Here is an official photo of the fatal wreck at the Pennsylvania Railroad's New Portage Junction in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 6 November 1916. Visible at the far right is a portion of PRR engine #2115, an H-6A (2-8-0) "Consoldiated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1902 and retired in June of 1927 after 25 years of faithful service. Photo taken from atop the four-track Signal Bridge, facing West toward Duncansville. Photo courtesy of MaryAnn Jones. |
Date:
11/6/1916 |
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Duncansville, PA Map ![Show Duncansville on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Picture Categories: Steam,Wreck |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Wreck At New Portage Junction ~ NOV 1916 |