Teller, "Mass Transportation," 1955         
Here is the 30th of 33 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 in August of 1935 and retired in May of 1967. Also depicted is PRR engine #4829 built in Juniata in June of 1935 and retired in July of 1969. In this context, they're all supporting the annual Army-Navy Football Game.
Date: 8/15/1955 Location: Philadelphia, PA Views: 21 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4829(GG1) PRR 4814(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Teller, "Mass Transportation," 1955
Picture Categories: Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Calendar Art Works ~ 1925-1958 (R)
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