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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:UNKNOWN UNKNOWNBuilt As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
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Notes:PRR Passenger and Auto Ferry; Norfolk, VA.Philadelphia.
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"Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 2 1952
Title:  "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 2 1952
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  8/1/1952  Upload Date: 2/27/2025 11:40:53 PM
Location:  Cape Charles, VA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:  7   Comments: 0
"Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 3, 1952
Title:  "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 3, 1952
Description:  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."
Photo Date:  8/1/1952  Upload Date: 2/28/2025 8:17:41 AM
Location:  Cape Charles, VA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:  12   Comments: 0
"Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 4, 1952
Title:  "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 4, 1952
Description:  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!
Photo Date:  8/1/1952  Upload Date: 11/12/2019 7:45:45 PM
Location:  Old Point Comfort, VA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
"Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 5, 1952
Title:  "Salt Water Railroaders On The Chesapeake," Page 5, 1952
Description:  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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR ELISHALEE(UNKNOWN)
Views:  187   Comments: 0


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