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"Elizabeth," Page 48, 1949 |
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Here is page four of a four-page camera study entitled "Elizabeth." Photos by Charles F. Pearce. It was published originally in the May 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Westbound freight on the Pennsylvania roars through Elizabeth behind No. 4773, a 4-6-4 P-5a box-cab electric." PRR engine #4773 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by General Electric during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1959 after 27 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1949 Upload Date: 12/23/2020 6:50:26 AM |
| Location: |
Elizabeth, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4773(P-5) CNJ 784(4-6-0) |
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PRR 4773, P-5A, 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Columbia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4773, a P-5A (2-C-2) boxcab built by General Electric during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in July of 1959 after 27 years of faithful service. Note that it's running with its lead pantograph in the raised position. ("LouisFols"; #12 of 13) |
| Photo Date: |
5/6/1956 Upload Date: 4/11/2020 9:40:02 AM |
| Location: |
Columbia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4773(P-5) |
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