PRR 5687, B-1, c. 1968         
Myers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William J. Myers that was taken at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, New York, c. 1968. Photo Caption: "B-1 Class No. 5687." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5687 is a B-1 (C) electric switcher built in Juniata during November of 1934, rated at 570 horsepower, renumbered "4755" in November of 1966 in preparation for the PRR-NYC merger, and retired in January of 1969 after 25 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Electrified Operations On The Pennsy" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (791-26).
Date: 1/1/1968 Location: Long Island City, NY   Map Show Long Island City on a rail map Views: 302 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5687(Boxcab)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5687, B-1, c. 1968
Picture Categories: Winter,Yard,Signal,Passenger,Track This picture is part of album:  PRR: Myers ~> "Electrified Operations"
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Robert Anderson General Wasn't aware a B1 was in Tuscan red. Thought always Brunswick green. Thanks for sharing. 10/6/2018 3:12:46 AM

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