| RDG (Reading Railroad) EMD FP7A 902 and 903 on display at the entrance to Steamtown National Historic Site. The pair of diesel locomotives, lashed together in a classic push/pull configuration, have been stalwarts of Steamtown for many years. 902 was built by Electromotive Division (EMD) in May, 1950. 903 was completed in August, 1950. Both saw service on the Reading right up until Conrail days in 1974. After that, the units were acquired by SEPTA (SouthEast PA Transportation Authority) and renumbered 4372 and 4373. They remained in service with SEPTA until 1981. The units were acquired by local railroad historic groups and used on occasional excursion service. In 2010 both units were loaned to Steamtown for a year to maintain the locomotives in exchange for excursion rights. As of 2018 the units are inactive. |
| Date:
5/15/2019 |
Location:
Scranton, PA Map  |
Views:
338 |
Collection Of:
 
Neil Barratt |
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Author: Neil Barratt
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| Picture Categories: Roster,Scenic,Yard,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: Steamtown USA - May 15, 2019 |