PRR 5837, EP-22, 1958         
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by R.P. Olmsted that was taken near Union Station in Chicago, Illinois, on 28 September 1958. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5837 and another E-8 whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5837 was built in February of 1951. In this context, they're departing the Station with a passenger train bound for Pittsburgh and points East. ("Tchowee"; #24 of 29)
Date: 9/28/1958 Location: Chicago Union Station, IL Views: 614 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5837(E8A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5837, EP-22, 1958
Picture Categories: Station,Passenger,Track This picture is part of album:  PRR: Howerter ~> Pennsy Passenger Diesels
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