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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 18, 1949 |
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Here is page 18 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "For general service. Wheels arranged in four-wheel trucks." Shown here is PRR engine #5927, an AS-10 switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1948 and rated at 1,000 horsepower. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "For general service. Wheels arranged in four-wheel trucks." Shown here is PRR engine #5957, a BS-6A switcher built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1948, rated at 660 horsepower, and retired in March of 1967. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:56:38 PM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 5927(S2) PRR 5957(DS44-660) |
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PRR 5927, AS-10, 1966 |
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Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Toledo, Ohio, on 30 May 1966. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5927 and #8857. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,000 horsepower each. #5927 is an AS-10 built in August of 1948, while #8857 is an AS-10AS built in March of 1951. ("LouisFols"; #3 of 39) |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/1966 Upload Date: 4/29/2020 9:12:28 PM |
| Location: |
Toledo, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5927(S2) PRR 8857(RS1) |
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