PRR 4893, GG-1, 1953         
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 28 November 1953. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4893 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electrics rated at 4,620 horsepower each. #4893 was built in Juniata during April of 1940. In this context, they're waiting to depart with passengers who've just attended the Army-Navy football game The final score was Army 20, Navy 7! ("Stoneborobranch"; #6 of 10)
Date: 11/28/1953 Location: South Philadelphia, PA Views: 533 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4893(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 4893, GG-1, 1953
Picture Categories: Yard,Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: Ellis ~> The Army-Navy Game ~ January 1953
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