Title: |
"How Big Was Big," Page 46, 1979 |
Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article by Robert A. Le Massena entitled "How Big Was Big?: The Dimensions Of The Standard Railroad Of The World." It was published originally in the February 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Top photo taken by Bert Pennypacker at the Passenger Station in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4716 and an unidentified GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric. #4716 is a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-Westinghouse during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after 33 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
2/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/29/2022 12:51:10 PM |
Location: |
North Philadelphia, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4716(Boxcab) |
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