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Owner: East Penn Railroad
Model:Rebuilt EMD SW900Built As:PBNE 209 (NC)
Serial Number:649Order No:E171
Frame Number:E171-2Built:7/1937
Notes:NC reblt 11/55 to SW900 by EMD. 649 frame # 7525-24
Other locos with this serial:  EPRY 52(SW7) ESPN 52(SW900)
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ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 9:27:16 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Collin Reinhart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  1001   Comments: 0
EPRY 44
Title:  EPRY 44
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 6:02:54 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EPRY 44(50Tonner) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  687   Comments: 0
EPRY 44
Title:  EPRY 44
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 6:04:16 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EPRY 44(50Tonner) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
EPRY 52
Title:  EPRY 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 6:06:13 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EPRY 44(50Tonner) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  584   Comments: 2
East Penn Railways Kutztown Branch Operations
Title:  East Penn Railways Kutztown Branch Operations
Description:  Running between Kutztown and Topton with interchange with NS in Topton.
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 6:09:03 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  EPRY 44(50Tonner) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  835   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2010  Upload Date: 8/15/2010 9:39:05 AM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  497   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2010  Upload Date: 10/22/2010 5:46:00 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Alex Berisha
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  ESPN rolling thru the Kutztown,Pa. countryside past the Eastern Indutries Plant.
Photo Date:  10/29/2010  Upload Date: 2/21/2012 6:41:29 PM
Location:  Kutztown, PA
Author:  michael hrabal
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  Espn 52 crossing Main street in Kutztown,Pa.
Photo Date:  10/29/2010  Upload Date: 2/21/2012 6:43:13 PM
Location:  Kutztown, PA
Author:  michael hrabal
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 11:29:19 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
Kutztown Branch Operations
Title:  Kutztown Branch Operations
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 11:39:39 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Brandon Kaback
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  652   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  The sole power for the East Penn's Kutztown Branch stands next to the enginehouse awaiting its next trip to the sole customer up at the end of the line.
Photo Date:  10/1/2011  Upload Date: 10/2/2011 11:31:55 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
Topton Yard
Title:  Topton Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2011  Upload Date: 10/8/2011 11:06:21 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  410   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  ESPN 52 sits at the Kutztown branch interchange on Topton.
Photo Date:  7/22/2012  Upload Date: 7/24/2012 4:15:14 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Jacob Kempf
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 10/25/2012 1:37:29 AM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  East Penn Railroad SW-900 52, still in the colors of former owner Philadelphia Bethlehem & New Eneland Railroad, sits in the small yard at Topton near the NS interchange with the Kutztown Branch. The East Penn gave up operations on this line a little over a year after.this photo was taken with the new Allentown & Auburn Railroad taking over. The vintage 1937 unit would later move to the ESPN Venice Industrial Track operation near Philadelphia.
Photo Date:  11/1/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 3:21:57 AM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  Still awaiting departure to other East Penn operations, this old switcher sure blends in with the rest of the historical equipment arriving on the line. EMC constructed this unit in 1937 as a model NC for the Philadelphia Bethlehem & New England Railroad. Originally numbered PBNE 209, it was later rebuilt as an SW-900 and renumbered to its present road number, the first of two locomotive on the PBNE roster to be numbered as such. Photo taken with permission.
Photo Date:  12/21/2014  Upload Date: 12/27/2014 1:12:34 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
A Yard Full of Equipment
Title:  A Yard Full of Equipment
Description:  The yard at Topton is busy once more as equipment for the new Allentown & Auburn operation comes in from a variety of different sources. Each piece of equipment bears a significance to northeastern railroading. Photo taken with permission.
Photo Date:  12/21/2014  Upload Date: 12/27/2014 2:00:52 AM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900) ALLN 206(SW) ALLN 14(DS44-750)
Views:  1184   Comments: 0
The Lineup
Title:  The Lineup
Description:  Mixed collection of equipment belonging to the Allentown & Auburn, private owners, and former operator East Penn rest under a recent blanketing of snow.
Photo Date:  1/25/2015  Upload Date: 1/30/2015 3:10:08 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ALLN 14(DS44-750) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  1107   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  East Penn's former PBNE switcher sits silent on the Kutztown branch watching as an NS freight roars east through the snowy Berks County countryside.
Photo Date:  1/25/2015  Upload Date: 2/11/2015 12:22:09 AM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900) NS 2540(SD70) NS 7301(SD9043MAC)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
Rebuilt EMCs
Title:  Rebuilt EMCs
Description:  Two switchers, both built by the Electro Motive Corporation in 1937 for the Philadelphia Bethlehem & New England Railroad, meet once again on the former RDG Kutztown Branch, although under two different owners. 52, a former NC, is now owned by the East Penn Railroad while 206, a former SW, is property of the newly formed Allentown & Auburn Railroad. Both were rebuilt by EMD in the 1950s to SW900m standards.
Photo Date:  1/25/2015  Upload Date: 2/11/2015 12:26:08 AM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900) ALLN 206(SW)
Views:  1032   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/30/2015  Upload Date: 8/30/2015 11:07:28 PM
Location:  Topton, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  331   Comments: 1
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  East Penn will start working the Venice Industrial Track on February 1st, 2016.
Photo Date:  1/31/2016  Upload Date: 1/31/2016 9:40:47 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900) NS 2102(SW1001) NS 2101(SW1001)
Views:  751   Comments: 2
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  East Penn will start working the Venice Industrial Track on February 1st, 2016.
Photo Date:  1/31/2016  Upload Date: 1/31/2016 9:41:17 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900) NS 2102(SW1001) NS 2101(SW1001)
Views:  579   Comments: 1
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  Rebuilt from an NC to an SW900m in 1955.
Photo Date:  1/31/2016  Upload Date: 1/31/2016 9:41:57 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  427   Comments: 1
Over the Schuylkill
Title:  Over the Schuylkill
Description:  VEN07 comes across the Schuykill River into Venice Island with 3 tank cars for the Paperworks Plant
Photo Date:  6/7/2016  Upload Date: 6/8/2016 11:38:51 AM
Location:  Manayunk, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
Venice Industrial Track
Title:  Venice Industrial Track
Description:  East Penn 52 leads VEN07 slowly down the Venice Industrial Track
Photo Date:  6/7/2016  Upload Date: 6/8/2016 11:39:04 AM
Location:  Manayunk, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
Following the Canal
Title:  Following the Canal
Description:  Slowly pulling 3 cars through Venice Island, ESPN VEN07 makes for the Paperworks plant
Photo Date:  6/7/2016  Upload Date: 6/8/2016 11:39:16 AM
Location:  Manayunk, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
Closing In
Title:  Closing In
Description:  Approaching the paperworks facility ESPN SW900 52 brings the three tankcars down the Venice IT
Photo Date:  6/7/2016  Upload Date: 6/8/2016 11:39:28 AM
Location:  Manayunk, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  299   Comments: 2
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  After running around their train, VEN02 heads to the switch that leads into the plant.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:35:32 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  845   Comments: 3
CSPN 52
Title:  CSPN 52
Description:  VEN02 ready to leave the Paper Works with three empties.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:30:54 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  687   Comments: 1
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  VEN02 on their way to Falls Yard with three empties.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:31:09 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  638   Comments: 2
GSPN 52
Title:  GSPN 52
Description:  VEN02 on their way to Falls Yard with three empties.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:31:42 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  836   Comments: 2
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  VEN12 crossing Lock Street with three empties for Falls Yard.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:32:20 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  870   Comments: 2
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  VEN02 crossing the Schuylkill River with three loads of clay slurry for the Paper Works plant.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:32:54 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  1081   Comments: 4
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  VEN02 heading towards Fountain Street. The Paper Works plant is in the background to the ldft with the metal smokestacks.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:34:55 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  627   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  VEN02 shoves three loads of clay slurry into the Paper Works plant on Venice Islamd.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:35:55 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  625   Comments: 1
ESPM 52
Title:  ESPM 52
Description:  VEN02 dropping three loads of clay slurry at the Paper Works plant on Venice Island.
Photo Date:  3/2/2017  Upload Date: 3/2/2017 4:36:17 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Danielson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  841   Comments: 5
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description:  Taken by East Penn Railroad, LLC
Photo Date:  1/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 5:42:12 PM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  East Penn Railroad, LLC
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  597   Comments: 0
ESPN 52 Newly Painted Cab
Title:  ESPN 52 Newly Painted Cab
Description:  Taken by East Penn Railroad, LLC
Photo Date:  1/15/2018  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 5:43:48 PM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  East Penn Railroad, LLC
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/5/2018  Upload Date: 4/6/2018 8:39:56 PM
Location:  Oxford, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  606   Comments: 2
ESPN 52 basks in the sun with her new ESPN colors
Title:  ESPN 52 basks in the sun with her new ESPN colors
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/12/2018 6:25:29 PM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/12/2018 6:26:16 PM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  128   Comments: 1
ESPN 52 and other equipment
Title:  ESPN 52 and other equipment
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/12/2018 6:27:14 PM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/9/2018  Upload Date: 9/10/2018 11:26:49 AM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
ESPN 2179
Title:  ESPN 2179
Description:  ESPN 52 can just barely be seen by the maintenance shed
Photo Date:  5/12/2018  Upload Date: 9/10/2018 10:49:48 AM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ESPN 2179(GP38-2) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
ESPN 2179
Title:  ESPN 2179
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2018  Upload Date: 9/10/2018 10:50:37 AM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ESPN 2179(GP38-2) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
ESPN 2179
Title:  ESPN 2179
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2018  Upload Date: 9/10/2018 10:51:18 AM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ESPN 2179(GP38-2) ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
ESPN 52
Title:  ESPN 52
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2018  Upload Date: 9/10/2018 10:52:12 AM
Location:  Kennett Square, PA
Author:  Harry Warren
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  ESPN 52(SW900)
Views:  94   Comments: 0


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