PRR 4800, GG-1, c. 1961         
Old Rivets. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4800 and #4887. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotives rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4800 was built by General Electric as number "4899" during August of 1934, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this photo, it looks to me like "Old Rivets" is deadlined. What's missing? Engine #4887 was built in Juniata during April of 1939. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Date: 8/15/1961 Location: Wilmington, DE   Map Show Wilmington on a rail map Views: 1092 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4800(GG1) PRR 4887(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 4800, GG-1, c. 1961
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy's GG-1 #4800 ~ "Old Rivets"
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Tom Beckett General The pans are down, but I don't think it's deadlined. Judging by the buildings, I'd say the unit is at the motor shop in Bear, Del, which is very close to Wilmington. Probably in for traction motor work, given the missing drive axle. 7/22/2021 5:24:31 AM
Joseph Ignudo General Incorrect. This is the Wilmington shops. It looks like it’s sitting on 6 track after having a traction motor or driver taken out. Bear shops weren’t built yet. 12/16/2021 8:57:29 AM

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