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Greetings all. This is not a contest so there's no prize or anything, lol. These are two old u-boats (I think) that drill cars at a limestone quarry near Annville, Pennsylvania. I am wondering exactly what model engines they are. I am a newbie but my hunch is that 2785 is a U23B.
RE: Can you identify these engines?, Fred_Huntley, Apr-07-03, 09:09 PM, (1) RE: Can you identify these engines?, Chessie SD50 8563, Apr-07-03, 09:12 PM, (2) RE: Can you identify these engines?, xgsft, Apr-07-03, 09:14 PM, (3) RE: Can you identify these engines?, ASR_Q301, Apr-08-03, 03:05 AM, (4) RE: Can you identify these engines?, Sandpatch Dispatch, Apr-08-03, 10:01 AM, (5) RE: Can you identify these engines?, ejbentz, Apr-08-03, 10:38 AM, (6)
Sandpatch DispatchMember since Oct-10-02 · 195 posts
RE: Can you identify these engines?
I'd say a U23B and U25B, interestingly, I know exactly where that place is, right next to the NS Harrisburg Line near Annville on Route 422. I did NOT know, however, that the plant had it's own switchers, so I will be sure to stop by there next time I'm in that area (June). Does anybody Know the best place and time to get a photo of the units?Jake Mensel Sandpatch Dispatch _________________________
Using my old name until the Forum decides to stop being an ass.
This is right up the road from the house where I grew up in Annville. You can park along Clear Spring Road, south of the bridge that crosses the tracks. Be very careful in the area though. There is heavy truck traffic and they don't slow down for anything/anybody, lol. You can get some great shots from the bridge. The shots I posted here are from a website and it appears that they were taken from an area that is private property. To the west is the quarry operation with about 5 or 6 sidings, usually active in the morning hours. To the east is CP Millards and a long straightaway. Overall, this is a great spot to railfan but requires an extra degree of caution.
