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Title:
"Pennsy's Steel Thunderbolts," Page 56, 1947
Description:
Here is page five of a six-page camera study by Frank Clodfelter entitled "Pennsy's Steel Thunderbolts." It was published originally in the December 1947 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Top Photo Caption: "Number 4855 thunders beneath overpass south of Baltimore station." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4855, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1947
Upload Date:
10/2/2017 12:02:47 AM
Location:
Baltimore Penn Stati, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4855(GG1)
Views:
579
Comments:
0
Title:
Locomotive Ready Tracks, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Wilmington to North Philadelphia during August of 1965. Shown here are the old roundhouse, turntablX, and locomotive ready tracks. Also visible is PRR electric engine #4855, a GG-1 built in Juniata during June of 1935.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/2/2016 1:42:59 AM
Location:
Edgemoor, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4855(GG1)
Views:
737
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4856, GG-1, 1957
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a photo that was published originally in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 111th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1957, page 3. Shown here is engine #4856, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
12/31/1957
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 2:01:20 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night
Locomotives:
PRR 4856(GG1)
Views:
799
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4856, GG-1, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from North Philadelphia to Harrisburg during August of 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines 4856 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #4856 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during June of 1935. They are pulling an eastbound TrucTrain near Pomeroy, between Parkesbug and Atglen. Note that the track in the middle has just been eliminated. Special thanks go to Mr. Brian Ferrell for clarifying the location of this photo!
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
11/3/2016 4:37:33 PM
Location:
Pomeroy, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4856(GG1)
Views:
552
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4857, GG-1, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4857, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/23/2018 1:20:03 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4857(GG1)
Views:
467
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4857, 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, perhaps in 1967. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4857, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
3/19/2019 10:04:45 AM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4857(GG1)
Views:
416
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4858, GG-1, c. 1967
Description:
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4858 and #4898. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4858 was constructed during December of 1937, while #4898 was built in May of 1940. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electrified Operations On The Pennsy" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (791-13).
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
2/14/2022 5:17:30 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4858(GG1)
PRR 4898(GG1)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4859, GG-1, c. 1956
Description:
Electrics. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4859, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1937 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's just departed Washington's Union Station with "The Keystone," and is passing Ivy City Yard on its way to Baltimore and points North. Note that it's running with its lead pantograph in the "up" position. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
8/31/2021 9:19:42 AM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4859(GG1)
Views:
317
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4859, GG-1, Front, 1956
Description:
Here is the front side of a postal card that was published by Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties in 1994. Photo Credit: Richard R. Wallin. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4859, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during December of 1937 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's powering a mail and express train in November of 1956; the location is not recorded.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
12/14/2022 7:48:24 AM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4859(GG1)
Views:
273
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4859, GG-1, Back, 1956
Description:
Here is the back side of a postal card that was published by Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties in 1994. Photo Credit: Richard R. Wallin. Subject Line: "Pennsylvania Railroad's GG-1 Number 4859; November, 1956."
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
12/14/2022 7:45:58 AM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4859(GG1)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
Ex-PRR 4859, GG-1, 1988
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in August of 1988. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4859, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during December of 1937, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Harrisburg Passenger Station. The number of the N-6B cabin car pictured here is 980016. ("LouisFols"; #9 of 12)
Photo Date:
8/15/1988
Upload Date:
6/16/2019 12:41:59 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4859(GG1)
Views:
515
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 980016, N-6B, 2002
Description:
CCC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Bruce Vogel that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in July of 2002. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad cabin car #980016, an N-6B built in the Altoona Car Shops. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #4859, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1937, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Harrisburg Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
7/7/2002
Upload Date:
1/12/2025 4:59:54 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4859(GG1)
Views:
37
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4860, GG-1, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here is PRR engine #4860, a GG-1 (4-6-6-4) built in Juniata during December of 1937 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. This photo taken from the excursion train, which has just begun moving and will soon cross the PRR's Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge. #7 of 14.
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
5/5/2018 3:18:26 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4860(GG1)
Views:
280
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 999400, MoW Tender, 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 #999400, 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 ~ like #4860, idiling-away on the adjoining track. Photo taken near HARRIS Tower, just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/23/2016 3:09:19 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4860(GG1)
Views:
1375
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4860, 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 (L to R) are partial views of PRR engine #4860 and PRR MoW tender #999400. #4860 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during December of 1937. #999400 is 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 ~ like #4860. They are situated 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 2:09:47 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4860(GG1)
Views:
393
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4860, 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 partial views of PRR engine #4860 and PRR MoW tender #999400. #4860 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during December of 1937. #999400 is 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 ~ like #4860. They are situated on the Locomotive Ready Tracks across from HARRIS Tower, just West of the Harrisburg Passenger Station. Partially visible in the background is the Market Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/25/2016 2:48:57 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Yard,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4860(GG1)
Views:
594
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4862, GG-1, 1963
Description:
Electrics. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4862, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric in December of 1937 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Looks to me like it's the "Tunnel Helper For A Day!" (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
9/20/2021 1:51:45 PM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4862(GG1)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "When West Meets East," Pages 9-10, 1939
Description:
Here are pages nine and ten of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. At the left is PRR engine #4863, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. At the right is PRR engine 6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:
4/16/1939
Upload Date:
6/18/2022 8:09:35 AM
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4863(GG1)
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
380
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Back Cover
Description:
Here is the back cover of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR engine #4863, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
7/1/1939
Upload Date:
7/11/2020 6:55:51 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4863(GG1)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Photo Section," Page 41, 2001
Description:
Here is a photo by Mr. A.F. Sozio. It's on page six of a six-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Photo Section" that was published originally in the August 2001 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Partial Caption: "Portia Mitaritono, an employee at PRR's Sunnyside Coach Yard in Long Island City, N.Y., cleans the running gear of a GG-1 electric locomotive in 1943." Partially visible in the background is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4863, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
8/1/2001
Upload Date:
9/8/2022 2:08:43 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4863(GG1)
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4864, GG-1, 1964
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Washington, DC, during September of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4864, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it has just departed Washington's Union Station with the northbound "Manhattan Limited." This shot also shows the relative ineffectiveness of the PRR's unmanned locomotive washing machines: good for flat sides, less so for curved surfaces. (Tchowee"; #14 of 27)
Photo Date:
9/23/1964
Upload Date:
5/25/2020 9:09:20 PM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4864(GG1)
Views:
209
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4865, GG-1, 1965
Description:
Newark. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Newark, Delaware, during August of 1965. Shown here is PRR engine #4865, a GG-1 built in Juniata during January of 1938. It is pulling a southbound mixed-cargo freight train. This photo taken near the three-track grade crossing at Milepost 35.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
9/20/2016 2:37:17 AM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4865(GG1)
Views:
313
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, April 1956
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. W.A. Burke. It was published originally in the April 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Photo Caption: "Over-all coat of aluminum paint, tuscan red stripe, black roof and lettering clothe one of Pennsy's famous GG-1's ~ one of two given different experimental color schemes. Locomotives are being used on crack streamliners." Shown here is PRR engine #4866, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
4/1/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2019 1:36:19 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4866(GG1)
Views:
333
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 4866," GG-1, 1956
Description:
Kern. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 4866." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "North Philadelphia, Pa., May 12, 1956. GG-1 4866 glides along the platform for the station stop. Pennsylvania 4866 was one of three GG-1's to receive the silver color scheme. The other two were 4872 and 4880. Color was chosen for 'Congressional' service." Photo by Fred R. Kern. #4866 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Here, it's pulling a passenger train that originated in New York City. Visible in the background is a portion of the passenger shelter at the first station stop on the Cherry Hill Branch.
Photo Date:
5/12/1956
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 12:32:30 AM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4866(GG1)
Views:
690
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4866, 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 #4866, a GG-1 built in Juniata during January of 1938. It is arriving in the North Philadelphia Station with a 14-car passenger train from Washington to New York City. The time is 12:23 P.M.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/22/2016 5:12:49 AM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4866(GG1)
Views:
474
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4874, GG-1, Front, 1967
Description:
Here is the front side of a postal card that was published by Parlor Car Enterprises. Photo Credit: Aron Blum. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4874 and #4867. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #4874 was constructed during January of 1939, while #4867 was built in January of 1938. In this context, they're powering a mixed-cargo freight train near Elizabeth, New Jersey, in September of 1967.
Photo Date:
9/22/1967
Upload Date:
12/14/2022 7:44:47 AM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4874(GG1)
PRR 4867(GG1)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4874, GG-1, Back, 1967
Description:
Here is the back side of a postal card that was published by Parlor Car Enterprises. Photo Credit: Aron Blum. Subject Line: "Pennsylvania Doubleheaded GG-1's."
Photo Date:
9/22/1967
Upload Date:
12/14/2022 7:41:19 AM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4867(GG1)
PRR 4874(GG1)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
"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:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pictorial Review Of Progress: 1953," Back Cover
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:
7/16/2020 10:47:03 AM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4868(GG1)
Views:
240
Comments:
0
Title:
"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) 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:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
"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:
157
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) 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:
277
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:
43
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:
1/26/2023 5:47:25 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4869(GG1)
Views:
143
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) 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:
321
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:
232
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:
273
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) 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:
388
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Enduring GG1," Page 54, 1975
Description:
Here is page three of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 54. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Long after her birth, the PRR thought enough of 4871's capabilities and clean looks to use her on the 1956 inaugural run of the 'Keystone.'" Photo by Don Wood. Prominent here is PRR engine #4871, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) 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:
12/1/1975
Upload Date:
11/2/2023 3:03:25 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4871(GG1)
PC 4857(GG1)
PC 4901(GG1)
PC 4903(GG1)
Views:
218
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 employees 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:
12/15/1956
Upload Date:
7/16/2022 6:33:57 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4872(GG1)
Views:
330
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) 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,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4873(GG1)
Views:
437
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:
291
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:
381
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:
377
Comments:
0
Title:
"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, but renumbered "4800" in November of 1934. Middle Photo: Engine #4902 built in Juniata in May of 1940. Bottom Photo: Engine #4876 built in Juniata in January of 1939.
Photo Date:
9/5/1959
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:
459
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:
715
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:
668
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, perhaps in 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:
710
Comments:
0
Title:
"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:
476
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) 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:
487
Comments:
0
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