P. RR. S-2 Freight Run...

[Train-O]

I would like to know if the Pennsylvania RR's. S-2 locomotive ever headed a freight train?

Thank you,

Ralph

[Utley26]

I'm sure that others will have much better info than me, but on page 29 of Don Ball's book he writes of the S2:  "The machine went to work on the Fort Wayne Division and handled a range of assignments from general merchandise to the crack Broadway Limited."  So perhaps in testing and trials it hauled a few freights?

This PRR forum would also be an excellent place to post your question:

http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=96

 

 

[Train-O]

Utley26,

Thank you for your quick reply and valuable information.

I will check for photos., on the forum you gave me.

Take care,

Ralph 

[K4sPRR]

Yes, the S2 ran both freight and passenger trains when it was sent west to Crestline OH.  Crestline to Chicago was a testing ground route for new power, particularly big power that had clearance and curve problems in the east.

[K4sPRR]

Forgot to add as to photo's, look into Pennsy Power vols 1 & 2, they both have photo's of the S2, unsure as to what trains though.  Also, should I come across any in the PRRT&HS Keystone magazine I will post the issue, I have them dating back into the late 80's.

[Redwards]

There are a few pictures of the S2 here: http://crestlineprr.com/duplexexperimentals.html as well as information on some of the other locomotives serviced at the Crestline, OH facility. 

--Reed

[Train-O]

Utley26, K4sPRR and Reed,

Thank you all for the information.

I appreciate all of the help, all three of you have given me.

Ralph