Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "World's Busiest Mountain Railroad." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Cutoff man waves away 'Liberty's' helper." Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5853 and #8610. #5853 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #8610 is an APS-24MS built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1956 and rated at 2,400 HP. |
Date:
4/1/1957 |
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Gallitzin, PA Map ![Show Gallitzin on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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This picture is part of album: PRR: Morgan ~> "Busiest Mountain Railroad" ~ 1957 |