GE-ALCo's "Freedom Train," 1947         
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of General Electric's "Freedom Train" during its visit to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station in September of 1947. In the lead is engine #1776, a PA-1 built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Roy Healey Collection; #1 of 2.
Date: 9/22/1947 Location: Philadelphia, PA Views: 620 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: ALCO 1776(PA1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
GE-ALCo's "Freedom Train," 1947
Picture Categories: Station,Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: Healey ~> Demonstration Trains
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Butch Getz General Nice find. 2/25/2018 8:13:15 PM

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