| Here is page two 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 53. Revised Photo Caption: "On her maiden run west [on Sunday, 15 June 1902], No. 29 ~ the 'Pennsylvania Special' ~ gathers speed through the Bergen Cut outside Jersey City with two sleepers, a diner, and a lounge-baggage car. On this memorable trip, Engineer 'Jimmy" Lee gripped the throttle of No. 1395, the high-mounted American Standard." Photo by F.W. Blauvelt. PRR engine #1395 is 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 after 25 years of faithful service. |