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Pictures of PRR 7048
 
Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:EMD GP9Built As:PRR 7048 (GP9)
Serial Number:20752Order No:5408
Frame Number:5408-49Built:12/1955
Notes:PRR Class EFS-17M.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 7048(GP9) CR 7048(GP9) PC 7048(GP9)
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Fenced in
Title:  Fenced in
Description:  When PRR K4 1361 was removed from display here, it was replaced with another Pennsy classic, this GP 9, no 7048, which now sits behind a chain link fence at the park in the crook of the curve.
Photo Date:  2/14/1986  Upload Date: 10/17/2014 4:01:01 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1640   Comments: 0
Helpers and the old guard
Title:  Helpers and the old guard
Description:  The pair of helper sets passes the GP 9 that has replaced PRR 1361 in the park.
Photo Date:  2/23/1986  Upload Date: 11/14/2014 2:32:34 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6426(SD40-2) CR 6469(SD40-2) CR 6369(SD40-2) CR 6382(SD40-2) CR 6329(SD40) CR 6313(SD40) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1056   Comments: 1
"Altoona Sunday," Page 22, 1988
Title:  "Altoona Sunday," Page 22, 1988
Description:  Here is page one of a three-page article by Denis Connell entitled "Altoona Sunday!" It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 22. Partial Caption: "Conrail SD40 helpers 6296-6290 assist restored PRR E8's 5898-5706 on a seventeen-car consist around Horseshoe Curve on November 1, 1987."
Photo Date:  1/1/1988  Upload Date: 11/23/2022 11:41:29 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CR 6296(SD40) CR 6290(SD40) PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 5706(E8A) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
"Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Title:  "Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article by Steve Barry entitled "Keystones On The Curve." It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 25. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The excursion train is still rounding the curve as Amtrak 46, the 'Pennsylvanian,' roars by with F40PH 258 on the point of a five car consist."
Photo Date:  1/1/1988  Upload Date: 11/26/2022 10:05:29 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  CR 6296(SD40) CR 6290(SD40) PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 5706(E8A) PRR 7048(GP9) AMTK 258(F40PHR)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/1992  Upload Date: 2/13/2014 3:02:33 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  John McCluskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1244   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  9/14/1992  Upload Date: 1/29/2019 5:24:54 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
PRR 7048, EFS-17M, 1993
Title:  PRR 7048, EFS-17M, 1993
Description:  Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1993. Shown here is former Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7048, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in December of 1955, rated a 1,750 horsepower, later owned by the Penn Central Railroad and Conrail, and finally enshrined at the Curve on 5 September 1985. The names of the photographer and the other folks pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1993  Upload Date: 1/2/2021 9:38:13 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR GP9 7048 on dislay at Horse Shoe Curve in Altoona, Pa.
Photo Date:  10/7/1993  Upload Date: 10/23/2009 2:53:23 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  william davis
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1158   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/18/1994  Upload Date: 4/19/2009 11:00:35 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  724   Comments: 0
Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Horseshoe Curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/1995  Upload Date: 10/1/2018 2:58:06 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Gorddard
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6386(SD40-2) CR 6380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  553   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 4:08:38 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 3:14:42 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Doug Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  607   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/29/1996  Upload Date: 11/4/2008 10:58:08 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Doug Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  876   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A view of Horseshoe Curve from the eastbound Three Rivers with lots of waves from the park visitors.
Photo Date:  8/14/1997  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 9:56:36 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Bryant Kaden
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Title:  CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, West of Altoona PA, seen in this Autumn aerial view. Conrail moves 50-60 trains per day over this important East-West rail link that has served continuously since 1854. The Railroaders Memorial Museum operates a year-round Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Funicular at the site. Photo by H. Mark Weidman." Kittanning Mountain embraces the Curve's apex. At the right of the Mountain is Kittanning Run, route of the ancient Kittanning Indian Trail and headwaters of the Juniata River which flow eventually into Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic.
Photo Date:  8/15/1997  Upload Date: 2/1/2022 8:53:32 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Actual date unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1998  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 6:14:37 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  904   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/1998  Upload Date: 9/18/2012 12:23:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
Manifest
Title:  Manifest
Description:  Manifest end going up and around Horseshoe Curve. Icon Pennsylvania RR GP9 in the foreground.
Photo Date:  1/1/2000  Upload Date: 8/3/2008 1:30:14 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Vianney Roge
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  568   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 at the Horseshoe Curve
Title:  PRR 7048 at the Horseshoe Curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2000  Upload Date: 9/15/2008 10:16:07 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  753   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2001  Upload Date: 12/6/2009 9:30:09 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  J d
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  677   Comments: 0
PRR GP9 7048 & NS 9-40CW 9154
Title:  PRR GP9 7048 & NS 9-40CW 9154
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2001  Upload Date: 6/29/2011 11:46:48 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9) NS 9154(C40-9W)
Views:  735   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/20/2001  Upload Date: 1/28/2008 10:53:07 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  kevin huemmer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  807   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2002  Upload Date: 3/30/2015 12:35:34 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Paul Bender
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2002  Upload Date: 3/30/2015 12:35:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Paul Bender
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The 7048 which has replaced the K4 1361, stands at display at the Curve.
Photo Date:  8/23/2003  Upload Date: 1/1/2005 12:13:47 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  869   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The pensy GP9 watches over horseshoe curve.
Photo Date:  6/14/2004  Upload Date: 10/23/2004 8:05:26 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Kyle Mulligan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  960   Comments: 1
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Pennsylvania GP9 7048
Photo Date:  7/16/2004  Upload Date: 10/5/2007 7:14:46 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Owens
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  637   Comments: 0
AMTK 129
Title:  AMTK 129
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/25/2004  Upload Date: 2/15/2010 5:32:40 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Chris Rasmussen
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 129(P42DC) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1061   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania 7048
Title:  Pennsylvania 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2005  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 4:04:55 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  589   Comments: 2
Pennsylvania 7048
Title:  Pennsylvania 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2005  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 4:30:04 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
NS 3370, NS 3380, & PRR 7048
Title:  NS 3370, NS 3380, & PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/23/2005  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 3:58:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Collin Reinhart
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 3370(SD40-2) NS 3380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  758   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/2005  Upload Date: 7/4/2007 11:25:16 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  607   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  This old Pennsy Geep on display at Horseshoe Curve is really in need of paint and correct lettering. It also wouldn't hurt to lock the cab doors.
Photo Date:  8/7/2005  Upload Date: 5/26/2008 1:14:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Old Geep rusting away on the mountain. This loco replaced PRR K4 1361 when it was put into excursion service in the 1980s.
Photo Date:  8/8/2005  Upload Date: 5/26/2008 1:12:23 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  595   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/21/2005  Upload Date: 8/22/2005 5:05:47 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Ryan Herr
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  607   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The locomotive that replaced the K4s 1361 in the mid 80s. Notice that the Keystone and the Pennsylvania along the side has faded.
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 12/13/2005 10:23:00 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  521   Comments: 0
NS 10N helpers at the curve
Title:  NS 10N helpers at the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/10/2006 1:23:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  John Ireland
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3347(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  758   Comments: 0
Me (on left) and my dad at Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Me (on left) and my dad at Horseshoe Curve
Description:  My dad and I spend a cold day at the curve. My dad was the one who got my into this hobby by taking me to Abrams Yard as a toddler. You can see his shots on his page (Bob Rule, Jr.)
Photo Date:  2/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:10:34 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Darryl Rule
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
Westbound freight on Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Westbound freight on Horseshoe Curve
Description:  A westbound stack train rounds "The Curve" in a steady snow storm.
Photo Date:  2/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:21:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Darryl Rule
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
NS 9578
Title:  NS 9578
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/18/2006  Upload Date: 2/25/2007 12:27:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Collin Reinhart
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9578(C40-9W) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) on display
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) on display
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:08:13 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) looking at long hood forward
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) looking at long hood forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:09:03 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) looking short hood forward
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) looking short hood forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:11:01 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  476   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR 7048
Photo Date:  5/13/2006  Upload Date: 5/16/2006 7:03:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR 7048
Photo Date:  5/13/2006  Upload Date: 5/16/2006 7:03:44 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 7/31/2006 5:18:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  699   Comments: 1
People and Trains
Title:  People and Trains
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 10/23/2006 3:46:52 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 10/23/2006 3:47:03 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9) NS 3429(SD40-2)
Views:  736   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 7/20/2006 12:40:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Miller
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A view of the 7048. As you can see the locomotive was painted over but does not have the road name, number, or the Keystone on either side.
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:13:18 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  607   Comments: 0

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