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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:BLW 4-8-2Built As:PRR 6702 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:61245Order No:
Frame Number:27X30 cylinders, 72" driversBuilt:3/1930
Notes:PRR Class M-1B.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 6702(4-8-2)
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"Steam From Altoona," Page 27, 1963
Title:  "Steam From Altoona," Page 27, 1963
Description:  Here is page four 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 27. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Ten years ago: crew . . . awaits highball from Enola Yard with Susquehanna Div. freight to Renovo, Pa." Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6702, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:12:11 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6702(4-8-2)
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