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PRR E44 #4407 |
| Description: |
Built by GE in 1960, this brick-like electric unit had two single-arm Faiveley pantographs and could generate 4400 hp for moving freight. According to Wikipedia, "The impact of the lettering (and paint scheme) was diminished by the fact that the units were seldom washed and became very grimy, due to the assignment of the units to diesel service facilities whose automatic car washers lacked overhead wiring." All E44's were retired in 1981 when Conrail eleminated electrification and sold to Amtrak. |
| Photo Date: |
4/20/1962 Upload Date: 11/19/2014 5:52:22 PM |
| Location: |
Kearney, NJ |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4407(E44) |
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219 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR E44 #4461 |
| Description: |
From all appearances, this is an early color photograph soon after #4461 and #4464 were delivered in 1963. Although not identified,I thought it might be the Meadows Yard in Kearney, NJ, where these brutes were often found but with Brian Ferrell's help and followup, I believe it is the PRR Yard an Enola, PA.. The unit was built by GE in 1963, had two single-arm Faiveley pantographs and could generate 4400 hp although not outfitted with steam generators for passenger use. According to Wikipedia, "The units were delivered in an entirely new paint scheme. While adorned in the familiar PRR Brunswick Green, the units carried the sans-serif road name in yellow, flanked by two small PRR keystones, together with a keystone on the front and rear, and a large yellow road number. This scheme was unique to the E44; all subsequent diesel orders omitted the road name." All E44's were retired in 1981 when Conrail eleminated electrification and sold to Amtrak. No exact date or photographer listed for this photo. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1963 Upload Date: 11/19/2014 5:52:47 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4461(E44) PRR 4464(E44) |
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746 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR E44 #4424 |
| Description: |
Starting in 1960 through 1963, GE built 66 E44 units for the Pennsylvania RR. They were 4400 hp electric freight units and easily recognized by the two single-arm Faiveley pantographs on top rather than the more common double arm like the GG1 double arm. The exact date in 1967 was not given so this is an approximation. Forrest Trittenbach photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1967 Upload Date: 11/19/2014 6:15:39 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4424(E44) |
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782 Comments: 1 |
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