| Here is page three of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Birth Of The Broadway." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 54. Partial Caption: "In this rare photo of 1910 taken near the Zoo interlocker, the 'Pennsylvania Special' is being hauled by J-28 class No. 2761, a big Prairie type demonstrator built for the road by Alco." Photo by Gottfried Heibesen. PRR engine #2761 is a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service. |
| Date:
3/1/1952 |
Location:
Philadelphia, PA Map  |
Views:
337 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Westing ~> "Birth Of The Broadway" ~ 1952 |