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"Race Train To Bowie," Page 42, 1946 |
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Here is page one of a four-page article by E.A. Behr entitled "Race Train To Bowie." It was published originally in the August 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Photo Caption: "Destination signs label waiting trains at the platforms. Even trainmen, left, try to outdo each other in picking the winners. In all there are eight platform tracks at Bowie." |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1946 Upload Date: 5/1/2022 12:10:26 PM |
| Location: |
Bowie, MD |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam,Passenger |
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| Title: |
"Race Train To Bowie," Page 43, 1946 |
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Here is page two of a four-page article by E.A. Behr entitled "Race Train To Bowie." It was published originally in the August 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Photo Caption: "Destination signs label waiting trains at the platforms. Even trainmen, left, try to outdo each other in picking the winners. In all there are eight platform tracks at Bowie." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1488, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in January of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1946 Upload Date: 5/1/2022 12:12:26 PM |
| Location: |
Bowie, MD |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1488(4-6-2) |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Race Train To Bowie," Page 44, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article by E.A. Behr entitled "Race Train To Bowie." It was published originally in the August 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. Photo Captions: "Left to right. Track indicator calls out trains one at a time after the races. Horsepen Branch bridge, a sharp curve, and a steep but short grade are just north of the platforms at Bowie." |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1946 Upload Date: 5/1/2022 12:14:33 PM |
| Location: |
Bowie, MD |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Signal |
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39 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Race Train To Bowie," Page 45, 1946 |
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Here is page four of a four-page article by E.A. Behr entitled "Race Train To Bowie." It was published originally in the August 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. Left Photo Caption: "The platforms where trains wait are directly behind the grandstand. During the races trains are turned and backed into their respective tracks ready for their departures." |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1946 Upload Date: 5/1/2022 12:16:14 PM |
| Location: |
Bowie, MD |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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