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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) |
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825 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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1425 Comments: 2 |
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| 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) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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301 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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292 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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1033 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6755, M-1B, 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 engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930 and rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944. |
| 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) |
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751 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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586 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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