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PRR "New York-Chicago Flyer," c. 1905 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "New York-Chicago Flyer.'" No Postmark. Front Caption: "The P.R.R. New York-Chicago Flyer. (The 18-hour train)." Nonetheless, the lettering on the Combine indicates that this is actually "The Pennsylvania Special." It's powered by Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6018, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as number "5201" during August of 1907, sent to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "6018" in July of 1917, and retired in July of 1927 after 20 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1905 Upload Date: 10/10/2018 1:37:23 AM |
| Location: |
Merion Station, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6018(4-4-0) |
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PRR "Class 'D' Locomotives," Page 65, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 65 of a 78-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "Those Amazing Class 'D' Locomotives." It was issued originally in June of 1981. Partial Photo Caption: "This is the westbound 'Pennsylvania Special' ~ New York to Chicago ~ was the 18-hour train in those days." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6018, a D-16B (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as number "5201" during August of 1907, sold to the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad and renumbered "6018" in July of 1917, and retired in July of 1927 after 20 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/1981 Upload Date: 2/3/2025 2:49:50 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6018(4-4-0) |
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3 Comments: 0 |
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