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Pennsy's "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 49, 1958 |
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Here is page five of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Bottom Photo Caption: "Almost 30 years later to the day, Pennsy No. 5, an FF-2 purchased from Great Northern, sparkles in new paint after modification in Altoona Shops." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company as Great Northern number "5015" in March of 1930, rated at 3,300 horsepower, sold to the PRR and renumbered "6" in August of 1956, and retired in April of 1965 after 35 years of faithful service. |
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6/1/1958 Upload Date: 9/6/2022 2:15:35 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 5(Boxcab) GN 5010(Boxcab) |
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GN 5011, Y-1a, Front, 1957 |
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Here is the front side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1972. Photo by Stan Kistler. Shown here is Great Northern Railroad engine #5011, a Y-1a (1-C+C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1927, rated at 3,300 horsepower, and sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad for parts in August of 1956. |
| Photo Date: |
7/5/1957 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 7:09:31 AM |
| Location: |
Berne, WA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
GN 5011(Boxcab) |
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GN 5011, Y-1a, Back, 1957 |
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Here is the back side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1972. The text by Robert A. Le Massena sketches the history and development of the Great Northern Railroad's "Y" Class (1-C+C-1) electric locomotives. |
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7/5/1957 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 7:11:27 AM |
| Location: |
Berne, WA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
GN 5011(Boxcab) |
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308 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pennsy's "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 48, 1958 |
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Here is page four of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. Middle Photo Caption: "Dandied up for streamliner service after World War II, No. 5011 got Electro-Motive snouts. Pennsy was apparently unimpressed, purchased the locomotive for parts only." Shown here is Great Northern engine #5011, a Y-1a (1-C+C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1927, rated at 3,300 horsepower, and sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad for parts in August of 1956. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1958 Upload Date: 9/6/2022 2:13:16 PM |
| Location: |
Berne, WA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Tunnel |
| Locomotives: |
GN 5011(Boxcab) |
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300 Comments: 0 |
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