PRR 9596, BF-16, c. 1953         
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9596 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #9596 is a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in April of 1951, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after just 15 years of revenue service. Partially visible in the background is BANKS Tower. Blue Mountain dominates the distance. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Date: 11/14/1953 Location: Perdix, PA   Map Show Perdix on a rail map Views: 27 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 9596(RF-16A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 9596, BF-16, c. 1953
Picture Categories: Signal This picture is part of album:  PRR: Mann ~> Pennsy Photographs (R)
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