| Here is the front cover of "Railroad" magazine, the "1846 Pennsylvania Centennial Number 1946." It was published originally on the April 1946 issue of "Railroad" magazine. The illustration is by Aurion M. Proctor and is entitled "From Eight-Wheeler to Duplex." Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953 after just eight years of revenue service. Depicted in the background is an eight-wheeler crossing the Conemaugh Viaduct, a structure that was swept away by the Johnstown Flood of 31 May 1889. |
| Date:
4/13/1946 |
Location:
Conemaugh, PA Map  |
Views:
392 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Vhomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: "Railroad" Centennial Album ~ April 1946 (R) |