I checked my copy of The Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad 1869-1969 by Roy C. Beaver. No mention in the roster of any ex-PRR F units ever being acquired. The B&LE F cab units numbered from 701 through 728 and "B" units numbered from 701B through 726B. All were purchased new from EMD between June of 1950 and February of 1953. 22 of the units were subsequently sold to the B&O in 1962.
I used to railfan the B&LE in the late 1960's/early 1970's and the only leased power I ever recall seeing on the line were some ex-C&O Baldwins.
Art Audley, AA3RT
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