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PRR 6744, M-1A, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 August 1944. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6744, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/1941 Upload Date: 9/19/2024 9:26:50 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6744(4-8-2) |
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PRR 6744, M-1B, c. 1956 |
| Description: |
Mann. Here is a photo showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6744, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The names of the photographer and the other two individuals, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
| Photo Date: |
10/10/1956 Upload Date: 1/28/2021 2:48:41 PM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6744(4-8-2) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6744, M-1B, 1956 |
| Description: |
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 31 December 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6744, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. In the background is the Lewistown Engine House; the turntable's at the right. ("Stoneborobranch"; #29 of 56) |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1956 Upload Date: 9/29/2020 7:08:02 PM |
| Location: |
Lewistown, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6744(4-8-2) |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 14, 1981 |
| Description: |
Here is page 11 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 14. Partial Caption: "The PRR had several locomotives on display without tenders, including . . . M-1a No. 6744. Ladders were provided so the 'fans' could view the cabs. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #6744 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1947, and retired in September of 1959. Photo taken in front of the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. The map includes a "Key" to Colonial Battlefields along the eastern PRR. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:53:59 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6744(4-8-2) |
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452 Comments: 0 |
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