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"Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R.," Plate 11, 1898 |
| Description: |
Here is the 11th of 33 photos by William H. Rau in an album entitled "Picturesque Pennsylvania R.R." It was published in 1898 by the International Engraving and Illustrating Company, page 11. Photo Caption: "Chicago Limited On Susquehanna Bridge, Rockville." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1900 Upload Date: 2/21/2025 11:36:32 PM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 568(4-4-0) |
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| Title: |
PRR 568, D-10A, 1892 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by William H. Rau that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, in 1892. Pulling an eastbound passenger train across the Rockville Bridge is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection: #2 of 29. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1900 Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:36:51 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 568(4-4-0) |
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390 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Mainline Hot Spot," Page 21, 1945 |
| Description: |
Here is page six of a seven-page article by Richard H. Steinmetz entitled "Mainline Hot Spot." It was published originally in the February 1945 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "Eight-Wheeler No. 568 leads the 'Pennsylvania Special' over the old iron truss bridge which was predecessor to the present four-track stone arch bridge across the Susquehanna River at Rockville, just above Harrisburg. The time is 1892." Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after 28 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1945 Upload Date: 9/16/2019 5:33:03 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 568(4-4-0) |
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322 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Broadway Limited," Page 17, 1962 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Bottom Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Limited is drawn across Susquehanna River on iron truss bridge at Rockville, Pa., by 4-4-0 568. Structure, built in 1877, was replaced by present stone arch bridge in 1902." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #568, a D-10A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during June of 1891 and retired in May of 1909 after just 18 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1962 Upload Date: 10/7/2022 6:18:51 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 568(4-4-0) |
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181 Comments: 0 |
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