The original group of E44's consisted of 66 units built for the PRR between 1960 and 1963. Forty-four were class E44 in 1976 and numbered 4400-4437 and 4460-4465, while units 4438 to 4459 totaling 22, were class E44A having been rebuilt to 5,000 horsepower from the original 4,400 horsepower. All units had dual controls, and the rebuilt E44A's were a tad bit lighter than the original E44's, 188 tons versus 192 tons. All were retired by the end of 1981.
Another view of derailed E44's CR 4400 and 4439 in the Rutherford, PA yard on 5/12/1984.
E44's 4402 and 4459 power EE-2 (Double Eagle-2) a turn job between Enola and Morrisville, Pa @ Whitford, Pa. This was the last train on a very cloudy/rainy/snowy day. Oh! and did I mention COLD!!!
Former PC 4406/PRR 4406 in storage at Rutherford, PA on 4/22/1984.
Conrail E44's 4409 and 4418 power and Northbound freight across Shocks Mill Bridge.
E44's 4409 and 4458 have PIWA-5 in tow as it passes the Port Deposit Boat Club on 5/26/79
Three E-44's power TV12 at "LANE" Tower Newark, NJ
Conrail E44 4416 is seen leading a southbound freight on the Northeast Corridor at Sharon Hill, PA on 5/11/1979
A pair of E44s head north through Chase MD on the Northeast Corridor. Ten years later, this would be the location of the famous "Ricky Gates" wreck.
WASE-7a rolls by Monmouth Junction behind three E44's. The Junction was the location where the Jamesville Secondary and abandonned branch to Rocky Hill connected with the " Corridor"
Two E44's power ENWA-3 passing under the B&O's Philadelphia Line and over Susquehanna Ave @ Perryville, MD
The two E44's are doing a good job keeping ENWA-2 moving toward the "Corridor" at Perryville. The WA in ENWA will later be changed to PY indicating Potomac Yard.
Two E44's lead by the 4418 power a Sparrows Point Coke train...
Former PC 4419/PRR 4419 in storage at Rutherford, PA on 2/20/1983.
Former PC 4425/PRR 4425 in storage at Rutherford, PA on 4/22/1984.
March 21, 1979
Conrail E44 4430 passes by GG1 4921 at Harrisburg, PA in 1979. In the background is E33 4610.
An overview of Enola Yard from 1979, showing Conrail E44 4431 sitting alongside the locomotive shops.
A 1979 view of Enola Yard shows E44s 4431 and 4436 sitting along the shops with E33 4605.
E44's 4431 and 4442 have ENCC-8 up to track speed on track 3Â @ Trenton, NJ
Former PC 4434/PRR 4434 stored at Rutherford, PA on 3/13/1983.
MD-6 is north (east) bound approaching Elmora with the 4435 and 4405 for power...
CRWA-2 has just entered the NorthEast Corridor to begin it's journey to Potomac Yard...
Former PC/PRR 4439 and 4400 derailed in the Rutherford, PA yard on 5/12/1984.
CR 4440 1-1979 CRHS Collection
CRWA-7 is at track speed on track 3 @ Lawrenceville, NJ
OIPI-6 has just entered Amtrak's NorthEast Corridor to begin it's run to Pittsburgh. The Big Electrics come off at Harrisburgh and the trip west will continue behind diesels. The 4426 is minus the Conrail logo and most E44's will be retired still wearing PC Black.....
Former PC 4443/PRR 4443 in storage at Rutherford, PA on 3/17/1984.
Just a grab shot as the cab of this ex PRR E44 "brick" glides by with a beautiful Susquehanna River in the background. This train will be entering Enola yard just ahead in this August 1978 shot.
A crew works to remove the transformer of stored former PC/PRR 4452 in this view at Rutherford, PA on 3/17/1984.
E44's 4455 and 4462 with SEWA-6 pass one of New Jersey's more famous landmarks.....An ACME Supermarket
