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PC 4206, E7A, 1968
Title:  PC 4206, E7A, 1968
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken in Toledo, Ohio, in 1968. Prominent here is Penn Central engine #4206, an E7A built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "5846" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 HP, and renumbered "4206" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1968  Upload Date: 9/11/2021 10:02:23 PM
Location:  Toledo, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PC 4206(E7A)
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PC 4209, E7A, c. 1968
Title:  PC 4209, E7A, c. 1968
Description:  Altoona Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1968. Shown here (R to L) is Penn Central Railroad engine #4209 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #4209 is an E7A constructed as Pennsylvania Railroad number "5849" in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4209" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. In this context, they've just passed under Juniata's 8th Street Bridge on their way to the Altoona Passenger Station and points West. At the right is position-light signal #2344.
Photo Date:  9/22/1968  Upload Date: 1/3/2025 10:56:22 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PC 4209(E7A)
Views:  40   Comments: 0


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