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This is Amtrak E8Au #498, ex-Amtrak #315, exx-PC #4309, exxx-PRR #5809, leading AMTubes from Chicago Union Station on 5/20/77. I have images of this same unit in the early '80s at South Station, Boston, MA. It looks good here; but even better now as PRR #5809 again. There's more at:

http://members.trainorders.com/gputz

Gerry

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I went and found some pictures of 5809 and there is something on it that I don't know about. Along the top of it and it's sister 5711 there is a long tube or pipe that runs the length of the locomotive. Can someone tell me what this is? Thanks.

Craig

cpn Wrote:
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> I went and found some pictures of 5809 and there
> is something on it that I don't know about. Along
> the top of it and it's sister 5711 there is a long
> tube or pipe that runs the length of the
> locomotive. Can someone tell me what this is?
> Thanks.
>
> Craig
>


That is the antenna for the train-phone radio system used by the Pennsylvania RR. PRR fans, if I used the wrong term for it, I apologize, but waasn't it an 'induction' system?

OK, I should have included this one from Altoona, PA, on 10/6/01. Gerry

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Yea, that is close to one of the pictures I found of the rebuilt version. Can someone point me to more info about this unit and it's sister? I am looking for rebuild history and equipment etc. I notice they have some exhaust mounted on the back for a hep unit it seems.

Craig

Great Color Scheme.. Dont see to many of those..

If you want more information check this out!

http://www.prrths.com/Phila_PRR5809_Restoration_Menu.htm

RunningMan Wrote:
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> If you want more information check this out!
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> http://www.prrths.com/Phila_PRR5809_Restoration_Me
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Hey thanks. It's interesting that a google search did not bring that site up. Hmmm.

Craig

There is also a site for the 5711 restoration.

http://www.prrths.com/Phila_PRR5711_Restoration_Menu.htm