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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:EMD SWBuilt As:PRR 3908 (SW)
Serial Number:680Order No:E170
Frame Number:E170-1Built:6/1937
Notes:PRR Class ES-6; to PRR 5911/8511
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 3908(SW)
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PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 15
Title:  PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 15
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR engine #3908 and "Doodlebug" #4666. Engine #3908 is an ES-6 built by GM-EMC in June of 1937, rated at 600 horsepower, renumbered "5911," and renumbered "8511" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. And "Doodlebug" #4666 is a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric Model 660 built in 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn.
Photo Date:  7/1/1939  Upload Date: 7/11/2020 1:15:11 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3908(SW) PRR 4666(Doodlebug)
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