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"Improving Freight Service," Page 8, 1957 |
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Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Improving Freight Service." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 8. Partial Caption: "In pre-dawn rain, Engineman W.E. Crofutt leaves Enola with BF-3." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9524, an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in July of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1966 after just 18 years of revenue service. |
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5/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/28/2022 4:53:42 PM |
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Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Night |
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PRR 9524(F3A) |
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"Improving Freight Service," Page 9, 1957 |
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Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Improving Freight Service." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 9. Middle Row, Left Photo Caption: "Brakeman William Dreos signals Engineman B.L. Hitt in brake test before departure." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4711, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. |
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5/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/28/2022 4:56:28 PM |
| Location: |
Alexandria, VA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
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PRR 4711(4-6-4) |
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101 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Improving Freight Service," Page 10, 1957 |
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Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Improving Freight Service." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 10. Right Photo, Revised Caption: "Routing of empties to serve shippers better is guided by Supervisor J.M. Ansman [in Philadelphia] through direct lines to all car distributors." |
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5/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/28/2022 4:59:10 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Improving Freight Service," Page 11, 1957 |
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Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Improving Freight Service." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 11. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "Accurate per-diem records depend on careful check of cars going to or from PRR by interchange clerks like E. Fender, Decatur, Ill." |
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5/1/1957 Upload Date: 4/28/2022 5:01:57 PM |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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