GP30 Meets the RF&P
The short-lived Conrail/Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac run-through train from Richmond, Virginia has arrived in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The power has left its train in the “heavy side” yard, and is on its way to Bethlehem Engine Terminal for servicing before starting a return trip in the early evening. It’s a good bet that the string of RF&P and Southern box cars in the “light side” yard will be part of its consist.
Because this train ran on the Northeast Corridor between Philadelphia and Washington, the leader needed to be equipped with cab signals compatible with the PRR system. Almost always, the leader would be a former PC unit, since no legacy units from other Conrail predecessors were so outfitted. Conrail started a program to retrofit these units with PRR-style cab signals, and the ex-Reading GP30 seen here was apparently an early recipient.
GP30 Meets the RF&P
The short-lived Conrail/Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac run-through train from Richmond, Virginia has arrived in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The power has left its train in the “heavy side” yard, and is on its way to Bethlehem Engine Terminal for servicing before starting a return trip in the early evening. It’s a good bet that the string of RF&P and Southern box cars in the “light side” yard will be part of its consist.
Because this train ran on the Northeast Corridor between Philadelphia and Washington, the leader needed to be equipped with cab signals compatible with the PRR system. Almost always, the leader would be a former PC unit, since no legacy units from other Conrail predecessors were so outfitted. Conrail started a program to retrofit these units with PRR-style cab signals, and the ex-Reading GP30 seen here was apparently an early recipient.