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Viewing Album:  PRR: Calendar Art Works ~ 1925-1958
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:8/15/1925 - 8/15/1925
Album Info:Here are 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Each print includes the artist's name, the print's title, and the date it was published originally. I purchased these prints in a single eBay auction on Saturday, 15 January 2022.
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Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926
Title:  Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926
Description:  Here is the first of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Harold Brett's painting entitled "Speed And Security." It was published originally in 1925 and republished in 1926. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1925  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:29:56 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5357(4-6-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Brett, "The Broadway Limited Operating Through The Steel District," 1927
Title:  Brett, "The Broadway Limited Operating Through The Steel District," 1927
Description:  Here is the second of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Harold Brett's painting entitled "The Broadway Limited Operating Through The Steel District." It was published originally in 1927. The locomotive's road number is not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1927  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:36:00 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Teller, "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn," 1928
Title:  Teller, "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn," 1928
Description:  Here is the third 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 "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn." It was published originally in 1928. Depicted here is PRR engine #5415, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1928  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:53:59 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5415(4-6-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Teller, "Harnessing The Plane To The Iron Horse," 1929
Title:  Teller, "Harnessing The Plane To The Iron Horse," 1929
Description:  Here is the fourth 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 "Harnessing The Plane To The Iron Horse." It was published originally in 1929. Depicted here is PRR engine #5400, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. It's Baldwin's first Pennsy K-4S.
Photo Date:  8/15/1929  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:58:34 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5400(4-6-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
Teller, "Servant To The Nation's Industry," 1930
Title:  Teller, "Servant To The Nation's Industry," 1930
Description:  Here is the fifth 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 "Servant To The Nation's Industry." It was published originally in 1930. Depicted here is PRR engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1930  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 8:03:06 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5409(4-6-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Teller, "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time," 1931
Title:  Teller, "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time," 1931
Description:  Here is the sixth 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 "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time." It was published originally in 1931. Depicted here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1931  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 8:07:22 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
Teller, "On Time," 1932
Title:  Teller, "On Time," 1932
Description:  Here is the seventh 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 "On Time." It was published originally in 1932. Depicted here is PRR engine #5411, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1932  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 10:56:47 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5411(4-6-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
Teller, "Spirit Of America," 1933
Title:  Teller, "Spirit Of America," 1933
Description:  Here is the eighth 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 "Spirit Of America." It was published originally in 1933. Depicted here is PRR engine #5436, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1933  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 11:17:25 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5436(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
Teller, "The New Day," 1934
Title:  Teller, "The New Day," 1934
Description:  Here is the ninth 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 "The New Day." It was published originally in 1934. Depicted here is PRR engine #4702, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, rebuilt as a P-5B in November of 1937, and retired in November of 1961 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1933  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 11:27:56 AM
Location:  Newark, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4702(4-6-4)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1935
Title:  Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1935
Description:  Here is the tenth 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 "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1935. Depicted here is PRR engine #5419, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1949 after 22 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Passenger Station.
Photo Date:  8/15/1935  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 12:04:25 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5419(4-6-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Teller, "Speed-Safety-Comfort," 1936
Title:  Teller, "Speed-Safety-Comfort," 1936
Description:  Here is the 11th 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 "Speed-Safety-Comfort." It was published originally in 1936. Depicted here is PRR engine #4823, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during June of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in March of 1967 after 32 years of faithful service. On the right, note the vessels heading up the Delaware River to Philadelphia.
Photo Date:  8/15/1936  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:19:23 AM
Location:  Marcus Hook, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4823(GG1)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
Teller, "Ready To Go," 1937
Title:  Teller, "Ready To Go," 1937
Description:  Here is the 12th 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 "Ready To Go." It was published originally in 1937. Depicted here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3768 and #5344. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #3768 was constructed during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953. #5344 was built in May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:  8/15/1937  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:23:01 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938
Title:  Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938
Description:  Here is the 13th 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 American Commerce." It was published originally in 1938. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. On the right, it's the "Broadway Limited"!
Photo Date:  8/15/1938  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:26:46 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939
Title:  Teller, "Leaders OF The Fleet Of Modernism," 1939
Description:  Here is the 14th 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 "Leaders Of The Fleet Of Modernism." It was published originally in 1939. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 7:52:41 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940
Title:  Teller, "Serving The Nation," 1940
Description:  Here is the 15th 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 "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1940. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service
Photo Date:  8/15/1940  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 7:57:08 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
Teller, "The Steel King," 1941
Title:  Teller, "The Steel King," 1941
Description:  Here is the 16th 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 "The Steel King." It was published originally in 1941. Depicted here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) "Big Engine" built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949 after just ten years of experimental service
Photo Date:  8/15/1941  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:01:42 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Title:  Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Description:  Here is the 17th 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 "Partners In National Defense." It was published originally in 1942. Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958. Also depicted is PRR engine #1261, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:  8/15/1942  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:20:50 AM
Location:  Windber, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2) PRR 1261(2-8-0)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943
Title:  Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943
Description:  Here is the 18th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1943. Depicted here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1943  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:25:29 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Title:  Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Description:  Here is the 19th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Forward." It was published originally in 1944. Depicted here is PRR engine #6402, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1944  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:30:04 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Title:  Leydenfrost, "Power," 1945
Description:  Here is the 20th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is A. Lydenfrost's painting entitled "Power." It was published originally in 1945. Depicted here is PRR engine #6110, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1942 and retired in December of 1953 after just 11 years of revenue service. (#8,400)
Photo Date:  8/15/1945  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 11:28:12 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6110(UNKNOWN)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Title:  Reilly, "1846-1946," 1946
Description:  Here is the 21st of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Frank Reilly's painting entitled "1846-1946." It was published originally in 1946. Depicted at the top (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5900, #5500, #6195, and #4904. #5900 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #5500 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. #6195 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during June of 1945 and retired in January of 1956. #4904 is a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. Depicted at the bottom (L to R) are three vintage steam locomotives: 1831, 1864, and 1902. The one representing 1831 is the Camden & Amboy's "John Bull."
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 11:32:05 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 5500(4-4-4-4) PRR 6195(UNKNOWN) PRR 4904(GG1) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
Teller, "Working Partners," 1947
Title:  Teller, "Working Partners," 1947
Description:  Here is the 22nd 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 "Working Partners." It was published originally in 1947. Depicted in the center is PRR engine #5901, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in September of 1945, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  8/15/1947  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:28:14 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
Teller, "Progressive Power," 1948
Title:  Teller, "Progressive Power," 1948
Description:  Here is the 23rd 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 "Progressive Power." It was published originally in 1948. Depicted in the foreground (R to L) are PRR engine #5900 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5900 was built in September of 1945. Also depicted is PRR engine #6184, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during April of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:32:55 AM
Location:  Aqueduct, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5900(E7A) PRR 6184(UNKNOWN)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Teller, "Main Line, Freight And Passenger," 1949
Title:  Teller, "Main Line, Freight And Passenger," 1949
Description:  Here is the 24th 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, Freight And Passenger." It was published originally in 1949. Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4938, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during June of 1943 and rated at 4,620 horsepower; it was the very last GG-1 ever manufactured.
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:37:05 AM
Location:  Whitford, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4938(GG1)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950
Title:  Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950
Description:  Here is the 25th 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 "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1950. Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:41:29 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Teller, "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951
Title:  Teller, "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:45:58 AM
Location:  New Florence, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5843(E7A) PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1952
Title:  Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1952
Description:  Here is the 27th 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 "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1952. The locomotive road numbers are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1952  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:50:22 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1953
Title:  Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1953
Description:  Here is the 28th 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 "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1953. Depicted in the center (F to R) are PRR engine #5898 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. #5898 was constructed in March of 1951. Also depicted (R to L) are PRR engine #2012 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are BF-16's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #2012 was constructed in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967.
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 6:11:54 PM
Location:  Steubenville, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 2012(RF-16A)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
Teller, "Pittsburgh Promotes Progress," 1954
Title:  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)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Teller, "Mass Transportation," 1955
Title:  Teller, "Mass Transportation," 1955
Description:  Here is the 30th 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 "Mass Transportation." It was published originally in 1955. Depicted here are no fewer than a dozen Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric locomotives rated at 4,620 horsepower each. In the foreground is PRR engine #4814 that was built by General Electric during August of 1935 and retired in May of 1967. Also depicted is PRR engine #4829 constructed in Juniata during June of 1935 and retired in July of 1969. In this context, they're all supporting the annual Army-Navy Football Game.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 6:20:26 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4814(GG1) PRR 4827(GG1)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
Teller, "Dynamic Progress," 1956
Title:  Teller, "Dynamic Progress," 1956
Description:  Here is the 31st 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 "Dynamic Progress." It was published originally in 1956. Depicted in the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," built by General Motors during July of 1955. In this context, it's on the return leg of its daily roundtrip run from New York City to Pittsburgh and back.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 6:24:32 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Teller, 1957 & 1958
Title:  Teller, 1957 & 1958
Description:  Here is the 32nd of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here are two of Grif Teller's paintings. At the top is his "Vital Link To World Trade," published originally in 1957. At the bottom is his "Conway Yard," published originally in 1958.
Photo Date:  8/15/1957  Upload Date: 1/27/2022 6:27:52 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  80   Comments: 0

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