PRR Motive Power Display, #1 of 3, 1924         
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: 326 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3700(UNKNOWN) PRR 3931(Boxcab)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR Motive Power Display, #1 of 3, 1924
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: West Philadelphia Motive Power Display
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