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Title:
PRR "Pictorial Review Of Progress," Back Cover, 1953
Description:
Here is the back cover of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "A Pictorial Review Of Progress On The Pennsylvania." It was issued originally in March of 1953. Partial Caption: "The 'Afternoon Congressional' rolls out of the Hudson River tunnels from New York on its fast run to Washington." Shown here is PRR engine #4868, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
3/1/1953
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 11:16:45 PM
Location:
Bergen, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4868(GG1)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Progress In Transportation: 1958," Pages 1 & 2
Description:
Here are pages one and two of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1958. From The Text: "Trains of the Pennsylvania Railroad carry 63 million passengers and move 200 million tons of freight each year. To perform these services, the company owns 2,600 locomotives, 5,200 passenger cars, 170,000 freight cars, 25,000 miles of main line, branch, and yard tracks, hundreds of stations, shops, piers, and other facilities." Bottom Photo Caption: "The stainless steel 'Congressional' ~ one of the many modern Pennsylvania passenger trains ~ runs between New York and Washington." Shown here is PRR engine #4868, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1958
Upload Date:
7/17/2020 3:26:31 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4868(GG1)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Progress In Transportation: 1963," Pages 1 & 2
Description:
Here are pages one and two of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1963. From The Text: "Trains of the Pennsylvania Railroad carry 45 million passengers and move about 160 million tons of freight during a year. To perform these services, the company operates 2,686 diesel and electric units, 3,728 passenger cars, 137,800 freight cars, 23,000 miles of main line, branch, and yard tracks, hundreds of stations, shops, piers, and other facilities." Bottom Photo Caption: "One of the many modern Pennsylvania passenger trains operated between New York, Philadelphia, and Washington." Shown here is PRR engine #4868, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/21/1963
Upload Date:
7/19/2020 12:23:45 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4868(GG1)
Views:
368
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 14
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR engine #4869, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 1:13:40 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
498
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Works Inspection Report, Page 18, 1946
Description:
Here is page 18 of a 44-page report entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Altoona Works, 1946." Caption: "Building Class GG1 Streamlined Electric Passenger Locomotives." Depicted at the lower right is PRR engine #4869, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
10/30/1946
Upload Date:
12/24/2024 11:13:22 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
234
Comments:
0
Title:
"Sunnyside Yard," Page 23, 1948
Description:
Here is page 14 of a 16-page cover story by William L. Rohde entitled "Sunnyside Yard." It was published originally in the May 1948 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 23. Photo Caption: "Pennsy's mechanical conveyor siphons sand from a hopper up through the tank and directly into Motor 4869." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4869, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
5/1/1948
Upload Date:
10/15/2017 7:21:24 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
543
Comments:
0
Title:
WATC Ivy City Yard, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C., c. 1953. Prominent here are several waiting passenger cars from both the Baltimore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania Railroads. Partially visible at the far right is PRR engine #4869, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
6/20/2021 5:19:53 PM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
446
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4869, GG-1, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C., c. 1953. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4869 and #4871. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotives built in Juniata during December of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. (#7,700)
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
6/21/2021 10:44:18 AM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
PRR 4871(GG1)
Views:
569
Comments:
0
Title:
"Philly's Personality Trains," Page 15, 1948
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article by Al M. Rung, Jr., entitled "Philly's Personality Trains." It was published originally on the January 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "The 'clocker' from New York has just arrived, and inbound passengers tramp down the platform to disappear into downtown Philadelphia." Partially visible at the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4871, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric 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:
1/1/1948
Upload Date:
7/15/2019 8:52:40 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4871(GG1)
Views:
566
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4872, GG-1, 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing a group of Pennsylvania Railroad employees posing with engine #4872, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. This locomotive is one of just three GG-1's to receive the silver color paint scheme for "Congressional" service, the other two being #4866 and #4880. Perhaps these Railroaders are gathered to mark the completion of #4872's makeover. Their names and that of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
12/29/1956
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 6:33:57 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4872(GG1)
Views:
579
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4873, GG-1, 1956
Description:
Newark. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Newark, New Jersey, on 30 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4873, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing through South Station with a southbound passenger train. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 11)
Photo Date:
4/30/1956
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 8:34:45 AM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4873(GG1)
Views:
667
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4873, 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 is PRR engine #4873, a GG-1 built in Juniata during January of 1939. It is arriving in the North Philadelphia Station with a 15-car passenger train from Washington to New York City. The time is 12:45 P.M.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/22/2016 5:56:21 AM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4873(GG1)
Views:
545
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4875, GG-1, 1957
Description:
Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4875, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's one of those "Off The Beaten Track" excursions.
Photo Date:
10/20/1957
Upload Date:
6/6/2024 3:25:10 PM
Location:
Safe Harbor, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4875(GG1)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4875, GG-1, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4846 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4875 was constructed in Juniata during January of 1939. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #15 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 12:19:21 PM
Location:
Leaman Place, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 4875(GG1)
Views:
153
Comments:
0
Title:
"Runaway," Page 20, 1953
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page article by E. John Long entitled "Runaway." It was published originally in the August 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 20. Partial Caption: "A view from above shows clearly how the 'Federal' crossed the concourse, fell through the concourse floor, and stopped just as the nose of the engine reached the waiting-room door." Visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4876, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata in January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/1/1953
Upload Date:
10/22/2022 9:54:20 PM
Location:
Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Station,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4876(GG1)
Views:
630
Comments:
0
Title:
"Runaway," Page 21, 1953
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article by E. John Long entitled "Runaway." It was published originally in the August 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 21. Partially Caption: "The view from below shows the stricken GG-1 and the forward end of the first coach as they had broken through the concourse floor and plunged into a basement baggage room." Visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4876, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata in January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/1/1953
Upload Date:
10/22/2022 9:57:01 PM
Location:
Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Station,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4876(GG1)
Views:
661
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "GG-1 Gets Its 25 Year Button," Page 20, 1959
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "GG-1 Gets Its 25 Year Button." It was published originally in the September-October 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 20. Large photos depict Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. Top Photo: Engine #4899 built by General Electric in August of 1934, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and presently on exhibit at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Middle Photo: Engine #4902 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Bottom Photo: Engine #4876 built in Juniata in January of 1939.
Photo Date:
9/1/1959
Upload Date:
4/5/2022 6:00:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4800(GG1)
PRR 4902(GG1)
PRR 4876(GG1)
Views:
901
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4876, GG-1, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4876, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #16 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 12:19:47 PM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4876(GG1)
Views:
234
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4876, 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 #4876 and #4922. Both are GG-1's built in Juniata; #4876 was built during January of 1939, but #4922 was built during August of 1942. They are idling-away on the Locomotive Ready Tracks across from HARRIS Tower, just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/23/2016 3:11:23 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4876(GG1)
PRR 4922(GG1)
Views:
1067
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4922, 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 #4876 and #4922. Both are GG-1's built in Juniata; #4876 was built during January of 1939, but #4922 was built during August of 1942. They are idling-away on the Locomotive Ready Tracks across from HARRIS Tower, just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/25/2016 2:12:41 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4922(GG1)
PRR 4876(GG1)
Views:
1028
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4876, GG-1, c. 1967
Description:
PFJ. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert L. Eastwood, Jr., that was taken at Frankford Junction near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4876, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
9/22/1967
Upload Date:
3/19/2019 10:06:16 AM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4876(GG1)
Views:
943
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Ankle-View Train," Page 27, 1956
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article by E. John Long entitled "The Ankle-View Train." It was published originally in the October 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Bottom Photo Caption: "Regular service: 'Keystone' slips out of Newark." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
10/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/27/2018 5:06:18 AM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
730
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4877, GG-1, 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Tacony, Pennsylvania, on 3 February 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. ("LouisFols"; #7 of 13)
Photo Date:
2/3/1960
Upload Date:
4/15/2020 2:41:12 PM
Location:
Tacony, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
755
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4877, GG-1, c. 1963
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Tchowee"; #17 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
3/27/2025 12:20:32 PM
Location:
Leaman Place, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Story Of The GG-1, Page 20, 1964
Description:
Here is page one 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 in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Photo by William D. Middleton. Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
3/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2022 10:12:57 AM
Location:
Boonton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
463
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Story Of The GG-1, Page 21, 1964
Description:
Here is page two 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 in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 21. Photo by William D. Middleton. Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
3/1/1964
Upload Date:
10/6/2022 10:15:52 AM
Location:
Boonton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
491
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4879, GG-1, c. 1965
Description:
Electrics. Here is a photo of (L to R) Penn Central engines #4879 and #4877. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4879 was constructed during February of 1939, while #4877 was built in January of 1939. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1965
Upload Date:
5/29/2025 9:26:21 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 4879(GG1)
PC 4877(GG1)
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, 1977
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "New Jersey Transit 4877." Caption On Reverse: "GG-1 No. 4877 at Wilmington, Del., June 5, 1977 after being repainted Tuscan Red by NJ Transit with the help of Jersey Central Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society." Photo by Homer R. Hill. Shown here is NJT engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
5/5/1977
Upload Date:
1/20/2023 5:34:20 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
470
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of a young Ed Kaspriske in the cab of New Jersey Transit engine #4877 near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1981. NJT #4877 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1981
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 6:11:29 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
503
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1981
Upload Date:
4/29/2025 1:01:35 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
NJT 4879(GG1)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 12)
Photo Date:
8/15/1981
Upload Date:
3/16/2025 11:28:14 PM
Location:
Boonton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
229
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1981. Prominent here is New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1981
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 6:10:24 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
457
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, c. 1981
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1981. Prominent here is New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Conrail, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1981
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 6:10:56 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
454
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, Front, 1983
Description:
Here is the front side of a postal card that was published by Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties. Photo Credit: Steven Hepler. Shown here is New Jersey Transit engine #4877, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4877 during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. It's powering the GG-1 commemoration train near Morgan, New Jersey, on 29 October 1983.
Photo Date:
10/29/1983
Upload Date:
12/15/2022 8:29:04 AM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
493
Comments:
0
Title:
NJT 4877, GG-1, Back, 1983
Description:
Here is the back side of a postal card that was published by Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties. Photo Credit: Steven Hepler. Subject Line: "N.J. Transit GG-1 Number 4877."
Photo Date:
10/29/1983
Upload Date:
12/15/2022 8:45:06 AM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
NJT 4877(GG1)
Views:
408
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0
Title:
"Locomotive & Railway Preservation," Front Cover, 1987
Description:
Here is the front cover that was published originally on the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine. Partial Photo Caption: "GG1 No. 4877 runs for the last time in commercial service near Matawan, New Jersey, October 23, 1983." Photo by Don Wood. PRR engine #4877 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/9/2024 11:11:25 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
324
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Man In The Tower," Page 5, 1943
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page article by Edward Hungerford entitled "The Man In The Tower." It was published originally in the February 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Amended Caption: "GG-1 No. 4878 speeds toward Philadelphia on the Pennsy's electrified line from New York. This photo [by Herbert Weisberger] was taken at Iselin, N.J." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4878, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
2/1/1943
Upload Date:
4/21/2022 12:19:53 PM
Location:
Iselin, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4878(GG1)
Views:
356
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4878, 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 #4878, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing under five-track Signal Bridge #188 with a 10-car passenger train. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 10)
Photo Date:
3/18/1961
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 1:28:36 PM
Location:
Colonia, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4878(GG1)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4878, GG-1, c. 1966
Description:
Electrics. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4878, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1966
Upload Date:
5/29/2025 10:04:52 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4878(GG1)
Views:
109
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 4878(GG1)
PRR 4809(GG1)
PRR 4909(GG1)
Views:
573
Comments:
0
Title:
AMTK 4908, GG-1, 1981
Description:
Here is the first of four original photos of deadlined GG-1's that were taken by an unidentified photographer at Amtrak's Electric Locomotive Shops in Wilmington, Delaware, on 21 June 1981. Shown here (L to R) are New Jersey Transit engine #4878, AMTK engine #4908, and three other units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built by the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Shops and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4878 was constructed in February of 1939 and originally numbered "4878," whereas #4908 was built in August of 1940 and originally numbered "4907."
Photo Date:
6/21/1981
Upload Date:
4/21/2018 2:40:26 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
AMTK 4908(GG1)
NJT 4878(GG1)
Views:
805
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 4879," c. 1966
Description:
Here is a postal card that could be entitled "Pennsylvania 4879." No Postmark. Partial Caption On Reverse: "Electric locomotive number 4879, s GG-1, at the headend of a crack passenger train ready to depart Pennsylvania Station, New York." Photo Credit: William J. Brennan. PRR engine #4879 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. Partially visible above the tracks and catenary is New York City's Main Post Office; in the right distance is the top of the Empire State Building.
Photo Date:
11/14/1966
Upload Date:
9/29/2023 9:40:18 PM
Location:
New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4879(GG1)
Views:
395
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4879, GG-1, c. 1966
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Elizabeth, New Jersey, c. 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4879, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The pedigree of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Railroad locomotive pictured here is not recorded.
Photo Date:
11/14/1966
Upload Date:
10/10/2024 8:11:26 PM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4879(GG1)
Views:
316
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4879, GG-1, c. 1967
Description:
PFJ. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Frankford Junction near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4879, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
9/22/1967
Upload Date:
9/10/2024 10:13:32 AM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4879(GG1)
Views:
249
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4880, GG-1, 1962
Description:
Electrified. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 18 June 1962. Shown here is PRR engine #4880, a GG-1 built in Juniata during February of 1939. It is about to stop at the North Philadelphia Station with the New Haven Railroad's "Colonial" bound for Baltimore and Washington.
Photo Date:
6/18/1962
Upload Date:
10/15/2016 1:30:40 PM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4880(GG1)
Views:
693
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4880, GG-1, 1963
Description:
Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Trenton, New Jersey, in October of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4880, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata in February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 19)
Photo Date:
10/10/1963
Upload Date:
11/1/2020 1:24:14 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4880(GG1)
Views:
480
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4896, GG-1, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Harrisburg to Altoona during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #4896 and #4880. Both are GG-1's built in Juniata; #4896 was built during April of 1940, but #4880 was built during February of 1939. Tjey are parked on the Locomotive Ready Tracks just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station, awaiting the call for their next runs eastward. Also visible on the right is PRR #999;00, a former steam locomotive tender that has been relegated to Maintenance-of-Way service. Instead of supplying a steam locomotive with water, it's now filled with fuel oil to replenish the steam-heat boilers in GG-1 electrics.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/5/2016 2:43:59 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4896(GG1)
PRR 4880(GG1)
Views:
1285
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:
#1361. Here is a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1954. It was published originally on the back cover of Mike Schaffer & Brian Solomon's (1997) book entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad." Partial Caption: "Two symbols of the Pennsylvania Railroad stand side by side at South Amboy, N.J., in 1954." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #1361 and #4881. #1361 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. Engine #4881 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
1/23/1954
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 6:13:16 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
PRR 4881(GG1)
Views:
1084
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4897, GG-1, 1958
Description:
DMP-2. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Ivy City, District of Columbia, on 18 October 1958. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4897, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during April of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #4881, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. (#1 of 19)
Photo Date:
10/18/1958
Upload Date:
11/28/2022 9:59:11 AM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4897(GG1)
PRR 4881(GG1)
Views:
569
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4881, 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 #4881, a GG-1 built in Juniata during February of 1939. It has just departed Wilmington on its way South to Baltimore and Washington with a 21-car passenger train. The time is 3:24 P.M. The siding visible on the left services a General Foods warehouse.
Photo Date:
3/27/1965
Upload Date:
9/19/2016 5:48:56 AM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 4881(GG1)
Views:
752
Comments:
0
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