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"The Enduring GG1," Page 52, 1975 |
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Here is page one of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 52. Top Photo, Partial Caption: A pair of five-stripers at Union Tower on the classic Pennsylvania Railroad of yesterday recall an era that is as revered as it is gone." Photo by Don Wood. Depicted in the bottom photo is PRR engine #4800, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric as number "4899" in August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and now on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. This is "Old Rivets." |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 2:57:57 PM |
| Location: |
Rahway, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4999(Steeple Cab) PRR 4800(GG1) |
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201 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Enduring GG1," Page 53, 1975 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 53. Depicted in the top photo by Don Ball, Jr., is Penn Central engine #4930, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4930" during February of 1943 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 3:01:10 PM |
| Location: |
New York Penn Sta, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PC 4930(GG1) |
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111 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Enduring GG1," Page 54, 1975 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 54. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "Long after her birth, the PRR thought enough of 4871's capabilities and clean looks to use her on the 1956 inaugural run of the 'Keystone.'" Photo by Don Wood. Prominent here is PRR engine #4871, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during December of 1938, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in February of 1968 after 30 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 3:03:25 PM |
| Location: |
Newark, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4871(GG1) PC 4857(GG1) PC 4901(GG1) |
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130 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Enduring GG1," Page 57, 1975 |
| Description: |
Here is page six of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 57. Cross-sectional drawings by Mr. Chesley are "Full size for O scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"; 1-48" |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/2/2023 9:05:27 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) |
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154 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Enduring GG1," Page 58, 1975 |
| Description: |
Here is page seven of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 58. Cross-sectional drawings by Mr. Chesley are "Full size for O scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"; 1-48" |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 8:20:58 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Enduring GG1," Page 59, 1975 |
| Description: |
Here is page eight of a ten-page article by Alan B. Chesley & Tony Koester entitled "The Enduring GG1." It was published originally in the December 1975 issue of "Railroad Model Craftsman" magazine, page 59. Cross-sectional drawings by Mr. Chesley are "Full size for O scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"; 1-48" |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1975 Upload Date: 11/3/2023 8:23:35 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
151 Comments: 0 |
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