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Pictures of PRR 6755
 
Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-8-2Built As:PRR 6755 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:4225Order No:
Frame Number:Built:6/1930
Notes:PRR Class M-1B.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
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PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Marvin H. Cohen that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6755, #5826, and an unidentified Class I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #5826 is a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 3,000 HP BP-60 for passenger service in September of 1948, later reclassified as a 2,500 HP BH-50 for helper service, and retired in September of 1962. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 70027C.
Photo Date:  8/15/1952  Upload Date: 1/29/2019 12:20:01 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  602   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 6755," M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 6755," M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 6755." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "M-1 6755 is in charge of this Northumberland to Enola freight on August 26, 1956. The 4-8-2 bustles over the Susquehanna River Bridge as it heads out of the yard." Photo by George Cazakoglu. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/26/1956  Upload Date: 9/7/2018 4:14:22 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  1252   Comments: 2
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, in November of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's just passed BANKS Tower with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Altoona. The shadowy form of Blue Mountain looms in the distance. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1956  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 7:58:55 PM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:  Nyman. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name, the road number of the GM-EMD EF-15 that's towing the "Mountain," as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/11/1957  Upload Date: 7/13/2023 7:43:09 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1958
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1958
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania ~ where it remains exposed to the elements 65 years later!. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 1:06:34 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1959
Title:  PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1959
Description:  Here is duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1737 and #6755. Both were built in Juniata and both are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #1737 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built as number "3750" during March of 1920 and renumbered "1737" in 1956. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A during June of 1930 and rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 18)
Photo Date:  9/22/1959  Upload Date: 6/4/2019 4:27:47 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  1107   Comments: 1
PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1963
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1963
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755 circa 1963. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1963  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:50:39 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1963
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1963
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in August of 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/15/1963  Upload Date: 2/7/2018 8:47:39 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  884   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Front Cover, 1968
Title:  "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Front Cover, 1968
Description:  Here is the front cover of a five-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums." It was published originally on the July 1968 issue of "Railroad" magazine. Cover Caption:"Front cover this month, recalling bright memories of Pennsy steam, was made jointly by Michael A. Eagleson & Howard W. Serig." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6755 and #1737 (aka #3750). Both were built in Juniata and both are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Engine #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A during June of 1930 and rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944. Engine #1737 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and renumbered "3750" in 1973.
Photo Date:  7/1/1968  Upload Date: 11/3/2019 10:19:00 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  617   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Page 15, 1968
Title:  "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Page 15, 1968
Description:  Here is page one of a five-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums." It was published originally in the July 1968 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad 6755, class M-1B Mountain type, sits forlornly outdoors at Northumberland, awaiting a better future." Photo by Michael A. Eagleson. PRR engine #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. (5,700)
Photo Date:  7/1/1968  Upload Date: 11/3/2019 10:22:21 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  386   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, 4-8-2, 1973
Title:  PRR 6755, 4-8-2, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during 1930.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 4:16:40 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1992
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1992
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1992. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and still on display outside the Museum. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1992  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 12:51:03 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
"PRR's Historical Collection," Page 84, 1996
Title:  "PRR's Historical Collection," Page 84, 1996
Description:  Here is page five of a six-page cover article by Robert Emerson & Kurt Bell entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad's Historical Collection." It was published originally in the Fall 1996 issue of "Vintage Rails" magazine, page 84. Top Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #1670, #94, #460, and #6755; all are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #1670 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in March of 1916. #94 is an A-5S (0-4-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1917. #460 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata in August of 1914. And #4755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in June of 1930. Bottom Photo: Partially visible here is PRR engine #559, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in November of 1914 and retired in August of 1959. Top photo by Bill Volkmer (1965); bottom photo by Richard E. Bradley (1957).
Photo Date:  9/22/1996  Upload Date: 8/30/2022 8:16:21 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1670(0-6-0) PRR 94(0-4-0) PRR 460(4-4-2) PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 559(2-8-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, 2007
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 2007
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, in November of 2007. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and still on display outside the Museum. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/2007  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 12:51:31 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  89   Comments: 0

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