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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) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4701 and four!more units whose numbers are not recorded. #4701 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in June of 1932 and rated at 3,750 horsepower. At the right is PRR engine #4746, a P-5A (Modified) (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935 and rated at 3,750 horsepower. ("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:
414
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR P5b 4702
Description:
Taken in the 1940s
Photo Date:
1/1/1947
Upload Date:
7/21/2021 4:51:03 PM
Location:
, PA
Author:
F. R. Kern
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4702(4-6-4)
Views:
306
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, June 1943
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally on the front cover of the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad electric freight train on the front cover is leaving Philadelphia southbound. The locomotive is one of the original P-5 type with six driving wheels." Shown here is PRR engine #4705, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse in August of 1932 and retired in May of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/1/1943
Upload Date:
9/21/2019 9:07:02 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4705(4-6-4)
Views:
545
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4733, P-5A, c. 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Orangeville, Maryland, c. 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4733, #4706, and #4727. All are P-5A (2-C-2) "Box Cabs" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4733 was built in January of 1933 and retired in March of 1964; #4706 was constructed in October of 1932 and retired in April of 1961; #4727 was built in December of 1932 and retired in March of 1963.
Photo Date:
4/16/1953
Upload Date:
4/21/2018 5:03:46 AM
Location:
Orangeville, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4706(4-6-4)
PRR 4733(4-6-4)
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
889
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4710
Description:
A pair of Pennsy P5a electrics with a westbound hopper train at Elizabeth, NJ. Date approximate.
Photo Date:
1/1/1950
Upload Date:
8/20/2007 8:21:35 PM
Location:
Elizabeth, NJ
Author:
Stephen J. Benkovitz
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4710(4-6-4)
Views:
1367
Comments:
0
Title:
Idle for the weekend
Description:
What a line up, and not a GE in sight!!!!
Photo Date:
5/12/2012
Upload Date:
5/31/2012 9:41:19 PM
Location:
Mulberry, FL
Author:
G Gerard
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4710(4-6-4)
CSX 4514(SD70MAC)
CSX 4676(SD70M)
CSX 4681(SD70M)
CSX 4596(SD80MAC)
CSX 4602(SD80MAC)
CSX 4509(SD70MAC)
Views:
580
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Improving Freight Service," Page 9, 1957
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Improving Freight Service." It was published originally in the May 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 9. Middle Row, Left Photo Caption: "Brakeman William Dreos signals Engineman B.L. Hitt in brake test before departure." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4711, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/1/1957
Upload Date:
4/28/2022 4:56:28 PM
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4711(4-6-4)
Views:
179
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4719, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #4719, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:35:41 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4719(4-6-4)
Views:
326
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4765, P-5A, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 28 January 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4765 and #4720. Both are P-5A's (2-C-2) "Boxcabs" and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4765 was built by General Electric in September of 1932 and retired in September of 1961, while #4720 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932 and retired in January of 1963. ("Demonlum"; #13 of 18)
Photo Date:
1/28/1956
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:31:13 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4765(P-5)
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
899
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4720, P-5A, c. 1962
Description:
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. Photo Caption: "P-5A Class No. 4720 at Columbia, Pennsylvania." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4720 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin-Westinghouse during November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in January of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. It's on helper duty at the Columbia Passenger Station. Note that both pantographs are down. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electrified Operations On The Pennsy" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (791-24).
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 1:08:48 AM
Location:
Columbia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
386
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4721, P-5A, 1965
Description:
Frankstown. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via the Houser Collection that was taken in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 5 July 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4721 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are P=5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4721 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932 and retired in July of 1965 after 33 years of service. Next Stop: The Scrapper!
Photo Date:
7/5/1965
Upload Date:
8/18/2023 9:16:22 PM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4721(4-6-4)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4725, P-5A, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4725, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in February of 1962 after 30 years of service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/15/2023 6:09:21 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4725(4-6-4)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR P-5a #4725 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Here is one of Pennsylvania's P-5a electric locos built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in November of 1932. The loco underwent two rebuilds - March and then again June of 1935. The massive loco was finally retired in December, 1961 and scrapped in February. Specs - 72" drivers, 62 ft long, 10 1/2 ft wide, engine weight of 392,000 lb. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
1/19/1957
Upload Date:
9/8/2016 5:19:36 PM
Location:
Thorndale, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4725(4-6-4)
Views:
328
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, c. 1953
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by Jack D. Bounds, Jr., of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4727 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Caption On Reverse: "Gerard Point Yard. Summer 1945." Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4727 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932 and retired in March of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:
8/15/1953
Upload Date:
10/12/2023 9:34:21 PM
Location:
Darby, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, 1960
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Locomotive Number 4727, a P-5A Class Electric of the Pennsylvania Railroad, as viewed at Meadows Yard, New Jersey, in July of 1960." #4727 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in March of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1960
Upload Date:
8/5/2018 2:55:51 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
482
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR P-5a #4728
Description:
Nice older photo of the P-5a electric loco #4728. It has some of the wheel configuration of steam but powered by electric. The GG1 bumped this class into freight service. No date, location or photographer listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
10/13/2017 9:17:06 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 4728(4-6-4)
Views:
288
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4995, E-3B, #3 of 4, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 2 May 1953. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #4995 and #4730. #4995 is an E-3B (B-B-B) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during June of 1951, rated at 3,000 horsepower, and retired in June of 1965. #4730 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 32)
Photo Date:
5/2/1953
Upload Date:
9/11/2020 5:51:23 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4995(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4730(4-6-4)
Views:
428
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4733
Description:
Meadows yard unknown date.
Photo Date:
11/28/2007
Upload Date:
11/29/2007 1:22:20 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
marc malnekoff
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 4733(4-6-4)
Views:
989
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR P5a #4735 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Joint production by Baldwin and Westinghouse produced this 1933 P5a electric boxcab seen here running freight. Specs - 72" drivers, engine weight of 392,000 lb, power supply of 11kV AC @ 25 Hz catenary, sic 625hp AC traction motors plus four 325hp motors on the trucks. Number 4700 is preserved in the Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood, MO. Unknown photographer and the date is approximate.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
2/10/2017 6:46:34 PM
Location:
Merion Station, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 4735(4-6-4)
Views:
394
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4735, P-5A, c. 1962
Description:
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers. Photo Caption: "P-5A Class No. 4735." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4735 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during January of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1963 after 30 years of faithful service. Note that both pantographs are down. The exact date and the location are not recorded. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electrified Operations On The Pennsy" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (791-25).
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 1:06:47 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
PRR 4735(4-6-4)
Views:
314
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4737, P-5A, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, in June of 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4737, a P-5A (2-C-2) "Boxcab" built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in February of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after 32 years of faithful service. The name of the interlocking tower and the exact date are not recorded. ("Demonlum"; #12 of 18)
Photo Date:
6/21/1955
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 8:30:13 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4737(4-6-4)
Views:
699
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4739, P-5A, 1961
Description:
Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by F.G. Zahn that was taken near Enola, Pennsylvania, on 19 September 1961. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania No. 4739, Class P-5A, Enola, Pa., 1961." Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #4739 and two more units whose numbers are not recorded. All are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4739 was built by Baldwin-General Electric in February of 1933 and retired in May of 1964 after 31 years of service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-31).
Photo Date:
9/19/1961
Upload Date:
10/7/2018 5:25:06 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4739(4-6-4)
Views:
376
Comments:
0
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