"The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965         
Here is page eight of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days Of Steam And The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1920 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service.
Date: 3/1/1965 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 955 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Westing~> "Pennsy Pacifics" ~ March 1965
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