Author: Thomas C. Ayers
Here are several photos of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin cars. The photographer's name, the cabin car road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when available. The photos are arranged by type and road number. [Before "Blackout" ~> 31 Entries] * Repaired Album *
CCC. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477004, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1913. Note the semaphore signal in the background. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
CCC. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477016, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in March of 1916. In more recent times, it's been outfitted with a radio and electronic tracking modules ~ and painted "focal orange"! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
CCC. Here is a photo by Forrest W. Trittenbach that was taken near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on 15 July 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477024, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in March of 1916. Note the trainphone apparatus. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #1 of 4.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Paul Carpenito that was taken in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, on 28 May 2020. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477046, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in April of 1916.
CCC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Frank Riedl. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477112, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops during 1917. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
CCC. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Rutherford, Pennsylvania, on 17 April 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477191, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1917. ("Ken6264")
CCC. Here is an image of a photo of ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477375, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1927 and presently owned by the Black River & Western Railroad in Ringoes, New Jersey. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad cabin cars #477378 and #477455. Both are N-5's built in the Altoona Car Shops. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard Louderback that was taken near Essex, Connecticut, on 7 September 2015. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477449, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in November of 1926. The "FVRR" lettering at the left end means "Friends of the Valley Railroad."
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by W.R. "Butch" Schuler that was taken near Walkersville, Maryland, on 5 December 1999. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477532, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in August of 1927.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477588, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in October of 1920. Note the total "focal orange" livery! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477780, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in September of 1917. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
CCC. Here is a photo by Jim Bradley that was taken at Carlisle Junction near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on 22 January 1961. Photo Caption: "Coal Drag at Carlisle Junction. Jan. 22, 1961. Gilbert Tate, Operator." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #478888, an N-5 built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1917. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #2 of 4.
CCC. Here is an image of a photo that was taken in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, c. 2014. Prominent here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477813, an N-5B built in the Altoona Car Shops in August of 1941. Pictured in the foreground ~ wearing his PRR t-shirt ~ is Edward Kaspriske. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Holtwood, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477684, an N-5B built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1941. Visible at the right is Berwind-White GLa 50-ton hopper car #3777. Also note the classic PRR whistle post. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is an image of a photo of ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477768, an N-5B built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1941. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard Louderback that was taken near Boyertown, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 2020. Prominent here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477768, an N-5B built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1941. Note the winged "hood ornament" on Colebrookdale Railroad's GP-10 #7236!
CCC. Here is a photo by Ron Morse that was taken near Columbus, Ohio, in September of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477850, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in March of 1942. Note the trainphone apparatus. Brad Mann Collection.
CCC. Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 October 2010. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477852, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1942. Note the non-standard screen door! Edward Kaspriske Collection.
CCC. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 2020. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477859, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1942. Note the non-standard screen door!
CCC. Here is a photo by Lewis H. Conrad that was published originally in the October 1945 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 54. Photo Caption: "Streamstyled Caboose. PRR's N5c class has circular windows and automotive-style cupola end-wells." Shown here is PRR N-5C cabin car #477862. The names of the two Railroaders pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477869, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in February of 1942. Wave to the Conductor! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477905, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in April of 1942. Note the trainphone apparatus. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Paul Carpenito that was taken near LANE Tower in Newark, New Jersey, in July of 1972. Prominent here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477907, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in April of 1942. Note the presence of both "ribbon" and "stick" rail.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477938, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1942. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477940, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops during 1942. Wave to the Conductor! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, c. 1966. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477990, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1947. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #477970, an N-5C built in the Altoona Car Shops in July of 1942. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #980013, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops in August of 1913. Note that it's assigned to the "New York Region." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by Jack's Trains of Rutland, Massachusetts.
CCC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Bruce Vogel that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 2002. Prominent here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #980016, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1920. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #4859, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1937, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Harrisburg Passenger Station.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Jersey City, New Jersey, on 8 July 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #980721, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops.
CCC. Here is a photo by Forrest W. Trittenbach that was taken near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on 15 July 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #980738, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops in June of 1916. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #3 of 4.
CCC. Here is a photo by Joe Collias that was taken near Ebenezer, New York, in May of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #982006, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops in September of 1906.
CCC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in New Egypt, New Jersey, in the Spring of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #982186, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops.
CCC. Here is an original photo depicting three unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad cabin cars "bob-bob-bobbin' along" at the end of a long freight train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#11,400)
CCC. Here is a photo by Forrest W. Trittenbach that was taken near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, on 15 July 1962. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #478042, an N-8 built in the Altoona Car Shops in April of 1951. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #4 of 4.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Paul Carpenito that was taken in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 2016. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #478064, an N-8 built in the Altoona Car Shops during 1951. The names of the three individuals pictured at the left are not recorded.
CCC. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #478070, an N-8 built in the Altoona Car Shops in May of 1951. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
CCC. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #478090, an N-8 built in the Altoona Car Shops in May of 1951. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Not discernable in this black & white photo is the newly-applied "focal orange" paint job.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of ex-Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #478173, an N-8 built in the Altoona Car Shops in February of 1951. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the February 1943 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 62. Photo Caption: "Train orders in hand, a Pennsy skipper waves a highball as he swings aboard his N-5 cabin at Greenville Yard." The names of the photographer and the Conductor pictured here, as well as the exact date, are not recorded.
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad grader/spreader #497401. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
CCC. Here is an original photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad snowplow that was built by Russell. The photographer's name, the road numbers of the plow and the "Consolidation" in the background, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. ("Curioden"; #1 of 1)
CCC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad snowplow #497787, built by Russell. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Kraemer 3)
CCC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by W.E. Stees that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 16 May 1976. Prominent here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad snowplow #497798, built by Russell.