PRR 5823, BP-60, 1947         
Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 21 June 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5823, a BP-60 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1947, rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, later rebuilt into a 2,500 horsepower BH-50 for freight/helper/pusher service, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Date: 6/21/1947 Location: Chicago, IL   Map Show Chicago on a rail map Views: 817 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5823, BP-60, 1947
Picture Categories: Roster This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Pix by Mr. Tom Harley
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