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4/26/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:5/1/1965 - 5/1/1965
Album Info:Here is a one-page article (in two frames) entitled "More Power For The Pennsy: 150 New Diesels Joining Fleet." It was published originally in the 01 May 1965 issue of "The Pennsy," page 4. No author is specified. "More muscle for more business ~ that's what the PRR's freight fleet is getting in the form of 150 hefty new diesel-electrics."
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"150 New Diesels Joining Fleet," Page 4 (left), 1965
Title:  "150 New Diesels Joining Fleet," Page 4 (left), 1965
Description:  Here is the left-hand portion of a one-page article entitled "150 New Diesels Joining Fleet." It was published originally in the 1 May 1965 issue of "The Pennsy," page 4. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Hostler F.B. Sawyer boards 4-motor GE locomotive." Shown here is PRR engine #2543, a GF-25 built by General Electric in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. Second Photo Down: Partially visible here is PRR engine #2333, an EF-25 built by GM-EMD in February of 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP.
Photo Date:  5/1/1965  Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:21:09 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 2543(U25B) PRR 2333(GP35)
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"150 New Diesels Joining Fleet," Page 4 (right), 1965
Title:  "150 New Diesels Joining Fleet," Page 4 (right), 1965
Description:  Here is the right-hand portion of a one-page article entitled "150 New Diesels Joining Fleet." It was published originally in the 1 May 1965 issue of "The Pennsy," page 4. Top Photo Caption: "Robert C. Lucas fuels a 6-motor GM unit before it makes a run from Conway Yard." Shown here is PRR engine #6005, an EF-25A built by GM-EMD in February of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6303, an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1965 and rated at 2,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:  5/1/1965  Upload Date: 9/29/2023 1:21:32 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 6005(SD35) PRR 6303(C628)
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