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PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 15 |
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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 1933 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1939 Upload Date: 7/11/2020 1:15:11 PM |
| Location: |
LaGrange, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3908(SW) PRR 4666(Doodlebug) |
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PRR 9405, ES-6, c. 1955 |
| Description: |
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad engines: #9405 and #5911. Both are ES-6 switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 600 horsepower each. #9405 was constructed in September of 1950. #5911 was built as number "3908" in June of 1937, later renumbered "5911," and renumbered "8511" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger; it was one of the PRR's very first diesel purchases. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1955 Upload Date: 6/5/2025 12:27:32 AM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 9405(SW1) PRR 5911(SW) |
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