| Here is page six of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "Eight-Wheeler No. 568 leads the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the old iron truss bridge which was predecessor to the present four-track stone arch bridge across the Susquehanna River at Rockville, just above Harrisburg. The time is 1892." Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Date:
2/1/1945 |
Location:
Rockville, PA Map  |
Views:
238 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: USA: Steinmetz ~> Harrisburg "Hot Spot" ~ 1945 |