Here is page one of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Shown here is a portion of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951. |
Date:
3/1/1975 |
Location:
Wanatah, IN Map |
Views:
544 |
Collection Of:
Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Crosby ~> "Second Engine 28" ~ 1975 |