Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally on the front cover of the June 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "The Pennsylvania Railroad electric freight train on the front cover is leaving Philadelphia southbound. The locomotive is one of the original P-5 type with six driving wheels." Shown here is PRR engine #4705, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and Westinghouse in August of 1932 and retired in May of 1963 after 31 years of faithful service. |
Date:
6/1/1943 |
Location:
Philadelphia, PA Map  |
Views:
521 |
Collection Of:

Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Bridge,Signal |
This picture is part of album: "Trains" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-1999 |