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7/12/2025
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Title:
PRR 4701, P-5A, 1957
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 5 May 1957. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4701 and four more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #4701 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in June of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in November of 1960. At the right is PRR engine #4746, a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1962. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 10)
Photo Date:
5/5/1957
Upload Date:
7/24/2020 7:01:44 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4701(4-6-4)
PRR 4746(Steeple Cab)
Views:
586
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally on the front cover of the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad electric freight train on the front cover is leaving Philadelphia southbound. The locomotive is one of the original P-5 type with six driving wheels." Shown here is PRR engine #4705, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse in August of 1932 and retired in May of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/21/2019 9:07:02 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4705(4-6-4)
Views:
717
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4733, P-5A, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Orangeville, Maryland, c. 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4733, #4706, and #4727. All are P-5A (2-C-2) boxcab electrics built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4733 was built in January of 1933 and retired in March of 1964; #4706 was constructed in October of 1932 and retired in April of 1961; #4727 was built in December of 1932 and retired in March of 1963.
Photo Date:
4/16/1953
Upload Date:
4/21/2018 5:03:46 AM
Location:
Orangeville, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4733(4-6-4)
PRR 4706(4-6-4)
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
1101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4711, P-5A, c. 1951
Description:
Newark. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4711, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. Also pictured here is PRR N-8 cabin car #478022. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 11)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/9/2025 9:53:28 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4711(4-6-4)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Improving Freight Service," Page 9, 1957
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Improving Freight Service." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 9. Middle Row, Left Photo Caption: "Brakeman William Dreos signals Engineman B.L. Hitt in brake test before departure." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4711, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/1/1957
Upload Date:
4/28/2022 4:56:28 PM
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4711(4-6-4)
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4713, P-5A, c. 1952
Description:
Newark. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4713 and another unit whose road number is not legible. Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4713 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during October of 1932 and retired in November of 1962 after 30 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 11)
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
6/9/2025 9:54:38 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4713(4-6-4)
Views:
71
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4719, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #4719, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 31)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:35:41 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4719(4-6-4)
Views:
503
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4765, P-5A, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 28 January 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4765 and #4720. Both are P-5A's (2-C-2) "Boxcabs" and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4765 was built by General Electric in September of 1932 and retired in September of 1961, while #4720 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932 and retired in January of 1963. ("Demonlum"; #13 of 18)
Photo Date:
1/28/1956
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:31:13 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4765(P-5)
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
1128
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4720, P-5A, c. 1962
Description:
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. Photo Caption: "P-5A Class No. 4720 at Columbia, Pennsylvania." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4720 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin-Westinghouse during November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in January of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. It's on helper duty at the Columbia Passenger Station. Note that both pantographs are down. 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 (791-24).
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 1:08:48 AM
Location:
Columbia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
543
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4725, P-5A, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4725, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in February of 1962 after 30 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 6:09:21 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4725(4-6-4)
Views:
297
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by Jack D. Bounds, Jr., of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4727 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Caption On Reverse: "Gerard Point Yard. Summer 1945." Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4727 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932 and retired in March of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/12/2023 9:34:21 PM
Location:
Darby, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
358
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, 1960
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Locomotive Number 4727, a P-5A Class Electric of the Pennsylvania Railroad, as viewed at Meadows Yard, New Jersey, in July of 1960." #4727 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in March of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
8/5/2018 2:55:51 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
688
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4735, P-5A, c. 1962
Description:
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers. Photo Caption: "P-5A Class No. 4735." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4735 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during January of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1963 after 30 years of faithful service. Note that both pantographs are down. The exact date and the location are not recorded. 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 (791-25).
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 1:06:47 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 4735(4-6-4)
Views:
461
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4737, P-5A, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, in June of 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4737, a P-5A (2-C-2) "Boxcab" built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in February of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after 32 years of faithful service. The name of the interlocking tower and the exact date are not recorded. ("Demonlum"; #12 of 18)
Photo Date:
6/21/1955
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:30:13 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4737(4-6-4)
Views:
889
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4739, P-5A, 1961
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by F.G. Zahn that was taken near Enola, Pennsylvania, on 19 September 1961. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania No. 4739, Class P-5A, Enola, Pa., 1961." Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #4739 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4739 was built by Baldwin-General Electric in February of 1933 and retired in May of 1964 after 31 years of service. 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 (868-31).
Photo Date:
9/19/1961
Upload Date:
10/7/2018 5:25:06 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4739(4-6-4)
Views:
510
Comments:
0
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