PRR 5778, BP-20, 1963         
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in February of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5778 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are BP-20's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5778 was constructed in October of 1948, sustained damage during a wreck on 7 February 1956, and retired in March of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Date: 2/2/1963 Location: South Amboy, NJ   Map Show South Amboy on a rail map Views: 158 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5778(DR6-4-2000)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5778, BP-20, 1963
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Pix via Mr. Al Chione
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