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| Title: |
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
2/18/1947 Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2) |
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285 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
2/18/1947 Upload Date: 8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2) |
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228 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
2/19/1947 Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2) |
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268 Comments: 0 |
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