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"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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336 Comments: 0 |
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"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 62, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 62. Photo Caption: "Engine 2761 finished its days in 'snapper' service helping passenger trains climb the grade from Altoona to Gallitzin. No. 2761 is seen rounding the famed Horseshoe Curve as it returned light to Altoona." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2761, 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: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/16/2022 10:34:49 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2761(2-6-2) |
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188 Comments: 0 |
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