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Penn Central Passenger Trains
The three biggest passenger carriers - Pennsylvania, New York Central, and New Haven - merged to create the ill-fated Penn Central, whose passenger losses and poor service led to the formation of Amtrak and state-owned commuter lines.
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Photo ID: 212069

United Aircraft and DOT joined the Penn Central in operating the Turbotrain between Boston and New York. It was a success with the passengers, but did fit with conventional trains in operations. ... (more)

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: UAC Turbo Train
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Locomotive #: PC 52
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: July, 1971


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By: Donald Haskel

Added: Nov 16, 2007

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Photo ID: 206962

MTA from Brewster approaching station

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD FL9
Location: N. White Plains, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 5049
Train ID: Southbound
Photo Date: May 31, 1976


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Oct 17, 2007

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Photo ID: 200865

Still in New Haven colors

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: Electric MU
Location: Mamaroneck, New York, USA
Locomotive #: Unknown
Train ID: Eastbound
Photo Date: August 01, 1975


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Sep 10, 2007

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Photo ID: 200863

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: Electric MU
Location: Mamaroneck, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4419
Train ID: Westbound
Photo Date: August 01, 1975


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Sep 10, 2007

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Photo ID: 198384

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD FL9
Location: Hawthorne, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 5045
Train ID: Southbound
Photo Date: April 13, 1975


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Aug 21, 2007

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Photo ID: 198382

North of Crestwood station

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD FL9
Location: Crestwood, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 5037
Train ID: Southbound
Photo Date: March 28, 1975


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Aug 21, 2007

Views: 4,764
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Photo ID: 197896

Former NYC sub-station (for third rail power) to left

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD FL9
Location: Tuckahoe, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 5047
Train ID: PC 9020
Photo Date: June 30, 1974


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Aug 17, 2007

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Photo ID: 193231

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: GG-1
Location: Rye, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4935
Train ID: ATK 175
Photo Date: September 03, 1972


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jul 11, 2007

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Photo ID: 193229

Awaiting departure for Poughkeepsie

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: RDC-1
Location: Croton-Harmon, New York, USA
Locomotive #: Unknown
Train ID: Westbound
Photo Date: July 23, 1972


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jul 11, 2007

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Photo ID: 193164

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: P2b Electric
Location: Tarrytown, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4626
Train ID: PC westbound
Photo Date: May 29, 1972


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jul 10, 2007

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Photo ID: 193163

Early Amtrak; mix of SCL and former NYC coaches

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD E8(A)
Location: Crugers, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4042
Train ID: ATK eastbound
Photo Date: May 07, 1972


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jul 10, 2007

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Photo ID: 193048

Arriving South Amboy for engine change to E units

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: GG-1
Location: South Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4872
Train ID: PC 1159
Photo Date: April 12, 1974


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jul 09, 2007

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Photo ID: 191036

Bear Mountain Bridge in the background; note mileage on telephone pole at left.

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD E8(A)
Location: Manitou, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4057
Train ID: PC 75
Photo Date: June 13, 1970


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jun 22, 2007

Views: 4,197
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Photo ID: 190993

Platform lights could use some shoring up!

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: EMD FL9
Location: Rye, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 5012
Train ID: PC 82
Photo Date: July 07, 1970


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jun 21, 2007

Views: 4,664
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Photo ID: 189994

Traffic light on the parallel street is yellow; this "Jet" isn't slowing down, however!

Railroad: Penn Central
Locomotive: GE EP-5 electric
Location: Mamaroneck, New York, USA
Locomotive #: PC 4976
Train ID: Eastbound
Photo Date: June 07, 1972


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By: George W. Hamlin

Added: Jun 11, 2007

Views: 5,524
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