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5/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Type: Ore Car
PRR Class:   G-39
User Notes:   70-Ton Capacity; Builder's Photo.

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"No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 40, 1962
Title:  "No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 40, 1962
Description:  Here is page seven of an eight-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Who's The No. 2 Ore Hauler?" It was published originally in the September 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 40. Partial Caption: "Difference specialized design makes is illustrated by standard all-purpose H-39A hopper (top) and G-39 ore jenny, both rated at 70 tons capacity." Includes a summary of an ore train's 383-mile transit from sea-level in South Philadelphia over the Allegheny Mountains to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  9/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/9/2022 3:53:35 PM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
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