PRR: Dahms ~> Miscellaneous Portraits 1 (R)
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
Here are 14 portraits of Pennsylvania Railroad miscellanea: electric locomotives, "Doodlebugs," commuter cars, and passenger cars. Most of them come from 2.75" x 4.50" photos that I purchased in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Nathan Dahms on Tuesday, 19 January 2021. All of the passenger car photos are gifts from Nathan, received on 22 December 2022. The photographer's name, the road number(s), the exact date, and the location are cited when available. * Repaired Album *
Photo Gallery
DMP-1. Here is an electric locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company for the Great Northern Railroad as number "5010" in March of 1930, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "1" in August of 1956, and retired in June of 1960 after 30 years of faithful service. (#1 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is an electric locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company for the Great Northern Railroad as number "5014" in March of 1930, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "4" in August of 1956, and retired in June of 1960 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just been reconfigured for PRR use and is parked adjacent to Juniata's 8th Street Bridge awaiting shipment to Enola. (#2 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is an electric locomotive portrait by William Rogers that was taken near Halethorpe, Maryland, c. 1956. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4743 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are P-5A electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4743 is a P-5A (Modified) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in February of 1935 and retired in March of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#3 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4647, a Pullman-built Gas-Electric. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#4 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4657, a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric built in 1928. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a "Doodlebug" portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 17 June 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad #4666, a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric Model 660 built in June of 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn in Topton, Pennsylvania. Note the "arm-strong" turntable! (#6 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is an original 35mm color slide by John Petro that was taken near Lambertville, New Jersey, on 16 August 1987. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4666, a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric Model 660 built in 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn in Topton, Pennsylvania. (#7 of 14) (#9,800)
DMP-1. Here is a portrait by Fred R. Kern. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad prototype commuter cars #4689 and #4688. Both are gas-electrics built by Budd in 1933 and retired in 1943 after just a decade of service. Modern aluminum with wooden doors! The date and the location are not recorded. (#8 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is an electrified commuter car portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, during April of 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad car #207, a Silverliner II built by the Budd Company during 1963. (#9 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Combination Car #8338. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#10 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Passenger Coach #7150. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#11 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Dining Car #7589. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#12 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Lines Passenger Coach #8206. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#13 of 14)
DMP-1. Here is a photo from the George Krambles Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad Business Car #90. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Nathan Dahms.) (#14 of 14)