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PRR "Birth Of The Broadway," Page 52, 1952 |
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Here is page one of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 52. Photo Caption: "In this period photo of 1906, E-3a class Atlantic type No. 374 slips the Pennsylvania Special through the interlocking plant at Zoo Tower at West Philadelphia. Only five wooden cars made up the Special's consist in a day when train length had to be short for speed." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #374, an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1905 and retired in March of 1932 after 27 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 7/9/2025 12:33:50 AM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 374(4-4-2) |
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PRR "Birth Of The Broadway," Page 53, 1952 |
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Here is page two of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 53. Photo Caption: "On her maiden run west, No. 29 ~ the Pennsylvania Special ~ gathers speed through Bergen Cut outside Jersey City with two sleepers, a diner, and a lounge-baggage car. On this memorable trip, Engineer 'Jimmie' Lee gripped the throttle of No. 1395, the high-mounted American Standard." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923 after 25 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 7/9/2025 12:34:25 AM |
| Location: |
Jersey City, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1395(4-4-0) |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Birth Of The Broadway," Page 54, 1952 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 54. Photo Caption: "In this rare photo of 1910 taken near the Zoo interlocker, the Pennsylvania Special is being hauled by J-28 class No. 2761, a big Prarie type demonstrator built for the road by Alco. The 80"-drivered 2-6-2, similar to New York Central power of that period, did not last long." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2761, a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during July of 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 7/9/2025 12:34:57 AM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2761(2-6-2) |
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44 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Birth Of The Broadway," Page 55, 1952 |
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Here is page four of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 55. Photo Caption: "The streamlined, all-Pullman Broadway Limited, heir to the Pennsylvania Special's tradition, clumps over the crossings at 21st Street Tower to head over the huge drawbridge that spans the South Branch of the Chicago River. Within minutes, she'll be in her berth at Union Station." |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1952 Upload Date: 7/9/2025 12:35:35 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Passenger |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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