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PRR "Christmas Eve On The Broadway," Page 27, 1948 |
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Here is page two of a five-page article by Al Rung entitled "Christmas Eve On The Broadway." It was published originally in the December 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. |
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12/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/17/2016 2:29:26 AM |
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Chicago Union Statio, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR "Christmas Eve On The Broadway," Page 28, 1948 |
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Here is page three of a five-page article by Al Rung entitled "Christmas Eve On The Broadway." It was published originally in the December 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Top Photo: Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5823 and another "Centipede" whose number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BP-50's for freight service. #5823 was built during 1947 and retired in 1964. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6200, an S-2 (6-8-6) steam turbine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944 and retired in January of 1952. |
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12/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/17/2016 2:32:07 AM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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PRR "Christmas Eve On The Broadway," Page 29, 1948 |
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Here is page four of a five-page article by Al Rung entitled "Christmas Eve On The Broadway." It was published originally in the December 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Bottom Right Photo, Partial Caption: "The tastefully decorated observation-lounge of the 'Broadway' is not like home on Christmas Eve, but it's the next best thing ~ a place of soft lights, late papers, and good fellowship." |
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12/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/17/2016 2:34:37 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR "Christmas Eve On The Broadway," Page 30, 1948 |
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Here is page five of a five-page article by Al Rung entitled "Christmas Eve On The Broadway." It was published originally in the December 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Right Photo Caption: "In the 'Broadway's' diner last Christmas Eve, there was a wonderful menu: braised ribs of beef. Here the dining car steward goes over the evening bill of fare with his chef, examining the items before the car opens." The names of the Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. |
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12/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/17/2016 2:36:56 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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131 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Christmas Eve On The Broadway," Page 26, 1948 |
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Here is page one of a five-page article by Al Rung entitled "Christmas Eve On The Broadway." It was published originally in the December 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Photo Caption: "Engineer W.J. Kepner, up in the cab of the GG-1 electric, compares his watch with Conductor W.L. Walzer of the 'Broadway Limited.' A minute or so after this required safety ritual, the most famous passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad will begin its 16-hour journey to Chicago." Partially visible here is PRR engine #4829, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in April of 1968 after 33 years of service. |
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12/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/17/2016 2:39:35 AM |
| Location: |
New York Penn Sta, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4829(GG1) |
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