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"Elizabeth," Page 48, 1949
Title:  "Elizabeth," Page 48, 1949
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page camera study entitled "Elizabeth." Photos by Charles F. Pearce. It was published originally in the May 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Westbound freight on the Pennsylvania roars through Elizabeth behind No. 4773, a 4-6-4 P-5a box-cab electric." PRR engine #4773 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by General Electric during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1959 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/1/1949  Upload Date: 12/23/2020 6:50:26 AM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4773(P-5) CNJ 784(4-6-0)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
"Elizabeth," Page 47, 1949
Title:  "Elizabeth," Page 47, 1949
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page camera study entitled "Elizabeth." Photos by Charles F. Pearce. It was published originally in the May 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Top Right Photo Caption: "You're looking north in Elizabeth toward the concentration point of big-time railroading. At right is the PRR station, at left the clock tower of the CNJ depot."
Photo Date:  5/1/1949  Upload Date: 12/23/2020 6:46:45 AM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  CNJ 786(4-6-0)
Views:  329   Comments: 0


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