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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:
218
Comments:
0
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:
166
Comments:
0
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:
188
Comments:
0
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:
169
Comments:
0
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:
65
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #1 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the first of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is 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. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars across the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/16/1953
Upload Date:
6/24/2021 6:37:35 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #2 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the second of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is 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. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars along the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River near BANKS Tower and Marysville, Pennsylvania. The train will parallel the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers on a water-level route all the way to Altoona and the Allegheny Mountains. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/16/1953
Upload Date:
6/24/2021 6:38:50 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #3 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is 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. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars under the four-track Watering Point near Cove, Pennsylvania. The train will parallel the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers all the way to Altoona on a water-level route to the Allegheny Mountains. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
10/16/1953
Upload Date:
7/30/2021 10:47:49 AM
Location:
Cove, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6723, M-1A, #4 of 4, 1953
Description:
Mann. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos taken by John M. Prophet III on 16 October 1953. Prominent here is 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. In this context, it's about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a short string of empty hopper cars out of Enola bound for Altoona and the coal mines in Western Pennsylvania. Partially visible at the left is a small portion of the Juniata River. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
10/17/1953
Upload Date:
12/16/2021 7:15:26 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6723(4-8-2)
Views:
99
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6724, M-1B, 1954
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 28 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6724, 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 February of 1949, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to cross the Bridge with an eastbound mineral train.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
4/28/2019 2:23:53 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6724(4-8-2)
Views:
424
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6725, M-1A, 1944
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Whiteland Crest, Pennsylvania, on 10 September 1944. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6725, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
9/10/1944
Upload Date:
2/18/2021 12:36:59 PM
Location:
Whiteland Crest, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6725(4-8-2)
Views:
349
Comments:
0
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:
67
Comments:
0
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:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR #6727 & #5872
Description:
Photo Date:
5/1/1942
Upload Date:
10/23/2019 2:17:15 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Unknown
Categories:
Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 6727(4-8-2)
PRR 5872(E7A)
Views:
562
Comments:
2
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:
260
Comments:
0
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:
816
Comments:
0
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:
13522
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 6729, M-1A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6729, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works 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. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/16/1937
Upload Date:
9/17/2022 9:17:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6729(4-8-2)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
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:
1172
Comments:
0
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:
200
Comments:
0
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:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6732, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Here is a post card photo via Bob Fremming of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6732. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania locomotive No. 6732. M-1B ~ 4-8-2 type. Taken in Enola, Pa., June 1956. Tractive effort 64,560. Total weight 768,360. Drivers 72 inches. Boiler pressure 250. Cylinders 27x30. Photo by Don Wood." Shown here is PRR 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 faithful service.
Photo Date:
6/21/1956
Upload Date:
1/19/2023 6:31:36 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6732(4-8-2)
Views:
102
Comments:
0
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:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6733, M-1A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken near the Coaling Wharf in Kearny, New Jersey, on 1 July 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an 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 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/1/1937
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 10:25:02 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:
152
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6733, M-1B, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 21 February 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6733, an M-1B (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 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
2/21/1946
Upload Date:
2/5/2024 8:28:56 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6733(4-8-2)
Views:
39
Comments:
0
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:
210
Comments:
0
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:
313
Comments:
0
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 include 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:
500
Comments:
0
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:
518
Comments:
0
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:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6734, M-1A, 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by Howard Davis that was taken at the Passenger Station in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, in 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6734, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works 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 rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound manifest freight bound for Enola. The names of the two railfans pictured at the right are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 10:24:00 AM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6734(4-8-2)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
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:
320
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1496, B-6SB, 1956
Description:
Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide 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, #4293, #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 #4293 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 August 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:
1046
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6735, M-1A, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6735, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in October of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound manifest freight bound for Enola. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1947
Upload Date:
9/17/2022 9:18:06 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6735(4-8-2)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6736, M-1B, #1 of 3, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown 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. ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
9/29/2020 8:46:30 AM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6736(4-8-2)
Views:
581
Comments:
0
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:
107
Comments:
0
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 an 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 horsepower, 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:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6736(4-8-2)
PRR 9733(RF-16A)
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6736, M-1B, 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 24 June 1957. Shown 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. In this context, it's passing the Lewistown Passenger Station with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for Altoona and points West. ("Stoneborobranch"; #41 of 56)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
9/29/2020 8:44:53 AM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6736(4-8-2)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6737, M-1A, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 12 February 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6737, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
2/12/1937
Upload Date:
10/2/2022 8:20:48 AM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6737(4-8-2)
Views:
120
Comments:
0
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:
1340
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6737, M-1A, 1955
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in August of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6737, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
8/31/2018 3:55:23 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Track
Locomotives:
PRR 6737(4-8-2)
Views:
607
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, c. 1954
Description:
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, c. 1954. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. Also visible to the right is PRR engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in 1959. This freight train has just departed the Enola Yards for Altoona while paralleling the left-to-right-flowing Susquehanna River on a brisk Winter's afternoon. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
12/21/1954
Upload Date:
6/24/2023 11:07:45 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Price. Here is a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the 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 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mineral train from the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania to the yards in Enola. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/11/1956
Upload Date:
3/21/2021 8:47:01 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Rockville, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #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 after 29 years of faithful service. It's crossing the Rockville Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Renovo and points North.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
11/2/2018 5:32:02 AM
Location:
Rockville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
Views:
460
Comments:
1
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, August 1957
Description:
Wood. Here is a photo taken by Don Wood. It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 76. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania still uses some steam power, including No. 6738, shown wheeling a long string of freight out of Enola, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. Also visible to the right is PRR engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in 1959.
Photo Date:
8/1/1957
Upload Date:
10/21/2017 1:48:25 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
715
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 22 September 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #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 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. (#15 of 25)
Photo Date:
9/22/1957
Upload Date:
11/14/2021 1:43:37 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 49, 1979
Description:
Here is page six 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 49. Top Photo Caption: "If there was a sight more impressive than one M-1a in action it was that of two such machines; 6738 and 6795 shake up the south side of Chicago on April 10, 1947." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6738 and #6795. Both are M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6738 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6795 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Middle Photo Caption: "Q-2 4-4-6-4 6186 and M-1 6985 chatted in Fort Wayne, Ind., yard. Latter was destined to outlive the former thanks to simpler machinery." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6186 and #6985. #6186 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) duplex built in Juniata in April of 1945 and retired in December of 1955. #6985 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Lima in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2022 2:15:32 PM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 6795(4-8-2)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6985(4-8-2)
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6739, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6739, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in May of 1951, and retired in April of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
3/19/2018 6:06:52 PM
Location:
Phillipston, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:
347
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6739, M-1B, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, in 11 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6739, 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 April of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's hauling a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania to eastern consumer markets. ("Stoneborobranch"; #22 of 56)
Photo Date:
10/11/1956
Upload Date:
9/29/2020 9:40:06 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:
198
Comments:
0
Title:
Locomotives Of The PRR, Page 80, 1959
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in Paul T. Warner's book entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1834-1924," page 80. Photo Caption: "Mountain type No. 6739 westbound at Duncannon, Pa., October 20, 1956, during the last spurt of steam on the PRR." Photo by Kenneth Schumacher. Shown here is PRR engine #6739, 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 during May of 1951, and retired in April of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1959
Upload Date:
12/3/2017 4:47:55 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6739(4-8-2)
Views:
1158
Comments:
0
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