| Here is page one of a five-page article by Hamilton Peltz entitled "Highballing The Pennsylvania Special." It was published originally in the April 1972 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Photo Caption: "A helper engine was needed to pull the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the summit on the Pittsburgh Division." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2427 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #2427 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during August of 1903 and retired in August of 1927 after 24 years of faithful service. |
| Date:
4/1/1972 |
Location:
Radnor, PA Map  |
Views:
375 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: InCab,Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Peltz ~> "Pennsylvania Special" ~ 1972 |