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6/11/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Penn Central
Model:Altoona GG1Built As:PRR 4879 (GG1)
Serial Number:4348Order No:
Frame Number:Westinghouse electrical gearBuilt: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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PC 4879, GG-1, c. 1965
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
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Locomotives:  PC 4879(GG1) PC 4877(GG1)
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