"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 41, 1946         
Here is page 41 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the second page of an eight-page story by Mr. A.C. Kalmbach entitled "Epoch of Electrification." Partial Caption: "A New York bound train about ready to leave Washington Union Station behind one of the GG-1 electric locomotives." Photo by H.W. Pontin. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4831, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in July of 1966 after 31 years of faithful service.
Date: 4/13/1946 Location: Washington Union Sta, DC Views: 456 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4831(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 41, 1946
Picture Categories: Station,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Trains" Centennial Issue ~ April 1946
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