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CRI&P GP7 #436
Title:  CRI&P GP7 #436
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 7/30/2006 8:25:09 AM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
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Locomotives:  CRIP 436(GP7)
Views:  962   Comments: 3
CNW 4169
Title:  CNW 4169
Description:  CNW 4154-4209 were former Rock Island units that were purchased by the C&NW in 1981. The units had been rebuilt by the Rock Island in the mid-1970s and were numbered in the 4500 series. Ex RI 4515 is on the ex CGW mainline at Burchinal
Photo Date:  5/30/1987  Upload Date: 6/16/2016 11:48:19 AM
Location:  Burchinal, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4169(GP7R) CNW 4607(GP38-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
CNW 4169
Title:  CNW 4169
Description:  A former Rock Island GP7 is on M&StL trackage on the east side of Mason City, next to the Iowa Traction.
Photo Date:  6/7/1987  Upload Date: 6/16/2016 11:28:09 AM
Location:  Mason City, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4169(GP7R)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
CNW 4169
Title:  CNW 4169
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/1990  Upload Date: 11/30/2007 4:06:57 PM
Location:  Sterling, IL
Author:  Larry Gholson
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Locomotives:  CNW 4169(GP7R) UP 4246(SD40-2) UP 636(GP40)
Views:  840   Comments: 1
PRR 4801, GG-1, 1967
Title:  PRR 4801, GG-1, 1967
Description:  Byerly. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in Kearny, New Jersey, in 1967. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania No. 4801, Class GG-1, Kearny, N.J., 1967." PRR engine #4801 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electric Railroading ~ Penn Central and Pennsylvania Lines" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (868-17).
Photo Date:  1/1/1967  Upload Date: 10/9/2018 1:10:11 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 4801(GG1)
Views:  591   Comments: 0
PRR 4801, GG-1, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 4801, GG-1, c. 1967
Description:  Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers. Photo Caption: "GG-1 Class No. 4801." Shown here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4801 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4801 was constructed by General Electric during May of 1935. That's a "Seaboard" passenger car directly behind #4801. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. 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 (791-11).
Photo Date:  8/15/1967  Upload Date: 10/6/2018 4:17:31 AM
Location:  Long Island City, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4801(GG1)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
PRR 4801, GG-1, c. 1967
Title:  PRR 4801, GG-1, c. 1967
Description:  Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4801, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1967  Upload Date: 12/16/2024 11:25:17 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PRR 4801(GG1)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
PC 4801, GG1, 1969
Title:  PC 4801, GG1, 1969
Description:  PC Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in the Meadows Engine Servicing Facility near Kearny, New Jersey on 25 December 1969. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #4801, a GG1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "4801" during May of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retaining number "4801" in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger. ("LouisFols" B; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:  12/25/1969  Upload Date: 4/25/2020 5:51:05 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  473   Comments: 0
PC 4801
Title:  PC 4801
Description:  Three GG1s on a southbound freight at Elizabeth. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1972  Upload Date: 1/26/2007 1:25:59 PM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  David LeGloahec
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Locomotives:  PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  1019   Comments: 1
Helper in the lead
Title:  Helper in the lead
Description:  Baltimore tunnel helper 4801 is in the lead assisting the Gwynns Run shuttle as they depart Bay View yard. Best guess date 1974
Photo Date:  5/1/1974  Upload Date: 7/27/2010 10:14:30 AM
Location:  Bay View, MD
Author:  George L. Pitz
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  955   Comments: 1
Penn Central GG1 4801
Title:  Penn Central GG1 4801
Description:  Penn Central GG1 4801 at Stemmers Run, MD
Photo Date:  12/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/3/2011 8:57:37 PM
Location:  Stemmers Run, MD
Author:  George L. Pitz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  819   Comments: 0
Waiting for yard space
Title:  Waiting for yard space
Description:  GG1's 4857 and 4801 stopped on number 3 track at Stemmers Run, MD waiting to advance towards River interlocking and Bay View yard when track space becomes available to work the train.
Photo Date:  12/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/3/2011 8:57:59 PM
Location:  Stemmers Run, MD
Author:  George L. Pitz
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 4857(GG1) PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  716   Comments: 0
PC 4801
Title:  PC 4801
Description:  Taken by Harv Khan(Deceased) he will be missed. Location Assumed
Photo Date:  1/10/1976  Upload Date: 10/5/2006 6:25:57 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Crow T. Robot
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Locomotives:  PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  773   Comments: 0
Penn Central 4801
Title:  Penn Central 4801
Description:  Waiting its next assignment in South Philadelphia Yard in the first non-rivetted GG1 in March 1976.
Photo Date:  3/20/1976  Upload Date: 8/27/2013 4:41:22 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  John Hepp
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PC 4801(GG1)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
CR 4801 northbound
Title:  CR 4801 northbound
Description:  Through Aberdeen Station
Photo Date:  3/13/1977  Upload Date: 1/19/2013 7:04:24 PM
Location:  Aberdeen, MD
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CR 4801(GG1)
Views:  485   Comments: 1
CR GG1 4801
Title:  CR GG1 4801
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/1977  Upload Date: 7/27/2008 7:56:54 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 4801(GG1)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
CR 4801 dead-in-tow; dig the late 70s autos!
Title:  CR 4801 dead-in-tow; dig the late 70s autos!
Description:  Manor Siding
Photo Date:  4/9/1978  Upload Date: 7/24/2013 7:36:36 PM
Location:  Columbia, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 4801(GG1)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
Conrail (stenciled) GG1 #4801
Title:  Conrail (stenciled) GG1 #4801
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. Wilmington, DE Ybrd.
Photo Date:  6/11/1978  Upload Date: 9/22/2006 11:41:25 PM
Location:  Landlith, DE
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 4801(GG1)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
CR 4856 OIPI-7
Title:  CR 4856 OIPI-7
Description:  OIPI-7 rolls through Cly, Pa behind GG-1's 4856 4801
Photo Date:  11/18/1978  Upload Date: 10/29/2010 6:50:48 PM
Location:  Cly, PA
Author:  John C Durant
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 4856(GG1) CR 4801(GG1)
Views:  922   Comments: 2
"Trains" Magazine, October 1979
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, October 1979
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. D.T. Walker. It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 18. Photo Caption: "Stripped of pantographs, numbers crossed out, Conrail GG-1's 4936, 4801, and 4811 were at Waverly Yard, Newark, N.J., in the consist of ENSE-5 at 7:30 p.m. on July 5, 1979, en route to scrap. Total of active GG-1's is down to 65 units in the employ of Amtrak, CR, and NJDOT as age and impending line voltage changes doom the streamlined 2-C+C-2's." All three GG-1's were built originally for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and their PRR numbers were the same as their CR numbers. Engine #4936 was built in Juniata during April of 1943, engine #4801 was built by General Electric during May of 1935, while engine #4811 was constructed by General Electric during July of 1935.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 9/9/2017 1:12:27 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  CR 4936(GG1) CR 4801(GG1) CR 4811(GG1)
Views:  806   Comments: 0


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