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Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Harold Brett's painting entitled "Speed And Security." It was published originally in 1925 and republished in 1926. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1925 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:29:56 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5357(4-6-2) |
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PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Front Cover |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." The cover illustration comes from Harold M. Brett's 1924 painting entitled "Speed and Security" which depicts the "Broadway Limited" passing over the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1926 Upload Date: 6/26/2022 9:47:14 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5357(4-6-2) |
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96 Comments: 0 |
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Brett, "Speed and Security," Front Side, 1926 |
| Description: |
Here is the front side of an unused postal card entitled "Speed and Security." Shown here is a painting called "Speed and Security" that was created in 1924 by Mr. Harold M. Brett (1880–1955). It depicts the "Broadway Limited" passing over the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge a few miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years' service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1926 Upload Date: 6/27/2017 7:11:06 PM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5357(4-6-2) |
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108 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Broadway Limited," Front Cover, 1927 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. The cover illustration comes from a painting called "Speed and Security" that was produced in 1924 by Harold M. Brett (1880–1955). It depicts the "Broadway Limited" passing over the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge a few miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
6/15/1927 Upload Date: 11/1/2022 9:51:45 PM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5357(4-6-2) |
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58 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6924, M-1, 1939 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken at the 59th Street Yard in Chicago, Illinois, on 6 August 1939. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6924, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/1939 Upload Date: 11/20/2022 10:38:38 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6924(4-8-2) PRR 5357(4-6-2) |
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86 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 9, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page nine of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. All of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo Caption: "This picture of the 5357 (1924) is from the G.F. Nixon collection." #5357 was built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949. Right-Hand Photo, Partial Caption: "A study of engine 5344 shows the cylinderical electric headlight has been mounted on the platform which carried the old oil-burning headlamp, placing it in an odd position." #5344 was built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in October of 1955. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1976 Upload Date: 4/4/2019 12:53:31 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5357(4-6-2) PRR 5344(4-6-2) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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