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| Title: |
AMTK 4935, GG-1, 1977 |
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Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Amtrak 4935." Caption On Reverse: "Amtrak No. 4935 at Wilmington Shops on May 11, 1977, following restoration to original PRR livery ~ made possible by FOGG Committee, fans, Amtrak, and NRHS." Photo by Homer R. Hill. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
5/11/1977 Upload Date: 1/19/2023 8:26:23 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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181 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 4935, GG-1, 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Amtrak 4935." Caption On Reverse: "Amtrak's GG-1 No. 4935 awaiting next day's dedication ceremony in Union Station, Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 14, 1977." Photo by Homer R. Hill. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 in March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
5/14/1977 Upload Date: 1/20/2023 5:29:44 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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180 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK "Pennsylvania 4935," 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 4935." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "No, it's not 1943, but May 14, 1977, and Amtrak's 4935 has its portrait taken in fresh Pennsylvania Railroad colors. Restoration was undertaken by Amtrak at the suggestion of and financial contributions raised through the Philadelphia Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Photo by John C. Benson." Engine #4935 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by the PRR in Juniata during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
5/14/1977 Upload Date: 1/20/2022 6:08:50 PM |
| Location: |
Ivy City, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
237 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak 4935 |
| Description: |
Painted in PRR livery on the Murray Hill on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 7/23/2013 4:24:04 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
John Hepp |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
697 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
"Friends Of The GG-1 Special," #1 of 4, 1977 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is the first of four original photos of the "Friends Of The GG-1 Special" that was taken on 15 May 1977. Prominent here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4935" during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's on its inaugural run after being refurbished pulling the northbound "Murray Hill" from Washington to New York City. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 11:35:23 PM |
| Location: |
Morrisville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
167 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Friends Of The GG-1 Special," #2 of 4, 1977 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is the second of four original photos of the "Friends Of The GG-1 Special" that was taken on 15 May 1977. Prominent here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4935" during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's on its inaugural run after being refurbished pulling the northbound "Murray Hill" from Washington to New York City. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 11:35:55 PM |
| Location: |
Morrisville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
158 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Friends Of The GG-1 Special," #3 of 4, 1977 |
| Description: |
Marianchuk. Here is the third of four original photos of the "Friends Of The GG-1 Special" that was taken on 15 May 1977. Prominent here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad number "4935" during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's on its inaugural run after being refurbished pulling the northbound "Murray Hill" from Washington to New York City. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 1:05:34 AM |
| Location: |
Morrisville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
164 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program |
| Description: |
Cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program at Washington Union Station in Washington, DC on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 9:12:28 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
394 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Back cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program |
| Description: |
Back cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program at Washington Union Station in Washington, DC on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 9:10:40 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
380 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Left inside cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program |
| Description: |
Left inside cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program at Washington Union Station in Washington, DC on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 9:04:54 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
405 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Right inside cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program |
| Description: |
Right inside cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program at Washington Union Station in Washington, DC on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 9:06:33 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
386 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Raymond Loewy alongside PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
Honorary Chairman of the "Friends of the GG1," Raymond Loewy stands alongside restored PRR GG1 4935 before her inaugural run from Washington Union Station on May 15, 1977. Scan of a 3x5 print with permission. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 3:58:05 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
1163 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 awaits dedication at Washington Union Station |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 awaits dedication at Union Station on May 15, 1977. Scan of a 3x5 print with permission. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 4:07:47 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
1062 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Christening of PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
Mrs. Paul H. Reistrup christens PRR GG1 4935 at Washington Union Station on May 15, 1977. Scan of a 3x5 print with permission. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 4:09:54 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
636 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 nameplate |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 nameplate on dedication day, May 15, 1977. Scan of a 3x5 print with permission. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 4:18:46 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
580 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Closeup of PRR GG1 4935 on "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program |
| Description: |
Closeup of PRR GG1 4935 on the cover of "The Friends of the GG1" dedication program from May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 8:55:40 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
381 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 at Arsenal Tower |
| Description: |
The wait was over for railfans as PRR GG1 4935 rolls by Arsenal Tower on her inaugural run to NY on May 15, 1977! |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 5:09:00 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Signal,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
950 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 at Arsenal Tower |
| Description: |
The wait was over for railfans as PRR GG1 4935 rolls by Arsenal Tower on her inaugural run to NY on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 5:19:15 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
726 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 in Philadelphia |
| Description: |
The wait was over for railfans as PRR GG1 4935 rolls by near Arsenal Tower on her inaugural run to NY on May 15, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
5/15/1977 Upload Date: 4/9/2015 5:21:42 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
761 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak GG1 4935 WB at Lancaster |
| Description: |
First trip of the restored PRR scheme through Lancaster on the Broadway Limited |
| Photo Date: |
5/23/1977 Upload Date: 1/18/2013 5:01:57 PM |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Kise |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
1054 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Broadway Limited in 76th Year," Page B1, 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is frame one of a three-frame story by George Vecsey entitled "Elegant, Unhurried, Broadway Limited Enters Its 76th Year." It was published originally in the 17 June 1977 issue of the "New York Times," page B1. Photo by Edward Hausner. Photo Caption: "A forty-year-old engine pulling the Broadway Limited into the signal center at station in Newark on 75th anniversary run." Shown here is Amtrak engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotive built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Juniata during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
6/17/1977 Upload Date: 3/18/2017 12:50:03 AM |
| Location: |
Newark Penn Station, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Station,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
430 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 shows a dirty nose 1 month after dedication in Brunswick green with pin-stripes at Harrisburg. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/16/2015 10:17:51 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) AMTK 908(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
1278 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 at Harrisburg |
| Description: |
A broadside of PRR GG1 4935 at Harrisburg in June, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/17/2015 10:02:32 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
703 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Restored in PRR colors, Amtrak's GG-1 4935 rests |
| Description: |
Road work has given GG-1 4935 a messy nose, but the remaining Brunswick green appears black in the sun as Amtrak's restored G waits for assignment at Harrisburg. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 3/7/2016 5:31:09 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
485 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 shows a dirty nose 1 month after dedication in Brunswick green with pin-stripes at Harrisburg. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/16/2015 10:22:34 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
1099 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 and Amtrak GG1 927 rest at the Harrisburg engine terminal in June, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/17/2015 9:33:49 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
1635 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
My buddy took my picture with PRR GG1 4935 1 month after dedication in Brunswick green with pin-stripes at Harrisburg in June, 1977. With permission. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 6/10/2017 6:23:24 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) AMTK 908(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
750 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
While a Conrail TV train rolls by behind, PRR GG1 4935 rests at the Harrisburg engine terminal in June, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/17/2015 4:32:27 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
531 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 waits for assignment at Harrisburg on June 18, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 12/13/2017 4:55:09 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
437 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
Alongside Amtrak GG1 908, PRR GG1 4935 waits for assignment at Harrisburg on June 18, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 12/13/2017 4:54:28 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
404 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
With the Capital dome in the background, PRR GG1 4935 rests at Harrisburg on June 18, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 12/13/2017 4:51:50 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
456 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 and Amtrak GG1 908 |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 shows a dirty nose 1 month after dedication in Brunswick green with pin-stripes at Harrisburg. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 12/10/2017 2:44:36 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) AMTK 908(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
560 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
While a Conrail TV train rolls by behind, PRR GG1 4935 lets off some steam while resting with Amtrak GG1 908 at the Harrisburg engine terminal in June, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/17/2015 4:34:53 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) AMTK 908(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
701 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
PRR GG1 4935 1 month after dedication at Harrisburg. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 12/10/2017 2:43:41 PM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) PRR 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
432 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR GG1 4935 |
| Description: |
Woile Conrail GP35 3664 (ex/EL 2558) and SD45 6141 lead a TV train behind, PRR GG1 4935 rests at the Harrisburg engine terminal in June, 1977. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/1977 Upload Date: 4/17/2015 7:13:38 AM |
| Location: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
Alan Page |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4935(GG1) CR 3664(GP35) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
920 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Front Cover, 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," pages 19-24. Photo by Ken Murry. Photo Caption: "Mrs. Paul Reistrup makes the reincarnation of Pennsy 4935 official at Washington ceremony on May 15, 1977." Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1977 Upload Date: 10/11/2017 2:50:25 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
457 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Page 19, 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," page 19. Here is a photo by Kevin P. Keefe that was taken at Union Station in Washington, DC, on 15 May 1977. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1977 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:12:01 PM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
166 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Page 21, 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," page 21. Partial Photo Caption: "The body work performed on 4935 was extensive, as Wilmington Shops forces not only gave the locomotive new paint but also cosmetically reconditioned the entire exterior." Photo by Ed Wojtas. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1977 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:17:24 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Page 22, 1977 |
| Description: |
Here is page four of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," page 22. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Were it not for the Conrail letters in the background and the Amtrak paint scheme in the foreground, this scene could be one from 1943, the year that 4935 was turned out by Altoona." Photo by Ed Wojtas. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1977 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:19:49 PM |
| Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
| Views: |
171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Page 23, 1977 |
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Here is page five of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," page 23. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The almost-black coat of Brunswick green glistens in the sun at Washington Union Station on May 17, just minutes before 4935 coupled on to the 'Murray Hill' for the 80 mile-per-hour run to New York." Photo by Kevin P. Keefe. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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7/1/1977 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:21:58 PM |
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Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Passenger |
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AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Page 24, 1977 |
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Here is page six of a six-page cover article by Howard Serig entitled "The Taking Of Amtrak 4935." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," page 24. Shown here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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7/1/1977 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:23:46 PM |
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Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Passenger |
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AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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"Taking Of Amtrak 4935," Page 33 |
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Here is a brief article by Kevin P. Keefe entitled "A Word About Raymond Loewy." It was published originally in the July 1977 issue of the "Passenger Train Journal," page 33. Mr. Loewy is posing with AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 in March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. (#2,800 on 10/20/2017 @ 6:57:45 PM) |
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7/1/1977 Upload Date: 9/30/2022 9:19:04 AM |
| Location: |
Washington Union Sta, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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AMTK 4935, GG-1, 1977 |
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Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Amtrak 4935." Caption On Reverse: "Recently repainted GG-1 No. 4935 heads the 'Broadway Limited' through Princeton Junction, N.J., in July, 1977." Photo by Homer R. Hill. Prominent here is AMTK engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, later owned by Penn Central and Amtrak, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. |
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7/7/1977 Upload Date: 1/20/2023 5:32:30 AM |
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Princeton Junction, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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160 Comments: 0 |
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Amtrak (PRR) 4935 |
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Harrisburg, August 1977. This locomotive was repainted in the classic PRR livery by a preservation group and gained the nickname Blackjack because the single digits in its fleet number add up to 21. |
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8/13/1977 Upload Date: 9/10/2013 8:48:54 PM |
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Harrisburg, PA |
| Author: |
John Hepp |
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Roster |
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AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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664 Comments: 0 |
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AMTK 4935, GG-1, c. 1977 |
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Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of former-Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, preserved, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Note the little plaque affixed by "The Friends of the GG-1" in Washington, DC, on 15 May 1977. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
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9/22/1977 Upload Date: 11/17/2018 1:38:21 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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408 Comments: 1 |
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AMTK 4935, GG-1, Front, 1977 |
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Here is the front side of a postal card that was published by Parlor Car Enterprises. Photo Credit: Henry C. Butz. Shown here is Amtrak engine #4935, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata as Pennsylvania Railroad #4935 during March of 1943, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. It's parked on the Ivy City Locomotive Ready Tracks near Washington, DC, in October of 1977. Partially visible at the far right is AMTK GG-1 #921. |
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10/29/1977 Upload Date: 12/15/2022 8:25:24 AM |
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Ivy City, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Yard |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) AMTK 921(GG1) |
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AMTK 4935, GG-1, Back, 1977 |
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Here is the back side of a postal card that was published by Parlor Car Enterprises. Photo Credit: Henry C. Butz. Subject Line: "GG-1 No. 4935." |
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10/29/1977 Upload Date: 12/15/2022 8:26:23 AM |
| Location: |
Ivy City, DC |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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118 Comments: 0 |
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Amtrak 4933 North, at Union Tower |
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5/21/1978 Upload Date: 12/30/2013 7:20:29 PM |
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Baltimore Penn Stati, MD |
| Author: |
Bob Kise |
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Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4933(GG1) AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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775 Comments: 0 |
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GG1 4935 at Odenton, MD |
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Amtrak GG1 4935 painted in PRR colors'is northbound on number 2 track at Odenton, MD. Best guess date 1978 |
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6/1/1978 Upload Date: 2/25/2010 4:47:28 PM |
| Location: |
Odenton, MD |
| Author: |
George Pitz |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 4935(GG1) |
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1329 Comments: 0 |
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