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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 |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9876(F7A) |
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53 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. |
Photo Date: |
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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360 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 |
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Yard |
Locomotives: |
PRR 9876(F7A) |
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270 Comments: 1 |
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PRR 8670, H-10S, 1953 |
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Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in June of 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8670, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during October of 1913 and retired in October of 1953. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #9877, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD is September of 1952, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #3 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
6/21/1953 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 4:22:50 PM |
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Chicago, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 8670(2-8-0) PRR 9877(F7A) |
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163 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 9877, EF-15A, 1955 |
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MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9877 and three more units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9877 is an EF-15A built in September of 1952 and retired in October of 1967 after just 15 years of revenue service. This A-B-B-A set is powering an eastbound manifest express. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 56) |
Photo Date: |
1/1/1955 Upload Date: 9/26/2020 7:42:00 PM |
Location: |
Cove, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Signal |
Locomotives: |
PRR 9877(F7A) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 9877 heads a WB freight past SW Tower |
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What a beautiful lash up, especially for the PRR. The 9877 entered service in 1952 and was retired in 1967 |
Photo Date: |
4/6/1955 Upload Date: 8/27/2010 9:33:11 PM |
Location: |
Greensburg, PA |
Author: |
Lew Schneider |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 9877(F7A) |
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1757 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
PRR 9878, EF-15A, 1966 |
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Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #9878 and an F-Class "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #9878 is an EF-15A built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 20-car eastbound freight train. |
Photo Date: |
5/7/1966 Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:59:25 AM |
Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 9878(F7A) |
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217 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 9878, EF-15A, 1966 |
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Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #9878 and an F-Class "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #9878 is an EF-15A built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 20-car eastbound mixed-cargo freight, whose caboose is visible in the distance. |
Photo Date: |
5/7/1966 Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:00:20 AM |
Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 9878(F7A) |
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416 Comments: 2 |
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