Here's a nice mix of F3, F5 and F7 models, almost exactly 42 years ago.
As before, I've tried to keep spelling, abbreviations, and so forth, as close to
the original document as possible.
Hope everybody has a good Memorial Day.
John R.
ERIE-LACKAWANNA RAILROAD COMPANY
Hornell, New York May 28, 1962
Report of Engine Failure
Place: Oquaga to Susq. Division: Susquehanna Date: 5-25-62 Train: 74 XW
Engine: 7131-7143 Detention: Delaware
7102-7114
Cause: 7102- ground relay. #2 traction motor flashed over.
T.E. Donahue shut down and pinned reverser
7131 down Oquaga to Susquehanna a/c/ air compressor blew pipe out of
governor.
Responsibility and Action taken:
Arrived Hornell Ex West 26th 7102 found 12 O'clock brush holder down into
armature and pig tails burnt off. Repaired and checked O.K.
7131- discharge pipe from compressor to after cooler blew out. Renewed same.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
E. BRANNING, General Master Mechanic
CC: J.D.McFadden
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