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Thomas C. Ayers's Collection
 
5/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Penn Central
Model:Altoona GG1Built As:PRR 4857 (GG1)
Serial Number:4316Order No:
Frame Number:Westinghouse electrical gearBuilt:6/1935
Notes:PC Class GG-1; blt 6/35 as PRR 4857, scrapped
Other locos with this serial:  CR 4857(GG1) PC 4857(GG1) PRR 4857(GG1)
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"The Enduring GG1," Page 54, 1975
Title:  "The Enduring GG1," Page 54, 1975
Description:  Here is page three of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 54. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Long after her birth, the PRR thought enough of 4871's capabilities and clean looks to use her on the 1956 inaugural run of the 'Keystone.'" Photo by Don Wood. Prominent here is PRR engine #4871, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1938, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in February of 1968 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1975  Upload Date: 11/2/2023 3:03:25 PM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4871(GG1) PC 4857(GG1) PC 4901(GG1)
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