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Viewing Album: PRR: Rose ~> PRR Electric Locomotives (R)
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
2/8/1949 - 2/8/1949
Album Info:
Here are ten photos of Pennsylvania Railroad electric locomotives. All of them were purchased via eBay auctions conducted by Mr. Tim Rose. The photographer's name, the locomotive road number(s), the date, and the location are cited when available. Most of the slide mounts are annotated "Al Roberts Collection." * Repaired Album *
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Title:
PRR 4940, E-2B, 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 19 July 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4940 and a P-5A (Modified) whose road number is not recorded. #4940 is an E-2B (B-B) electric built by General Electric in May of 1951, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and retired in June of 1965 after just 14 years of service. Note that neither pantograph is raised. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 10)
Photo Date:
7/19/1960
Upload Date:
7/25/2020 1:07:58 PM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4940(E10B)
Views:
416
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0
Title:
PRR 4400, E-44, c. 1962
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4400, an E-44 (C-C) electric built by General Electric in October of 1960, rated at 4,400 horsepower, and retired in February of 1984 after 24 years of faithful service. Note the build-up of ice from the frozen Susquehanna River, not pictured at the right. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 10)
Photo Date:
1/23/1962
Upload Date:
3/21/2025 12:47:15 AM
Location:
Safe Harbor, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 4400(E44)
Views:
55
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4828, GG-1, 1952
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on 13 October 1952. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4828, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing through Elizabeth Station with a southbound passenger train. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/13/1952
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 8:33:20 AM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4828(GG1)
Views:
558
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4878, GG-1, 1961
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Colonia, New Jersey, on 18 March 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4878, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing under five-track Signal Bridge #188 with a 10-car passenger train. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 10)
Photo Date:
3/18/1961
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 1:28:36 PM
Location:
Colonia, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4878(GG1)
Views:
285
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4887, GG-1, 1961
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Colonia, New Jersey, on 18 March 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4887, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during April of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing under five-track Signal Bridge #188 with a 14-car passenger train ~ including five cars of the PRR's "Keystone." ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 10)
Photo Date:
3/18/1961
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 1:27:28 PM
Location:
Colonia, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4887(GG1)
Views:
379
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4893, GG-1, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 28 November 1953. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4893 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4893 was built in Juniata during April of 1940. In this context, they're waiting to depart with passengers who've just attended the Army-Navy football game; the final score was Army 20, Navy 71 ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 10)
Photo Date:
11/28/1953
Upload Date:
7/25/2020 1:17:00 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4893(GG1)
Views:
323
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1961
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Harrison, New Jersey, on 11 April 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4907, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing through Harrison Station with the eastbound "Broadway Limited." [The giant tanks in the background have since been razed.] ("Stoneborobranch"; #7 of 10)
Photo Date:
4/11/1961
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 8:36:23 AM
Location:
Harrison, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
568
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4925, GG-1, 1965
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York, on 16 October 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4925, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's being coupled to a freshly-cleaned passenger train, and will soon leave the Yard for New York's Penn Station and another high-speed run down the Northeast Corridor. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 10)
Photo Date:
10/16/1965
Upload Date:
7/25/2020 1:06:40 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4925(GG1)
Views:
267
Comments:
0
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:
445
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4754, P-5A(M), 1959
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in December of 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6754 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #4754 is a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during April of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in June of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. Note that neither pantograph is raised. ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 10)
Photo Date:
12/21/1959
Upload Date:
7/24/2020 7:03:11 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4754(Steeple Cab)
Views:
273
Comments:
0
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