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| Title: |
PRR S-2 Steam Turbine 6200 |
| Description: |
In an unknown magazine in 1944, the Science section article was titled "Steam Turbine Locomotive." Subtitled, "New railroad engine runs more smoothly and efficiently," the article included: The huge locomotive above is a 500-ton threat to the future of the old familiar steam locomotive which has chuffed and pounded its way through a century of American history. It is the Pennsylvania Railroad’s new steam turbine locomotive, first of its kind built in the U.S. This locomotive lacks one of the most impressive features of the conventional engine: the furiously moving complexity of sliding pistons and rods which drive the wheels. The only visible driving apparatus in the steam turbine engine is a single connecting rod on each side. Power in the steam turbine engine is applied through turbine wheels to the middle pair of driving wheels which, through the connecting rod, turn the outer wheels. The working of this new locomotive is described at left. Results of tests show that the steam turbine uses the energy of steam 20% more efficiently than conventional systems. In operation it starts without the familiar jerkiness, accelerates smoothly. Tests also indicate that it decreases pounding of the roadbed and cuts down maintenance work. Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, the locomotive can pull either freight or passenger trains, may be steam’s answer to the growing challenge of the diesel-electric locomotive. Photo shows the PRR steam turbine at the switching turntable at the Harrisburg, PA enginehouse. Considerably longer than the ordinary steam locomotive, it covers 123 feet of track, the tender carries 37 ½ tons of coal, enough to drive the engine about 220 miles. |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1944 Upload Date: 4/15/2017 2:26:35 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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1285 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 #4936 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/1/1960 Upload Date: 3/14/2021 7:18:42 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4936(GG1) |
| Views: |
176 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4407, Those old days. |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/14/1961 Upload Date: 6/1/2017 8:56:32 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Bill Volkmer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4407(E44) |
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483 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7086 |
| Description: |
Photo by Al Chione, date and location unknown |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1966 Upload Date: 4/20/2009 3:58:55 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Ryan Kertis |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 7086(GP9) PRR 7073(GP9) |
| Views: |
1559 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WM 242 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/9/1972 Upload Date: 3/20/2007 7:41:40 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Marty Bernard |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
WM 242(F7A) |
| Views: |
651 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 4800 |
| Description: |
Bicentennial |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/1976 Upload Date: 6/23/2010 9:23:29 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
James Shuman |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 4800(GG1) |
| Views: |
1841 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 6194 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/11/1976 Upload Date: 1/8/2013 8:18:47 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Jack Smith |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CR 6194(C40-8W) |
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214 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-Reading GP-30 |
| Description: |
Ex-Reading GP-30 with Conrail patch. Scanned from an original slide by Lon Coone in my collection. |
| Photo Date: |
9/2/1976 Upload Date: 1/16/2015 5:34:46 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Lon Coone |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 2177(GP30) |
| Views: |
323 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MP 2519 visiting the Conrail |
| Description: |
Wilmer Hendricks photo |
| Photo Date: |
10/23/1976 Upload Date: 10/9/2021 8:34:33 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Wilmer Hendricks |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
MP 2519(GP35) PC 2869(U30B) |
| Views: |
221 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Eastbound on Rockville Bridge |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
10/31/1976 Upload Date: 2/9/2010 3:00:07 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Bill Wilcox |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Bridge,Action |
| Locomotives: |
EL 3607(SD45) PC 6231(SD45) |
| Views: |
619 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Conrail E44 #4450 |
| Description: |
CR 4450 |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/1978 Upload Date: 5/30/2015 2:06:22 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Steven Vincent |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 4450(E44) |
| Views: |
308 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Conrail GP9 #7107 |
| Description: |
CR 7107 after blizzard of 1978. |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/1978 Upload Date: 5/30/2015 2:05:43 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Steven Vincent |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 7107(GP9) |
| Views: |
335 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 4934 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
3/10/1978 Upload Date: 10/14/2010 10:07:02 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
JM Glath |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CR 4934(GG1) |
| Views: |
659 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 961 |
| Description: |
AMTK 961 at a station stop. I didn't have a very good camera back then |
| Photo Date: |
8/26/1978 Upload Date: 2/4/2017 8:15:10 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
J Fischer |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 961(E60) |
| Views: |
358 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NJT 4877 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
3/11/1979 Upload Date: 10/14/2010 10:11:30 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
JM Glath |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NJT 4877(GG1) |
| Views: |
554 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 412 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/1/1979 Upload Date: 11/19/2008 10:20:00 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Jack Smith |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 412(E9A) |
| Views: |
411 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Untitled |
| Description: |
old amtrak E's - with telephoto |
| Photo Date: |
8/11/1983 Upload Date: 11/9/2012 6:19:22 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Jack Smith |
| Categories: |
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| Views: |
85 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 7555 working in the yard |
| Description: |
Doug Boyd photo |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/1988 Upload Date: 5/28/2020 1:13:55 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Doug Boyd |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 7555(GP10) |
| Views: |
137 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4859 in the Amtrak Station at Harrisburg. This unit was no longer in service but had been passed over to a Preservation Group I believe. |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
3/1/1995 Upload Date: 12/6/2009 9:20:50 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Robert Truett |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4859(GG1) |
| Views: |
1079 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak GP7 773 (built 1951 as QNSL 100, to Ohio Central then MNJ) at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - January 19, 1999. |
| Description: |
Amtrak GP7 773 (built 1951 as QNSL 100, to Ohio Central then MNJ) at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - January 19, 1999. |
| Photo Date: |
1/19/1999 Upload Date: 4/7/2018 8:38:40 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Steven J Brown |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 773(GP7) |
| Views: |
370 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9054 |
| Description: |
A trio of Dash 9s lead this stack across the longest manmade stone bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
5/20/2006 Upload Date: 5/22/2006 7:52:31 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9054(C40-9W) NS 9171(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
587 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dash 9s |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/20/2006 Upload Date: 5/23/2006 4:12:01 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
| Categories: |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Susie-Q |
| Description: |
A intermodal train crosses over the longest manmade stone bridge over the Susquehanna River.... |
| Photo Date: |
5/20/2006 Upload Date: 5/23/2006 4:16:20 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
| Categories: |
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143 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Intermodal in the Distance |
| Description: |
A intermodal train crosses over the longest manmade stone bridge over the Susquehanna River.... |
| Photo Date: |
5/20/2006 Upload Date: 5/23/2006 4:16:51 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
| Categories: |
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| Views: |
116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Intermodal in the Distance |
| Description: |
A intermodal train crosses over the longest manmade stone bridge over the Susquehanna River.... |
| Photo Date: |
5/20/2006 Upload Date: 5/23/2006 4:17:17 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 4914 in 1979 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/17/2006 Upload Date: 6/17/2006 11:29:50 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
? |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4914(GG1) |
| Views: |
781 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No Trespassing Sign |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:00:08 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
186 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9362 |
| Description: |
Friendly Crew! |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:01:59 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9362(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
360 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9362 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:03:48 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9362(C40-9W) UP 9381(C40-8W) |
| Views: |
417 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9362 Roster Shot |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:05:22 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9362(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
297 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 9381 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:11:33 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 9381(C40-8W) |
| Views: |
303 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 9362 Under New Signals |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:14:08 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Views: |
206 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Cherry Blossoms |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/21/2008 3:17:14 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Dan McCarthy |
| Categories: |
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| Views: |
164 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9041 (11J) |
| Description: |
Norfolk Southerns 11J westbound at Marysville. |
| Photo Date: |
5/7/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 7:06:53 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Charles Grantland |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Transit,Action |
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| Views: |
464 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 5217 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:50 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 5217(GP38-2) NS 3046(GP40-2) |
| Views: |
448 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 5217 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:51 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 5217(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
272 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 3046 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:52 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 3046(GP40-2) |
| Views: |
301 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Untitled |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:53 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
113 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Untitled |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:53 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Views: |
104 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2642 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:54 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2642(SD70M) |
| Views: |
284 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2642 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:54 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2642(SD70M) NS 9533(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
378 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2642 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:55 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2642(SD70M) |
| Views: |
333 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9533 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:56 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9533(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
281 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2642 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:56 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2642(SD70M) NS 9533(C40-9W) |
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410 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 621 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:57 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 621(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
343 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9972 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:57 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9972(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
158 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 6869 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:58 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 6869(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
208 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 6869 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:59 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 6869(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
246 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 9972 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:30:59 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9972(C40-9W) UP 6869(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
221 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 6869 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
8/14/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 12:31:00 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 6869(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
209 Comments: 0 |
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