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PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Front Cover, 1952 |
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Here is the front cover of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally on the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Photo Caption: "George Kerkeslager, deckhand at Camden Terminal, has been an employe of the Railroad for 31 years. He served overseas in World War I and was in the Army of Occupation for six months after the Armistice. As sports enthusiast, he likes to watch Friday night fights and weekend baseball games on TV. He is 56 and lives with his wife in Camden." |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 2/27/2025 11:40:20 PM |
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Camden, VA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR CAMDEN(UNKNOWN) |
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PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 2 1952 |
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Here is page one of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Prominent here in this nighttime time-exposure is the "Elisha Lee," last of the Pennsylvania Railroad's passenger ferries. |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 2/27/2025 11:40:53 PM |
| Location: |
Cape Charles, VA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Night |
| Locomotives: |
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN) |
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9 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 3, 1952 |
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Here is page two of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Top Right Photo Caption: "Elisha Lee, last of the PRR's passenger ferries, running from Cape Charles to Norfolk, was named for beloved vice-president of Railroad, once superintendent of Delmarva Division." |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 2/28/2025 8:17:41 AM |
| Location: |
Cape Charles, VA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Night |
| Locomotives: |
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN) |
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15 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 4, 1952 |
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Here is page three of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Passengers, of course, come first, then mail, express, freight, and finally automobiles. Ferry has space for 55 cars." Looks to me like the cars preceed the people! |
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8/1/1952 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 7:45:45 PM |
| Location: |
Old Point Comfort, VA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN) |
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PRR "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 5, 1952 |
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Here is page four of a four-page cover article entitled "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake." It was published originally in the August 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. Top Photo Caption: "'Elisha Lee' has lifeboat and fire drills like seagoing ships. Here is start of lifeboat and abandon-ship drill. Crew can lower boats 1-1/2 minutes after reaching their stations." |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1952 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 7:48:52 PM |
| Location: |
Cape Charles, VA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN) |
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189 Comments: 0 |
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