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8/8/2025
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Pictures of PC 4879
Owner:
Penn Central
Model:
Altoona GG1
Built As:
PRR 4879 (GG1)
Serial Number:
4348
Order No:
Frame Number:
Westinghouse electrical gear
Built:
2/1939
Notes:
PC Class GG-1; blt 2/39 as PRR 4879, saved.
Other locos with this serial:
PC 4879(GG1)
NJT 4879(GG1)
URHS 4879(GG1)
PRR 4879(GG1)
NJDOT 4879(GG1)
NJTR 4879(GG1)
CR 4879(GG1)
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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)
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