"Modern Railroads," Pages 14-15, 1956         
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, pages 14-15. Photo Caption: "Diesel locomotives work 'under the wire' to help out during traffic peaks. PRR has enough electric locomotives to handle normal traffic. A more efficient operation today, gross ton miles per freight train hour rose from 37,150 in 1946 to 53,205 in 1955." Shown here at the Paoli Station (R to L) are PRR engines #5793 and another E-8 whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD. #5793 is an EP-22 built in May of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. Also visible in the distance is PAOLI Tower.
Date: 11/14/1956 Location: Paoli, PA Views: 700 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5793(E8A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Modern Railroads," Pages 14-15, 1956
Picture Categories: Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Modern Railroads" Reprint ~ November 1956
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