Here is the first of three photos by an unidentified photographer of a motive power display run by the Pennsylvania Railroad at its West Philadelphia Yards in March of 1924. Prominent here (L to R) are engines #3700 and #3931. Both were built in Juniata. #3700 is the HC-1S (2-8-8-0) steam locomotive built during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929. #3931 is the FF-1 (1-C-C-1) electric engine built in April of 1917, rated at 4,000 horsepower, and retired in April of 1940. |
Date:
3/21/1924 |
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA |
Views:
390 |
Collection Of:

Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Yard,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: West Philadelphia Motive Power Display |