PRR 3583 gets topped off at the coal chute. PRR Class L1s.

Mikado 546 simmers in the yard at Hagerstown. Soon it's fire would be dropped for the last time. If you look closely to the right edge you can see Hager Tower. PRR Class L1s.

Among the Pennsy power under steam at the end of 1956 was Altoona-built Class L1 Mikado 546 working the yard in front of a wooden cabin at Hagerstown. It was built in 1916. Only one of this type... (more)

John gets another stare-down from the crew on this yard job. Note the lineup of power in the distance including what appears to be an articulated steamer. PRR Class L1s.

PRR 7555 under steam at Shamokin. From railpictures.net viewer Toby Schwartzman, "I believe that..was taken..in the Pennsy yard, which is now occupied by Weis Markets. In the upper right corner..... (more)

Pennsy 4390 takes on water at Crowl. The Shamokin branch ran 27 miles from the Susquehanna at Sunbury, PA., to an interchange with the LV at Mt. Carmel, PA., and saw a lot of ore moves. Thanks t... (more)

These Decapods appear cold but still loaded with coal in the tender. These were Pennsy's heavy haulers but the crews hated them because they rode so rough. They were all off the roster by '57. P... (more)

John gets the stare-down from the hogger on Decapod I1s 4650. 123 of these brutes were built at Altoona, the last one worked until 1957.

In the pit at Lewistown the fires are simmering. Decapod I1s 4233 surrendered it's PRR number to a renumbered E7A after retirement.

Two freights still in full Pennsy colors meet on the north side of the curve. An SD45 grinds upgrade with 70 empty hoppers and a helper. While a U-25-B eases downgrade with a mixed freight. The ma... (more)

Renovo was still a steamy place in 1956. PRR Class H10.

A battered and bruised M1 6973 gets a refill at the coal chute in Renovo.

This could be the Washington/Philly Express, a day train from Buffalo, slowing for its stop. This is the same leader as seen in Railroad: Pennsylvania Railroad
Locomotive: EMD E7(A)
Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: PRR 5878
Train ID: Washington Express
Photo Date: August 18, 1956

PRR5865 and leader 5878 are refueled at Renovo. There were no fuel tanks, only a coaling tower, so a contractor was called in to refuel Buffalo-Harrisburg trains. To view a companion shot of the... (more)

Delivered in 1947, the class F3A 9500 is readied for service. Thanks to J.M. Frybourg for P/S assistance. PRR Class EF30.