"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 12, 1949         
Here is page 12 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "For heavy, through service. Most powerful steam locomotive in the higher speed range ever built." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service.
Date: 7/1/1949 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 12 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 12, 1949
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Modern Power For Today's Trains" ~ 1949 (R)
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