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GM-EMD's "Train of Tomorrow," 1947 |
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Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of General Motors' "Train of Tomorrow" during its visit to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in October of 1947. In the lead is engine #765, an E-7 built by GM-EMD in April of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 2. |
| Photo Date: |
10/10/1947 Upload Date: 2/24/2018 9:15:59 AM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
EMDX 765(E7A) |
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383 Comments: 1 |
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"Those Esthetic E's," Page 20, 1964 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of an eight-page cover article by David P. Morgan & Al Kamm, Jr., entitled "Those Esthetic E's: A Story Of The Power That Bumped Steam Off The Varnish." It was published originally in the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Partially visible in the center is EMDX 765, an E-7 built by GM-EMD in April of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. It powered GM-EMD's "Train Of Tomorrow" around the country for 28 months before being acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 4:15:08 AM |
| Location: |
LaGrange, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
EMDX 765(E7A) EMC 511(Unknown) BO 50(AA) |
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72 Comments: 0 |
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