"Trains" Magazine, November 1947         
Here is a photo that was published originally in the November 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 65. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad has installed the world's first locomotive washing machine in Sunnyside Yard, Long Island City, N.Y. The installation ~ 300 feet in length ~ will scrub, risne, and polish 100 electric locomotives every 24 hours.... Pantographs are lowered and loco moved through by 'pig.'" The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the date are not recorded.
Date: 11/1/1947 Location: Long Island City, NY   Map Show Long Island City on a rail map Views: 275 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Trains" Magazine, November 1947
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  "Trains" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-1999
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