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PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1950 |
Description: |
Mann. Here is photo 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. Partially visible in the background is VIEW Tower. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
Photo Date: |
11/14/1950 Upload Date: 5/29/2025 9:44:12 PM |
Location: |
Perdix, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6755(4-8-2) |
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50 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952 |
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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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1066 Comments: 0 |
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PRR "Pennsylvania 6755," M-1B, 1956 |
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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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1623 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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530 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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450 Comments: 0 |
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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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461 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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1202 Comments: 0 |
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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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959 Comments: 0 |
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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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466 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"PRR's Historical Collection," Page 84, 1996 |
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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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924 Comments: 0 |
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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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374 Comments: 0 |
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