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"Birth Of The Broadway," Page 52, 1952 |
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Here is page one of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 52. Partial Caption: "In this period photo of 1906, E-3a class Atlantic type No. 374 slips the 'Pennsylvania Special' through the interlocking plant at Zoo Tower at West Philadelphia." Photo by Gottfried Heibesen. PRR engine #374 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1905 and retired in March of 1932 after 27 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/24/2019 1:13:02 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
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PRR 374(4-4-2) |
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185 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Birth Of The Broadway," Page 53, 1952 |
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Here is page two of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 53. Revised Photo Caption: "On her maiden run west [on Sunday, 15 June 1902], No. 29 ~ the 'Pennsylvania Special' ~ gathers speed through the Bergen Cut outside Jersey City with two sleepers, a diner, and a lounge-baggage car. On this memorable trip, Engineer 'Jimmy" Lee gripped the throttle of No. 1395, the high-mounted American Standard." Photo by F.W. Blauvelt. PRR engine #1395 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/24/2019 1:16:03 PM |
| Location: |
Jersey City, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1395(4-4-0) |
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340 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Birth Of The Broadway," Page 54, 1952 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 54. Partial Caption: "In this rare photo of 1910 taken near the Zoo interlocker, the 'Pennsylvania Special' is being hauled by J-28 class No. 2761, a big Prairie type demonstrator built for the road by Alco." Photo by Gottfried Heibesen. PRR engine #2761 is a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/24/2019 1:18:47 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2761(2-6-2) |
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337 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Birth Of The Broadway," Page 55, 1952 |
| Description: |
Here is page four of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 55. Photo Caption: "The streamlined, all-Pullman 'Broadway Limited,' heir to the 'Pennsylvania Special's' tradition, clumps over the crossings at 21st Street Tower to head over the huge drawbridge that spans the South Branch of the Chicago River. Within minutes, she'll be in her berth at Union Station." Photo by Wallace W. Abbey. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/24/2019 1:22:52 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Passenger |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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