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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:3/1/1965 - 3/1/1965
Album Info:Here is an eight-page article by Mr. Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, pages 21-28, and includes 15 photos from various sources. Mr. Westing writes that "This need [for more tractive power] was especially urgent on the Pittsburgh Division, the Pennsy's locomotive testing ground. Double-heading was too frequent; more power per locomotive unit was the answer. By 1914, it had become clear that heavy Atlantics ~ superb as they were on the moderate grades ~ were not at their best on the hilly Pittsburgh Division. The time was ripe for a new Pacific." (Page 25)
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"Pennsy Pacifics," Front Cover, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Front Cover, 1965
Description:  Here is the front cover of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, pages 21-28. Photo Caption: "Color shot on this month's front cover, showing a Reading train at Harrisburg, Pa., was made by Miss Bronette Ehrlich of Washington, D.C., who was No. 26 in our series 'Interesting Railfans.'"
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 11:03:41 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  163   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Description:  Here is page one of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 21. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:32:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  630   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 22, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 22, 1965
Description:  Here is page two of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 22. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3770 and #3684. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3770 was built during June of 1920 and retired in November of 1948, while #3684 was built during July of 1918 and retired in May of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:36:33 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
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Views:  548   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 23, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 23, 1965
Description:  Here is page three of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 23. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3570, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1910 and retired in July of 1947. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3770 and #3684. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3770 was built during June of 1920 and retired in November of 1948, while #3684 was built during July of 1918 and retired in May of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:42:37 AM
Location:  Syosset, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
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Views:  465   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 24, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 24, 1965
Description:  Here is page four of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 24. Top Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in February of 1960.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:45:21 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 1737(4-6-2)
Views:  1062   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 25, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 25, 1965
Description:  Here is page five of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 25. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5475, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during September of 1927 and retired in April of 1958. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:49:23 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:  905   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 26, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 26, 1965
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 26. Top Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3378 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3378 is a K-2S built in Juniata during 1911 and retired in November of 1938. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:51:55 AM
Location:  Logansport, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  795   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 27, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 27, 1965
Description:  Here is page seven of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 27. Top Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3378 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3378 is a K-2S built in Juniata during 1911 and retired in November of 1938. Bottom Photo: Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2032 and #5496. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #2032 was built during March of 1918 and retired in October of 1956, while #5496 was built in February of 1928 and retired in October of 1947.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:58:07 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2032(4-6-2) PRR 5496(4-6-2)
Views:  588   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965
Description:  Here is page eight of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1957.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 11:00:40 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  775   Comments: 0


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