 is a GF-25A built in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. (#21 of 30)
Photo Date:
2/9/1967
Upload Date:
4/12/2021 9:51:05 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6529(U28C)
PRR 6500(U25C)
Views:
453
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6307, AF-27, 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 #6307 and #6501. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. #6501 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train and are now climbing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 8:56:32 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6307(C628)
PRR 6501(U25C)
Views:
678
Comments:
0
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:
811
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6052, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6052 and #6502. #6052 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6502 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a manifest freight train out of Conway and will soon enter the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
4/16/1967
Upload Date:
8/26/2023 9:37:43 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6052(SD40)
PRR 6502(U25C)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6060, EF-30A, c. 1967
Description:
Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6060 and #6505. #6060 is an EF-30A built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower, while #6505 was constructed by GE in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' past MIFFLIN Tower with a freight train bound for Enola and points East. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
3/18/2021 4:56:31 PM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6060(SD40)
PRR 6505(U25C)
Views:
447
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6506, GF-25A, c. 1965
Description:
Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Embraceable U." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad's voluptuous U25C No. 6506 delivered 2,500 hp in a reliable new locomotive introduced in the mid-1960's. It was General Electric's first big 6-axle diesel and, as with many other full-figured diesel models, Pennsy was one of the first railroads to embrace it." Shown here is PRR engine #6506, a GF-25A built by General Electric in April of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/16/1965
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 11:18:39 AM
Location:
Erie, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6506(U25C)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
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 6506(U25C)
PRR 6026(SD35)
Views:
951
Comments:
2
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 6506(U25C)
PRR 6026(SD35)
Views:
805
Comments:
0
Title:
No PC B&W Yet
Description:
PRR 4818 6506-6812 Potomac Yards Arlington, VA
Photo Date:
12/17/1968
Upload Date:
1/23/2009 9:26:56 PM
Location:
Arlington, VA
Author:
Marty Bernard
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4818(GG1)
PRR 6506(U25C)
Views:
1595
Comments:
0
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 C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6000(SD35)
PRR 6007(SD35)
PRR 6509(U25C)
Views:
1009
Comments:
0
Title:
Snapping the First Class
Description:
No.25 - The Duquesne - with a pair of U25C helpers and three E units with 22 cars and healthy head-end traffic is coming out of Scotch Run Curve at MP 241 on this first day of September, 1966 at a time when renumbering of locomotives had begun for the pending Penn-Central merger. PRR helpers on the point were referred to as "snappers". Note the lead E unit still has its trainphone antennas.
Photo Date:
9/1/1966
Upload Date:
10/11/2012 12:47:54 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Rick Erben
Categories:
Scenic,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 4276(E8A)
PRR 6514(U25C)
PRR 6516(U25C)
PRR 4206(E7A)
PRR 4117B(E7B)
Views:
2791
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 7213, EFS-17M, 1966
Description:
Winter Night. Here is an original time-exposure telephoto view that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #7213 and #6515. #7213 is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. It is uncoupling from a caboose, and will move away in a moment or two. #6515 is a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. It is parked in the Altoona Yards, awaiting a crew and orders to pull its mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
2/2/1966
Upload Date:
10/16/2016 3:21:24 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Night,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 7213(GP9)
PRR 6515(U25C)
Views:
315
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6515, GF-25A, 1966
Description:
Winter Night. Here is an original time-exposure telephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during February of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #6515, a GF-25A built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. It is parked in the Altoona Yards, awaiting a crew and orders to pull its mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
2/2/1966
Upload Date:
10/16/2016 3:22:44 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Night,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 6515(U25C)
Views:
256
Comments:
0
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