 Pennsylvania 5901, 7006, Conrail 2233 and Pennsylvania 5741.jpg)
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Pennsylvania 5901 |
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Though initially unsure about the new diesel-electric technology and suffering from a lack of diesel refueling stations, the Pennsylvania Railroad was reluctant at first to put the new E7s to work. It quickly became apparent, however, that the new diesel-electrics operated with great efficiency and reliability. Almost immediately, orders went out to several manufacturers for new diesels to re-equip the entire “Blue Ribbon Fleet” of passenger trains. Due to be scraped shortly after retirement, quick thinking on the part of railroad employees saved the locomotive, hiding it for a time in an abandoned section of the Harrisburg roundhouse. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission raised the $20,000 scrap value to purchase it in 1976. |
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5/9/2018 Upload Date: 5/10/2018 8:57:46 PM |
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Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Bradley Dixon |
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Roster |
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PRR 7006(GP9) CR 2233(GP30) PRR 5741(4-6-2) PRR 5901(E7A) |
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Pennsylvania 5741(G5) pt2 |
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The popularity of commuter trains brought about the development of the G5s, the largest and heaviest ten-wheelers ever built. They filled the need to combine high-speed service with the demands of frequent starts and stops. Designed by Pennsylvania Railroad mechanical engineer, William Kiesel, this compact locomotive was capable of rapid acceleration with a heavy train. Originally planned for the Pittsburgh area, G5 class locomotives soon began operating in Philadelphia, Chicago, Long Island, and Grand Rapids. From big cities to small towns, the G5 became part of the daily routine for millions |
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5/9/2018 Upload Date: 5/10/2018 8:42:08 PM |
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Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Bradley Dixon |
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Steam |
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VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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 Pennsylvania 5741-3.jpg)
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Pennsylvania 5741 (G5) pt3 |
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5/9/2018 Upload Date: 5/10/2018 8:43:16 PM |
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Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Bradley Dixon |
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Steam |
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PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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 Pennsylvania 5741.jpg)
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Pennsylvania 5741(G5) |
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5/9/2018 Upload Date: 5/10/2018 8:40:38 PM |
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Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Bradley Dixon |
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PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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148 Comments: 0 |
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