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PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 33, 1953 |
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Here is page one of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 33. Photo Caption: "Engineer B.L. Morris leans from cab of twin-unit 4500-horsepower Electro-Motive E-8 No. 5767 to comment on Author Al Rung's maroon polka-dot shirt and white Cruiser cap." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5767, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. |
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4/1/1953 Upload Date: 9/5/2019 10:04:23 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5767(E8A) |
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PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 34, 1953 |
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Here is page two of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 34. Photo Caption: "Cruiser Dan Casey (left) and Pennsylvania's A.C. Sigelen begin the first planning session for the trip by plunging into a satchel full of timetables, maps, calendars, and the Official Guide." Note the PRR's wall calendar for 1953 in the background, featuring Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads of Commerce." |
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4/1/1953 Upload Date: 9/5/2019 10:08:44 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 35, 1953 |
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Here is page three of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 35. Partial Caption: "Meet on Horseshoe Curve! The westbound Harrisburg Special meets the 'St. Louisan,' eastbound from St. Louis, at the center of the historic curve." Visible at the right (L to R) are PRR engines #5767 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5767 was constructed in April of 1952. The road numbers of the EP-20's pulling the "St. Louisan" are not recorded. |
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4/1/1953 Upload Date: 9/5/2019 10:11:16 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5767(E8A) |
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406 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 36, 1953 |
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Here is page four of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 36. Included here are two photos of Canadian Pacific engine #3002, a Class F2a (4-4-4) built in August of 1936 and retired in June of 1957 after 21 years of service. |
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4/1/1953 Upload Date: 9/5/2019 10:13:50 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
CP 3002(4-4-4) |
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384 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 37, 1953 |
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Here is page five of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 37. Included here is a photo of Canadian Pacific engine #3002, a Class F2a (4-4-4) built in August of 1936 and retired in June of 1957 after 21 years of service. |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1953 Upload Date: 9/5/2019 10:16:11 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CP 3002(4-4-4) |
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338 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Want To Rent A Train," Page 38, 1953 |
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Here is page six of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 38. Bottom Photo Caption: "Good scenery, a good cigar, and good company in the observation lounge can't be beat for a pleasant trip." |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1953 Upload Date: 9/5/2019 10:18:32 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
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