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| Title: |
Story Of The GG-1, Front Cover, 1964 |
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Here is the front cover of a 17-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "GG1: Story Of The Most Famous Electric Locomotive In The Western Hemisphere." It was published originally on the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "GG-1 meets Don Wood in a skilled photographer's interpretation of a famous locomotive." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4811, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/6/2022 10:09:47 AM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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| Title: |
Story Of The GG-1, Page 28, 1964 |
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Here is page nine of a 17-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "GG1: Story Of The Most Famous Electric Locomotive In The Western Hemisphere." It was published originally in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. GG-1 cross-section illustration by J.B. Richardson & John A. Swatsley. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/6/2022 4:04:52 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
InCab |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Story Of The GG-1, Page 29, 1964 |
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Here is page ten of a 17-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "GG1: Story Of The Most Famous Electric Locomotive In The Western Hemisphere." It was published originally in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. GG-1 cross-section illustration by J.B. Richardson & John A. Swatsley. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/6/2022 4:06:52 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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113 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Story Of The GG-1, Page 32, 1964 |
| Description: |
Here is page 13 of a 17-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "GG1: Story Of The Most Famous Electric Locomotive In The Western Hemisphere." It was published originally in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Both photos by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4811, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/6/2022 7:58:22 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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| Title: |
Story Of The GG-1, Page 33, 1964 |
| Description: |
Here is page 14 of a 17-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "GG1: Story Of The Most Famous Electric Locomotive In The Western Hemisphere." It was published originally in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4811, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/6/2022 8:00:28 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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65 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4811, GG-1, 1965 |
| Description: |
Newark. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Newark, Delaware, during August of 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4811 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #4811 is a GG-1 built by General Electric during July of 1935. They are pulling a southbound mixed-cargo freight train near Milepost 33. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1965 Upload Date: 9/20/2016 4:01:54 AM |
| Location: |
Newark, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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449 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4811, GG-1, 1967 |
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Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via C.G. Parsons that was taken in Kearny, New Jersey, on 29 October 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4811, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Long gone are the days of spit 'n' polish! |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/1967 Upload Date: 4/30/2024 7:52:47 PM |
| Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4811(GG1) |
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2 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PC 4811 at Potomac Yards |
| Description: |
PC4811-681217 Potomac Yards Arlington, VA |
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12/17/1968 Upload Date: 1/23/2009 9:26:48 PM |
| Location: |
Arlington, VA |
| Author: |
Marty Bernard |
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| Locomotives: |
PC 4811(GG1) |
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472 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PC 4811 |
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| Photo Date: |
3/4/1973 Upload Date: 1/10/2010 8:50:34 AM |
| Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
| Author: |
Jim Gavin |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
PC 4811(GG1) |
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483 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
It's not a donut |
| Description: |
Westbound Penn Central GG1's 4835 and 4811 head west on the Port Road as seen through the window of Perryville tower. That's the window blind pull cord and my '71 Nova also in the picture. |
| Photo Date: |
4/15/1973 Upload Date: 4/14/2011 9:10:34 PM |
| Location: |
Perryville, MD |
| Author: |
George L. Pitz |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
PC 4835(GG1) PC 4811(GG1) |
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946 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
GG1 PC 4811 |
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| Photo Date: |
3/20/1976 Upload Date: 6/21/2003 4:06:48 PM |
| Location: |
North Elizabeth, NJ |
| Author: |
Harv Kahn |
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| Locomotives: |
PC 4811(GG1) |
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922 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Conrail GG1 4811 |
| Description: |
Conrail GG1 4811, flank view. Best guess date 1977 |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1977 Upload Date: 7/20/2010 9:33:04 PM |
| Location: |
Orangeville, MD |
| Author: |
George L. Pitz |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 4811(GG1) |
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450 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CR 4811 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
4/16/1977 Upload Date: 11/15/2009 8:13:38 AM |
| Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
| Author: |
Jim Gavin |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CR 4811(GG1) |
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409 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
70-mph meet at Columbia |
| Description: |
Two G-powered freights at the old PRR station, both moving around 35 mph |
| Photo Date: |
7/3/1977 Upload Date: 11/6/2013 6:31:28 PM |
| Location: |
Columbia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Kise |
| Categories: |
Station,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CR 4811(GG1) |
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360 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 59, JAN 1942 |
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Here is page nine of a ten-page article entitled "Under Pennsy Wires." It was published originally in the January 1942 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 59. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR Open-Ended Trolley Car #4503, utilized on the Cumberland Valley's Dillsburg-Mechanicsburg installation. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4812, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric in July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1942 Upload Date: 2/21/2018 9:57:47 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4503(Trolley) PRR 4812(GG1) |
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408 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4907, GG-1, c. 1949 |
| Description: |
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #5680. Photo by Winston Link of New York City, NY. Partial Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad electric locomotives, Type GG-1." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907, #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,820 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric in July 1935 and retired in November of 1966. All of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4907: August 1940; #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #37 of 44. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1949 Upload Date: 6/11/2022 11:58:44 PM |
| Location: |
Long Island City, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4907(GG1) PRR 4812(GG1) PRR 4888(GG1) PRR 4852(GG1) |
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193 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy's New Juice Jacks," Page 21, 1954 |
| Description: |
Here is page seven of a seven-page cover article by Henry F. Dimmler entitled "Pennsy's New Juice Jacks." It was published originally in the February 1954 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "Each of these GG-1's can develop as much as 8000 horsepower if needed. PRR's 139 GG-1's operated in both freight and passenger service." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907, #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric in July of 1935 and retired in November 1966. All of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4907: August 1940; #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935. |
| Photo Date: |
2/1/1954 Upload Date: 8/29/2022 6:02:47 PM |
| Location: |
Long Island City, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4907(GG1) PRR 4812(GG1) PRR 4888(GG1) PRR 4852(GG1) |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 10, 1954 |
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Here is page one of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 10. Photo Caption: "Four GG-1 electrics await assignment at Sunnyside, N.Y., world's largest passenger railroad yard." Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4907, #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,820 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric: July 1935-November 1966. All of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4907: August 1940; #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1954 Upload Date: 4/16/2017 12:53:44 AM |
| Location: |
Long Island City, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4907(GG1) PRR 4812(GG1) PRR 4888(GG1) PRR 4852(GG1) |
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309 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Is Pennsy Really Coming Back," Front Cover, 1954 |
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Here is the front cover of a six-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Is Pennsy Really Coming Back?" It was published originally on the December 1954 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "Lineup of Pennsylvania GG-1's." Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,820 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric: July 1935-November 1966. Both of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1954 Upload Date: 6/23/2019 6:39:12 PM |
| Location: |
Long Island City, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4812(GG1) PRR 4888(GG1) PRR 4852(GG1) |
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302 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Mass Transportation," 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is the 30th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Mass Transportation." It was published originally in 1955. Depicted here are no fewer than a dozen Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotives rated at 4,620 horsepower each. In the foreground is PRR engine #4814 that was built by General Electric during August of 1935 and retired in May of 1967. Also depicted is PRR engine #4829 constructed in Juniata during June of 1935 and retired in July of 1969. In this context, they're all supporting the annual Army-Navy Football Game. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1955 Upload Date: 1/27/2022 6:20:26 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4814(GG1) PRR 4827(GG1) |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4887, GG-1, 1961 |
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Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Colonia, New Jersey, on 18 March 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4887, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during April of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing under five-track Signal Bridge #188 with a 14-car passenger train ~ including five cars of the PRR's "Tubular Train." ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 10) |
| Photo Date: |
3/18/1961 Upload Date: 9/6/2020 1:27:28 PM |
| Location: |
Colonia, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4887(GG1) |
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215 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4887, GG-1, 1965 |
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Museum Bound. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 28 March 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4887 and #4913. Both are GG-1's built in Altoona: #4887 was built during April of 1939, but #4913 was built during January of 1942. They are arriving with southbound passenger train #121, the "Congressional." The time is 12:26. #4913 is now on exhibit at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/1965 Upload Date: 7/1/2016 4:14:42 AM |
| Location: |
North Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4913(GG1) PRR 4887(GG1) |
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557 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4913, GG-1, 1965 |
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Museum Bound. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 28 March 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #4913 and #4887. Both are GG-1's built in Altoona: #4913 was built during January of 1942, but #4887 was built during April of 1939. They are waiting with southbound passenger train #121, the "Congressional." The time is 12:28. #4913 is now on exhibit at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/1965 Upload Date: 7/1/2016 4:12:04 AM |
| Location: |
North Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4913(GG1) PRR 4887(GG1) |
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658 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4887, GG-1, 1965 |
| Description: |
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4887 and #4913. Both are GG-1's built in Juniata; #4887 was built during April of 1939, but #4913 was built during January of 1942. They are arriving in the North Philadelphia Station with a 14-car train from New York City heading to Washington. The time is 12:26 P.M. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/1965 Upload Date: 10/23/2016 2:54:29 AM |
| Location: |
North Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4913(GG1) PRR 4887(GG1) |
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474 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4913, GG-1, 1965 |
| Description: |
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took during a trip on Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains from Wilmington to Altoona on 28 March 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4887 and #4913. Both are GG-1's built in Juniata; #4887 was built during April of 1939, but #4913 was built during January of 1942. They are preparing to leave the North Philadelphia Station with a 14-car train from New York City heading to Washington. The time is 12:27 P.M. #4913 is now on exhibit at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/1965 Upload Date: 10/23/2016 2:56:25 AM |
| Location: |
North Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4913(GG1) PRR 4887(GG1) |
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389 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4887 - Pennsylvania RR |
| Description: |
Built in 1939. The single stripe paint scheme was used in 1955 so this photo was taken after that date. The unit was scrapped by 1980. |
| Photo Date: |
4/1/1969 Upload Date: 2/13/2013 3:17:08 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4887(GG1) |
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570 Comments: 0 |
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