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CR 2778 went up in flames in September 1989. Here is the engineer's side.

GE's have a penchant for catching on fire. Living up that, 2778, originally Lehigh Valley 502, went up in flames in September 1989 in Reading, PA. I arrived shortly after the fire was out. Last I knew 2778 was sold to Wimpey Minerals and located in New Jersey no longer used.
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Charlie Murphy
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Submitted by CRHS Admin on Wed, 07/17/2024 - 17:22

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