Teller, "Speed-Safety-Comfort," 1936         
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.
Date: 8/15/1936 Location: Marcus Hook, PA   Map Show Marcus Hook on a rail map Views: 184 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4823(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Teller, "Speed-Safety-Comfort," 1936
Picture Categories: Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Calendar Art Works ~ 1925-1958
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