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PRR 7237, EFS-17M, 1959 |
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Muleshoe. Here is a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken at the Muleshoe Curve on the New Portage Branch Line west of Duncansville, Pennsylvania, on 29 October 1959. It was published originally in his (2019) book entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad-Best Of Bill Volkmer: Volume 3-Altoona," page 80. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7237, #7240, #7238, and #7239. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD in October of 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are pulling an iron-ore train up the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Gallitzin and points West. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/1959 Upload Date: 1/12/2020 2:05:31 AM |
| Location: |
Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 7237(GP9) PRR 7240(GP9) PRR 7238(GP9) PRR 7239(GP9) |
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PRR 7237, EFS-17M, c. 1960 |
| Description: |
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7237 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7237 was constructed in October of 1959. In this context, they're just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is to the left. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1960 Upload Date: 12/6/2023 6:22:05 AM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 7237(GP9) |
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