"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 28, 1935         
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.
Date: 8/15/1935 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 144 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR JOHNSTEVEN(0-4-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 28, 1935
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  USA: Henderson's "Trains: Stories And Pictures"
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