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Viewing Album: PRR: "L&R Preservation" ~ Pennsy's GG-1's (R)
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
7/4/1987 - 7/4/1987
Album Info:
Here is a seven-page article by Mr. Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, pages 32-38. * Repaired Album *
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Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 32, 1987
Description:
Here is page one of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 32. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4800, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric as number "4899" in August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/12/2024 10:54:14 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4800(GG1)
Views:
341
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Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 33, 1987
Description:
Here is page two of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 33. Second Row, Right Column: Shown here is PRR engine #4899, the R-1 (2-D-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as number "4800" in September of 1934, rated at 5,000 horsepower, renumbered "4899" in November of 1934, renumbered "4999" in March of 1940, and retired in October of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4800, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric as number "4899" in August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and now on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. This is "Old Rivets."
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/12/2024 10:56:01 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4999(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4800(GG1)
Views:
434
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0
Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 34, 1987
Description:
Here is page three of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 34. Partial Photo Caption: "Raymond Loewy, creator of the Gs' undeniable appeal, stands proud at No. 4935's rededication ceremony in May 1977." Photo by Karl Zimmermann. Engine #4935 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
6/11/2025 9:45:19 AM
Location:
Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4935(GG1)
AMTK 4935(GG1)
Views:
100
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0
Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 35, 1987
Description:
Here is page four of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 35. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4800 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric 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. This is "Old Rivets."
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
6/11/2025 9:45:47 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4800(GG1)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 36, 1987
Description:
Here is page five of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 36. Partial Photo Caption: "May 7, 1976, in the cramped cab of GG1 No. 4934, westbound on the point of Amtrak's No. 41, the 'Broadway Limited' from New York. Road Foreman E.W. Connor is running as we curve through the junction at Philadelphia's Zoo Tower." Photo by Karl Zimmermann. Amtrak's engine #4934 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "4917" during June of 1942, rated at 4,620 horsepower, inherited by the Penn Central and Conrail, acquired by Amtrak and renumbered "4934", and presently exposed to the elements and rusting away on some siding near Oneonta, New York.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
6/11/2025 9:46:17 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Passenger
Locomotives:
AMTK 4934(GG1)
PRR 4917(GG1)
Views:
124
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 37, 1987
Description:
Here is page six of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 37. Partial Photo Caption: "Two timeworn Gs whine ahead of a northbound freight near Colonia, New Jersey, June 1969."
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/16/2024 9:56:48 PM
Location:
Colonia, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy's GG1s," Page 38, 1987
Description:
Here is page seven of a seven-page article by Karl Zimmermann entitled "Pennsy's GG1s." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 38.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/16/2024 9:58:52 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
154
Comments:
0
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