"Trains" Magazine, April 1953         
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Bill Taub. It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 26. Photo Caption: "A jaunt behind a Pennsylvania GG-1 electric is a rare experience in high-density railroading. No. 4900 is accelerating the Boston-bound 'Senator' out of Washington on a journey which leads through the industrialized east." Shown here is PRR engine #4900, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during May of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Date: 4/1/1953 Location: Washington Union Station, DC Views: 274 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4900(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Trains" Magazine, April 1953
Picture Categories: Bridge,Passenger This picture is part of album:  "Trains" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-2000
Share
User Comments No Comments on this picture
Add a Comment:  
Please Log in to leave a Comment.  
Link to this page: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5184503