"Trains" Magazine, January 1956         
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Clarence R.Weaver. It was published originally in the December 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Photo Caption: "To entertain a recent model railroader convention in Baltimore, Md., the Pennsy de-mothballed the old-timers it keeps at Northumberland, Pa., and sent them down behind a Geep. From the GP-7 back, the train includes 2-8-0 No. 1187, 4-4-0 No. 1223, 4-4-2 No. 7002, the John Bull (on flats), and open-ended coaches." #8548 is an ES-15M road switcher built by GM-EMD in September of 1953 and rated at 1,500 horsepower.
Date: 1/1/1956 Location: Northumberland, PA   Map Show Northumberland on a rail map Views: 1322 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 8548(GP7) PRR 1223(4-4-0) PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR 1187(2-8-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Trains" Magazine, January 1956
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  "Trains" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-2000
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