Here is the photo on page 28 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "First locomotive in America driven by steam upon a track. Built and run by John Steven in 1825." Shown here is the replica of the "John Stevens" that was built in the PRR's Altoona Works during 1925 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
Date:
8/15/1935 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map ![Show Altoona on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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!["Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 28, 1935](/pictures\143486\Henderson_30.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Steam |
This picture is part of album: USA: Henderson's "Trains: Stories And Pictures" |