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(erielack) Engine Failure Report 28-May-62



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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