"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 37, 1976         
Here is page 37 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Partial Caption: "This rare newspaper picure shows the first GG-1 electric locomotive No. 4800 beside K-4 No. 5426 near the Zoo Tower in Philadelphia, Pa." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4800 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric as number "4899" during August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. PRR engine #5426 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Date: 9/22/1976 Location: Philadelphia, PA   Map Show Philadelphia on a rail map Views: 399 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4800(GG1) PRR 5426(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 37, 1976
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> "Picture Study Of The K-4"
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