PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953         
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1600, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in July of 1914 and retired in April of 1956. Awaiting orders to proceed, #1600 and its crew are poised at the Passenger Station in Reading, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. According to Mr. Gregory D. Pawelski, "It's the last regularly-scheduled PRR passenger train from Philadelphia to Reading on display before returning to Philly." Roy Healey Collection; #6 of 40.
Date: 10/4/1953 Location: Reading, PA Views: 500 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1600(4-4-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1600, E-6S, 1953
Picture Categories: Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Healey ~> PRR Passenger Engines
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