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PRR 9500, EF-15, c. 1949 |
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Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #5553. Caption On Reverse: "Diesel-powered freight train." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9500 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EF-15's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9500 was constructed in July of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #35 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1949 Upload Date: 6/11/2022 10:59:22 AM |
| Location: |
Huntingdon, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 9500(F3A) |
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"Largest Railroad Shops," Page 14, 1978 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "The World's Largest Railroad Shops." It was published originally in the April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 14. Partial Caption: "This is Pennsy's very first set of EMD F-3's (9500-A, 9500-B, 9501-B, 9501-A) backing to its train where it will begin its trip west." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9501, #9501-B, #9500-B, and #9500. All are EF-15's built by GM-EMD in July of 1947 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. Photo by F.S. Gamber; taken from the 4th Street Footbridge. Notable here is a list of "the four separate and distinct units and sub-units" of the PRR's Altoona Works. |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1978 Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:42:33 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 9501(F3A) PRR 9501-B(F3B) PRR 9500-B(F3B) PRR 9500(F3A) |
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