A view of the PRR servicing tracks at East Altoona shows a variety of power in this 1955 view. John had written permission from a high-up in the mighty PRR to freely roam East Altoona and take ph... (more)

A view from the coal dock at East Altoona reveals a passenger train, powered by a EP40,on the main line westward to the Altoona station. The dead steam in the foreground will probably never run a... (more)

A view from the coal dock at East Altoona reveals active and stored steam. John had permission from a high-up in the PRR to roam East Altoona, not often accessable to railfans. This is one of 16... (more)

Diminutive tank switcher 2796 rolls up to the table for a spin at East Altoona. PRR Class B8a. John got permission from a Vice President of the PRR to roam East Altoona, not often accessible to r... (more)

Dismounting from the steed

The mighty Pennsylvania Railroad left it's mark on Baltimore when it built it's imposing Penn Station in 1911 about a mile and a half north of downtown. Originally called Union Station until 1928... (more)

GG1 4935 returned to Washington Terminal for possibly its last time ever. This beautifully restored historic locomotive made a remarkable journey from the Railroad Museum of PA to Washington DC t... (more)

The chase of the Pennsylvania Railroad's E-units on this day was lacking sunshine, full of rain, but loaded with great photo opprotunities!

Southbound at Housels Run Road , with Altoona Railfest trip from Harrisburg to Altoona to Tyrone , to Lock Haven PA. then south thru Williamsport , PA. south back to Harrisburg , Pa.

PRR steam lays over at Bay Head Jct. This 3751 did not lead an illustrious life after retirement like the one on the west coast, unfortunately.

L1s 2369 awaiting a call to duty at Williamsport, PA. Note the circular number plate common to freight engines prior to the use of a Keystone plate on the M1 Class freight haulers in the 1920s.

This photo was snapped at the end of a three-week railfan photo binge by John and his friend the late Bill Rosenberg. The trip included stops in two countries, several states, and multiple large ... (more)

In the dead line at Hollidaysburg, PA in 1964 are some Pennsy Baldwin Centipede types. Because of their 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement you might call these the 'Big Boys' of dieseldom. Only 55 were b... (more)

NS 043 rolls through downtown Elmira enroute to Bath NY where they would tie down for the night.