"Trains" Magazine, September 1947         
Here are two photos that were published originally in the September 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 65. Revised Caption: "This particular trip [on 13 April 1947] was an off-the-beaten-path tour over historic Pennsylvania Railroad lines, and was highlighted by the inclusion of engine 6538 upon the request of George B. Hallowell and his son." Top photo by Mr. C.A. Brown. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6538 and #6513. Both are Class "E" (4-4-2) "Atlantics" built in Juniata. #6538 was built as E-5 number "38" for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk Railroad during 1913; rebuilt as an E-5S in 1913; acquired by the PRR and renumbered "6538" in August of 1918; and retired in September of 1949. #6513 was built as E-6 number "46" for the New York, Philadelphia, & Norfolk Railroad during 1914; acquired by the PRR and renumbered "1649" in April of 1917; renumbered "6513" in August of 1918; and retired in May of 1951.
Date: 9/1/1947 Location: Lenni, PA   Map Show Lenni on a rail map Views: 366 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6538(4-4-2) PRR 6513(4-4-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Trains" Magazine, September 1947
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  "Trains" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-2000
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