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PRR 1752, L-1S, 1914 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1914. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1752, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948 after 34 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions. This is the very first L-1S. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
4/16/1914 Upload Date: 7/28/2022 3:02:59 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1752(2-8-2) |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 53, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 53 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Partial Caption: "The most notable locomotive built at Altoona Works was the first Class K4s No. 1737 in 1914. The first Class L1S No. 1752 was also built that year." Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in February of 1960. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1752, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in April of 1914 and retired in December of 1948. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/31/2022 11:06:12 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1737(4-6-2) PRR 1752(2-8-2) |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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"Power To Burn," Page 11, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 11 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 1752, a Class L-1s engine, was a Mikado-type engine for heavy freight service. The first was built in 1914." |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1976 Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:18:33 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1752(2-8-2) |
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352 Comments: 1 |
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