"Grif Teller," Back Cover, 1953         
Here is the back cover associated with a one-page article entitled "Grif Teller: PRR Calendar Artist." It was published originally on the January 1953 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Implied Caption: "Calendar scene for 1953 shows Pennsylvania Railroad trains on main line near Steubenville, Ohio." The painting proper is called "Crossroads Of Commerce." Depicted in the center (F to R) are 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 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 built in February of 1952 and retired in January of 1967.
Date: 1/1/1953 Location: Steubenville, OH   Map Show Steubenville on a rail map Views: 206 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 2012(RF-16A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Grif Teller," Back Cover, 1953
Picture Categories: Bridge,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Grif Teller: PRR Calendar Artist" ~ JAN 1953
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