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Title: |
FM Demo TM-1 and TM-2 |
Description: |
Builders photo-part of a garage sale purchase. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/1953 Upload Date: 5/20/2009 11:47:35 PM |
Location: |
Beloit, WI |
Author: |
Tim Turner |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
FM TM-1(H-24-66) FM TM-2(H-24-66) |
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5881 Comments: 12 |
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Title: |
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953 |
Description: |
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. The two steam locomotives on the right (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #5367. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #5367 was built in May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956. The brightly-colored diesel-electric locomotive on the left is Fairbanks-Morse "Trainmaster" demonstrator #TM-1, built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and auditioning with the Central Railroad of New Jersey. (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
Photo Date: |
9/7/1953 Upload Date: 3/29/2018 11:16:42 AM |
Location: |
Bay Head Junction, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 3884(4-6-2) PRR 5367(4-6-2) FM TM-1(H-24-66) |
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1530 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
"Train Master Tribute," Page 28, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is page one of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Bottom Photo Caption: "The prototype Train Masters, demonstrators TM-1 and TM-2, clank across IC diamonds at Wabic Tower in Decatur, Ill., with a 70-car westbound Wabash redball freight on November 30, 1953." Photo by Walter A. Peters. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1973 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 3:31:00 PM |
Location: |
Decatur, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
FM TM-1(H-24-66) FM TM-2(H-24-66) |
Views: |
81 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"Train Master Tribute," Front Cover, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is the front cover of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally on the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine. The bottom photo depicts Fairbanks-Morse demonstrator TM-2, an H-24-66 Train Master built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, purchased by Wabash and numbered "551," rebuilt with an Alco engine and renumbered "599," then absorbed by N&W and renumbered "3599." |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1973 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 3:29:54 PM |
Location: |
Beloit, WI |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
FM TM-2(H-24-66) |
Views: |
66 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VGN 54 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/30/1958 Upload Date: 10/4/2020 12:05:30 PM |
Location: |
Norfolk, VA |
Author: |
Jeffrey Lawrence Collection |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VGN 54(H-24-66) |
Views: |
565 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VGN 56 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
7/6/1956 Upload Date: 2/23/2021 4:06:35 PM |
Location: |
Elmore, WV |
Author: |
Jeffrey Lawrence Collection |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VGN 56(H-24-66) |
Views: |
488 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VGN 56 |
Description: |
VGn 56 renumbered to 156 after merger with N&W |
Photo Date: |
5/25/2001 Upload Date: 4/1/2005 12:20:06 AM |
Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
Author: |
Unknown |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VGN 56(H-24-66) |
Views: |
3330 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VGN 58 |
Description: |
Another renumberedafter merger with N&W |
Photo Date: |
5/25/2001 Upload Date: 4/1/2005 12:23:51 AM |
Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
Author: |
Unknown |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VGN 58(H-24-66) |
Views: |
3229 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
"Train Master Tribute," Page 36, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is page nine of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36. Bottom Photo Caption: "One of the last Train Masters built and one of the last half dozen survivors on N&W, 172 works at Elmore, W.Va." Photo by Peter Rickershauser. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1973 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 7:42:25 AM |
Location: |
Elmore, WV |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 3592(H-24-66) NW 3594(H-24-66) NW 156(H-24-66) NW 172(H-24-66) |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW 159 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
12/23/1970 Upload Date: 10/14/2020 12:44:18 PM |
Location: |
Mullins, WV |
Author: |
Jeffrey Lawrence Collection |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 159(H-24-66) |
Views: |
315 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW 160 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
7/7/1965 Upload Date: 1/10/2021 12:54:29 PM |
Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
Author: |
Jeffrey Lawrence Collection |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 160(H-24-66) |
Views: |
326 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VGN 168 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
1/30/1962 Upload Date: 1/19/2019 3:27:26 PM |
Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
Author: |
Jeffrey Lawrence |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
VGN 168(H-24-66) NW 168(H-24-66) |
Views: |
838 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW 171 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 4:55:44 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 171(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1383 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW 171 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 4:57:40 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 171(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1359 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
N & W 171 |
Description: |
Trainmaster getting some attention at Mullens |
Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:01:21 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 171(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1544 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW Trainmaster |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/17/1973 Upload Date: 1/22/2013 5:28:08 PM |
Location: |
Mullins, WV |
Author: |
Mike Ray |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 171(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1252 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
NW 174 |
Description: |
NW 174 |
Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 11/20/2019 5:48:35 PM |
Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
Author: |
John Beach |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) NW 173(H-24-66) |
Views: |
538 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
NW 173 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:04:48 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 173(H-24-66) |
Views: |
996 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GArwood Trestle runby en route to destination |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:18:53 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 173(H-24-66) NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1644 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW 173 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:24:37 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 173(H-24-66) |
Views: |
650 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
N&W 174 and 173 |
Description: |
Train prepares to leave Appomattox for Roanoke |
Photo Date: |
11/4/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:30:10 PM |
Location: |
Appomattox, VA |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 173(H-24-66) NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
2613 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW Trainmaster |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/17/1973 Upload Date: 1/22/2013 5:26:57 PM |
Location: |
Mullins, WV |
Author: |
Mike Ray |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 173(H-24-66) |
Views: |
806 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
NW 173 the brutish Trainmaster. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
2/19/2012 Upload Date: 2/19/2012 5:59:52 PM |
Location: |
Akron, OH |
Author: |
Dennis Varian |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
NW 173(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1173 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
NW 174 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:03:50 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1592 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Amazing runby on Garwood trestle enroute to destination |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:05:52 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1113 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NW 174 and NW 173 F-M excursion arrives |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:06:54 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1005 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Train poised to leave from |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/3/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 5:07:56 PM |
Location: |
Mullens, WV |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
806 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
THAT'S ME on N&W 174 |
Description: |
What I looked like in 1973. |
Photo Date: |
11/4/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:30:57 PM |
Location: |
Appomattox, VA |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1566 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
An N&W westbound passed the F-M TM excursion |
Description: |
Long-hood forward... both trains. N&W's style, indeed! |
Photo Date: |
11/4/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:34:58 PM |
Location: |
Appomattox, VA |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
875 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Excursion train stretched out |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
11/4/1973 Upload Date: 2/11/2008 9:35:55 PM |
Location: |
Appomattox, VA |
Author: |
G. R. Harper |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NW 174(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1462 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
"Train Master Tribute," Page 38, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is page 11 of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Second Photo Caption: "Pantographs are down on two M.U. cars as Reading Train Master 863 takes them out of Wayne Junction, Pa., on August 15, 1959." Photo by Aaron G. Fryer. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1973 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 7:43:56 AM |
Location: |
Wayne Junction, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
RDG 201(H-24-66) RDG 863(H-24-66) SOU 6303(H-24-66) SOU 6304(H-24-66) |
Views: |
134 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RDG 203 Train Master |
Description: |
Dead line at Reading,Pa. |
Photo Date: |
2/1/1970 Upload Date: 8/28/2011 1:41:33 PM |
Location: |
Reading, PA |
Author: |
bob gottschall |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
RDG 203(H-24-66) |
Views: |
2592 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Reading 260 |
Description: |
At Rutherford Yard near Harrisburg |
Photo Date: |
5/31/1969 Upload Date: 12/26/2017 11:02:59 AM |
Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
Author: |
Robert Farkas |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
RDG 260(H-24-66) |
Views: |
526 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
7 reading railroad train masters going to scrap |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/1970 Upload Date: 10/11/2011 9:35:17 AM |
Location: |
Reading, PA |
Author: |
bob gottschall |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
RDG 867(H-24-66) RDG 265(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1996 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RDG 265 Reading Outer Station "Dead Line" |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
7/1/1970 Upload Date: 6/16/2018 9:25:39 PM |
Location: |
Reading, PA |
Author: |
Unknown |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
RDG 265(H-24-66) |
Views: |
213 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAB 550 |
Description: |
x-Fairbanks-Morse "TRAINMASTER" demonstrator |
Photo Date: |
12/11/1960 Upload Date: 2/5/2023 4:56:22 PM |
Location: |
Decatur, IL |
Author: |
Fred Byerly |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WAB 550(H-24-66) |
Views: |
214 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WAB 551 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/29/1963 Upload Date: 10/6/2020 11:35:29 AM |
Location: |
Chicago, IL |
Author: |
Jeffrey Lawrence Collection |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WAB 551(H-24-66) |
Views: |
466 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"Train Master Tribute," Page 43, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is page 16 of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Bottom Photo Caption: "Train Masters were maids of all work on the Wabash. No. 552A leads FA1 1202 and F7 1172 east on 98 near Tolono, Ill., on March 11, 1960." Photo by J.P. Lamb, Jr. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1973 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 1:29:01 PM |
Location: |
Tolono, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Bridge |
Locomotives: |
WAB 552(H-24-66) WAB 1202(FA1) WAB 1172(F7A) |
Views: |
78 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NKP GP9 #804 - Nickel Plate Road |
Description: |
Although mislabeled by the photographer J.W. Stubblefield as a GP30, this EMD built GP-9 was delivered to the Nickel Plate in January of 1959 (builder #25082). Through the different mergers, it was renumbered NW #2804 and then NS 1474. Behind it is Wabash unit #557 originally delivered by Fairbanks-Morse to the Wabash in May of 1956. It was re-engined by Alco and renumbered 597. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1965 Upload Date: 7/19/2016 6:24:09 AM |
Location: |
Decatur, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
NKP 804(GP9) WAB 557(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1399 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Wabash H24-66 594 |
Description: |
Here's a couple of gentlemen concered about the front truck of Wabash H24-66 594 at North Kansas City, Missouri on, January 31, 1965, photo by Lou Schmitz, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built as number 554 in May 1956 (c/n 24L895), it was renumbered in 1964 to 594, finally as N&W 3594. As built, it was powered by a 12-cylinder Opposed Piston diesel. In 1964, all eight of Wabash's Train Masters were re-engined by Alco with Model 251B prime movers, and rated at 2350 horsepower. The H24-66 production ran from 1953-1956, with a total of 105 copies produced in Beloit, Wisconsin, and 22 produced by the Canadian Locomotive Company (CLC) of Kingston, Ontario. When introduced as the Train Master in 1953, it was the most powerful single unit, single prime mover railroad locomotive available from any manufacturer, and initiated a horsepower race among all the builders. Four demonstrators were built (TM-1 through TM-4), and the first two became Wabash #550-551, and when re-engined by Alco became #598-599. |
Photo Date: |
1/31/1965 Upload Date: 2/24/2011 2:43:36 PM |
Location: |
North Kansas City, MO |
Author: |
Lou Schmitz |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
WAB 594(H-24-66) |
Views: |
4108 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
RDG 800 |
Description: |
This photo appears to have been taken in an unidentified Reading yard shortly after the 1953 Fairbanks-Morse unit was delievered to the Reading Co. Interesting, Wikipedia states "Touted by Fairbanks-Morse as "...the most useful locomotive ever built..." upon its introduction in 1953, the 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) H-24-66 Train Master was the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive available, legendary for its pulling power and rapid acceleration. While some railroads saw advantages in the Train Master's greater power, the perception on the part of others that the unit had too much horsepower (coupled with the difficulties inherent in maintaining the opposed-piston engine, inadequacies in the electrical system, and a higher-than-normal consumption of cooling water) contributed to poor marketplace acceptance of the Train Masters." This unit was the first of 17 built for the Reading. No photographer listed and the date is approximate. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1953 Upload Date: 11/12/2015 8:36:28 AM |
Location: |
Unknown, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
Locomotives: |
RDG 800(H-24-66) |
Views: |
834 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
RDG 804 Trainmaster & RDG 612 GP7 |
Description: |
Prior to being cut-up, date indicated is date the badly burnt Trainmaster was scrapped at the shops in Reading. |
Photo Date: |
4/1/1971 Upload Date: 1/5/2011 9:57:01 PM |
Location: |
Reading, PA |
Author: |
Unknown |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
RDG 804(H-24-66) RDG 612(GP7) |
Views: |
2370 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
"Train Master Tribute," Page 39, 1973 |
Description: |
Here is page 12 of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Notable here is a table entitled "Train Master: Comparing The Competition." |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1973 Upload Date: 10/3/2023 7:44:39 AM |
Location: |
Beloit, WI |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8916(H-24-66) VGN 807(H-24-66) VGN 808(H-24-66) RDG 863(H-24-66) |
Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DL&W H-24-66 852 |
Description: |
A Westbound local from Hoboken makes a station stop at the Kingsland station in Lyndhurst. The track on the right connected to Harrison Yard on the M&E. Photo by M. Pearlman. |
Photo Date: |
7/12/1959 Upload Date: 3/21/2009 10:09:44 AM |
Location: |
Lyndhurst, NJ |
Author: |
Jim Gavin |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DLW 852(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1555 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
DLW 856 is new here. |
Description: |
Thank you Paul. |
Photo Date: |
6/20/2012 Upload Date: 6/20/2012 7:45:56 PM |
Location: |
Washington, NJ |
Author: |
Sturges & Folsom |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DLW 856(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1423 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
DLW 857 is new here. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/20/2012 Upload Date: 6/20/2012 7:47:35 PM |
Location: |
Akron, OH |
Author: |
Sturges & Folsom |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DLW 857(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1630 Comments: 6 |
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Title: |
RDG 861 FM Trainmaster |
Description: |
Train #328 southbound through Perkasie Tunnel. Date unknown. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/1955 Upload Date: 9/5/2009 2:24:55 PM |
Location: |
Perkasie, PA |
Author: |
Unknown |
Categories: |
Tunnel |
Locomotives: |
RDG 861(H-24-66) |
Views: |
2139 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
RDG 861 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/31/1964 Upload Date: 9/9/2017 12:08:57 AM |
Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
Author: |
Short |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
RDG 861(H-24-66) |
Views: |
1006 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RDG 862 Trainmaster |
Description: |
130 car freight bound for Harrisburg crossing LV main line & Lehigh River on CNJ trackage. Date unknown. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/1955 Upload Date: 9/5/2009 2:24:55 PM |
Location: |
Bethlehem, PA |
Author: |
Unknown |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
RDG 862(H-24-66) |
Views: |
2615 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
RDG FM Trainmaster 863 eastbound |
Description: |
Photo by H. Westenberger |
Photo Date: |
2/12/1966 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 5:22:04 PM |
Location: |
Cleona, PA |
Author: |
Bob Kise |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
RDG 863(H-24-66) |
Views: |
940 Comments: 0 |
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