PRR "Presidential Inauguration," Page 5, 1953         
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Presidential Inauguration: PRR ~ Carrier And Host." It was published originally in the January 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Top Photo Caption: "To heat the parked Pullmans, 23 locomotives will be used as steam-heat boilers. This veteran K4s is readied by A.A. Wakefield, H. Ratliff, A.J. Bartenfelter, and J.W. Robinson." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Date: 1/1/1953 Location: Washington, DC   Map Show Washington on a rail map Views: 125 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5495(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR "Presidential Inauguration," Page 5, 1953
Picture Categories: Night,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Presidential Inauguration" ~ January 1953 (R)
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