PRR 4717, P-5A, 1956         
Baera 3. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 4 November 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4717, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in June of 1962 after 30 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the far left is PRR engine #4821, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Date: 11/4/1956 Location: Kearny, NJ   Map Show Kearny on a rail map Views: 27 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4717(Boxcab) PRR 4821(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 4717, P-5A, 1956
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Baera ~> Pennsy Photo Gallery #3
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