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2/2/2025
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Title:
PRR 4700, M-1, 1923
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1923. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" during 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions and the passenger service signal line. This is the very first M-1, fresh from the Erecting & Machine Shop. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1923
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 3:04:13 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
367
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4700, M-1, 1925
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1925. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" during 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions and the passenger service signal line. This is the very first production M-1 after two years of rigorous testing. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/10/1925
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 3:05:28 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 93, 1936
Description:
Here is page three of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 93. Photo Caption: "The First of the Pennsylvania's Fleet of Mountain Type Engines, No. 4700, Undergoing Tests at the Altoona Plant." PRR engine #4700 is the original M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923 and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1936
Upload Date:
1/4/2024 3:44:59 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
"Test Department," Page 47, 1941
Description:
Here is page eight of a 16-page article entitled "Test Department And Chemical Laboratory Of The Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 47. Right Photo Caption: "M-1 locomotive 4700 on locomotive test plant." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the original Pennsy "Mountain."
Photo Date:
11/9/1941
Upload Date:
2/1/2019 4:18:57 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
394
Comments:
0
Title:
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 727, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo from page 727 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Mountain type, Class M-1 locomotive, 1923." Shown here is PRR engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of service. This is the very first PRR "Mountain" class locomotive.
Photo Date:
4/13/1949
Upload Date:
9/7/2017 3:03:25 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
516
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 24, 1979
Description:
Here is page three of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. Notable here is a table of comparisons of "Selected U.S. 4-8-2's."
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/28/2022 4:16:43 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 25, 1979
Description:
Here is page four of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 25. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950. Bottom Four Photos: Shown here is PRR engine #6800, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/28/2022 4:18:47 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4700(4-8-2)
PRR 6800(4-8-2)
Views:
336
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6699, M-1, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6699, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as number "4700" during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the original Pennsy "Mountain." Gary Mittner Collection. (#9,700)
Photo Date:
8/28/1937
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 10:26:20 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6699(4-8-2)
Views:
338
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938
Description:
Here is the 13th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Main Line Of American Commerce." It was published originally in 1938. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. On the right, it's the "Broadway Limited"!
Photo Date:
8/15/1938
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 12:26:46 AM
Location:
McVeytown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
359
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938
Description:
Here is the 13th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Main Line Of American Commerce." It was published originally in 1938. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. At the right, it's the "Broadway Limited"!
Photo Date:
8/15/1938
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:25:51 AM
Location:
McVeytown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
50
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Description:
Here is the 17th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Partners In National Defense." It was published originally in 1942. Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958. Also depicted is PRR engine #1261, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during May of 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:29:03 AM
Location:
Windber, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
PRR 1261(2-8-0)
Views:
75
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Description:
Here is the 17th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Partners In National Defense." It was published originally in 1942. Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958. Also depicted is PRR engine #1261, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:
8/15/1942
Upload Date:
1/26/2022 8:20:50 AM
Location:
Windber, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
PRR 1261(2-8-0)
Views:
451
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 99th Annual Report, Page 9, 1945
Description:
Here is page nine of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The illustration is entitled "58% of Freight from Mines."
Photo Date:
12/31/1945
Upload Date:
6/16/2017 3:37:10 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
477
Comments:
0
Title:
"Transportation Progress," Pages 7-8, 1946
Description:
Here are pages seven and eight of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Right-Hand Illustration: Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
8/26/2022 12:26:11 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1953
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Richard R. Wallin that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. ("Tchowee"; #3 of 13)
Photo Date:
8/29/1953
Upload Date:
5/1/2020 4:14:13 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
779
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6750, M-1B, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a photo by E.P. Street, Jr., via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
12/30/2023 2:26:29 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Halifax, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Moun ain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Edward#Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
6/6/2023 10:43:00 PM
Location:
Halifax, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6752, M-1A, 1946
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Passenger Station in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6752, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930 and retired in 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. It's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train through the Station on its way from Enola to Altoona and points West. Note the Railway Express truck parked next to the Station.
Photo Date:
10/7/1946
Upload Date:
3/27/2019 2:48:36 PM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6752(4-8-2)
Views:
459
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #4 of 8, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fourth of eight original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/12/2021 8:36:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
"Straight Talk," Page 20, 1955
Description:
Here is page seven of a seven-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Straight Talk From The Pennsy." It was published originally in the July 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives: #4844, #6753, and an unidentified "EF" Class diesel built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #4844 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #6753 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:
7/1/1955
Upload Date:
8/21/2022 9:48:20 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4844(GG1)
PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, July 1955
Description:
Here is a photo from an article by David P. Morgan entitled "Straight Talk From The Pennsy." It was published originally in the July 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives: #4844, #6753, and an unidentified "EF" Class diesel built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #4844 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #6753 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:
7/1/1955
Upload Date:
8/21/2022 1:28:12 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4844(GG1)
PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:
202
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola under the four-track Watering Point to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
7/25/1955
Upload Date:
1/9/2019 11:27:38 AM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:
490
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the four-track overhead watering point. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
7/25/1955
Upload Date:
2/26/2021 9:03:29 PM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:
511
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6754, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6754, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#55 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:36:20 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6754(4-8-2)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6754, M-1B, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6754, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible just to the left of the air reservoir is HOMER Tower, situated at the apex of the Westbound Yards in East Altoona. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/28/1957
Upload Date:
12/11/2022 5:53:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6754(4-8-2)
Views:
165
Comments:
0
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:
818
Comments:
0
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:
1416
Comments:
2
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:
317
Comments:
0
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:
293
Comments:
0
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:
287
Comments:
0
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:
1028
Comments:
0
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)
Views:
745
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0
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:
294
Comments:
0
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:
577
Comments:
0
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:
219
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6757, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6757, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in June of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
8/18/2021 8:26:57 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6757(4-8-2)
Views:
364
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6758, M-1B, #2 of 2, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6758, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 6:39:44 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6758(4-8-2)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6758, M-1B, #1 of 2, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6758, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/19/2021 7:34:29 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6758(4-8-2)
Views:
293
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6758, M-1B, 1957
Description:
Flattley. Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6758, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to enter Enola Yard with a mixed-cargo freight train. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
3/24/2021 9:09:42 AM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6758(4-8-2)
Views:
228
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6758, M-1B, 1957
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6758, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards. Visible at the far left are two yellow "amphtracks" (i.e., Amphibious Landing Vehicles, Tracked) that are utilized for Bridge maintanance activities.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
3/15/2019 10:27:53 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6758(4-8-2)
Views:
652
Comments:
0
Title:
"Steam From Altoona," Page 30, 1963
Description:
Here is page seven of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 30. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6131, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) built in Juniata during August of 1944 and retired in January of 1952. Builder's photo dated 24 August 1944. (#2,000)
Photo Date:
12/1/1963
Upload Date:
10/27/2017 4:30:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6131(UNKNOWN)
Views:
726
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 148, 1974
Description:
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 148. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Another view of the Prosperity Special getting ready to leave on its long trek to the west coast." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #121, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during December 1917 and retired in February of 1958. Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "The author [viz., Fred Westing at the New York World's Fair in 1939] points to the vacuum relief valve on M1a class engine No. 6759." Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
1/1/1974
Upload Date:
3/17/2022 6:07:03 PM
Location:
Flushing, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 121(2-8-2)
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
Views:
324
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 46, 1979
Description:
Here is page three of a six-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 2 ~ Why The M-1's Outlasted The Duplex Drives." It was published originally in the November 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Top Left Photo Caption: "Did a Pennsylvania 4-8-2 ever shine as brightly as M-1a 6759 at the New York World's Fair in 1939?" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Top Right Photo Caption: "Candidate (for vice president) Richard M. Nixon was hauled by footboarded M-1 6925 out of Titusville, Pa., on October 10, 1952." Shown here is PRR engine #6925, an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1926 and retired in September of 1955. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Short-tanked M-1 6810 headed a special at NYC station in Erie, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6810, an M-1 built by Baldwin in August of 1926 and retired in February of 1958. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "Runaway flatcar of I-beams sprung a leak in 210F75 tank of M-1a 6717 at Enola Yard in 1956." Shown here is the tender of PRR engine #6717, an M-1B built by Baldwin in June of 1930 and retired in September of 1958.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2022 2:10:07 PM
Location:
Titusville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6925(4-8-2)
PRR 6810(4-8-2)
PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6760, M-1B, 1952
Description:
Hintingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken just East of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 31 August 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6870, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in May of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It is pulling a merchandise freight train from Enola to Altoona and points West. A portion of US Route 22 ~ the "William Penn Highway" ~ is visible at the left.
Photo Date:
8/31/1952
Upload Date:
5/5/2018 1:20:27 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6760(4-8-2)
Views:
748
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6760, M-1B, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:
TRB. Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of photos by John M. Prophet III that were taken at the Rockville Bridge near Rockville, Pennsylvania. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" locomotives. At the left is #6760, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in May of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. At the right is #6948, an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December of 1926 and retired in September of 1959. They have just passed ROCKVILLE Tower, and are about to cross the Bridge with an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Western Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
10/20/1956
Upload Date:
10/30/2019 5:25:05 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
NS 7653(ES44DC)
PRR 6760(4-8-2)
PRR 6948(4-8-2)
Views:
520
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6760, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6760, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in May of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of the Williamsport Yards. Note the "doghouse" on the coast-to-coast tender. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-1).
Photo Date:
12/2/1956
Upload Date:
9/24/2016 12:55:02 AM
Location:
Williamsport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6760(4-8-2)
Views:
519
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6761, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6761, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in July of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. This Roundhouse has 50 working stalls!
Photo Date:
8/16/1956
Upload Date:
6/28/2022 11:30:15 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6761(4-8-2)
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6761, M-1B, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6761, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in July of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Visible in the background are portions of the Westbound Receiving Yard. William P. Nixon Collection #50489.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
7/24/2018 11:45:30 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6761(4-8-2)
Views:
647
Comments:
0
Title:
"Where 14,000 Labored," Page 28, 1987
Description:
Here is page 16 of a 16-page article by Mark Smith & Michelle Giroux entitled "Where 14,000 Labored." It was published originally in the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine, page 28. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Displaying rugged simplicity, No. 6761 heads east in 1955 at Duncannon on the Middle Division, the M1s' habitat for 30 years." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6761, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in July of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/18/2024 10:02:45 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6761(4-8-2)
Views:
54
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 12, 1946
Description:
Here is page 12 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the third page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: K-5 #5699 photographed at an unidentified location; railroader washing a locomotive's tender at an unknown location; "Atlantic" action at an unknown location; R-1 #4999 paces M-1A #6762 near Elizabeth, New Jersey, in this photo by W.R. Osborne; a triple-header hauls a coal train near Radnor, Pennsylvania, in 1911; freight cars on graceful arches pass over an unidentified river; and an exterior view of New York's Penn Station.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 4:58:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5699(4-6-2)
PRR 4999(Steeple Cab)
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
771
Comments:
0
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