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"Make That Engine Move," Page 3, 1957 |
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Here is page three of a five-page article entitled "Make That Engine Move: PRR Campaign To Improve Use Of Power." It was published originally in the July-August 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "Assistant Foreman M.J. Morrow removes the blue flag to indicate locomotive is ready." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9876, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in September of 1952, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1957 Upload Date: 8/30/2022 10:09:18 PM |
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Enola, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9876(F7A) |
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82 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 9876, EF-15A, 1964 |
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Oil Power. Here is a photo that was published originally in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 118th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1964, page 15. Shown here is PRR engine #9876, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in September of 1952, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. This photo reminds me of the lyrics from a Bobby Darin tune: "Splish splash, I was taking a bath; Long about a Saturday night!" The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
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12/31/1964 Upload Date: 12/23/2017 1:37:48 AM |
Location: |
Enola, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 9876(F7A) |
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399 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 9876, EF-15A, 1965 |
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Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Buttonwood, Pennsylvania, during April of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9876 and four more GM-EMD products whose numbers are not recorded: one "EF" Class A-unit and three "EFS" Class road switchers. #9876 is an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in September of 1952, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of service. ("Tchowee #26 of 39) |
Photo Date: |
4/16/1965 Upload Date: 5/19/2020 6:04:24 PM |
Location: |
Buttonwood, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
PRR 9876(F7A) |
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322 Comments: 1 |
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