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Viewing Album: PRR: "Aerotrain" Ensemble ~ 1956
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
3/15/1956 - 3/15/1956
Album Info:
Here are two-dozen images of the Pennsylvania Railroad's grand failure called the "Aerotrain."
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Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After changing both engine and train crews, it will soon depart for Johnstown as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Partially visible in the background are the Station (in the center) and the Train Shed (at the right). (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
2/2/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2021 8:56:02 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
287
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the North Philadelphia Passenger Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 February 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/26/1956
Upload Date:
1/4/2019 8:43:53 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
911
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Newark, New Jersey, on 17 March 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's departing Newark for Trenton and North Philadelphia Station, and will then turn West as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 4)
Photo Date:
3/17/1956
Upload Date:
9/1/2020 4:49:24 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
587
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William P. Nixon that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania in March of 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's just departed Harrisburg, and is about to cross the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Partially visible at the right is ROCKVILLE Tower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:
3/21/1956
Upload Date:
9/5/2020 6:29:42 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
446
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is an original photo by a Bruce R. Meyer that was taken near Holmesburg, Pennsylvania, on 15 April 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. (4,300)
Photo Date:
4/15/1956
Upload Date:
10/21/2018 5:40:36 PM
Location:
Holmesburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
1104
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is an image of a photo that was taken in Marysville, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's just crossed the Rockville Bridge (visible in the left distance), and is heading to Altoona on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/19/2023 10:49:36 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 6:02:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
116
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, on 23 April 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ as it commences its daily roundtrip journey from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 4)
Photo Date:
4/23/1956
Upload Date:
7/22/2020 7:07:53 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
593
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in North Philadelphia, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ as it continues its daily roundtrip journey from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:
5/6/1956
Upload Date:
12/22/2021 10:36:01 PM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a postal card entitled "PRR Aerotrain." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad's Aerotrain passes westbound under the telltales for the Seventh Street Bridge, Altoona, Pa. July 18, 1956." Photo by John Dziobko, Jr. Shown here is the PRR's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ on its daily roundtrip journey from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. The structures at the left are part of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops that parallel Chestnut Avenue.
Photo Date:
7/18/1956
Upload Date:
12/8/2018 11:22:15 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
655
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo that was taken from the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After changing both engine and train crews in Altoona, it's passing SLOPE Tower on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. "Look Ma, NO helper!" The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
7/18/1956
Upload Date:
8/9/2020 11:47:46 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
559
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's just departed Harrisburg and crossed the Rockville Bridge on its way to Altoona as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. The exact date is not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 4)
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
9/1/2020 4:47:47 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
573
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. In this context, it's on the return leg of its daily roundtrip run from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Several folks have stopped by to witness the event in the hazy twilight of a steamy day in August. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
8/11/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2021 8:54:55 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
263
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After departing Pittsburgh and crossing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, it has stopped at the Altoona Passenger Station for a crew change and to discharge/pick-up passengers. Soon, it will pass under the 12th Street Footbridge on its way to Philadelphia and New York City. The structures in the background are part of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
4/14/2021 9:06:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is an image of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After changing both engine and train crews, it's departing for Harrisburg as part of its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
8/9/2020 11:48:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
326
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. After departing Pittsburgh and crossing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, it has stopped at the Altoona Passenger Station for a crew change and to discharge/board passengers. Soon, it will pass under the 12th Street Footbridge on its way to Philadelphia and New York City. Note the headlight of the waiting helper engine in the distance.
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 12:15:23 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
902
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a commercial 35mm color slide "RR-37, PRR, Aerotrain" that's produced and distributed by the Universal Slide Company of Beverly Hills, California. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors in July of 1955. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/25/1956
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 2:38:08 AM
Location:
East Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
766
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a commercial 35mm color slide "RR-24, PRR, Aerotrain" that's produced and distributed by the Universal Slide Company of Beverly Hills, California. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's eastbound "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ passing "R" Tower in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Partially visible in the background is the George Westinghouse Bridge carrying US Route 30. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/25/1956
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 2:39:34 AM
Location:
East Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
785
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 19 September 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It is on its daily eastward journey from Pittsburgh to New York City, and will soon pass through the New Portage Tunnel under the town of Gallitzin (partially visible in the distance). Photo taken from the State Route 53 Bridge.
Photo Date:
9/19/1956
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 3:35:51 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
786
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a photo by Bruce R. Meyer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
6/23/2022 7:34:15 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's just departed the Altoona Passenger Station, and is rounding the Curve while climbing the Allegheny Mountains on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
6/19/2023 10:50:36 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is an aerial photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the tunnels at Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It's on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
6/23/2022 7:35:11 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It is on its daily westward journey from New York City to Pittsburgh, having just crossed the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge.
Photo Date:
10/13/1956
Upload Date:
11/28/2018 3:45:49 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
536
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, in November of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. In this context, it's being towed to Enola by PRR engine #5581 ~ a BS-10A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1950 and rated at 1,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
9/11/2018 3:38:58 AM
Location:
Lemoyne, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
PRR 5581(DS44-1000)
Views:
768
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1996
Description:
Here is a photo by Harold Reehl that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1956. It was published originally on the front cover of the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine. Partial Caption: "Westbound Aero Train #17, having just arrived in Harrisburg from New York City, at approximately 9 a.m." Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955.
Photo Date:
8/15/1996
Upload Date:
4/11/2023 7:53:41 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1996
Description:
Here are two photos by Harold Reehl that were taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1956. They were published originally on the back cover of the Summer 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine. Partial Caption: "The Aero Train's consist was coaches #308, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 301, and round-end observation #310. Each car seated 40." Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955.
Photo Date:
8/15/1996
Upload Date:
4/11/2023 8:01:04 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
149
Comments:
0
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