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"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 14, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is page 14 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the first page of a ten-page story by Mr. Edwin P. Alexander entitled "Beginnings of a Railroad." Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Among the earlier companies which became a part of the Pennsylvania Railroad was Camden & Amboy, one of the oldest American railroads. This 1854 photo shows a C&A train pulled by its historic locomotive, John Bull." Bottom Photo: Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine named "Juniata," a 4-4-0 "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1849, later rechristened number "7," and retired in March of 1872 after 23 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 6/5/2019 2:24:11 AM |
| Location: |
Union Furnace, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR JUNIATA(4-4-0) |
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641 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Railroad" Magazine, January 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is a painting by Mr. Henry B. Comstock entitled "On The Upper Juniata: State Canal And PRR's Tiger." It's the cover illustration on the January 1948 issue of "Railroad" magazine. Depicted here is the PRR's "Tiger," a 4-4-0 "American" steam locomotive built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1856 and sold to M&I by 1862. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1948 Upload Date: 10/14/2017 1:50:37 AM |
| Location: |
Huntingdon, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR TIGER(4-4-0) |
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265 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #35, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the 35th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 44. Photo Caption: "High Stepper. Camden & Atlantic 13 was a typical Baldwin diamond stacker, built for fast passenger service across pine-wooded South Jersey." Shown here is C.& A. engine #13, a 4-4-0 "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1850 and retired in August of 1868. It was named "Clinton." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 3/28/2017 2:26:38 AM |
| Location: |
Camden, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 13(4-4-0) |
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496 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Railroad" Centennial Album, Plate #34, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is the 34th of 36 plates constituting the "Centennial Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Photos and Prints." It was published in the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 43. Photo Caption: "Poetry on Wheels. Lithe and handsome Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore 64 was as brightly colored as the Autumn landscape behind her. Note the wooden splice-bars aligning the rail in the foreground. They were used extensively by PRR for many years." Shown here is P.W.& B. engine #64, a 4-4-0 "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1853 and sold in 1865. It was named "True American." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 3/28/2017 2:24:40 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 64(4-4-0) |
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576 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 21, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is page 21 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the eighth page of a ten-page story by Mr. Edwin P. Alexander entitled "Beginnings of a Railroad." Bottom Right-Hand Photo: Shown here is Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad engine #64, a 4-4-0 "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1853 and sold in 1865. It was named "True American." |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 6/7/2019 8:28:31 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 64(4-4-0) |
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356 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Class 'D' Locomotives," Frontispiece, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is the frontispiece flyleaf of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Illustration Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive Which Hauled the Train of the Prince of Wales in 1860." Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #166, a D (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1872, rebuilt as a DA (G-1A) in November of 1879, then sent to the Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad and renumbered "102" by November of 1882. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 1/28/2022 6:44:40 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 166(4-4-0) |
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275 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Lincoln Funeral Train, 1865 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1865. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #331, a Class A (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1865 and sold to E.H. Wilson in May of 1882. In this context, it's being readied to pull the funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/25/2022 4:42:20 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 331(4-4-0) |
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226 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Lincoln Funeral Train, 1865 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1865. Shown here is the funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln. In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #331, a Class A (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1865 and sold to E.H. Wilson in May of 1882. William E. Burket Collection |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1900 Upload Date: 7/25/2022 4:43:07 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 331(4-4-0) |
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192 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"In Mr. Lincoln's Service," Page 20, 1961 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "In Mr. Lincoln's Service." It was published originally in the September-October 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 20. Bottom Photo Caption: "Lincoln funeral train on PRR at West Philadelphia, April 23, 1865, during its 13-day, 1,600-mile trip from Washington to Illinois." Prominent here is PRR engine #331, a Class A (4-4-0) "American" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1865 and sold to E.H. Wilson in May of 1882. |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1961 Upload Date: 8/24/2022 8:16:36 AM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 331(4-4-0) |
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157 Comments: 0 |
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