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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:2/2/1951 - 2/2/1951
Album Info:Here is a five-page article by Mr. David P. Morgan entitled "Railroading Without Precedent." It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 36-40. "Behind the statistical nightmares of the Pennsy's first 100 years is a story of a transport colossus." (Page 36) This article is actually a critique not only of Burgess & Kennedy's "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946," but also of the PRR's corporate ethic.
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"Railroading Without Precedent," Page 36, 1951
Title:  "Railroading Without Precedent," Page 36, 1951
Description:  Here is page one of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Railroading Without Precedent." It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36.
Photo Date:  2/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/8/2019 1:48:46 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"Railroading Without Precedent," Page 37, 1951
Title:  "Railroading Without Precedent," Page 37, 1951
Description:  Here is page two of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Railroading Without Precedent." It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Photo Caption: "The Pennsylvania's experiments with four-cylinder, rigid-frame steam locomotives resulted in the building of 52 T-1 4-4-4-4's. Their spike noses and high drivers head-ended PRR's crack trains until the diesel made its inroads. Nos. 5506 and 5516 are at East St. Louis roundhouse." #5506 and #5516 were both built in Juniata. #5506 was built in December of 1945 while #5516 was built in March of 1946; both were retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  2/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/8/2019 1:52:06 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5506(4-4-4-4) PRR 5516(4-4-4-4)
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"Railroading Without Precedent," Page 38, 1951
Title:  "Railroading Without Precedent," Page 38, 1951
Description:  Here is page three of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Railroading Without Precedent." It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38.
Photo Date:  2/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/8/2019 1:55:16 AM
Location:  Greenville, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
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"Railroading Without Precedent," Page 39, 1951
Title:  "Railroading Without Precedent," Page 39, 1951
Description:  Here is page four of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Railroading Without Precedent." It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Left Photo Caption: "The K-4s is pulling the 'Golden Arrow' out of Detroit in the days before the Pennsy was a major diesel user." Shown here is PRR engine #3877, a K-4S (4-6-2) built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in April of 1956. Right Photo Caption: "PRR Class EF-3 diesel, a three-unit EMD F-7 freighter, is over the pit at the Nelson Road (Columbus) quonset hut engine house on a rainy summer night." Shown here is PRR engine #9673, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in June of 1949 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Photo Date:  2/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/8/2019 7:52:06 AM
Location:  Detroit, MI
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3877(4-6-2) PRR 9673(F7A)
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"Railroading Without Precedent," Page 40, 1951
Title:  "Railroading Without Precedent," Page 40, 1951
Description:  Here is page five of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Railroading Without Precedent." It was published originally in the February 1951 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 40. Caption For Both Photos: "Of all things that typify the massive, complex transportation medium that is the Pennsylvania, its Horseshoe Curve and electrified territories do the best job. The two helpers (top) are Decapods. The twin modified P-5a electrics (bottom) are northbound near Halethorp, Md."
Photo Date:  2/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/8/2019 7:55:12 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  149   Comments: 0


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