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CR 8409 on an "Engine Changer" at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia, PA. July 22, 1979.

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Michael DeSoi Sr.
Conrail SW-1 #8409 is the rear unit in an "Engine Changer" waiting to head west at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia, PA. July 22, 1979. If the Blue Room liked the crews, these could be real good paying 12 hour jobs shuttling engines around the system.
Year
1979
Original Date
7/22/79
Location
Philadelphia PA
Equipment Type
EMD SW1
Conrail Number
8409
Predecessor Paint Scheme
PC
Additional Galleries
Michael DeSoi's Primarily Philadelphia Area Conrail Photos
Line or Locale
Conrail on the Northeast Corridor
Conrail in and Around Philadelphia
Collection
CRHS Conrail Photo Archive Contributions
Submitted by Archives Admin on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 15:59

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