Transfer and initial test runs have been completed on the pair of decapods. They were transferred from Pennsylvania's Frankford Roundhouse to Catford. Catford London Roundhouse Chief Engineer Catford Ken has said initial test runs are completed with positive results. This pair of Hippos soon to be joined by a L1 mikado and H9 consolidation will help relieve the power shortage on main line freight service. The presence of these engines will provide local railfans with many moments seeing these powerful locomotives working with and alongside British Bulldogs. It will be a sight to be seen.
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The TF Railroader News 6-16-2010 Afternoon edition Toptrain Frank reporting
The three new streamliners are now at home in there roundhouse. Assignments will commence in a few day. Sneaky Photographer has come up with a few photos.
Originally posted by toptrain on June 16 2010. Reprint of a cool post from 2010. Thank you Frank.
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A followup report on locomotive engine 56. A photo of it was taken by our roving reporter who was out shooting pictures of cherry trees in bloom. Engine 56 can be seen here with a train it towed on the spur to the mainline. With headlight, bell, and new road name.
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Originally posted by toptrain on April 28 2010. We continue with honoring our past. Thank you Frank.
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The TF Railroader News March 12 2014 Evening edition
Good evening this is Richard reporting for the first time. I am a new employee to this company. My first pictures for this newspaper are of Western Maryland #763. She is returning from light work done at the shops in Bergen Point New Jersey. The crew at Frankford roundhouse did a great job of repairing her braking system.
After turning on the wye the crew picks up workers and retires for the night. Originally posted by wks on March 12 2014 . My first post eleven years ago.
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