| Title: |
"Mass-Production Ten-Wheeler," Page 27, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page eight of a nine-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "The Mass-Production Ten-Wheeler." It was published originally in the October 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Top Photo Caption: "Performing in the service for which she was built, G-5s No. 3064 cruises with a Pittsburgh-bound 'Pitcairn Local' on Sunday afternoon, April 4, 1948, near the East Liberty [Pa.] station." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3064, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during September of 1923 and retired in July of 1950. Bottom Photo Caption: "The daily Philadelphia-Oxford (Pa.) accommodation, which used the electrified Westchester Branch as far as Wawa, usually was in the charge of G-5s 1592. Outbound, the train showered commuters and was known as 'Smoky Joe.' Inbound, it was known as the 'Mushroom Train.'" Shown here is PRR engine #1592, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1923 and retired in December of 1949. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1973 Upload Date: 9/8/2022 7:44:32 AM |
| Location: |
East Liberty, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3064(4-6-0) PRR 1592(4-6-0) |
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