"De-dieselization," Page 43, 1955         
Here is page two of a three-page article by Gus Welty entitled "De-dieselization." It was published originally in the September 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Photo Caption: "Back on the job, L-1 Mikado 1656 drums across the Kiskiminitas River with a 30-car freight on her way west to Kiskiminetas Junction over low-grade lines." Photo by Gus Welty. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1656 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1917 and retired in November of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Date: 9/2/1955 Location: Kiskiminetas Junction, PA   Map Show Kiskiminetas Junction on a rail map Views: 55 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1656(2-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"De-dieselization," Page 43, 1955
Picture Categories: Bridge,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "De-dieselization" ~ September 1955
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