"Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 45, 1964         
Here is page eight of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." It was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. Photo Caption: "From enginehouse to ready track moves K-4 replacement 5779, a 2000 h.p. Baldwin passenger cab unit assigned to New York & Long Branch and based at South Amboy, N.J., scene of this shot." Photo by Don Wood. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5779, a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Date: 4/1/1964 Location: South Amboy, NJ   Map Show South Amboy on a rail map Views: 50 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5779(DR6-4-2000)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 45, 1964
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