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Pictures of PRR 7048
 
Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:EMD GP9Built As:PRR 7048 (GP9)
Serial Number:20752Order No:5408
Frame Number:5408-49Built:12/1955
Notes:PRR Class EFS-17M.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 7048(GP9) CR 7048(GP9) PC 7048(GP9)
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Fenced in
Title:  Fenced in
Description:  When PRR K4 1361 was removed from display here, it was replaced with another Pennsy alassic, this GP 9, no 7048, which now sitr behind a chain link fence at the park in the crook of the curve.
Photo Date:  2/14/1986  Upload Date: 10/17/2014 4:01:01 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Winter
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1739   Comments: 0
Helpers and the old guard
Title:  Helpers and the old guard
Description:  The pair of helper sets passes the GP 9 that has replaced PRR 1361 in the park.
Photo Date:  2/23/1986  Upload Date: 11/14/2014 2:32:34 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6426(SD40-2) CR 6469(SD40-2) CR 6369(SD40-2) CR 6382(SD40-2) CR 6329(SD40) CR 6313(SD40) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1217   Comments: 1
"Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Title:  "Keystones On The Curve," Page 25, 1988
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article by Steve Barry entitled "Keystones On The Curve." It was published originally in the January 1988 issue of "Railpace Newsmagazine," page 25. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "The excursion train is still rounding the curve as Amtrak 46, the 'Pennsylvanian,' roars by with F40PH 258 on the point of a five car consist."
Photo Date:  1/1/1988  Upload Date: 11/26/2022 10:05:29 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  CR 6296(SD40) CR 6290(SD40) PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 7048(GP9) AMTK 258(F40PHR)
Views:  475   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/1992  Upload Date: 2/13/2014 3:02:33 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  John McCluskey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1370   Comments: 0
PRR 7048, EFS-17M, 1993
Title:  PRR 7048, EFS-17M, 1993
Description:  Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during April of 1993. Shown here is former Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7048, an EFS-17M road switcher built by GM-EMD in December of 1955, rated a 1,750 horsepower, later owned by the Penn Central Railroad and Conrail, and finally enshrined at the Curve on 5 September 1985. The names of the photographer and the other folks pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1993  Upload Date: 1/2/2021 9:38:13 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR GP9 7048 on dislay at Horse Shoe Curve in Altoona, Pa.
Photo Date:  10/7/1993  Upload Date: 10/23/2009 2:53:23 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  william davis
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1247   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/18/1994  Upload Date: 4/19/2009 11:00:35 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Ted Krue
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  801   Comments: 0
Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Horseshoe Curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/1995  Upload Date: 10/1/2018 2:58:06 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Gorddard
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9) CR 6386(SD40-2)
Views:  660   Comments: 0
"Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 53, 1996
Title:  "Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 53, 1996
Description:  Here is page two of a nine-page cover article by James P. Olmstead entitled "Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy." It was published in the June 1996 issue of "Railfan & Railroad" magazine, page 53. Partial Photo Caption: "Horseshoe Curve is the scenic and operational highlight of Conrail's conquest of the Alleghenies."
Photo Date:  6/1/1996  Upload Date: 12/21/2024 10:55:26 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 4:08:38 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  719   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 3:14:42 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Doug Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  680   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/29/1996  Upload Date: 11/4/2008 10:58:08 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Doug Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  947   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A view of Horseshoe Curve from the eastbound Three Rivers with lots of waves from the park visitors.
Photo Date:  8/14/1997  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 9:56:36 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Bryant Kaden
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Title:  CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, West of Altoona PA, seen in this Autumn aerial view. Conrail moves 50-60 trains per day over this important East-West rail link that has served continuously since 1854. The Railroaders Memorial Museum operates a year-round Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Funicular at the site. Photo by H. Mark Weidman." Kittanning Mountain embraces the Curve's apex. At the right of the Mountain is Kittanning Run, route of the Kittanning Indian Trail and headwaters of the Juniata River which flow into Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic.
Photo Date:  8/15/1997  Upload Date: 2/1/2022 8:53:32 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Actual date unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1998  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 6:14:37 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  989   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/1998  Upload Date: 9/18/2012 12:23:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
Manifest
Title:  Manifest
Description:  Manifest end going up and around Horseshoe Curve. Icon Pennsylvania RR GP9 in the foreground.
Photo Date:  1/1/2000  Upload Date: 8/3/2008 1:30:14 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Vianney Roge
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  663   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/20/2001  Upload Date: 1/28/2008 10:53:07 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  kevin huemmer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  889   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2002  Upload Date: 3/30/2015 12:35:34 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Paul Bender
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2002  Upload Date: 3/30/2015 12:35:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Paul Bender
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The 7048 which has replaced the K4 1361, stands at display at the Curve.
Photo Date:  8/23/2003  Upload Date: 1/1/2005 12:13:47 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  962   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The pensy GP9 watches over horseshoe curve.
Photo Date:  6/14/2004  Upload Date: 10/23/2004 8:05:26 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Kyle Mulligan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1042   Comments: 1
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Pennsylvania GP9 7048
Photo Date:  7/16/2004  Upload Date: 10/5/2007 7:14:46 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Owens
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  705   Comments: 0
AMTK 129
Title:  AMTK 129
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/25/2004  Upload Date: 2/15/2010 5:32:40 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Chris Rasmussen
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 129(P42DC) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1165   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania 7048
Title:  Pennsylvania 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2005  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 4:04:55 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  675   Comments: 2
Pennsylvania 7048
Title:  Pennsylvania 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2005  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 4:30:04 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  690   Comments: 0
NS 3370, NS 3380, & PRR 7048
Title:  NS 3370, NS 3380, & PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/23/2005  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 3:58:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Collin Reinhart
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 3370(SD40-2) NS 3380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  882   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/2005  Upload Date: 7/4/2007 11:25:16 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  This old Pennsy Geep on display at Horseshoe Curve is really in need of paint and correct lettering. It also wouldn't hurt to lock the cab doors.
Photo Date:  8/7/2005  Upload Date: 5/26/2008 1:14:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  657   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Old Geep rusting away on the mountain. This loco replaced PRR K4 1361 when it was put into excursion service in the 1980s.
Photo Date:  8/8/2005  Upload Date: 5/26/2008 1:12:23 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  687   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/21/2005  Upload Date: 8/22/2005 5:05:47 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Ryan Herr
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  673   Comments: 0
NS 10N helpers at the curve
Title:  NS 10N helpers at the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/10/2006 1:23:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  John Ireland
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3347(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  875   Comments: 0
Me (on left) and my dad at Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Me (on left) and my dad at Horseshoe Curve
Description:  My dad and I spend a cold day at the curve. My dad was the one who got my into this hobby by taking me to Abrams Yard as a toddler. You can see his shots on his page (Bob Rule, Jr.)
Photo Date:  2/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:10:34 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Darryl Rule
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
Westbound freight on Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Westbound freight on Horseshoe Curve
Description:  A westbound stack train rounds "The Curve" in a steady snow storm.
Photo Date:  2/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:21:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Darryl Rule
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) on display
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) on display
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:08:13 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) looking at long hood forward
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) looking at long hood forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:09:03 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  624   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) looking short hood forward
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) looking short hood forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:11:01 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR 7048
Photo Date:  5/13/2006  Upload Date: 5/16/2006 7:03:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  650   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR 7048
Photo Date:  5/13/2006  Upload Date: 5/16/2006 7:03:44 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  593   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 7/31/2006 5:18:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  788   Comments: 1
People and Trains
Title:  People and Trains
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 10/23/2006 3:46:52 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 10/23/2006 3:47:03 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9) NS 3429(SD40-2)
Views:  851   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 7/20/2006 12:40:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Miller
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A view of the 7048. As you can see the locomotive was painted over but does not have the road name, number, or the Keystone on either side.
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:13:18 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  661   Comments: 0
NS 538 Helpers
Title:  NS 538 Helpers
Description:  Two sets of helpers are on the rear of 538 as they descend the grade on track one with the GP9 to the right.
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:25:09 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3352(SD40-2) NS 3428(SD40-2) NS 3337(SD40-2) NS 3341(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  652   Comments: 1
Helpers
Title:  Helpers
Description:  The GP9 watches a pair of helpers head east on track one and 18N continues heading east on track two. The helpers heading east were on the 67Z earlier. Notice the guy in the yellow hard hat as he cuts the weeds on the other side of the fence to make taking pictures much more easier:) .
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:34:15 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3340(SD40-2) NS 3380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  665   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/18/2006 2:34:29 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Dave Carney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  599   Comments: 0
PRR GP9 7048
Title:  PRR GP9 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/2006  Upload Date: 7/1/2011 2:15:23 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 on static display
Title:  PRR 7048 on static display
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/22/2007  Upload Date: 2/18/2008 12:47:40 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Ted Marshall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  509   Comments: 0
NS 11A Helpers
Title:  NS 11A Helpers
Description:  A pair of helpers bring up the rear of 11A as railfans watch
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 9:04:27 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  NS 3342(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  425   Comments: 0

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