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"Testing Materials," #1 of 5, Page 1, 1911
Title:  "Testing Materials," #1 of 5, Page 1, 1911
Description:  Here is the first of five frames of a two-page cover article entitled "Testing Materials Of Construction: How The Pennsylvania Railroad Guards Against Loss By Poor Materials." It was published originally in Supplement No. 1866 of the "Scientific American" dated 07 October 1911, page 1.
Photo Date:  10/7/1911  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 1:51:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"Testing Materials," #2 of 5, Page 1, 1911
Title:  "Testing Materials," #2 of 5, Page 1, 1911
Description:  Here is the second of five frames of a two-page cover article entitled "Testing Materials Of Construction: How The Pennsylvania Railroad Guards Against Loss By Poor Materials." It was published originally in Supplement No. 1866 of the "Scientific American" dated 07 October 1911, page 1. Photo Caption: "The Locomotive Testing Room." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5266, an E-2A (4-4-2) "American" built in Juniata during July of 1904 and renumbered "5766" in November of 1917.
Photo Date:  10/7/1911  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 1:54:37 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5266(4-4-2)
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"Testing Materials," #3 of 5, Page 1, 1911
Title:  "Testing Materials," #3 of 5, Page 1, 1911
Description:  Here is the third of five frames of a two-page cover article entitled "Testing Materials Of Construction: How The Pennsylvania Railroad Guards Against Loss By Poor Materials." It was published originally in Supplement No. 1866 of the "Scientific American" dated 07 October 1911, page 1. Photo Caption: "Fire Test of a Steel Passenger Car." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad P-70 passenger car #1724.
Photo Date:  10/7/1911  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 1:56:12 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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"Testing Materials," #4 of 5, Page 2, 1911
Title:  "Testing Materials," #4 of 5, Page 2, 1911
Description:  Here is the fourth of five frames of a two-page cover article entitled "Testing Materials Of Construction: How The Pennsylvania Railroad Guards Against Loss By Poor Materials." It was published originally in Supplement No. 1866 of the "Scientific American" dated 07 October 1911, page 2. Photo Caption: "A Crawford Mechanical Stoker Going Through a Test-Trial."
Photo Date:  10/7/1911  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 1:58:41 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
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"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Front Cover, 1977
Title:  "Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Front Cover, 1977
Description:  Here is the front cover of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," pages 19-24. Photo by Ken Murry. Photo Caption: "Mrs. Paul Reistrup makes the reincarnation of Pennsy 4935 official at Washington ceremony on May 15, 1977." Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  7/1/1977  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 2:50:25 AM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 4935(GG1)
Views:  360   Comments: 1
"This Thing Called Railroading," Back & Front Covers, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Back & Front Covers, 1949
Description:  Here are the back and front covers of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:23:03 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"This Thing Called Railroading," Page 1, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Page 1, 1949
Description:  Here is page one of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:25:01 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 2 & 3, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 2 & 3, 1949
Description:  Here are pages two and three of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:27:02 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  53   Comments: 0
"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 4 & 5, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 4 & 5, 1949
Description:  Here are pages four and five of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:28:56 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 6 & 7, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 6 & 7, 1949
Description:  Here are pages six and seven of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:30:47 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 8 & 9, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 8 & 9, 1949
Description:  Here are pages eight and nine of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania. Sage Advice: "There are no secrets in our business."
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:32:39 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  38   Comments: 0
"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 10 & 11, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 10 & 11, 1949
Description:  Here are pages ten and 11 of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:34:29 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  34   Comments: 0
"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 12 & 13, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 12 & 13, 1949
Description:  Here are pages 12 and 13 of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:36:18 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  39   Comments: 0
"This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 14 & 15, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Pages 14 & 15, 1949
Description:  Here are pages 14 and 15 of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:38:01 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  36   Comments: 0
"This Thing Called Railroading," Page 16, 1949
Title:  "This Thing Called Railroading," Page 16, 1949
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "This Thing Called Railroading." Copyright 1949 by Peter L. Schauble of Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 10/11/2017 4:39:16 AM
Location:  Haverford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  42   Comments: 0

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