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Viewing Album: PRR: Westing ~> "Once Upon The Pennsy" ~ 1953
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
2/1/1953 - 2/1/1953
Album Info:
Here is a four-page camera study by Mr. Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, pages 52-55. "This portfolio of [six] Pennsylvania photographs, taken between 1896 and 1911, afford a memorable look at the system during its shift from youth to adult." (Page 54) Also included are two related images from the William E. Burket Collection plus an ad from a 1912 "Life" magazine.
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Title:
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 52, 1953
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 52. Top Photo Caption: "The grace and glory of early 20th century varnish is caught up in this shot of the 'Pennsylvania Special' on its second westbound trip on June 16, 1902, as Engineer Martin H. Lee whips his classic D-16a through Morrisville, Pa., at 85 miles an hour." Shown here is PRR engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo: Leading this triple-header near Radnor in 1911 is PRR engine #2546, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1905 and retired in November of 1933.
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/6/2019 3:30:02 AM
Location:
Morrisville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1395(4-4-0)
PRR 2546(2-8-0)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
Title:
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 53, 1953
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 53. Top Photo: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1395, a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during May of 1898, rebuilt as a D-16 in October of 1911, and retired in March of 1923. Bottom Photo Caption: "A Pennsy 4-4-2 did the work of the ordinary 4-6-0, thanks to the heavier axle loadings made possible by good track. E-2 No. 1435 takes the green, red, and cream 'Pennsylvania Limited' through West Philadelphia in 1902." Shown here is PRR engine #1435, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as number "1435" during 1901, renumbered "01435" in 1918, and retired in March of 1925.
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/6/2019 3:32:29 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1395(4-4-0)
PRR 1435(4-4-2)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 54, 1953
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 54. Partial Caption: "The swank all-Pullman, extra-fare 'Pennsylvania Special' pauses briefly in North Philadelphia on a morning in 1908; at 7:54 she'll be off on her 84-mile, 91-minute last leg to Jersey City. Engineer Oliver P. Keller and Fireman George Z. Gray pose in the cab of E-2 Atlantic No. 1973 while Conductor Harry Leonard (beside the tender) completes the roster of crew notables." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1973, an E-2 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1901 and retired in August of 1923 after 22 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/6/2019 3:34:54 AM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1973(4-4-2)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
"Once Upon The Pennsy," Page 55, 1953
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page camera study by Frederick Westing entitled "Once Upon The Pennsy." It was published originally in the February 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 55. Top Photo, Parital Caption: "Altoona-built Linder cross-compound No. 1515, heaviest 4-4-0 Pennsy ever owned, heads the eastbound 'Pennsylvania Limited' near Linden, N.J., in 1896." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1515, a D-15 (4-4-0) "Compound" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during October of 1892 and retired in November of 1905 after just 13 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
2/1/1953
Upload Date:
9/6/2019 3:37:25 AM
Location:
Linden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1515(4-4-0)
Views:
386
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," 1899
Description:
Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Merion Station, Pennsylvania, in 1899. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #296 pulling the "Pennsylvania Limited." #296 is a D-16A (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata as number "296" during 1895, sent to Philadelphia, Wilmington, & Baltimore Railroad and renumbered "5148" in May of 1904, rebuilt as a D-16 in April of 1910, and renumbered "05148" in 1916. All hail the "Yellow Kid"! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
8/7/2022 8:07:03 AM
Location:
Merion Station, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 296(4-4-0)
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," 1899
Description:
Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1899. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pulling the eight-car "Pennsylvania Limited" around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. All hail the "Yellow Kid"! Note the two-bore tunnel at the lower left corner of the photo: left tube for water, right tube for vehicular traffic. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
8/7/2022 8:10:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Special," 1912
Description:
Here is an image of an advertisement published originally in a 1912 issue of "Life" magazine. Textual Quotes: "Above is a reproduction of a photograph of the 'Pennsylvania Special,' the 18-hour over-night express en route from New York to Chicago . . . The train is all-steel from 'cow catcher' to observation platform, electric lighted, and comprehensively and conveniently appointed . . . When you ride on a Pennsylvania Railroad train, you know that you are getting the best the world affords."
Photo Date:
8/15/1912
Upload Date:
9/4/2022 9:59:01 AM
Location:
McVeytown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
30
Comments:
0
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