"Modern Railroads," Page 57, 1956         
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 57. Photo Caption: "The biggest electric locomotives are given heavy repairs inside the huge Wilmington Shops." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4827, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in July of 1969 after 34 years of faithful service.
Date: 11/14/1956 Location: Wilmington, DE   Map Show Wilmington on a rail map Views: 458 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4827(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Modern Railroads," Page 57, 1956
Picture Categories: Roster This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Modern Railroads" Reprint ~ November 1956
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