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PRR 4804, GG-1, 1947 |
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Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4804, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in June of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service. Note that both pantographs are in the "down" position. Henry C. Westenberger Collection. |
Photo Date: |
4/23/1947 Upload Date: 7/28/2018 2:20:31 AM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4804(GG1) |
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647 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Piggyback Performance," Page 46, 1960 |
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Here is page one of a five-page camera study by Don Wood entitled "Piggyback Performance: Pennsy's TT1." It was published originally in the July 1960 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Photo Caption: "GG1's prepare to move Pennsy's TT1 out of Kearny, N.J." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4804 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics. #4804 was constructed by General Electric in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in June of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
7/1/1960 Upload Date: 1/15/2025 9:38:22 AM |
Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Night,Yard |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4804(GG1) |
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135 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Piggyback Performance," Page 47, 1960 |
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Here is page two of a five-page camera study by Don Wood entitled "Piggyback Performance: Pennsy's TT1." It was published originally in the July 1960 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Top Photo Caption: "GG1's prepare to move Pennsy's TT1 out of Kearny, N.J." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4804, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric in June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in June of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
7/1/1960 Upload Date: 1/15/2025 9:38:49 AM |
Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Night,Yard |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4804(GG1) |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 4804, GG-1, c. 1960 |
Description: |
Electrics. Here is a photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4804 and #4836. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4804 was built by General Electric during June of 1935, while #4836 was constructed in Juniata in July of 1935. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
Photo Date: |
11/14/1960 Upload Date: 5/29/2025 9:56:07 AM |
Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 4804(GG1) PRR 4836(GG1) |
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11 Comments: 0 |
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