PRR 4943, E-2B, c. 1964         
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4943 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are E-2B (B-B) electrics built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #4943 was built in October of 1951 and retired in June of 1965 after just 14 years of revenue service. Note that just one ~ not two ~ of the four pantographs is in the "up" position. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #3 of 12)
Date: 4/16/1964 Location: Morrisville, PA   Map Show Morrisville on a rail map Views: 362 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4943(E10B)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 4943, E-2B, c. 1964
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