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Pictures of PRR 4907
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
Altoona GG1
Built As:
PRR 4907 (GG1)
Serial Number:
4377
Order No:
Frame Number:
Westinghouse electrical gear
Built:
8/1940
Notes:
PRR Class GG-1; blt 8/40, to AMTK 908, scrapped
Other locos with this serial:
AMTK 908(GG1)
PC 4907(GG1)
PRR 4907(GG1)
AMTK 4908(GG1)
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Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, c. 1949
Description:
Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #5680. Photo by Winston Link of New York City, NY. Partial Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad electric locomotives, Type GG-1." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907, #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,820 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric in July 1935 and retired in November of 1966. All of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4907: August 1940; #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #37 of 44.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
6/11/2022 11:58:44 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4812(GG1)
PRR 4888(GG1)
PRR 4852(GG1)
Views:
303
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(Boxcab)
Views:
510
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy's New Juice Jacks," Page 21, 1954
Description:
Here is page seven of a seven-page cover article by Henry F. Dimmler entitled "Pennsy's New Juice Jacks." It was published originally in the February 1954 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 21. Photo Caption: "Each of these GG-1's can develop as much as 8000 horsepower if needed. PRR's 139 GG-1's operated in both freight and passenger service." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907, #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric in July of 1935 and retired in November 1966. All of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4907: August 1940; #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935.
Photo Date:
2/1/1954
Upload Date:
8/29/2022 6:02:47 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4812(GG1)
PRR 4888(GG1)
PRR 4852(GG1)
Views:
215
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 10, 1954
Description:
Here is page one of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 10. Photo Caption: "Four GG-1 electrics await assignment at Sunnyside, N.Y., world's largest passenger railroad yard." Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4907, #4812, #4888, and #4852. All are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,820 horsepower each. #4812 was built by General Electric: July 1935-November 1966. All of the others were constructed in Juniata ~> #4907: August 1940; #4888: April 1939-November 1967; #4852: June 1935.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 12:53:44 AM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4812(GG1)
PRR 4888(GG1)
PRR 4852(GG1)
Views:
433
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 16, 1954
Description:
Here is page seven of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 16. Bottom Photo Caption: "Four GG-1 electrics await assignment at Sunnyside, N.Y., world's largest passenger railroad yard." Pictured at the far left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4907, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
12/1/1954
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 2:02:17 AM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
417
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Railroads," Page 45, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 45. Photo Caption: "The GG-1, designed by Raymond Loewy, is the backbone of Pennsy's electric locomotive fleet." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #4907 and two other units whose numbers are not recorded. #4907 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
11/14/1956
Upload Date:
5/25/2018 2:16:49 PM
Location:
Long Island City, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
270
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1958
Description:
Newark. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Newark, New Jersey, on 19 February 1958. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4907 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4907 was built in August of 1940, served into the Amtrak era as number "908," and retired in January of 1973 after 33 years of service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #9 of 11)
Photo Date:
2/19/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 5:32:48 PM
Location:
Newark, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
518
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1960
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Ivy City Yard in the District of Columbia on 30 October 1960. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4907 and #4921. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics built in Juniata and rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4907 was built during August of 1940, while #4921 was constructed in July of 1942. The road number of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, & Potomac Railroad diesel pictured on the right is not recorded. (Tchowee"; #22 of 27)
Photo Date:
10/30/1960
Upload Date:
5/26/2020 7:08:22 PM
Location:
Ivy City, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
PRR 4921(GG1)
Views:
381
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1961
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Harrison, New Jersey, on 11 April 1961. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4907, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's passing through Harrison Station with the eastbound "Broadway Limited." ("Stoneborobranch"; #7 of 10)
Photo Date:
4/11/1961
Upload Date:
9/6/2020 8:36:23 AM
Location:
Harrison, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
423
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1962
Description:
Electrified. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 18 June 1962. Shown here is PRR engine #4907, a GG-1 built in Juniata during August of 1940. It is about to stop at the North Philadelphia Station with a passenger train bound for Baltimore and Washington.
Photo Date:
6/18/1962
Upload Date:
10/15/2016 4:33:15 AM
Location:
North Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
437
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "The Remarkable GG-1," 1962
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "The Remarkable GG-1." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Nearing 90 mph, a Pennsylvania RR GG-1 hums through Edison, NJ, with northbound express to Newark and New York City. There were 140 copies of Raymond Loewy's classic GG-1 design. #4907 was one of few painted in Pennsy's tuscan red. 1962 photo." #4907 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during August of 1940, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired (by Amtrak) in June of 1981 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
9/23/2018 1:35:24 AM
Location:
Edison, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
508
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1965
Description:
WIL-ALT-65. Here is an original photo that I took while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train from Wilmington to North Philadelphia on 28 March 1965. Shown here are the Locomotive Servicing Facilities just North of the 30th Street Station. Visible in the center is PRR engine #4907, a GG-1 built in Juniata during August of 1940.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
10/22/2016 3:13:47 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
376
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1965
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in August of 1965. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4:07, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Looks to me like it's seen better days! The exact date is not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 12)
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
6/16/2019 10:48:00 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
295
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4907, GG-1, 1967
Description:
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers that was taken at the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1967. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4907, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during of August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. Love that Tuscan Red! 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 (791-17).
Photo Date:
8/15/1967
Upload Date:
2/14/2022 6:48:49 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
179
Comments:
0
Title:
GG-1 4907
Description:
GG-1 # 4907 makes a stop in New Brunswick before heading on to New York City.
Photo Date:
4/30/1968
Upload Date:
5/17/2006 8:21:58 AM
Location:
New Brunswick, NJ
Author:
TIMOTHY MADER
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 4907(GG1)
Views:
1097
Comments:
0
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