PRRTHS

Concrete Coaling Station
Pennsylvania R. R., Pitcairn, Pa.
Circa 1917(?)
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A timber coaling station at Pitcairn Yard, near Pittsburgh, Pa., was destroyed
by fire in 1917, a few months after its completion. It was replaced by the
fireproof concrete structure shown above.
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The above photo was part of an advertisement flyer published by the
Portland Cement Association, Chicago, Ill.

The advertisement,

"Concrete Railway Structures
Reduce Maintenance Cost"

illustrated a number of the many diversified railway uses of concrete which,
as advertised, helped reduce maintenance costs, promote safety and
increase earnings.
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This flyer was rescued from the dumpsters, along with a quantity of other
literature from the PRSL offices in Camden, NJ prior to closing.
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Photo and article submitted by John Scarpitti, Consolidated Rail Corporation.