PRR-PC-CR: Electric Action ~ 1946-1996

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Echternach that was taken near Columbia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4784, a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) electric built by Juniata-General Electric in January of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in September of 1961 after 26 years of faithful service. The name of the Engineman pictured here is not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4915, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in of June of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, DE.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Holtwood, Pennsylvania, c. 1952. Shown here is a trio of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad P-5A (2-C-2) electric locomotives pulling a mixed-cargo freight train on a frigid Winter's day. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1952. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4908, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Altoona during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's being coupled onto a passenger train that's bound for Pennsylvania Station in New York City. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4762, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by General Electric in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. Note that both pantographs are in the "Down" position. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Charles L. Ballard that was taken at the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 6 August 1955. Slide Mount Caption: "GG-1 #4911 being coupled onto train at South Amboy, NJ. 2-car local M.U. to Philly, 8/6/55." #4911 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The names of the two Train Crewmembers pictured here are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 25 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4728, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4844 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4844 was built in Juniata during May of 1935. Wave to the Engineman. ("PrrFan18n") (New #11,700)

Electric Action. Here is a photo that was published originally in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 111th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1957, page 3. Shown here is engine #4856, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a photo that was published originally in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 112th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1958, page 11. The/photographer's name, the date, and the location are not specified. Photo Caption: "New electric coaches for suburban service had six months of rigorous testing, proving merit of their engineering design." Shown here (R to L) are Budd "Pioneer" Coach #153 (Class MP-85E) and several similar units whose numbers are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Erecting & Machine Shop Yard in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company for the Great Northern Railroad as number "5014" in March of 1930, acquired by the PRR and renumbered "4" in August of 1956, and retired in June of 1960 after 30 years of faithful service.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4750, a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4912, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound mail & express train. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken just to the West of Pennsylvania Station in New York City, New York, on 24 March 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4896 and New Haven engine #360. #4896 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during April of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #360 is an EP-4 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric in May of 1938. Produced and distributed by Charly's Slides.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, on 22 July 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4726 and another "Boxcab" whose road number is not recorded. Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4726 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932 and retired in May of 1963 after 31 years of service. Note the railroader riding on the front steps of the lead unit. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, on 22 July 1960. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4743, a P-5A (Modified) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during February of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in March of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. It's the very first of the "Modified" versions ever produced. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, c. 1960. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4880, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata in February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's part of a public exhibit of railroad equipment. Long gone are the days of spit-n-polish!

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5688, a B-1 (C) electric switcher built in Juniata during November of 1934, rated at 570 horsepower, and retired in May of 1967 after 33 years of faithful service.

Electric Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Charles T. Mahan, Jr., that was taken near Thorndale, Pennsylvania, on 24 September 1960. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4755 and #4705. Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4755 was built by General Electric in April of 1932 and retired in December of 1962, while #4705 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1942 and retired in May of 1963.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Wiliam J. Brennan that was taken at Leaman Place, Pennsylvania, on 30 April 1961. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, the P-5 (2-C-2) electric built in Juniata as number "7898" in July of 1931, rated at 3,750 horsepower, renumbered "4700" in September of 1933, retired in April of 1965, and presently on display at the National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood, Missouri. In this context, it's paused at Leaman Place with an excursion train.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William P. Nixon that was taken at Leaman Place, Pennsylvania, on 30 April 1961. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, the P-5 (2-C-2) electric built in Juniata as number "7898" in July of 1931, rated at 3,750 horsepower, renumbered "4700" in September of 1933, retired in April of 1965, and presently on display at the National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood, Missouri. In this context, it's paused at Leaman Place with an excursion train.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4747, a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during March of 1935 and retired in April of 1962 after 27 years of faithful service. Note that both pantographs are in the down position. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4938, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata in June of 1943 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Note that both pantographs are in the down position. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4728, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1963 after 31 years of service. It's serving as a pusher engine for a fully-loaded mineral train. The number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William P. Nixon that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in September of 1962. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4772 and #9412. #4772 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by General Electric in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1962. #9412 is an ES-6 switcher built by GM-END in October of 1950 and rated at 600 horsepower. Not a happy scene! ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a photo that was published originally in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 116th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1962, page 18. The photographer's name and the date are not specified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4408, an E-44 built by General Electric in 1961, rated at 4,400 horsepower, and retired in 1984 after 23 years of faithful service.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Coatesville, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "P" Class (2-C-2) electric locomotives rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound mineral train. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("PrrFan18n")

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5687, a B-1 (C) electric switcher built in Juniata during November of 1934, rated at 570 horsepower, renumbered "4755" in November of 1966 in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in January of 1969 after 35 years of service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a color photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5687, a B-1 (C) electric switcher built in Juniata during November of 1934, rated at 570 horsepower, renumbered "4755" in November of 1966 in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in January of 1969 after 35 years of service. Note that the wooden window frames are painted red!

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on 4 May 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4458 and another "Brick" whose road number is not recorded. Both are E-44's (C-C) built by General Electric and rated at 4,400 horsepower each. #4458 was built in May of 1963.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in June of 1964. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4901, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.

Electric Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Woodbourne, Pennsylvania, c. 1965. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotives rated at 4,620 horsepower each In this context, they're pulling a freight train to the Morrisville Yard. According to Martin Zak, "PRR train is on the Trenton Cut-Off, crossing the Reading at Woodbourne. You are looking east toward Yardley, PA, about 1 mile distant."

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken just to the West of Pennsylvania Station in New York City, New York, c. 1965. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4909, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built vn Juniata during December of 1941 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Partially visible at the bottom of the photo is New Haven Railroad engine #373, an EP-5 built by General Electric in 1954. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken just to the West of Pennsylvania Station in New York City, New York, c. 1965. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4921, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during July of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It's just exited one of the North River Tunnels with a northbound passenger train and will soon enter the Station proper. At the far left is an unidentified New Haven EP-5 electric locomotive; at the far right are several Long Island Rail Road electrified commuter cars.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Hank Goerke that was taken in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, in November of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4428, #4914, and another "G" whose road number is not recorded. #4428 is an E-44 (C-C) built by General Electric in January of 1962 and rated at 4,400 horsepower. #4914 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1942 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. How many pantographs do you count?

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Elizabeth, New Jersey, c. 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4879, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during February of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey. The pedigree of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Railroad locomotive pictured here is not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken near ZOO Tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4937, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during April of 1943 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. It is the penultimate GG-1 ever built. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad electrified passenger car #800 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are Metroliners built by Budd of Philadelphia. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via C.G. Parsons that was taken in Kearny, New Jersey, on 24 December 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4802, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Long gone are the good days of spit 'n' polish!

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by J.W. Swanberg that was taken in Washington, DC, on 29 March 1968. Shown here is Penn Central engine #4910, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1941 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Published by Audio-Visual Designs, OHA125.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Van Buskirk that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrison, New Jersey, in July of 1969. Prominent here is Penn Central engine #4902, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4909" in May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's been repainted and dubbed "American Railroads: 1869-1969" in honor of the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Penn Central engine #4902, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4909" in May of 1940, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and renumbered "4902" by the Penn Central. In this context, it's been repainted and dubbed "American Railroads: 1869-1969" in honor of the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The photographer's name, exact date, and location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Penn Central Passenger Station in New Rochelle, New York, in September of 1969. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4922, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive built in Juniata by the Pennsylvania Railroad during August of 1942, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and renumbered "4937" by Amtrak in June of 1973. It will pull this passenger train from New York's Pennsylvania Station as far as New Haven, where it will be replaced by diesel-electric power for the balance of the journey to Boston.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1975. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central electrified coaches #792 and another "Owl" whose number is not recorded. Both appear to be MP-54's built by American Car & Foundry.

Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of former-Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, preserved, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Note the little plaque affixed by "The Friends of the GG-1" in Washington, DC, on 15 May 1977. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.

Electric Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, c. 1990. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4890, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during March of 1940, rated at 4,620 horsepower, owned successively by the Penn Central and Amtrak, donated initially to the B&O Railroad Museum, then transferred to the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay (Wisconsin) in 1995.

Electric Action. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Hans Kuring that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3936 and 3937. They're permanently-linked DD-1 (2-B+B-2) electrics built in Juniata during May of 1911, rated at 4,000 horsepower total, and still rusting away outside the Museum.