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"Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car," Page 3, 1928 |
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Here is page three of a 12-page pamphlet entitled "The Passing Of The Wooden Passenger Car From This Railroad." It was published originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1928. Reprinted by Harry P. Albrecht in 1978. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania Limited, the world's first through deluxe express train, operating between New York and Chicago, as it appeared in 1898." The "Yellow Kid" was painted Brewster green below the window sash, a creamlike yellow above, and the letterboard in red! Shown here is PRR engine #174, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16 during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16A in July of 1897, and retired in February of 1918 after 23 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1928 Upload Date: 2/23/2022 8:33:08 AM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 174(4-4-0) |
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158 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 33, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is page 33 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the eighth page of a nine-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "The Era of Improvement." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "The old Pennsylvania Limited in its gay plumage of cream, jade green, chocolate brown, and maroon is shown coming past [PR] Tower" on its way westward to Altoona. Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is PRR engine #174, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as a D-16 during 1895, rebuilt as a D-16A in July of 1897, and retired in February of 1918 after 23 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 6/13/2019 12:36:38 PM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 174(4-4-0) |
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284 Comments: 0 |
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