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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
Locomotives:
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
239
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:
32
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:
49
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:
241
Comments:
0
Title:
"New York Division," Page 17, 1942
Description:
Here is page ten of an 18-page article by W.R. Osborne entitled "Greatest Show On Earth: New York Division, P.R.R." It was published originally in the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Partial Caption: "Engine 4726 is of the P-5a classification, and in this photo is rolling a scheduled fast freight westward near Colonia, N.J., 12.9 miles west of Newark on the busiest part of the New York Division." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4726 is a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/16/2019 5:10:26 AM
Location:
Colonia, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge
Locomotives:
PRR 4726(4-6-4)
Views:
205
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4726, 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. Prominent here is PRR engine #4726, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1963. Two more PRR locomotives are also visible here. At the far left is #4747, a P-5A (Modified) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in April of 1962. At the far right is #4806, a GG-1 built by General Electric in June of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:37:06 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4726(4-6-4)
PRR 4747(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4806(GG1)
Views:
333
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4747, P-5A(M), 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. Prominent here (L to R) are PRR engines #4747 and #4726. Both are 2-C-2 electrics built by Baldwin-Westinghouse and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4747 is a P-5A (Modified) built in March of 1935 and retired in April of 1962, while #4726 is a P-5A constructed in December of 1932 and retired in May of 1963. Note that all of the pantographs are in the "down" position. ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/9/2020 7:17:30 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4747(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4726(4-6-4)
Views:
221
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 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. Prominent here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907, #4747, and #4726. #4907 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #4747 and #4726 are both 2-C-2 electrics built by Baldwin-Westinghouse and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4747 is a P-5A (Modified) built in March of 1935 and retired in April of 1962, while #4726 is a P-5A constructed in December of 1932 and retired in May of 1963. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 32)
Photo Date:
9/19/1953
Upload Date:
9/10/2020 5:08:10 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4747(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4726(4-6-4)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4726, P-5A, 1960
Description:
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")
Photo Date:
7/22/1960
Upload Date:
6/17/2021 11:41:19 PM
Location:
Columbia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4726(4-6-4)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4727, P-5A, c. 1945
Description:
Marianchuk. Here is an original photo by J.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:
8/15/1945
Upload Date:
10/12/2023 9:34:21 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
76
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) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in March of 1963.
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:
352
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:
196
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4728, P-5A, c. 1956
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 12:08:10 PM
Location:
Orangeville, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4728(4-6-4)
Views:
24
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4728, P-5A, 1961
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 28 January 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4719 and six more units whose numbers are not recorded. #4728 is a P-5A (2-C-2) 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. Looks to me like all of these units are "Out of Service" since none of their pantographs are in the "up" position. ("Stoneborobranch"; #30 of 32)
Photo Date:
1/28/1961
Upload Date:
9/7/2020 2:38:34 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4728(4-6-4)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4728, P-5A, c. 1962
Description:
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")
Photo Date:
6/2/1962
Upload Date:
6/18/2021 8:48:21 AM
Location:
Columbia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4728(4-6-4)
Views:
215
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4730, P-5A, #4 of 4, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is the fourth 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. Prominent here is PRR engine #4730, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during December of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964 after 32 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #5 of 32)
Photo Date:
5/2/1953
Upload Date:
9/8/2020 6:55:51 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4730(4-6-4)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4995, E-3B, #2 of 4, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is the second 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, #4730, and another unit whose number is not recorded. #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"; #3 of 32)
Photo Date:
5/2/1953
Upload Date:
9/11/2020 7:09:02 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4995(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4730(4-6-4)
Views:
270
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4995, E-3B, #1 of 4, 1953
Description:
Meadows. Here is the first 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"; #2 of 32)
Photo Date:
5/2/1953
Upload Date:
9/11/2020 12:59:27 PM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4995(Steeple Cab)
PRR 4730(4-6-4)
Views:
409
Comments:
0
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:
214
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5379, K-4S, #2 of 4, 1958
Description:
Meadows. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 23 January 1958. Prominent here is PRR engine #5379, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #4733, a P-5A (2-C-2) "Box Cab" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in January of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in March of 1964. ("Stoneborobranch"; #26 of 32)
Photo Date:
1/23/1958
Upload Date:
9/21/2020 10:01:03 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5379(4-6-2)
PRR 4733(4-6-4)
Views:
199
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4943, E-2B, c. 1964
Description:
Marlow. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4943, an E-2B (B-B) built by General Electric in October of 1951, rated at 2,500 horsepower, and retired in June of 1965. #4943 is bracketed by PRR locomotives #4742 and #4733. Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4742 was built in April of 1933 and retired in May of 1965, while #4733 was built in January of 1933 and retired in March of 1964. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#6 of 12)
Photo Date:
9/22/1964
Upload Date:
8/26/2019 3:53:46 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4943(E10B)
PRR 4742(4-6-4)
PRR 4733(4-6-4)
Views:
476
Comments:
1
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:
834
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4738, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Frankford Junction near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 13 September 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4738 and #4734. Both are P-5A (2-C-2) boxcabs built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4738 was built in February of 1933 and retired in March of 1964, while #4734 was built in January of 1933 and retired in October of 1964. In this context, they're pulling a livestock train on its way from the midwest to the slaughter houses of New York. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 13)
Photo Date:
9/13/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2020 2:03:53 AM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4738(4-6-4)
PRR 4734(4-6-4)
Views:
422
Comments:
1
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:
299
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:
215
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:
567
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) are 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:
251
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 4-6-4 #6414 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Still in its original sepia color is the photograph of the 1931 Baldwin built 4-6-4 Hudson, MILW 6414, as it passes through Chicago trackage. Specs - class F-6, 80" drivers, 225 psi boiler pressure, 26x28" cylinders, engine weight of 380,220 lb, tractive effort of 45,250 lb. The photo credit was listed as F.M. No date was given but since it still carries its original number, it must be before the 1938 Milwaukee Road renumbering.
Photo Date:
6/1/1937
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 5:14:29 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 6414(4-6-4)
Views:
583
Comments:
0
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