PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956         
Aerotrain. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 19 September 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. It is on its daily eastward journey from Pittsburgh to New York City, and will soon pass through the New Portage Tunnel under the town of Gallitzin (partially visible in the distance). Photo taken from the State Route 53 Bridge.
Date: 9/19/1956 Location: Gallitzin, PA   Map Show Gallitzin on a rail map Views: 701 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1000(LWT-12)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1000, "Aerotrain," 1956
Picture Categories: Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Aerotrain" Ensemble ~ 1956
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