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2/12/2025
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Title:
PC 4856, GG1, c. 1969
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4856, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad in June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-19).
Photo Date:
9/9/1969
Upload Date:
2/21/2022 11:24:53 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4856(GG1)
Views:
214
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:
225
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4861, GG1, c. 1970
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4861, a GG1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during December of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Note the electrified third rail installed along this stretch of track. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-20).
Photo Date:
8/15/1970
Upload Date:
2/21/2022 11:25:48 PM
Location:
Queens (Borough), NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 4861(GG1)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4902, GG1, 1969
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Allan Roberts that was taken at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York, on 4 July 1969. Photo Caption: "Penn Central GG-1's, Sunnyside, L.I., N.Y., 1969." Pictured here are four identifiable Penn Central Railroad locomotives, all of which are GG1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. On the left is #4902, built in May of 1940; it's all decked-out for the celebration of "American Railroads 1869-1969." Next over is #4892, built in March of 1940. Then there's #4909, built in December of 1941. And on the right is #4921, built in July of 1942. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-25).
Photo Date:
7/4/1969
Upload Date:
10/8/2018 12:19:22 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4902(GG1)
PC 4921(GG1)
PC 4909(GG1)
PC 4892(GG1)
Views:
636
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Enduring GG1," Page 60, 1975
Description:
Here is page nine 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 60. Caption For All Photos: "Air intake grilles for the traction motor/transformer cooling blowers of 4801-4938 were at first flush with Loewy-styled sides as on 4927 (top), but later got 'rim' and were finally moved up adjacent to pan due to snow ingestion problems." Cross-sectional drawings by Mr. Chesley are "Full size for O scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"; 1-48"
Photo Date:
12/1/1975
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 4:04:16 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4927(GG1)
PRR 4895(GG1)
PC 4931(GG1)
PC 4892(GG1)
Views:
69
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4894, GG1, c. 1969
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken near the Passenger Station in New Haven, Connecticut, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4894, a GG1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during April of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The road numbers of the ex-New Haven locomotives pictured at the left are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-21).
Photo Date:
9/9/1969
Upload Date:
2/21/2022 11:26:46 PM
Location:
New Haven, CT
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4894(GG1)
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4898, GG1, 1970
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York, in 1970. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Penn Central No. 4898, Class GG-1, Sunnyside, L.I., N.Y., 1970." PC engine #4898 is a GG1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad number "4898" during May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Partially visible in the distance is the Empire State Building in Manhattan. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-23).
Photo Date:
1/1/1970
Upload Date:
10/8/2018 12:21:30 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4898(GG1)
Views:
335
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4901, GG1, c. 1969
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4901, a GG1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-24).
Photo Date:
9/9/1969
Upload Date:
2/15/2022 8:50:16 AM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4901(GG1)
Views:
269
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4902, GG-1, 1969
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Van Buskirk that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrison, New Jersey, in July of 1969. Prominent here is Penn Central engine #4902, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4909" in May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's been repainted and dubbed "American Railroads: 1869-1969" in honor of the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Photo Date:
7/7/1969
Upload Date:
6/2/2022 11:23:14 PM
Location:
Harrison, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4902(GG1)
Views:
268
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4902, GG-1, c. 1969
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Penn Central engine #4902, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4909" in May of 1940, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and renumbered "4902" by the Penn Central. In this context, it's been repainted and dubbed "American Railroads: 1869-1969" in honor of the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1969
Upload Date:
2/22/2024 9:33:58 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4902(GG1)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4910, GG-1, 1968
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by J.W. Swanberg that was taken in Washington, DC, on 29 March 1968. Shown here is Penn Central engine #4910, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1941 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Published by Audio-Visual Designs, OHA125.
Photo Date:
3/29/1968
Upload Date:
9/6/2018 3:15:39 PM
Location:
Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PC 4910(GG1)
Views:
330
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4920, GG-1, Front, 1968
Description:
Here is the front side of a postal card that was published by Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties. Photo Credit: Mac Owen Collection. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4920, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4920 during July of 1942, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and then absorbed by the Penn Central. In this context, it's powering a passenger train near Trenton, New Jersey, in August of 1968.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
12/14/2022 7:52:12 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4920(GG1)
Views:
204
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4920, GG-1, Back, 1968
Description:
Here is the back side of a postal card that was published by Mary Jayne's Railroad Specialties. Photo Credit: Mac Owen Collection. Subject Line: "Pennsylvania Railroad."
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
12/14/2022 7:49:22 AM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4920(GG1)
Views:
165
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4920, GG-1, 1968
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Revised Photo Caption: "Locomotive Number 4920, a GG-1 Class Electric of the [Penn Central Railroad], powering an Express Train near Trenton, New Jersey, in August of 1968." #4920 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during July of 1942, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and acquired by the Penn Central in February of 1968.
Photo Date:
8/15/1968
Upload Date:
8/5/2018 2:57:18 PM
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4920(GG1)
Views:
464
Comments:
1
Title:
PC 4922, GG-1, 1969
Description:
Electric Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Penn Central Passenger Station in New Rochelle, New York, in September of 1969. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4922, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during August of 1942, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and renumbered "4937" by Amtrak in June of 1973. It will pull this passenger train from New York's Pennsylvania Station as far as New Haven, where it will be replaced by diesel-electric power for the balance of the journey to Boston.
Photo Date:
9/22/1969
Upload Date:
4/11/2018 3:09:24 AM
Location:
New Rochelle, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4922(GG1)
Views:
531
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 4925, GG1, c. 1969
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York, c. 1969. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4925, a GG1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during August of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The road numbers of the MP-54's and B-1 switchers pictured here are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-27).
Photo Date:
9/9/1969
Upload Date:
2/16/2022 3:13:41 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
PC 4925(GG1)
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Enduring GG1," Page 53, 1975
Description:
Here is page two 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 53. Depicted in the top photo by Don Ball, Jr., is Penn Central Railroad engine #4930, a GG1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during February of 1943 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1975
Upload Date:
11/2/2023 3:01:10 PM
Location:
New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PC 4930(GG1)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
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