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"Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 38, 1964 |
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Here is page one of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." It was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Low-nose GE U-25B's 2500, [2508], and 2502 exert a total of 7500 h.p. climbing westward around Horse Shoe Curve." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2500, #2508, and #2502. All were built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2500 and #2502 were constructed in August, while #2508 was built one month later. |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1964 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:55:19 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 2500(U25B) PRR 2508(U25B) PRR 2502(U25B) |
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"Trains" Magazine, April 1964 |
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Here is a photo that was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. It was the lead photo of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." Photo Caption: "Low-nose GE U-25B's 2500, [2508], and 2502 exert a total of 7500 h.p. climbing westward around Horse Shoe Curve." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2500, #2508, and #2502. All are GF-25's built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2500 and #2502 were constructed in August, while #2508 was built one month later. |
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4/16/1964 Upload Date: 9/28/2022 11:02:38 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 2500(U25B) PRR 2508(U25B) PRR 2502(U25B) |
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Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1964 |
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Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 118th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1964. Issued: 24 February 1965. Top Right Photo: Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #2502 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GF-25's built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2502 was constructed in August of 1962. The photographers' names, the exact dates, and the locations are not recorded. (Note the hollow keystone.) |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1964 Upload Date: 10/9/2022 7:02:36 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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PRR 2502(U25B) |
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PRR 2502, GF-25, 1966 |
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Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2502, #2544, and #2507. All three are GF-25's built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2502 and #2507 were built in 1962, but #2544 was built in 1965. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight around the Horseshoe Curve and down to Altoona and points East. |
| Photo Date: |
5/21/1966 Upload Date: 7/9/2016 11:48:09 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 2502(U25B) PRR 2544(U25B) PRR 2507(U25B) |
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Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 69, 2008 |
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Here is a photo from David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 69. Partial Caption: "During June 1962, the PRR operated new General Electric U-25B diesel-electric locomotives 2500, 2508, and 2502 over Horseshoe Curve. Rated at 2,500 horsepower, they are equipped with train-phones and dual controls. Railroaders dubbed them 'U-Boats.'" Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2500, #2508, and #2502. All were built by General Electric in 1962: #2500 and #2502 were built in August, but #2508 was built in September. Barely visible in the distance is PRR K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361. |
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1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:08:32 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 2500(U25B) PRR 2508(U25B) PRR 2502(U25B) PRR 1361(4-6-2) |
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