PRR 5772, BP-20, 1961         
Volkmer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey on 22 July 1961. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5772, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in June of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service. Visible at the right is another passenger "Shark," as well as an osprey's nest on top of the utility pole.
Date: 7/22/1961 Location: Bay Head Junction, NJ   Map Show Bay Head Junction on a rail map Views: 633 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5772(DR6-4-2000)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5772, BP-20, 1961
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Pix by Mr. William D. Volkmer
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