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"Modern Power For Today's Trains, " Front Cover, 1949 |
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Here is the front cover 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. Depicted here (R to L) is PRR engine #5901 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5901 was constructed in September of 1945 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:31:16 PM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR 5901(E7A) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 1, 1949 |
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Here is page one 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. Depicted here is PRR engine #4892, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during March of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:32:04 PM |
| Location: |
Newark, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR 4892(GG1) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 2, 1949 |
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Here is page two 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. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:32:38 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 3, 1949 |
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Here is page three 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. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:32:59 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 4, 1949 |
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Here is page four 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. Notable here is a page describing "How Locomotives Are Classified." |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:33:32 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 5, 1949 |
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Here is page five 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. Caption: "Inside a Diesel-Electric Locomotive Cab." Although not identified as such, this looks to me like the engineman's side of a locomotive built by GM-EMD. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:34:18 PM |
| Location: |
LaGrange, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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InCab |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 6, 1949 |
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Here is page six 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. Partial Caption: "For fast, through passenger service." Prominent here is PRR engine #5755, an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company as an AP-20 in November of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, later regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:50:14 PM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 5755(PA1) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 7, 1949 |
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Here is page seven 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. Partial Caption: "For fast, through passenger service. Wheel arrangement: 4-8-8-4 each unit." Prominent here is PRR engine #5824, a BP-60 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1947, rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, later reclassified as a 2,500 horsepower BH-50 for helper service, and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:51:52 PM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 5824(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 8, 1949 |
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Here is page eight 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. Partial Caption: "For through freight service." Prominent here is PRR engine #9501, an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in July of 1947, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in November of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:52:17 PM |
| Location: |
LaGrange, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9501(F3A) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 9, 1949 |
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Here is page nine 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. Partial Caption: "For through freight service. Wheels arranged in six-wheel trucks." Prominent here is PRR engine #9456, an FF-20 built by Fairbanks-Morse in November of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in January of 1963 after just 16 years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:52:42 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9456(ERIE-A) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 10, 1949 |
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Here is page ten 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. Partial Caption: "For fast, through service. Four cylinders, two on each side." Shown here is PRR engine #5511, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during February of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:53:18 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 5511(4-4-4-4) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 11, 1949 |
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Here is page 11 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. Partial Caption: "The turbine, seen between the second and third driving wheels, drives the locomotive through gearing, in place of the cylinders, pistons, and driving rods of conventional engines." Shown here is PRR engine #6200, the S-2 (6-8-6) "Steam Turbine" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of experimental service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:53:41 PM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 6200(UNKNOWN) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 12, 1949 |
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Here is page 12 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. Partial Caption: "For heavy, through service. Most powerful steam locomotive in the higher speed range ever built." Shown here is PRR engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952 after just eight years of revenue service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:54:05 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 6131(UNKNOWN) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 13, 1949 |
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Here is page 13 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. Shown here is PRR engine #6450, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1942 and retired in September of 1957 after just 15 years of service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:54:30 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 6450(2-10-4) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 14, 1949 |
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Here is page 14 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. Partial Caption: "Now largely replaced in main line service by newer Diesel-electric and steam locomotives, it continues to serve on secondary trains and in branch line service." Shown here is PRR engine #3755, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in October of 1958 after 38 years of service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:54:59 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3755(4-6-2) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 15, 1949 |
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Here is page 15 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. Partial Caption: "For through passenger and fast freight service." Shown here is PRR engine #4929, a GG-1 built in Juniata in February of 1943 and rated at 4,620 HP. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:55:23 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 4929(GG1) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 16, 1949 |
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Here is page 16 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. Partial Caption: "For through service, often operated in multiple." Shown here is PRR engine #4780, a P-5A (Modified) electric built in Juniata in December of 1934 and retired in April of 1962 after 28 years of faithful service. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:55:48 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 4780(P-5) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 17, 1949 |
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Here is page 17 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, as well as freight car transfer service between yards. Sometimes used as a helper." Shown here is PRR engine #9307, an FS-20 built by Fairbanks-Morse in December of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1965. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "For general service. Wheels arranged in four-wheel trucks." Shown here is PRR engine #9164, an ES-10 switcher built by GM-EMD in February of 1948 and rated at 1,000 horsepower. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:56:14 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9164(NW2) PRR 9307(H-20-44) |
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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. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:56:38 PM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 5927(S2) PRR 5957(DS44-660) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 19, 1949 |
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Here is page 19 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 industrial switching and used in small freight yards. Wheels arranged in four-wheel trucks." Shown here is PRR engine #9325, a GS-4 switcher built by General Electric in November of 1947, rated at 380 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "For general service. Wheel arrangement: 0-6-0." Shown here is PRR engine #3917, a B-1 (C) electric built in Juniata in June of 1926, rated at 570 horsepower, and retired in December of 1962. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:57:01 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 9325(44Tonner) PRR 3917(Boxcab) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 20, 1949 |
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Here is page 20 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. Partial Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives are maintained and repaired in modern shops, three of which are shown." Top Left: Juniata/Altoona, Pennsylvania. Top Right: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Bottom: Wilmington, Delaware. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:57:29 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4827(GG1) PRR 4528(2-10-0) |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 21, 1949 |
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Here is page 21 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. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad's inductive trainphone system provides two-way communication between moving trains and wayside control towers, among moving trains in the same vicinity, and between the ends of the same trains." |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:57:54 PM |
| Location: |
Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 22, 1949 |
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Here is page 22 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. Depicted here is a "Map of the Pennsylvania Railroad System." |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:58:34 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Back Cover, 1949 |
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Here is the back cover 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. Depicted here is a Hostler inspecting the running gear of a PRR "T" Class (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive. |
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7/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:59:11 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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