Centipede Celebration, Page 23, 1973         
Here is page one of a six-page camera study celebrating the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Centipedf" locomotives. It was published originally in the May-June 1973 issue of "PC Railroader" magazine, page 23. All of these locomotives were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5832, built in February of 1948 and retired in April of 1962. Middle Photo: On the left is PRR engine #5823, built in March of 1947 and retired in September of 1962. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5826, built in September of 1948 and retired in September of 1962.
Date: 5/1/1973 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Views: 634 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5832(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2) PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Centipede Celebration, Page 23, 1973
Picture Categories: Roster This picture is part of album:  PRR: Centipede Celebration ~ May 1973
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