PRR 7095, EFS-17M, c. 1960         
FSF. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7095, #7203, and #7243. All are EFS-17M road switchers built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7095 was constructed in November of 1956, #7203 in November of 1957, and #7243 in October of 1959. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train under the 4th Street Footbridge on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Date: 9/22/1960 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 100 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 7095(GP9) PRR 7203(GP9) PRR 7243(GP9)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 7095, EFS-17M, c. 1960
Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Altoona's 4th Street Footbridge ~ '46-'68
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