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» North Reading Jct. » Reading, Pennsylvania, USA (more..) » October 19, 2024 |
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The engineer is warming up the trailing truck booster prior to departure to Jim Thorpe. The extra 11,100 lbs. of tractive force added to the engine's 68,000 lbs. comes in handy at tight spots- East Mahanoy Junction or Jim Thorpe Junction, for example. |
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