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PRR 5887, EP-22, 1951 |
| Description: |
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in York, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5887, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1950 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. |
| Photo Date: |
7/25/1951 Upload Date: 5/13/2019 8:33:25 AM |
| Location: |
York, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5887(E8A) |
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555 Comments: 1 |
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Teller, "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress," 1954 |
| Description: |
Here is the 29th of 32 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) are 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: 1/27/2022 6:16:24 PM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5887(E8A) |
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89 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress," 1954 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress." Composed by Mr. Grif Teller. Postmarked: 27 September 1954. Caption On Reverse: "Just 100 years ago, the Pennsylvania Railroad joined Pittsburgh with the Eastern seaboard. A century of expansion and redevelopment is symbolized in the city's Golden Triangle, its gleaming skyline dominated by newly-constructed buildings. For the P.R.R., this 100 years is highlighted by a billion-dollar improvement, modernization, and rehabilitation program, nearing completion, which will provide passengers and shippers with the finest transportation service in P.R.R. history." Depicted here (L to R) are 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. [Loco Count: Diesels 1, Steamers 0] |
| Photo Date: |
9/27/1954 Upload Date: 10/9/2018 1:52:39 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5887(E8A) |
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360 Comments: 0 |
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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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34 Comments: 0 |
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