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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 17 |
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Here is page 17 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Modern machine methods in track maintenance produce better work faster and at lower cost." |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 5:37:48 AM |
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Mill Creek, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 18 |
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Here is page 18 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Bottom Photo Caption: "A home for our men 'away from home.' This building at Columbus, Ohio, one of several over the railroad, accommodates train crews and other employes in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere during layovers." |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 5:39:57 AM |
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Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 19 |
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Here is page 19 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Complete Caption: "Communication en route by electronic trainphones is a modern aid to safe and efficient operation. Engineman (above) talks with conductor in the cabin car (left) and a control tower operator miles away (right)." |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 5:42:00 AM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 20 |
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Here is page 20 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Bottom Photo Caption: "Below is the largest and strongest freight car ever built, a 'super' flat car to carry extra heavy industrial units, such as the turbo-generator shown on the car, weighing up to 250 tons. More than 124 feet long, it is one of a number of heavy duty special cars to serve modern industry." Shown here is PRR FD-2 "super" flat car #470245; it's presently on display at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 5:44:00 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 21 |
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Here is page 21 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Shown here are PRR employees in leadership roles attending professional development classes conducted by teachers from 12 eastern and mid-western colleges. |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 10:42:47 AM |
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Abington, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Page 22 |
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Here is page 22 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Shown here are PRR employees in leadership roles attending professional development classes conducted by teachers from 12 eastern and mid-western colleges. |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 10:44:31 AM |
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Indianapolis, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Back Cover |
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Here is the back cover of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Partial Caption: "The Afternoon Congressional rolls out of the Hudson River tunnels from New York on its fast run to Washington." Shown here is PRR engine #4868, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
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3/1/1953 Upload Date: 7/16/2020 10:47:03 AM |
| Location: |
Newark, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR 4868(GG1) |
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