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PRR 6700, M-1B, #2 of 6, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, #2 of 6, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the second of six original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here are the air reservoir and pilot assembly of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6700, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1944, and retired in June of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the first M-1A ever produced.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/7/2021 7:06:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
PRR 6700, M-1B, #1 of 6, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, #1 of 6, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the first of six original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6700, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1944, and retired in June of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the first M-1A ever produced.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/7/2021 7:04:53 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
PRR 6701, M-1A, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6701, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6701, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1930 and retired in September of 1952. Looks to me like it's about to be coupled to a waiting passenger train, as an EMD switcher tows an out-of-service GG-1 on the left. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #36 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:21:09 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6701(4-8-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 1
"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)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
PRR 6704, M-1A, 1952
Title:  PRR 6704, M-1A, 1952
Description:  Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Bert Pennypacker that was taken at the Engine House in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 6 July 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6704, #3159, #2370, and two more locomotives whose numbers are not recorded. #6704 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in June of 1959. #3159 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed in Juniata during October of 1915 and retired in September of 1952. #2370 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B during November of 1911, rebuilt as an H-8SB in September of 1915, rebuilt as an H-9S in March of 1919, and retired in November of 1955. (#33 of 33)
Photo Date:  7/6/1952  Upload Date: 2/2/2021 5:53:50 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6704(4-8-2) PRR 3159(2-8-0) PRR 2370(2/žð)
Views:  495   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 9
Title:  PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 9
Description:  Here is wage nine of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #6707 and #4530. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Engine #6707 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954. Engine #4530 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built as an I-1S in August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1942, and retired in September of 1953.
Photo Date:  7/1/1939  Upload Date: 7/11/2020 1:07:33 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Tiomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6707(4-8-2) PRR 4530(2-10-0)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 31, 1979
Title:  Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 31, 1979
Description:  Here is page ten 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 31. Photo Caption: "Final flower of 4-8-2 development on the Pennsylvania was the M-1a, immediately identifiable by her huge smokebox saddle. Although fitted with a brakeman's doghouse on her huge tender, Baldwin-built 6707 was given passenger-power striping." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6707, an M-1A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954 after 24 years of faithful service. (#2,600 on 9/11/2017 @ 3:54:07 PM)
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 9/28/2022 9:20:54 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6707(4-8-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 6710, M-1A, 1939
Title:  PRR 6710, M-1A, 1939
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6710, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. Caption On Slide Mount: "Hotshot SW-8, Freight between St. Louis and Enola Yard."
Photo Date:  9/22/1939  Upload Date: 1/9/2024 8:50:16 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6710(4-8-2)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
PRR Westbound Pushers, #2 of 2, c. 1952
Title:  PRR Westbound Pushers, #2 of 2, c. 1952
Description:  Niles I. Here is the seventh of 11 original photos by George Niles, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps during 1952. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #4364 and #6710. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4364 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" constructed as an I-1S in January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1942, and retired in January of 1954. #6710 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in April of 1930 and retired in September of 1952; note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. They're rounding the Curve with a train of empty hopper cars that's heading up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assignments. (#2 of 2)
Photo Date:  9/22/1952  Upload Date: 2/15/2019 7:59:14 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4364(2-10-0) PRR 6710(4-8-2)
Views:  660   Comments: 0
PRR 6711, M-1B, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 6711, M-1B, c. 1951
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6711, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in April of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the railroader standing by the pillar, takin' five! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/2/2021 7:07:32 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6711(4-8-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
&Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 21, 1978
Title:  &Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 21, 1978
Description:  Here is page six of a 15-page articme by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Soliloquy Of Altoona." It was published originally in the April 1978.issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 21. Partial Caption: "Workers huddle over steam dome atop boiler while M-1b #6711 steams contentedly. PRR Altoona, Pa.,roundhouse in background." Photo by J.W. Swanberg. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6711, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during @pril of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in April of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Photo taken at the East Altoona Roundh`use; partially visible on the left are the Power Plant and its smokfstack.
Photo Date:  4/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/16/2017 1:30:48 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6711(4-8-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
PRR 6712, M-1A, 1948
Title:  PRR 6712, M-1A, 1948
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, on 15 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6712, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 2/4/2021 9:18:49 AM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6712(4-8-2)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943
Title:  Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943
Description:  Here is the 18th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1943. Depicted here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1943  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:29:47 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  11   Comments: 0
"When We Had It All Together," Page 20, 1979
Title:  "When We Had It All Together," Page 20, 1979
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page commentary by David P. Morgan entitled "When We Had It All Together." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Shown here is part of Dean Cornwell's 1943 calendar painting called "Serving The Nation." Depicted therein is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 12/24/2024 9:02:45 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  18   Comments: 0
"When We Had It All Together," Page 21, 1979
Title:  "When We Had It All Together," Page 21, 1979
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page commentary by David P. Morgan entitled "When We Had It All Together." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Shown here is part of Dean Cornwell's 1943 calendar painting called "Serving The Nation." Depicted therein is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 12/24/2024 9:03:13 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  20   Comments: 0
PRR 6715, M-1A, 1946
Title:  PRR 6715, M-1A, 1946
Description:  Price. Here is a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Caption On Reverse: "EB Coal Train." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6715, an M-1A built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's passing the Huntingdon Icing Plant with a mineral train out of Altoona bound for East Coast markets. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/7/1946  Upload Date: 6/12/2021 10:51:36 AM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6715(4-8-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
PRR 6715, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6715, M-1B, 1956
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 8 October 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6715 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #6715 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/8/1956  Upload Date: 9/26/2018 1:56:04 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6715(4-8-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 2
PRR 6716, M-1A, 1948
Title:  PRR 6716, M-1A, 1948
Description:  Elmira. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6716, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1949, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #2 of 34)
Photo Date:  8/15/1948  Upload Date: 10/8/2020 7:29:19 PM
Location:  Lock Haven, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6716(4-8-2)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Denholm, Pennsylvania, in June of 1956., Wood's Caption: "4-8-2 6782 booms by double-slotted sisters 6717 and 6921 at Denholm., on PG5, will scoop water at Hawstone track pans a few miles west; the other M1's will fill up at Denholm's standpipes while taking on coal." #6782 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958. #6717 is an M-1B consvructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1948, and retired in September of 1958. And #6921 is an M-1 built by thb Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1926 and retired in Junn of 1959. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  6/21/1956  Upload Date: 7/5/2022 9:12:53 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6782(4-8-2) PRR 6717(4-8-2) PRR 6921(4-8-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
"No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 36, 1962
Title:  "No. 2 Ore Hauler," Page 36, 1962
Description:  Here is page three of an eight-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Who's The No. 2 Ore Hauler?" It was published originally in the September 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 36. Photo Caption: "Import ore was often dusted in cinders in the summer of 1956. At Denholm, Pa., on August 30 a pair of M-1 4-8-2's were hammering west with a seemingly endless train of ore-laden hoppers behind their big tanks." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here (F to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6717 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6717 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/9/2022 7:09:10 AM
Location:  Denholm, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 46, 1979
Title:  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:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6759(4-8-2) PRR 6925(4-8-2) PRR 6810(4-8-2) PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6738, M-1B, 1956
Description:  TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in April of 1956. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad "Mountains" about to pass one another with their respective freight trains. In the foreground is eastbound #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. In the background is westbound #6721, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1956.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 10/3/2021 7:25:09 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6738(4-8-2) PRR 6721(4-8-2)
Views:  352   Comments: 1
PRR 6899, M-1, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6899, M-1, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6899, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. Above and to the left of it is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Above and to the right of it is PRR engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 12:33:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6899(4-8-2) PRR 6722(4-8-2) PRR 6727(4-8-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
PRR 6432, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6432, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four 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 #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. In this context, it's exiting the East Altoona Roundhouse but will soon stop short of the Bridge. Note the shadow silhouette on the ground to the left of it. At the right is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/20/2021 10:21:38 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6432(2-10-4) PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is has just passed under the Bridge on it way to the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/20/2021 10:23:10 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of four 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 #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and has now arrived at the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:24:42 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is about to pass under the Bridge on it way to the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:23:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
PRR 6722, M-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is heading toward the Locomotive Ready Tracks.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:21:51 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR 6723, M-1A, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6723, M-1A, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6723, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in December of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Note the Fireman on the tender's deck, refilling the reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#52 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/6/2023 7:09:17 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6726, 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 in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the recycling center. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#54 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/6/2023 7:23:29 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6726(4-8-2)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6726, an M-1B (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 in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that its valve gear has been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible in the background is the Westbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/17/2021 1:33:23 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6726(4-8-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Note that the main driving rods have been removed. The road numbers of the other deadlined locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 5/21/2021 6:40:37 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6727(4-8-2)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6727, M-1A, c. 1955
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6727 and #5872. #6727 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956. #5872 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. Symbolically speaking, oil power is about to eclipse coal power forever!
Photo Date:  7/24/1955  Upload Date: 3/2/2019 11:46:03 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6727(4-8-2) PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:  946   Comments: 0
PRR 6727, M-1A, 1955
Title:  PRR 6727, M-1A, 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956 after 26 years of service. It's pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train along the eastward-flowing Susquehanna River. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 16)
Photo Date:  7/24/1955  Upload Date: 5/31/2018 4:58:04 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6727(4-8-2)
Views:  13676   Comments: 3
PRR 6729, M-1B, 1949
Title:  PRR 6729, M-1B, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Ernest, Pennsylvania, on 20 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6729, an M-1B (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 in April of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #19 of 25.
Photo Date:  7/20/1949  Upload Date: 7/31/2018 1:18:23 AM
Location:  Ernest, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6729(4-8-2)
Views:  1256   Comments: 0
PRR 6729, M-1B, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6729, M-1B, c. 1950
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6729 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6729 is an M-1B (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 in April of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. One track over, note the two steam engines pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train. Photo taken from Juniata's 8th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1950  Upload Date: 7/22/2024 6:38:00 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6729(4-8-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
PRR 6729, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6729, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, in March of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6729, an M-1B (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 in April of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  3/21/1956  Upload Date: 5/28/2021 5:22:57 AM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6729(4-8-2)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
PRR 6732, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6732, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6732, an M-1B built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. It's passing through the Station with a fully-loaded mineral train, fresh from the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  5/5/1956  Upload Date: 8/28/2021 7:52:17 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6732(4-8-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
PRR 4402, I-1SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 4402, I-1SA, c. 1956
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4402 and #6732. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4402 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" constructed as an I-1S during March of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1941, and retired in September of 1959. #6732 is an M-1B built as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. They're being stored in serviceable condition near the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:38:02 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4402(2-10-0) PRR 6732(4-8-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR 6733, M-1B, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6733, M-1B, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Situated in the very center is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1B (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 in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 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 8:35:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
PRR 6733, M-1B, #2 of 2, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 6733, M-1B, #2 of 2, c. 1954
Description:  Here is the second of two successive 35mm color slides of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1B (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 in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train from Altoona to Enola. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #15 of 16)
Photo Date:  9/22/1954  Upload Date: 6/3/2019 9:06:53 PM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 6733, M-1B, #1 of 2, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 6733, M-1B, #1 of 2, c. 1954
Description:  Here is the first of two successive 35mm color slides of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1B (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 in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train ~ to incmude an ALCo "A" unit ~ from Altoona to Enola. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.# ("LouisFols"; #14 of 16)
Photo Date:  9/22/1954  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 2:59:01 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:  583   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 14, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 14, 1954
Description:  Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published originally in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 14. Top Photo Caption: "No. 4149, a 2-8-2, L1 Class, crosses a switch at Norris Tower near Norristown, Pa., onto the Trenton Cutoff freight line." Photo Credit: Charles A. Elston. Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4149 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during September of 1915 and retired in September of 1950. Bottom Photo Caption: "Old dependable: the M1-A. Engine 6733 often rolled past Elizabeth, N.J., passenger station with a westbound freight out of Greenville yard before line was completely electrified." Photo Credit: Frank Quin. PRR engine #6733 is a M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 1:39:53 AM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4149(2-8-2) PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 6733," M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 6733," M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 6733." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Class M1a Mountain has freight in tow as it works the line near Enola, Pa., August 25, 1956. One hundred Mountains were built in 1930, the 6733 coming from Baldwin. Photo: Mac Owen Collection." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1B (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 in May of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/25/1956  Upload Date: 7/11/2023 11:15:49 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
PRR 6734, M-1B, 1955
Title:  PRR 6734, M-1B, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1955. Shown here at the East Altoona Roundhouse is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6734, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/10/1955  Upload Date: 9/19/2024 5:45:12 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6734(4-8-2)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
PRR 6734, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6734, M-1B, 1956
Description:  TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6734, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in August of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just beginning the journey from Enola to Altoona with a mixed-cargo freight train. The Bridge is at the left.
Photo Date:  10/10/1956  Upload Date: 7/14/2019 11:41:41 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6734(4-8-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
PRR 1496, B-6SB, 1956
Title:  PRR 1496, B-6SB, 1956
Description:  Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slibe of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1956. Shown here (L to R) are four Pennsylvania Railroad engines poised for action: #4249, #42>3, #6734, and #1496. #4249 and #4293 are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works: #4249 was constructed in June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957, while #429/ was built in July of 1923 and retired in October of 1959. #6734 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in Augsst of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #1496 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata in January of 1916 and retired in December of 1957. All that smoke and steam means!it's really, really cold! 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 (785-3).
Photo Date:  12/2/1956  Upload Date: 9/24/2016 12:52:18 AM
Location:  Williamsport, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4249(2-10-0) PRR 4293(2-10-0) PRR 6734(4-8-2) PRR 1496(0-6-0)
Views:  1145   Comments: 0
PRR 6736, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6736, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a photo that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 7 April 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6736, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the railroader pictured here are not recorded. (#7,777)
Photo Date:  4/7/1956  Upload Date: 7/10/2021 6:52:34 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6736(4-8-2)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
PRR 6736, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6736, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is a time-exposure via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6736, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as ai M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #9733, a BF-16 built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in March of 1951, rated at 1,600 morsepower, and retired in July of 1966. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #16 of 20.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 5/30/2022 2:33:51 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thamas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6736(4-8-2) PRR 9733(RF-16A)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
PRR 5841, EP-20, 1949
Title:  PRR 5841, EP-20, 1949
Description:  Extra Board. Here is a photo that was published originally in Dan Cupper's 1996 monograph entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Its Place In History 1846-1996," page 15. The photographer is not identified. Partial Caption: "On February 19, 1949, mail train No. 11 rear-ended standing M1a-class steam engine No. 6737 and a cabin car near Burgettstown, Pa., on the Pittsburgh-St. Louis main line." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6737 and #5841. #6737 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. #5841 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and renumbered "4241" in 1966.
Photo Date:  2/19/1949  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 2:04:42 AM
Location:  Burgettstown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6737(4-8-2) PRR 5841(E7A)
Views:  1466   Comments: 0


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