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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:1/3/1961 - 1/3/1961
Album Info:Here is a two-page article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, pages 20-21. No author is specified. "Conductor Michael G. Courogen gave a highball and Engineman Harold E. Scholvin eased open the throttle of his diesel. The ancient coaches and a dead-heading steam engine creaked and rattled as they moved forward, and the 'Antique Special' was on its way to Paradise." (Page 20)
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"Antique Special," Page 20, 1961
Title:  "Antique Special," Page 20, 1961
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "Famous PRR relics present a nostalgic sight as they cross the Mahantango Creek on their way from Northumberland to Paradise." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223, a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during November of 1905 that's presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  1/1/1961  Upload Date: 8/27/2022 10:00:56 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
"Antique Special," Page 21, 1961
Title:  "Antique Special," Page 21, 1961
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Antique Special." It was published originally in the January-February 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 21. Top Left Photo Caption: "C.E. Gaugler oils D16sb steam engine built at Juniata Shop, Altoona, in 1905." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1223 is a D-16SB (4-4-0) "American" built in Juniata during November of 1905 that's presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted are Strasburg Rail Road 0-6-0 switcher #31 and the Cumberland Valley Railroad's "Pioneer."
Photo Date:  1/1/1961  Upload Date: 8/27/2022 10:03:12 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1223(4-4-0) SRC 31(0-6-0) PRR PIONEER(UNKNOWN)
Views:  308   Comments: 0


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