Title: |
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 18, 1954 |
Description: |
Here is page nine of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 18. Top Photo Caption: "Old 7606, American type, old Class O, new Class D-8-a, built at Altoona, March, 1888." Photo Credit: Harry H. Schadde Collection. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7606 is an D-8A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during March of 1888 and retired in November of 1902. Bottom Photo Caption: Ordered at the turn of the century to compete with Reading's famous Camelbacks, this baby had a combination Belpaire and Wootten firebox. Pennsy had only three, sold them to the Long Island." PRR engine #700 is an E-1 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1899, sold to the Long Island Rail Road in December of 1903, and retired in 1911. |
Photo Date: |
12/1/1954 Upload Date: 4/16/2017 2:07:58 AM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 7606(4-4-0) PRR 700(4-4-2) |
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