PRR GG-1 on FDR Funeral train

[wjstix]

Apparently it was the 1st one, no. 4800. 

"According to the North America Railway Hall of Fame, “Old Rivets” pulled FDR’s funeral train during the DC-to-Hyde Park leg of the journey in April 1945"

However, of course, the PRR only did the DC to NYC part. From there, the train went on the New Haven a short distance, and then the rest of the way on the New York Central.

https://livingnewdeal.org/sites/pennsylvania-railroad-4800-locomotive-old-rivets-strasburg-pa/

 

[BigJim]

If I remember correctly, there was an article (maybe two parts?) in "The Keystone" a number of years ago detailing the trip. You might be able to contact the PRRHS to get a backcopy.

[gbdesigns]

Does anyone know the number fo the GG-1 that pulled FDR's funeral train from Washington D.C. to NYC?