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"No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 34, 1962
Title:  "No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 34, 1962
Description:  Here is page one of an eight-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Who's The No. 2 Ore Hauler?" It was published originally in the September 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. Upper Photo: Shown here is a portion of the Pennsylvania Railroad's ore-handling facilities at its Greenwich Piers in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lower Photo: Partially visible here is PRR 50-ton hopper #263830 as it's being loaded with iron ore.
Photo Date:  9/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/9/2022 7:05:10 AM
Location:  South Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 35, 1962
Title:  "No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 35, 1962
Description:  Here is page two of an eight-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Who's The No. 2 Ore Hauler?" It was published originally in the September 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Upper Photo, Partial Caption: "Ore is extremely heavy lading, requires (above) two GG-1 electrics to lift a train of it out of the city on the freight high line toward inland steelmaking cities." Lower Photo: Partially visible here is PRR 50-ton hopper #263830 as it's being loaded with iron ore.
Photo Date:  9/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/9/2022 7:06:57 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  85   Comments: 0


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