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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:UNKNOWN 2-8-2Built As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
Serial Number:3122Order No:
Frame Number: Built:
Notes:PRR Class L-1S; Juniata.
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PRR 1537, L-1S, 1956
Title:  PRR 1537, L-1S, 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, on 12 May 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1537, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during August of 1916 and retired in October of 1956 after 40 years of faithful service. It's already been condemned and is being "cannibalized."
Photo Date:  5/12/1956  Upload Date: 3/3/2019 3:16:40 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1537(2-8-2)
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