"Allegheny Portage Railroad, Page 19, 1833         
Here is page 19 of a 22-page monograph entitled "Sylvester Welch's Report On The Allegheny Portage Railroad: 1833." It was published by William H. Shank in June of 1988. Top Illustration Caption: "Boiler Room in Portage Railroad Stationary Steam Engine House." Bottom Illustration Caption: "Early passenger car used on the Portage Railroad." Note the air-flow streamlining, the wrap-around windows, the air-glide suspension, and the modern air conditioning system . . . truly luxurious!
Date: 6/21/1988 Location: Cresson, PA   Map Show Cresson on a rail map Views: 100 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Allegheny Portage Railroad, Page 19, 1833
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  APR: Welch ~> "Allegheny Portage Railroad" (R)
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