Logo
 
 
6/8/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/1/1949 - 10/1/1949
Album Info:Here is a one-page editorial entitled "The decline and fall of PRR steam power." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 4. No author is specified, but the photo is by Mr. Bert Pennypacker.
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
"The Decline And Fall Of PRR Steam Power," Page 4, 1949
Title:  "The Decline And Fall Of PRR Steam Power," Page 4, 1949
Description:  Here is a one-page editorial entitled "The Decline And Fall Of PRR Steam Power." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 4. No author is specified. Photo Caption: "Among the latest additions to the Pennsylvania's huge roster of diesels are 26 Baldwin freight units like No. 9584, shown at Enola, Pa. This is the first 1500-horsepower 'shark nose' type." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9584 and #9524. #9584 is a BF-15 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of1949, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in December of 1963. #9524 is an EF-15 built by GM-EMD in July of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in May of 1966.
Photo Date:  10/1/1949  Upload Date: 3/20/2017 1:55:01 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 9584(DR4-4-15) PRR 9524(F3A)
Views:  520   Comments: 0


Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
  Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net