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PRR 6700, M-1B, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#39 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 7:11:17 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
PRR 6700, M-1B, #6 of 6, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, #6 of 6, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the sixth 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 is the fireman's view 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. Parked on the next track to the right are two deadlined Class T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotives.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/8/2021 8:35:31 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,InCab,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 6700, M-1B, #4 of 6, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, #4 of 6, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the fourth 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 is the firebox backhead 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. So you think running a steam locomotive was easy, do you?
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/7/2021 9:03:57 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,InCab,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PRR 6700, M-1B, #5 of 6, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, #5 of 6, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the fifth 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 is the tender coal bunker 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. The severely-sloped sides imply the presence of a mechanical stoker.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/8/2021 8:34:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,InCab,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
PRR 6700, M-1B, #3 of 6, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6700, M-1B, #3 of 6, c. 1957
Description:  Here is the third 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 is the engineman's view 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 9:02:56 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,InCab,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6700(4-8-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
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:  148   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:  205   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:  320   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:  425   Comments: 0
PRR 6703, M-1A, 1935
Title:  PRR 6703, M-1A, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1935. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6703 and #4359. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #6703 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" constructed in March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952. #4359 is an I-1S built in January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in March of 1950. In this context, they're pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where #6703 will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/10/1935  Upload Date: 10/5/2022 4:59:33 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6703(4-8-2) PRR 4359(2-10-0)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 6704, M-1A, 1951
Title:  PRR 6704, M-1A, 1951
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in June of 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6704, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in June of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:  6/21/1951  Upload Date: 4/30/2019 9:04:45 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6704(4-8-2)
Views:  701   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(2-8-0)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
PRR 6707, M-1A, 1930
Title:  PRR 6707, M-1A, 1930
Description:  Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6707, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954 after 24 years of faithful service. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#21 of 24)
Photo Date:  4/16/1930  Upload Date: 11/23/2021 9:23:14 PM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6707(4-8-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
PRR 6707, M-1A, 1930
Title:  PRR 6707, M-1A, 1930
Description:  Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6707, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954 after 24 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/16/1930  Upload Date: 6/20/2020 10:50:20 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6707(4-8-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 9
Title:  PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 9
Description:  Here is page 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:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6707(4-8-2) PRR 4530(2-10-0)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
PRR 6707, M-1A, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6707, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:  Duplexes. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide depicting two Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives. At the left is an unidentified T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex." At the right is PRR engine #6707, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 6/2/2021 10:00:48 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6707(4-8-2)
Views:  215   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:  87   Comments: 0
PRR 6708, M-1A, 1955
Title:  PRR 6708, M-1A, 1955
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6708, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. With Brush Mountain dominating the background, note the Fireman on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 7/5/2021 9:47:32 PM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6708(4-8-2)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
PRR 3801, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 3801, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 18 September 1937. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3801, #6894, #6710, and six more locomotives whose numbers are not recorded. #3801 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in February of 1923 and retired in April of 1948. Engines #6894 and #6710 are both 4-8-2 "Mountains" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #6894 is an M-1 built in October of 1926 and retired in May of 1956, while #6710 is an M-1A built in April of 1930 and retired in September of 1952. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #1 of 6.
Photo Date:  9/18/1937  Upload Date: 6/30/2020 8:26:11 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3801(4-6-2) PRR 6894(4-8-2) PRR 6710(4-8-2)
Views:  493   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:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 1/9/2024 8:50:16 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6710(4-8-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
PRR 6711, M-1A, c. 1942
Title:  PRR 6711, M-1A, c. 1942
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken near Gary, Indiana, c. 1942. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6711, 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 April of 1948, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of service. According to Don Ball, Jr., this "M1 heads merchandise westward about to duck under the EJ&E tracks near Gary." ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  1/23/1942  Upload Date: 12/15/2021 9:25:50 PM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6711(4-8-2)
Views:  212   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:  214   Comments: 0
"Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 21, 1978
Title:  "Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 21, 1978
Description:  Here is page six of a 15-page article 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 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. Photo taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse; partially visible on the left are the Power Plant and its smokestack.
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:  345   Comments: 0
PRR 6712, M-1A, 1936
Title:  PRR 6712, M-1A, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on 2 March 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6712, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years' service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  3/2/1936  Upload Date: 10/2/2022 8:19:43 AM
Location:  Lock Haven, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6712(4-8-2)
Views:  177   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:  347   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 1941
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 1941
Description:  Here is page five of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired during December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Bottom Photo: Note the depiction of a two-tracked Curve!
Photo Date:  3/1/1941  Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:49:00 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1941
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1941
Description:  Here is page three of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 22. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Photo Caption: "A stock train slides down the grade with its Mountain type locomotive pumping air to control descent." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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. Also of note is a list of 28 named passenger trains which negotiate the Curve between 10:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., come rain or come shine!
Photo Date:  11/3/1941  Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:51:15 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943
Title:  Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943
Description:  Here is the 18th of 32 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: 1/26/2022 8:25:29 AM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
99th Annual Report, Page 5, 1945
Title:  99th Annual Report, Page 5, 1945
Description:  Here is page five of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6713, 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 August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/31/1945  Upload Date: 6/16/2017 3:17:26 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
"Transportation Progress," Pages 3-4, 1946
Title:  "Transportation Progress," Pages 3-4, 1946
Description:  Here are pages three and four 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 #6713, 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 August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 8/26/2022 12:20:46 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1973
Title:  "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1973
Description:  Here is page 22 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. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in September of 1959. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:  9/22/1973  Upload Date: 10/29/2022 6:53:24 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6783(4-8-2) PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Front Cover, 1979
Title:  Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Front Cover, 1979
Description:  Here is the front cover 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 on the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "PRR 1943 calendar 'Serving the Nation' by Dean Cornwell, courtesy Penn Central Corp." Depicted here is 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 faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 9/11/2017 8:49:16 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  261   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 a 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: 9/6/2022 9:53:15 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  46   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 a 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: 9/6/2022 9:55:54 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:  60   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:  164   Comments: 0
PRR 4-8-2 6715
Title:  PRR 4-8-2 6715
Description:  4-8-2 # 6715 on a Southbound freight at Elmira. Photo by Philip Hastings.
Photo Date:  3/14/1955  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 9:19:18 AM
Location:  Elmira, NY
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6715(4-8-2)
Views:  1251   Comments: 0
PRR 6715, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6715, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6715, 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: 1/3/2019 7:22:12 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6715(4-8-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 1
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:  422   Comments: 2
PRR 6715, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6715, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6715 and #6787. Both are Class M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6715 was constructed 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. #6787 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. In this context, they're passing under Signal Bridge #1160 with a train of empty hoppers bound for Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  10/10/1956  Upload Date: 4/29/2019 2:28:54 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6715(4-8-2) PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
PRR 6715, M-1B, 1957
Title:  PRR 6715, M-1B, 1957
Description:  Northbound Coal. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken in Elmira, New York, on 5 May 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6715, 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. It's pulling a southbound mixed-cargo freight train out of the Elmira Yard. 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 (785-22).
Photo Date:  5/5/1957  Upload Date: 9/22/2016 4:02:30 AM
Location:  Elmira, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6715(4-8-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
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:  316   Comments: 0
PRR 6717, M-1B, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6717, M-1B, c. 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) "R-72. PRR. #6717. 4-8-2. Enola, PA" that's produced and distributed by Stanley Color Slides of Beverly Hills, California. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6717, 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. The date is an approximation.
Photo Date:  5/5/1955  Upload Date: 5/31/2018 2:49:10 AM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
PRR 6717, M-1B, 1955
Title:  PRR 6717, M-1B, 1955
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6717, 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. It's pulling a train of empty gondola and hopper cars out of Enola to Altoona. A small portion of the Susquehanna River is visible at the far left.
Photo Date:  7/4/1955  Upload Date: 5/31/2020 9:54:10 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6717(4-8-2)
Views:  260   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 constructed 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 the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1926 and retired in June 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:  159   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:  64   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:  155   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:  248   Comments: 1
PRR 6722, M-1A, 1950
Title:  PRR 6722, M-1A, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 29 May 1950. 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 service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/29/1950  Upload Date: 9/17/2022 9:15:58 AM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
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:  278   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:  258   Comments: 0


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