PRR 4720, P-5A, c. 1962         
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).
Date: 8/15/1962 Location: Columbia, PA Views: 289 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4720(4-6-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 4720, P-5A, c. 1962
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