PRR DD1 #30  Contributor's Pick!       
Built by the Altonna shops circa 1911, the DD1 units were semi-permanently coupled pairs of third rail direct current electric locomotives. Each half-locomotive contained one large electric motor mounted in the body and driving via a jackshaft and side rods. Those electric motors gave the DD1 a potential top speed of 85 mph. Thanks to Thomas Ayers (see comment below), the locaiton has been identified as PRR's Sunnyside yards in Long Island City, NY/ Thanks Thomas for your help!
Date: 9/1/1930 Location: Sunnyside Yard, NY Views: 570 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: PRR 30(UNKNOWN)    Author:  Gary Everhart
PRR DD1 #30
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR DD1 #30
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Thomas C. Ayers General The distinctive warehouse at the left means that this photo was taken at the PRR's Sunnyside Yards in Long Island City, New York. 6/13/2022 11:43:26 PM

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