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"Philly's Personality Trains," Front Cover, 1948 |
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Here is the front cover of a four-page article by Al M. Rung, Jr., entitled "Philly's Personality Trains." It was published originally on the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo by Frank Clodfelter. Cover Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 locomotive in Washington." Prominent here is PRR engine #4920, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during July of 1942 and rated a 4,620 horsepower. |
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1/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/14/2019 6:26:20 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Station, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Signal,Passenger,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4920(GG1) |
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420 Comments: 0 |
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"Philly's Personality Trains," Page 14, 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a four-page article by Al M. Rung, Jr., entitled "Philly's Personality Trains." It was published originally on the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 14. Photo Caption: "Flanked by sentinal-like skyscrapers, picturesque Broad Street Station nestles in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. 'Clocker' trains use the two platforms nearest camera." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/15/2019 8:44:03 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Track |
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267 Comments: 0 |
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"Philly's Personality Trains," Page 15, 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a four-page article by Al M. Rung, Jr., entitled "Philly's Personality Trains." It was published originally on the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "The 'clocker' from New York has just arrived, and inbound passengers tramp down the platform to disappear into downtown Philadelphia." Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4871, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1938, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in February of 1968 after 30 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/15/2019 8:52:40 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4871(GG1) |
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301 Comments: 0 |
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"Philly's Personality Trains," Page 16, 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article by Al M. Rung, Jr., entitled "Philly's Personality Trains." It was published originally on the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Top Photo Caption: "The Reading's 'Crusader' crosses Falls Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia." |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/15/2019 4:18:09 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
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226 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Philly's Personality Trains," Page 17, 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is page four of a four-page article by Al M. Rung, Jr., entitled "Philly's Personality Trains." It was published originally on the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Top Photo Caption: "The 'Broadway Limited,' competitor of NYC's 'Twentieth Century,' is PRR's aristocrat train." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4892, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during March of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/15/2019 4:20:58 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4892(GG1) |
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238 Comments: 0 |
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