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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:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "The New Day," 1934
Description:
Here is the ninth of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "The New Day." It was published originally in 1934. Depicted here is PRR engine #4702, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, rebuilt as a P-5B in November of 1937, and retired in November of 1961 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1933
Upload Date:
1/25/2022 11:27:56 AM
Location:
Newark, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4702(4-6-4)
Views:
130
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:
178
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4704, P-5A, c. 1961
Description:
Marlow. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4704 and another electric whose number is not recorded. Both are P-5A's. #4704 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse in August of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in February of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#11 of 12)
Photo Date:
9/22/1961
Upload Date:
8/25/2019 2:24:07 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4704(4-6-4)
Views:
594
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4720, P-5A, 1962
Description:
Electric Scrap. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 15 December 1962. Shown here (R to L) are eight PRR electric engines: #4720, #4708, #5689, #3915, #4704, #4768, #3900, and #3917. #4720, #4708, #4704, #4768 are P-5A's built in 1932 and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4720, #4708, and #4704 were built by Baldwin-Westinghouse ~ but #4768 was built by General Electric. #5689, #3915, #3900, and #3917 are B-1's built by Juniata. #5689 was built in 1934 ~ but #3915, #3900, and #3917 were built in 1926.
Photo Date:
12/15/1962
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 2:48:30 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
PRR 4708(4-6-4)
PRR 5689(0-6-0)
PRR 3915(Boxcab)
PRR 4704(4-6-4)
PRR 4768(P-5)
PRR 3900(Boxcab)
PRR 3917(Boxcab)
Views:
709
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3917, B-1, 1962
Description:
Electric Scrap. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Frankstown, Pennsylvania, on 15 December 1962. Shown here (L to R) are eight PRR electric engines: #3917, #3900, #4768, #4704, #3915, #5689, #4708, and #4720. #3917, #3900, #5689, and #3915 are B-1's built by Juniata. #3917, #3900, and #3915 were built in 1926 ~ but #5689 was built in 1934. #4768, #4704, #4708, #4720 are P-5A's built in 1932 and rated at 3,750 horsepower each. #4768 was built by General Electric ~ but #4720, #4708, and #4704 were built by Baldwin-Westinghouse.
Photo Date:
12/15/1962
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 2:49:44 AM
Location:
Frankstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 3917(Boxcab)
PRR 3900(Boxcab)
PRR 4768(P-5)
PRR 4704(4-6-4)
PRR 3915(Boxcab)
PRR 5689(0-6-0)
PRR 4708(4-6-4)
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
655
Comments:
2
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:
367
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 4733(4-6-4)
PRR 4706(4-6-4)
PRR 4727(4-6-4)
Views:
680
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3915, B-1, 1962
Description:
Electric Scrap. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 November 1962. Shown here (R to L) are PRR electric engines #3915, #5689, and #4708. #3915 and #5689 are B-1's built by Juniata; #3915 was built in 1926, but #5689 was built in 1934. #4708 is a P-5A built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in 1932 and rated at 3,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/24/1962
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 2:50:53 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 3915(Boxcab)
PRR 5689(0-6-0)
PRR 4708(4-6-4)
Views:
386
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4708, P-5A, 1962
Description:
Electric Scrap. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 November 1962. Shown here is PRR electric engine #4708, a P-5A built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in 1932 and rated at 3,750 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/24/1962
Upload Date:
8/13/2016 2:52:58 AM
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4708(4-6-4)
Views:
262
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:
1179
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4710, P-5A, c. 1960
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Columbia, Pennsylvania, c. 1960. Shown here (L to ) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4710 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #4710 is P-5A (2-C-2) built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1964 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
2/2/1960
Upload Date:
2/6/2021 4:51:57 PM
Location:
Columbia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PRR 4710(4-6-4)
Views:
176
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4711, P-5A, 1952
Description:
Newark. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, on 25 October 1952. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4711, a P-5A (2-C-2) 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. In this context, it's pulling PRR N-8 cabin car #478022 past WAVERLY Tower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 11)
Photo Date:
10/25/1952
Upload Date:
9/5/2020 5:23:21 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 4711(4-6-4)
Views:
339
Comments:
0
Title:
"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:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4713, P-5A, 1953
Description:
Newark. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, on 29 August 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4713 and #4774. Both are P-5A (2-C-2) electrics rated at 3,750 HP each. #4713 was built by Baldwin-Westinghouse in October of 1932 and retired in November of 1962, while #4774 was built by General Electric in December of 1932 and retired in December of 1961. ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 11)
Photo Date:
8/29/1953
Upload Date:
9/5/2020 5:24:58 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4713(4-6-4)
PRR 4774(P-5)
Views:
340
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Partially visible on the left is PRR electric #4714, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in June of 1962. The exact date is not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 16)
Photo Date:
8/30/1955
Upload Date:
1/4/2019 12:47:38 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3747(4-6-2)
PRR 4714(4-6-4)
Views:
653
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 4717, P-5A, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near PERRY Tower in South Philadelphia, on 26 June 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4717, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1932, rated at 3,750 HP, and retired in June of 1962 after 30 years of service. The number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
6/26/1949
Upload Date:
3/16/2019 10:55:09 PM
Location:
South Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4717(4-6-4)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3467, H-9S, c. 1949
Description:
Here is an original photo of a large number of Pennsylvania Railroad engines marshalled for movement to the scrap dock. Among them is #3467, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1913 and retired in October of 1950. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #4717, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1932 and retired in June of 1962. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #7 of 16.
Photo Date:
10/7/1949
Upload Date:
5/16/2018 11:45:44 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3467(2-8-0)
PRR 4717(4-6-4)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4717 near Frankford Jct
Description:
RR Wallin set
Photo Date:
7/8/1955
Upload Date:
6/25/2023 2:52:22 AM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
RR Wallin
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 4717(4-6-4)
Views:
86
Comments:
1
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:
183
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:
722
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
Locomotives:
PRR 4720(4-6-4)
Views:
241
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:
33
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:
52
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:
207
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:
341
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:
230
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:
392
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:
241
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:
79
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:
355
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:
26
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:
229
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:
229
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:
211
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:
274
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:
412
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:
219
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:
209
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:
482
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:
836
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:
433
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:
303
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:
216
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:
568
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:
255
Comments:
0
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