PRR 8919, FS-20M, 1960         
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Cassandra, Pennsylvania, in 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8919 and #8929. Both are FS-20M road switchers built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #8919 was constructed in May of 1951 and retired in July of 1966, while #8929 was built in June of 1951 and retired in February of 1967. Note the rock-slide detector fencing. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Date: 8/15/1960 Location: Cassandra, PA   Map Show Cassandra on a rail map Views: 279 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 8919(H-20-44) PRR 8929(H-20-44)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 8919, FS-20M, 1960
Picture Categories: This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Pix via Mr. Bob Lorenz
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Randy Kotuby General Great old image. Still with the "telephone" line on the roof. 9/8/2021 5:56:39 PM

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