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"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 16, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 16 a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The Engineman and Conductor check their watches." The names of these two Pennsylvania Railroad men are not recorded. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:03:52 PM |
| Location: |
Fort Wayne, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Steam |
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"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Title Page, 1935 |
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Here is the title page of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally by M.A. Donohue & Company during 1935. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:30:19 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Frontispiece, 1935 |
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Here is the frontispiece of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The limited train on which Jack and Betty rode." Shown here pulling the "Broadway Limited" is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5358, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in August of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:34:11 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5358(4-6-2) |
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180 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 1, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page one of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty help the Engineman oil his locomotive." The Engineman's name and the engine's number are not recorded. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:39:16 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago Union Statio, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 2, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page two of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty left from this station." Shown here is Chicago's Union Station. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 11:43:46 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago Union Statio, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
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284 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 3, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page three of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty on their train ~ waving good-bye to Dad." By golly, it's the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Broadway Limited!" |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 11:45:05 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago Union Statio, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
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139 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 4, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page four of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Unloading freight in steel containers." Showo here is one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's attempts at containerized shipping. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 5:37:59 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 5, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page five of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Several railroads have many motor trucks to pick up or deliver freight." Shown here is one of the Pennsylvania Railroad's attempts at being "User Friendly." |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 5:39:20 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 6, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page six of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Here comes the fast freight!" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3526, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during September of 1913 and retired in September of 1956 after 43 years of faithful service. Note the semaphores and the "keystone" on a "Consolidated." |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 5:40:33 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3526(2-8-0) |
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166 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 7, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page seven of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The Train Secretary points out interesting things to Jack and Betty." This is an interior view of the "Broadway Limited's" observation car. The Secretary's name is not recorded. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 8:55:26 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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139 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 8, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page eight of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Caboose on rear end of freight train ~ it's made of steel." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad N-5 cabin car #477586, built in the Altoona Car Shops during the Fall of 1920. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 8:57:08 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 9, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page nine of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The busy interlocking tower." The Tower's name and location are not recorded. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 8:59:20 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Signal |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 10, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page ten of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The railroad's ballast cleaner." This particular Ballast Cleaner was owned and operated by Fairmont-Monarch. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 9:00:41 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 11, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 11 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "What the Engineman sees from his locomotive window." The road number of this Pennsylvania Railroad "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive is not recorded. [AAR 140] |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 9:02:10 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
InCab,Steam,Signal |
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126 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 12, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 12 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Cattle train about ready to leave the yard." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6929, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in January of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 9:03:29 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6929(4-8-2) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 13, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 13 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty passed this rail detector car." Shown here is an exterior view of Sperry Rail Service Detector Car #115. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 9:04:46 PM |
| Location: |
Lewistown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
SRS 115(Doodlebug) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 14, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 14 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Detector car operator watching his chart." Shown here is an interior view of Sperry Rail Service Detector Car #115. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 9:09:08 PM |
| Location: |
Lewistown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SRS 115(Doodlebug) |
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175 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 15, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 15 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Big plow which keeps snow off railroad tracks." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad snowplow #944486. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 9:11:48 PM |
| Location: |
Cresson, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 17, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 17 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued oOiginally in 1935. Photo Caption: "One of the six smiling Waiters on the Broadway." This is an interior view of the "Broadway Limited's" dining car. The Waiter's name is not recorded. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:07:43 PM |
| Location: |
Fort Wayne, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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138 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 18, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 18 of a 40-page book publiphed by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Jack and Betty eat"dinner in the dining car." This is an interior view of the "Broadway Limited's" dining car. The Waiter's name is not recorded. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:12:30 PM |
| Location: |
Fort Wayne, IN |
| Author: |
Tiomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 20, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 20 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Locomotive scooping up water 'on the run.'" Shown here is Pdnnsylvania Railroad engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the locomotive's reflection on the trackpan's water. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:15:24 PM |
| Location: |
Elida, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Night,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 526(4-6-2) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 23, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 23 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Streamlined train of the Union Pacific System." Shown here is the Union Pacific's M-10001, built by Pullman-Standard/Electro-Motive Company during October of 1934 and retired in March of 1953 after just 19 years of revenue service. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:41:29 PM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
Thom`s C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
UP M10001(Unknown) |
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231 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 24, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 24 of a 40-page book published by Louns T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The Burlington's Streamlined 'Zephyr.'" Shown here is the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy Railroad's "Pioneer Zaphyr," built by Budd/Electro-Motive Company during April of 1934 and retired in 1960 after 26 years of faithful service. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:43:46 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 9900(AA) |
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316 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 25, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 25 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The Broadway Limited of 1905, making the fastest run in history ~ 127 miles an hour." The road number of this Pennsylvania Railroad Class "E" (4-4-2) "Atlantic" steam locomotive is not recorded. Photo by William H. Rau. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:44:56 PM |
| Location: |
Elida, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 26, 1935 |
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Here is the photo on page 26 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Famous Horseshoe Curve on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Altoona, Pa." Kittanning Point Station is visible at the left. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/20/2022 12:44:01 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
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150 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 27, 1935 |
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Here is the illustration on page 27 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Early railroad travelers crossed the Allegheny Mountains in boats mounted on wheels." The implication here is that this sectional canal boat ~ named the "Sarah Jane" ~ has arrived safely in Pittsburgh after crossing the Alleghenies from Hollidaysburg via the Allegheny Portage Railroad. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/20/2022 12:46:47 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 28, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 28 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "First locomotive in America driven by steam upon a track. Built and run by John Steven in 1825." Shown here is the replica of the "John Stevens" that was built in the PRR's Altoona Works during 1925 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/20/2022 4:49:10 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR JOHNSTEVEN(0-4-0) |
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173 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 30 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 30 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "The 'John Bull,' oldest original locomotive in America ~ built in 1831." Shown here is the replica of the "John Bull" that was built in the PRR's Altoona Works in 1927 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/20/2022 4:57:53 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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271 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 31, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 31 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Portion of the old Camden & Amboy Railroad in New Jersey." The name of the gentleman pictured here is not recorded. For more information on this stretch of original track, see ~> http://www.delancotownship.com/filestorage/5300/5919/Mike%27s_Railroad_History_Brochure_(2).pdf |
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8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/20/2022 4:59:36 AM |
| Location: |
Jamesburg, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Track |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 32, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is the photo on page 32 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "'Pioneer' locomotive of the old Cumberland Valley, now part of the Pennsylvania Railroad." This locomotive was in use from 1851 to 1880. It burned wood, but could attain speeds of 70 miles per hour! |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1935 Upload Date: 2/20/2022 5:01:17 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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271 Comments: 0 |
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