| Here is page two of a two-page camera study by H.B. Peterson entitled "Railroads Play Landlord For Ike's Inauguration." It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 17." Top Photo Caption: "First Republican presidential inauguration since 1928 pulled a parade of Pullmans into Washington; these in the Pennsy's 14th Street Freight Yard served their guests as round-trip transportation and capital hotel space too." In the center is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of service. |
| Date:
1/20/1953 |
Location:
Washington Union Station, DC |
Views:
255 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: "Railroads Play Landlord" ~ January 1953 |