Here is the 26th 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 "Main Line Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1951. Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Also depicted is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. |
Date:
8/15/1951 |
Location:
New Florence, PA Map ![Show New Florence on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
Views:
283 |
Collection Of:
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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![Teller, "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951](/pictures\143267\Calendar_1951_A.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Calendar Art Works ~ 1925-1958 |