PRR 5898, EP-22, 1963         
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Charles Houser that was taken at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, on 26 August 1963. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5898 and #5806. Both are EP-22's built by GM-BMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5898 was built in March of 1951, while #5806 was constructed in July of 1952. Note the double slip switches! ("Tchowee"; #26 of 29)
Date: 8/26/1963 Location: Chicago Union Statio, IL Views: 664 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5898(E8A) PRR 5806(E8A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5898, EP-22, 1963
Picture Categories: Yard,Station,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Howerter ~> Pennsy Passenger Diesels
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