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Pictures of PRR 1000
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
EMD LWT-12
Built As:
EMDX 1000 (LWT-12)
Serial Number:
21463
Order No:
9002
Frame Number:
9002-1
Built:
8/1955
Notes:
General Motors Aerotrain.
Other locos with this serial:
CRIP 3(LWT-12)
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
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Title:
"Birth Of A New Train," Page 5, 1955
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Birth Of A New Train." It was published originally in the July-August 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Shown here is an artist's rendition of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:
7/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/5/2022 7:04:51 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
128
Comments:
0
Title:
"Birth Of A New Train," Page 6, 1955
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Birth Of A New Train." It was published originally in the July-August 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 6. These photos show General Motors' employees at work building and testing the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:
7/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/5/2022 7:09:01 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
133
Comments:
0
Title:
"Birth Of A New Train," Page 7, 1955
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Birth Of A New Train." It was published originally in the July-August 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 7. These photos show General Motors' employees at work building and testing the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:
7/1/1955
Upload Date:
5/5/2022 7:11:59 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," #1 of 2, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is the first of two successive images of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken from the 7th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 July 1955. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955 and withdrawn from service in November of 1956. It's on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. It will soon stop at the Altoona Passenger Station for crew changes, as well as to discharge and receive passengers. Visible at the left are some of the PRR's Passenger Car Shops. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/18/1955
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 7:01:56 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
185
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," #2 of 2, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is the second of two successive images of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken from the 7th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 18 July 1955. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955 and withdrawn from service in November of 1956. It's on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. It will soon stop at the Altoona Passenger Station for crew changes, as well as to discharge and receive passengers. Visible in the center are the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops; at the right are the REX and "perishables" team tracks. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/18/1955
Upload Date:
7/13/2022 7:02:30 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
"Here Comes Tomorrow," Page 46, 1955
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Here Comes Tomorrow." It was published originally in the September 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Shown here is an "Artist's wash drawing of General Motors' new lightweight train." On the Pennsylvania Railroad, GM-EMD's "lightweight speedster" was called the "Aerotrain."
Photo Date:
9/3/1955
Upload Date:
8/22/2022 8:13:56 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
"Here Comes Tomorrow," Page 47, 1955
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Here Comes Tomorrow." It was published originally in the September 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Photos by Art Schmidt. On the Pennsylvania Railroad, GM-EMD's "lightweight speedster" was called the "Aerotrain."
Photo Date:
9/3/1955
Upload Date:
8/22/2022 8:15:51 AM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
88
Comments:
0
Title:
"Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 1, 1955
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Photo Caption: "PRR President J.M. Symes and General Motors Vice-President N.C. Dezendorf look to bright future for the Aerotrain." Partially visible here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:
10/1/1955
Upload Date:
4/27/2022 10:25:54 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
107
Comments:
0
Title:
"Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 2, 1955
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Top Left Photo Caption: "Thousands of visitors toured the train each day of the month-long General Motors show." Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:
10/1/1955
Upload Date:
4/27/2022 10:28:49 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
"Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 3, 1955
Description:
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Tom Masterson, Chicago Division engineman, shows son Terry new type controls." [The bus that went bust!]
Photo Date:
10/1/1955
Upload Date:
4/27/2022 10:31:30 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
Annual Report Color Cover, Front Portion, 1955
Description:
Here is the front portion of the wrap-around color cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 109th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1955. The photographer is not identified. On page 15, it is noted that "1956 will be marked by the introduction of new types of passenger equipment by several railroads. The first of these to appear was the General Motors 'Aerotrain,' which is shown on the cover of this report. It is now in experimental service on your railroad."
Photo Date:
12/31/1955
Upload Date:
4/11/2018 12:39:06 PM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
382
Comments:
1
Title:
Annual Report Color Cover, Back Portion, 1955
Description:
Here is the back portion of the wrap-around color cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 109th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1955. The photographer is not identified. On page 15, it is noted that "1956 will be marked by the introduction of new types of passenger equipment by several railroads. The first of these to appear was the General Motors 'Aerotrain,' which is shown on the cover of this report. It is now in experimental service on your railroad."
Photo Date:
12/31/1955
Upload Date:
4/11/2018 12:42:57 PM
Location:
LaGrange, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
109th Annual Report, Back Cover, 1955
Description:
Here is the back cover from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 109th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1955. Shown here is the passenger portion of the PRR's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors.
Photo Date:
12/31/1955
Upload Date:
6/15/2018 2:25:27 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
109th Annual Report, Front Cover, 1955
Description:
Here is the front cover from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 109th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1955. Shown here is the power portion of the PRR's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors.
Photo Date:
12/31/1955
Upload Date:
4/6/2018 11:34:05 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
422
Comments:
1
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:
220
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:
833
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:
506
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:
377
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Aerotrain," Page 6, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Pennsy Aerotrain." It was published originally in the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 6. Shown here are two front-end views of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ as it's prepared for one of its daily roundtrip runs from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. The road number of the GG-1 electric locomotive depicted in the lower photo is not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/17/2022 8:51:11 AM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Aerotrain," Page 7, 1956
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Pennsy Aerotrain." It was published originally in the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 7. Shown here are 12 interior views of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ during one of its daily roundtrip runs from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Car Cleaners like Dionesios Rameas work during 35-minute layover at Pittsburgh."
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/17/2022 8:54:17 AM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Aerotrain," Back Cover, 1956
Description:
Here is the back cover of a two-page article entitled "Pennsy Aerotrain." It was published originally on the April 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. This copy was mailed to R.J. White in Olean, New York; he or she was either a current or former employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
5/1/2022 10:27:22 PM
Location:
Olean, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
113
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
Nyman. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William P. Nixon that was taken at the Brick Yard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. At sunset, it's descending the Allegheny Mountains and will soon pause at the Altoona Passenger Station on its daily sojourn from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:
4/13/1956
Upload Date:
7/12/2023 7:45:13 AM
Location:
Altoona(Brickyard), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
73
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:
1031
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:
85
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:
525
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during May of 1956. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ on its daily roundtrip journey from New York City to Pittsburgh and back . . . only this time, it meets a pair of "Centipedes" returning to East Altoona to make yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
3/16/2019 2:29:35 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
526
Comments:
1
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:
151
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:
467
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:
585
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:
200
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:
473
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Dynamic Progress," 1956
Description:
Here is the 31st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Dynamic Progress." It was published originally in 1956. Depicted in the foreground 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.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/27/2022 6:24:32 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
163
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:
264
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:
195
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:
831
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:
706
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:
716
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:
700
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:
125
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:
145
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:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
The Pennsy Aerotrain
Description:
How are 1958 Corvettes, GM Motorama dream cars & the Pennys Aerotrain related? All were designed by Chuck Jordan who eventually became VP of General Motors Design. Unfortunately, the Aerotrain was not successful - lightweight but underpowered, sleek looking but hard riding - ultimately rejected by most of the railroads. With the help from William Rodkey's comments (below), this was taken in Philadelphia during the year long test by the PRR. Date is approximate. The syle still looks great to me
Photo Date:
10/1/1956
Upload Date:
1/10/2014 7:59:13 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
1026
Comments:
3
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:
477
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:
682
Comments:
0
Title:
"Progress In Transportation: 1958," Pages 19 & 20
Description:
Here are pages 19 and 20 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1958. Far Right-Hand Photo Caption: "Experiments with Aerotrain will help develop 'Train of Tomorrow.'" Shown here is the PRR's "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ as it's about to cross the Rockville Bridge on its daily roundtrip journey from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:
12/21/1958
Upload Date:
7/17/2020 3:43:02 PM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
"Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 16, 1978
Description:
Here is page one of a 15-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Soliloquy Of Altoona." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 16. Revised Caption: "'Aerotrain' approaches [Gallitzin] Tunnel with a westbound scheduled passenger run." Shown here is a tail-end view of the Pennsylvania Railroad's eight-car "Aerotrain" ~ built by General Motors during July of 1955 ~ on its daily roundtrip journey from New York City to Pittsburgh and back. Photo by Philip R. Hastings.
Photo Date:
4/1/1978
Upload Date:
2/21/2020 1:23:03 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:
327
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:
86
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:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 44, 1996
Description:
Here is page 27 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 44. Top Right-Hand Photo: Stopped at the Altoona Passenger Station is the PRR's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3720, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during 1919 and retired in November of 1953 after 34 years of faithful service. It has just had its tender topped-off with more coal, and is facing East toward Bellwood and Enola. Photo taken on 04 November 1943.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/18/2017 3:11:50 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
PRR 3720(2-10-0)
Views:
460
Comments:
0
Title:
"Altoona Shops," Page 45, 1996
Description:
Here is page 28 of a 43-page article by James J.D. Lynch, Jr., entitled "Overview Of The History And Development Of The Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops." It was published originally in the Autumn 1996 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 45. Top Left-Hand Photo: Stopped at the Altoona Passenger Station is the PRR's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. Top Right-Hand Photo Caption: "An eastbound passenger train, headed by EP-22 #5710 (EMD E-8), is about to go under the 12th. St. bridge in Altoona, after passing through the station's train shed." Shown here is PRR engine #5710, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/22/1996
Upload Date:
11/18/2017 3:15:19 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1000(LWT-12)
PRR 5710(E8A)
Views:
477
Comments:
0
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