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"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) |
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349 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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134 Comments: 0 |
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