A typical scene of the Conrail power plant outside the Juniata shops: EL 1209 and PC 7418 awaiting service  Contributor's Pick!       
The state of Conrail's power plant was grim in May, 1977 with scenes like this outside the Juniata shops. At the forefront of lines of power in a state of disrepair, former EL GP7 1209 (CR 5939) and PC GP9 7418 await service.
Date: 5/22/1977 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 124 Collection Of:   Alan Page
Locomotives: EL 1209(GP7) PC 7418(GP9)    Author:  Alan Page
A typical scene of the Conrail power plant outside the Juniata shops: EL 1209 and PC 7418 awaiting service
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Gary Everhart General What a fascinating photo! Conrail sure did inherit a mess at the beginning! 8/19/2020 5:41:30 AM
Steve Coraggio General I agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!! A very cool shot, Alan 8/19/2020 3:27:10 PM
Leo Ames General Safe to say the 7418 wasn't awaiting service in this picture. Looks like she was in a bad collision with the frame buckled, engine room doors sprung, long hood detached from the frame, etc. Had rolled her last revenue miles sometime before this picture, no doubt. 5/15/2022 1:51:53 AM

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