PRR "Pennsylvania 4786," P-5A(M), 1960         
Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 4786." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "For a few years before the famed GG-1 started hauling passenger trains under PRR wire, the box cab P-5a graced the front of the Pennsy's named trains. Eventually, though, all were regeared for freight service, including modified cab 4786 shown at Meadows, NJ, July 1960. Photo by Mac Owen." #4786 is a P-5A Modified (2-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in January of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service.
Date: 7/7/1960 Location: Kearny, NJ   Map Show Kearny on a rail map Views: 348 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4786(P-5)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR "Pennsylvania 4786," P-5A(M), 1960
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: PRR-PC-CR-AMTK Postal Cards ~ 1900-1999
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