"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 14, 1954         
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 14. Top Photo Caption: "No. 4149, a 2-8-2, L1 Class, crosses a switch at Norris Tower near Norristown, Pa., onto the Trenton Cutoff freight line." Photo Credit: Charles A. Elston. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4149 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in September of 1950. Bottom Photo Caption: "Old dependable: the M1-A. Engine 6733 often rolled past Elizabeth, N.J., passenger station with a westbound freight out of Greenville yard before line was completely electrified." Photo Credit: Frank Quin. PRR engine #6733 is a M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959.
Date: 12/1/1954 Location: Norristown, PA   Map Show Norristown on a rail map Views: 517 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4149(2-8-2) PRR 6733(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 14, 1954
Picture Categories: Station,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Lucas ~> "Pennsy Power Parade" ~ 1954
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