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Title:
PRR 30th Street Station, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the second of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is PRR engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's departing the Station with a northbound passenger train. The northern face of the Station is visible in the background..
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/24/2023 10:44:16 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4803(GG1)
Views:
125
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 30th Street Station, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk-30th Street. Here is the third of three original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. In the foreground is PRR engine #4803, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's just departed the Station with a northbound passenger train. Visible in the background is a small portion of the PRR's freight-only "High Line."
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/24/2023 10:44:41 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4803(GG1)
Views:
132
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4805, GG-1, c. 1963
Description:
Electrics. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4805, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in July of 1968 after 33 years of faithful service. Note that the second "car" in this train is actually a cabin car. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
9/20/2021 1:53:40 PM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4805(GG1)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4726, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is PRR engine #4726, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1963. Two more PRR locomotives are also visible here. At the far left is #4747, a P-5A (Modified) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962. At the far right is #4806, a GG-1 built by General Electric in June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:37:06 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4726(Boxcab)
PRR 4747(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4806(GG1)
Views:
464
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4807, GG-1, 1965
Description:
Newark. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Newark, Delaware, on 27 March 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #4807, a GG-1 built by General Electric during June of 1935. It is pulling a 48-car southbound mixed-cargo freight train with caboose #477739. The time is 2:33 P.M.
Photo Date:
3/27/1965
Upload Date:
9/19/2016 5:41:14 AM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4807(GG1)
Views:
615
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4808, GG-1, c. 1946
Description:
Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Edwin E. Olsen. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania GG-1 Eldctric Locomotive." PRR engine #4808 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric during July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Note that both pantographs are in the "up" position. The exact!date and the location are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Railroads U.S.A." that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenrort, Iowa (411-8).
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 3:13:40 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4808(GG1)
Views:
479
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Wilmington Shops," 1967
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Wilmington Shops." Caption On Reverse: "Wilmington Shops. The main electric shop for the Pennsylvania Railroad was located in Wilmington, Del. This shop also served Penn Central and Amtrak in later years to maintain their fleets of GG-1's and other electric locomotives. GG-1's monopolize the scene in this October 1967 view. Photo by Carl H. Sturner." All nine of the PRR locomotives pictured here are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. Of those nine, three are identifiable: #4909, #4878, and #4809. #4909 and #4878 were built in Juniata: the former in December of 1941, the latter in February of 1939. #4809 was constructed by General Electric in July of 1935.
Photo Date:
10/10/1967
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 11:14:50 PM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4809(GG1)
PRR 4909(GG1)
PRR 4878(GG1)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4810, GG-1, 1965
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, during the Winter of 1964-1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4810, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric in July of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in July of 1969 after 34 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1965
Upload Date:
3/9/2019 3:56:39 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4810(GG1)
Views:
291
Comments:
0
Title:
Story Of The GG-1, Front Cover, 1964
Description:
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
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4811(GG1)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
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
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4811(GG1)
Views:
513
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 59, JAN 1942
Description:
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)
Views:
503
Comments:
0
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; and #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 4888(GG1)
PRR 4852(GG1)
PRR 4812(GG1)
Views:
320
Comments:
0
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:
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4812(GG1)
PRR 4888(GG1)
PRR 4852(GG1)
Views:
232
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 10, 1954
Description:
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)
Views:
446
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Mass Transportation," 1955
Description:
Here is the 30th of 33 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 in August of 1935 and retired in May of 1967. Also depicted is PRR engine #4829 built in Juniata in 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:
12/26/2024 9:41:49 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4829(GG1)
PRR 4814(GG1)
Views:
25
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4887, GG-1, 1961
Description:
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)
Views:
272
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4887, GG-1, 1965
Description:
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)
Views:
693
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4913, GG-1, 1965
Description:
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)
Views:
781
Comments:
0
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 trgin 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)
Views:
610
Comments:
1
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 waq 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 Cmty 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. Ayjrs
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4913(GG1)
PRR 4887(GG1)
Views:
526
Comments:
0
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)
Views:
636
Comments:
0
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