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Teller, "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress," 1954 |
| Description: |
Here is the 29th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress." It was published originally in 1954. Depicted here (L to R) is PRR engine #5887 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5887 was constructed in April of 1950. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1954 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:40:57 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5887(E8A) |
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"Those Esthetic E's," Front Cover, 1964 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of an eight-page cover article by David P. Morgan & Al Kamm, Jr., entitled "Those Esthetic E's: A Story Of The Power That Bumped Steam Off The Varnish." It was published originally on the May 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine. Partially visible at the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5887, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1964 Upload Date: 10/1/2023 4:14:11 AM |
| Location: |
LaGrange, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 5887(E8A) |
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| Title: |
PRR 9839, EFP-15, 1964 |
| Description: |
Chicago. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9839, #2261, and #5887. All were built by GM-EMD. #9839 is an EFP-15 built in May of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #2261 is an EF-25 built in May of 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. And #5887 is an EP-22 built in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1964 Upload Date: 8/25/2025 12:37:46 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 9839(FP7A) PRR 2261(GP35) PRR 5887(E8A) |
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