Title: |
"Mass-Production Ten-Wheeler," Page 25, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is page six of a nine-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "The Mass-Production Ten-Wheeler." It was published originally in the October 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Photo Caption: "Author [Bert] Pennypacker often chased the 'Skooky,' Schuylkill Branch Sunday-only locals 685 and 686. With the northbound, G-5s 5704 drifts into Haws Avenue, Norristown, last stop under wires." Photo by Mr. Pennypacker. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704, a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1924, renumbered "1814" in 1951, and retired in February of 1954 after 30 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
10/1/1973 Upload Date: 9/8/2022 7:35:58 AM |
Location: |
Norristown, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5704(4-6-0) |
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