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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Front Cover, 1935 |
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Here is the front cover of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. Depicted here is PRR engine #4800, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric as number "4899" during August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. This is "Old Rivets." |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/16/2022 6:16:09 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 4800(GG1) |
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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Pages 1-2, 1935 |
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Here are pages one and two of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. Illustration Caption: "Electrified lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, with New Haven connection." |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/16/2022 6:19:10 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Pages 3-4, 1935 |
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Here are pages three and four of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. Photo Caption: The overhead wire system ~ catenary construction ~ above standard four-track roadbed." |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/16/2022 6:21:48 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Signal |
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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Pages 5-6, 1935 |
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Here are pages five and six of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. Depicted here are two versions of the PRR's "P-5A" Class (2-C-2) electric locomotives rated at 3,750 horsepower. At the right is engine #4760, a P-5A built by General Electric in October of 1932 and retired in November of 1964. At the left is engine #4780, a P-5A (Modified) constructed in Juniata during December of 1934 and retired in April of 1962. |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/16/2022 6:24:40 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 4760(P-5) PRR 4780(P-5) |
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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Pages 7-8, 1935 |
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Here are pages seven and eight of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. Photo Caption: "Multiple-unit electric train used in local service." |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/16/2022 6:27:20 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Passenger |
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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Pages 9-10, 1935 |
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Here are pages nine and ten of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/16/2022 6:29:49 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification," Back Cover, 1935 |
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Here is the back cover of a ten-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification" that was published by the PRR on 10 February 1935. Note the twelfth point: The PRR "Was the first to coordinate motor, airplane and rail transportation." |
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2/10/1935 Upload Date: 6/23/2022 5:31:32 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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