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| Title: |
RDG SW1 #18 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Fair quality photo of the 1939 EMD built SW1 as Reading #19 seen here working the Electric Coach yards at Wayne Junction near Philadelphia, PA. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1966 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:11:38 AM |
| Location: |
Wayne Junction, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 18(SW1) |
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379 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW1 #19 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Nice older photo of the 1939 EMD SW1 delivered as RDG #19. No location, date or photographer was listed for this nice photo. There are a few landmarks that make me believe it's at the Reading PA roundhouse. Can anyone help identifiy the location? |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1966 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:11:42 AM |
| Location: |
Reading, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 19(SW1) |
| Views: |
352 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW1200 #2714 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
The EMD SW1200 switcher built as RDG #2714 sits in a yard idenitified on the back of the photo as the Camden NJ yard. Ohter Reading power can be seen in the background. No photographer was listed for the photo and the date is approximate. With the help from Ben Kraneeld and friends (see comment below), the location has been reset correctly to Rutherford, PA. Much appeciate the help, Ben and friends! |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1970 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:11:58 AM |
| Location: |
Rutherford, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 2714(VO-1000M) |
| Views: |
518 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW1200 #2703 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Nice close up of the rear end of the EMD SW1200 yard switcher built as Reading Co 2703. No location or photogarpher was listed for this photo. Thanks to James Cocuzza (see comment below), the location is Hershey, PA. Much appreciate the help, James! |
| Photo Date: |
5/7/1972 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:12:04 AM |
| Location: |
Hershey, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 2703(VO-1000M) |
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295 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW1500 #2753 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Nice side view of the 1966 EMD SW1500, RDG #2753. No photographer was listed for this photo. |
| Photo Date: |
5/7/1972 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:12:09 AM |
| Location: |
Reading, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 2753(SW1500) |
| Views: |
242 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW1200 #2712 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Built by EMD in 1961 for the Reading Co, this SW1200 #2712 switcher delivered an impressive 60,712lb tractive effort. Other Specs - 1200 hp, B-B wheel arrangement, engine weight of 242,850 lb. Bob Gottschall photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:11:53 AM |
| Location: |
Reading, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 2712(VO-1000M) |
| Views: |
263 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW1500 #2769 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Fairly nice color photo of the EMD SW1500 built as Reading #2769 as it sits with its accompanying caboose in the King of Prussa, PA, yard. The date is approximate. Bob Gottschall photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:12:12 AM |
| Location: |
King of Prussia, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 2769(SW1500) |
| Views: |
284 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RDG SW900 #1503 - Reading Co |
| Description: |
Built by EMD in 1961, RDG #1503 yard switcher had the following specs - B-B wheel arrangement, weight 221,700 lb, tractive effort 55,425 lb. Eventually the loco was absorbed into the Conrail system and renumbered 8703. The date is approximate. Bob Gottschall photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/12/2019 10:11:47 AM |
| Location: |
Reading, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
RDG 1503(SW900) |
| Views: |
251 Comments: 1 |
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