| Here is page 20 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains: 1949." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Complete Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives are maintained and repaired in modern shops, three of which are shown. At left is a scene in the Juniata Shops of the Altoona (Pa.) Works, with a Class I-1 steam freight locomotive being lowered onto the outgoing track after undergoing heavy repairs. The center picture shows part of the new Diesel-electric passenger locomotive maintenance shop in Harrisburg, Pa. At right, the cab of a Class GG-1 locomotive is shown being lifted aside preparatory to repairs on the running gear at the Wilmington, Del., electric locomotive shops." Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4827, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in July of 1969 after 34 years of faithful service. |