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Viewing Album: PRR: Pennsy's "New" FF-2 Electrics ~ June 1958
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
6/1/1958 - 6/1/1958
Album Info:
Here are the front cover and a five-page cover article by Mr. Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." They were published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 45-49. "Between Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and Paoli of the hilly electrified line on the Pennsylvania are prominent grades on which westbound trains climb upward for about 20 miles. From way back, this has always been helper and pusher territory. Another grade that hits westbound traffic is the one between Thorndale and Parkesburg. At any of these spots and as far west as Columbia, Pa., the FF-2's can be seen in pusher and helper activities." (Page 49) Also included is a photo of Great Northern engine #5014 that was taken while in transit to Altoona.
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Title:
Pennsys "New" FF-2 Electrics, Front Cover, 1958
Description:
Here is the front cover of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally on the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company as Great Northern number "5015" in March of 1930, rated at 3,300 horsepower, sold to the PRR and renumbered "5" in August of 1956, and retired in April of 1965 after 35 years of faithful service. Photo by Don Wood.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2022 1:54:06 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5(Boxcab)
Views:
73
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsys "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 45, 1958
Description:
Here is page one of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company as Great Northern number "5015" in March of 1930, rated at 3,300 horsepower, sold to the PRR and renumbered "5" in August of 1956, and retired in April of 1965 after 35 years of faithful service. Photo by Don Wood.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2022 1:57:26 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5(Boxcab)
Views:
72
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsys "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 46, 1958
Description:
Here is page two of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Partial Photo Caption: "Shoving hard on the tail of symbol freight NY-8, FF2 electric No. 6 whines through Downingtown, Pa., en route from Thorndale to Paoli." Photo by Don Wood. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company as Great Northern number "5016" in March of 1930, rated at 3,300 horsepower, sold to the PRR and renumbered "6" in August of 1956, and retired in April of 1965 after 35 years of faithful service. Also visible is PRR N-5 cabin car #477101.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2022 2:01:03 PM
Location:
Downingtown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
PRR 6(Boxcab)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsys "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 47, 1958
Description:
Here is page three of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Box-cab P5 electric 4741 holds down the head end of NY-8." Photo by Don Wood. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4741, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1964 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2022 2:11:19 PM
Location:
Downingtown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PRR 4741(Boxcab)
Views:
58
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsys "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 48, 1958
Description:
Here is page four of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. Middle Photo Caption: "Dandied up for streamliner service after World War II, No. 5011 got Electro-Motive snouts. Pennsy was apparently unimpressed, purchased the locomotive for parts only. Shown here is Great Northern engine #5011, a Y-1a (1-C+C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1927, rated at 3,300 horsepower, and sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad for parts in August of 1956.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2022 2:13:16 PM
Location:
Berne, WA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
GN 5011(Boxcab)
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
Pennsys "New" FF-2 Electrics, Page 49, 1958
Description:
Here is page five of a five-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "What's New Under Pennsy Pantographs." It was published originally in the June 1958 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Bottom Photo Caption: "Almost 30 years later to the day, Pennsy No. 5, an FF-2 purchased from Great Northern, sparkles in new paint after modification in Altoona Shops." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5, an FF-2 (1-C-C-1) electric built by the American Locomotive Company as Great Northern number "5015" in March of 1930, rated at 3,300 horsepower, sold to the PRR and renumbered "6" in August of 1956, and retired in April of 1965 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/1/1958
Upload Date:
9/6/2022 2:15:35 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5(Boxcab)
GN 5010(Boxcab)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
GN 5014, Y-1, c. 1957
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Great Northern Railroad engine #5014, a Class Y-1 (1-C-C-1) boxcab built by the American Locomotive Company in February of 1930 and sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad in August of 1956. In this context, it's just arrived in Altoona to undergo modifications to make it suitable for helper duty on the PRR's electrified lines. Dominating the background are structures belonging to the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops; they're directly across the tracks from Altoona's Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
1/23/1957
Upload Date:
12/5/2021 9:30:40 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
GN 5014(Boxcab)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
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